Overview
Peter Pastuszko, MD, is a pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon who specializes in congenital heart surgery for patients of all ages. With over twenty years of experience, Dr. Pastuszko brings a deep commitment to precision, compassion, and long-term outcomes, while supporting families during some of the most vulnerable moments in their child's life. He performs surgical repairs for a wide range of congenital heart defects, including complex neonatal procedures such as the Ross operation, Norwood operation, arterial switch operation, and Ebstein's defect repair. His clinical focus includes brain protection strategies for newborns undergoing heart surgery, always keeping the child's future development and quality of life at the center of his care. He is a clinical professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. His research interests include neonatal and adult congenital heart surgery, with a particular focus on brain protection in children undergoing cardiac procedures. Dr. Pastuszko is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the Congenital Heart Surgeons' Society, the Western Thoracic Surgical Association, the Southern Thoracic Surgical Association, and the American Heart Association. He also participates in Project Little Hearts, an annual mission trip to India providing heart surgeries for underprivileged children. When not practicing medicine, Dr. Pastuszko enjoys spending time with his daughters and his beloved dogs.
Dr. Pastuszko is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Vascular Ring, Double Aortic Arch, Tetralogy of Fallot, and Ventricular Septal Defects.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 19 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1465 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63104
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Peter Pastuszko
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Peter Pastuszko?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Peter Pastuszko by calling their office at 314-577-5674. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Peter Pastuszko a top-rated expert for Vascular Ring?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Peter Pastuszko is classified as an Distinguished expert for Vascular Ring, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Peter Pastuszko specialize in?
While Dr. Peter Pastuszko is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Vascular Ring, Double Aortic Arch, and Tetralogy of Fallot. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Peter Pastuszko participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Peter Pastuszko has published 19 articles and abstracts on conditions like Vascular Ring. You can view a list of Dr. Peter Pastuszko's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Peter Pastuszko accept my insurance?
Dr. Peter Pastuszko accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Shield of California and Medicaid. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-577-5674 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Vascular RingDr. Pastuszko isDistinguished. Learn about Vascular Ring.
- Advanced
- Double Aortic ArchDr. Pastuszko isAdvanced. Learn about Double Aortic Arch.
- Tetralogy of FallotDr. Pastuszko isAdvanced. Learn about Tetralogy of Fallot.
- Ventricular Septal DefectsDr. Pastuszko isAdvanced. Learn about Ventricular Septal Defects.
- Experienced
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Pastuszko isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Cardiac DiverticulumDr. Pastuszko isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Diverticulum.
- CHARGE SyndromeDr. Pastuszko isExperienced. Learn about CHARGE Syndrome.
- Coarctation of the AortaDr. Pastuszko isExperienced. Learn about Coarctation of the Aorta.
- Congenital Coronary Artery MalformationDr. Pastuszko isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation.