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Louis Brusco, MD, Anesthesiology, St. Louis, MO

Louis Brusco MD FCCM, CPE

Anesthesiology•St. Louis, MO

Critical Care Medicine

Tele-Critical Care Physician

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  • One Cityplace DriveSt. Louis, MO 63141

  • Phone+1 732-324-6054

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Summary

  • Dr. Louis Brusco, based in St. Louis, MO, specializes in Anesthesiology with a subspecialty in Critical Care Medicine. He completed his medical education at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, followed by residency and fellowship training at New York Presbyterian Hospital. Currently, he serves as a Tele-Critical Care Physician at Hicuity Health. His previous roles include Chief Medical Officer at various institutions, and he has been involved in academic roles such as an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology. Dr. Brusco is experienced in pulmonology and has published several works in critical care, particularly focusing on care for morbidly obese patients. He has received a Presidential Citation from the Society of Critical Care Medicine and is a Fellow of the American College of Critical Care Medicine.

Education & Training

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Fellowship, Critical Care Medicine (Anesthesiology), 1991 - 1991
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Anesthesiology, 1988 - 1991
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Morningside/West
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Morningside/WestResidency, Internal Medicine, 1985 - 1988
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1985
  • Columbia University, Columbia College
    Columbia University, Columbia CollegeB.A., Chemistry, 1977 - 1981

Certifications & Licensure

  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2023 - 2029
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2023 - 2029
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2024 - 2028
  • WV State Medical License
    WV State Medical License 2023 - 2028
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2023 - 2028
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2023 - 2028
  • RI State Medical License
    RI State Medical License 2023 - 2028
  • Anesthesiology
    American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology
  • Critical Care Medicine
    American Board of Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Certified Physician Executive
    American Association for Physician LeadershipCertified Physician Executive
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Recipient, Presidential Citation USociety of Critical Care Medicine, 2012
  • Fellow (FCCM) American College of Critical Care Medicine

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Temperature regulation and manipulation during surgery and anesthesia  
    Grigore A, UBrusco L, Progress in Anesthesiology, 5/1/1998
  • Laudanosine and atracurium levels in a patient receiving long term atracurium infusion  
    Grigore A, UBrusco LU, Kuroda M, et al, Critical Care Medicine, 1/1/1998
  • Perioperative management of the Jehovah's Witness patient  
    UBrusco L, Progress in Anesthesiology, 12/1/1996

Books/Book Chapters

  • Society of Critical Care Medicine, Refresher Course on Adult Critical Care 
    Chapter: Mechanical Ventilation for Difficult Situations. 
    Brusco, L2011
  • Society of Critical Care Medicine, Refresher Course on Adult Critical Care 
    Chapter: Critical Care of the Morbidly Obese Patient. 
    Brusco, L2010
  • Morbid Obesity, Perioperative Management 
    Chapter: UPerioperative risks and frequent complications. 
    UBrusco, LEditors: Alvarez, A.Cambridge University Press2004

Abstracts/Posters

  • Effect of Recombinant Factor VIIa on Blood Product Requirements and Its Statistical, Clinical, and Financial Impact.
    Brusco L, Gajewski M, Schmeck A, Hacque Z, Critical Care Medicine, 1/1/2013
  • The Total Cost of Anti-Emetic Prophylactic Therapy with Two 5-HT3 Receptor Antagonists.
    Le H, Russell C, Thapar R, UBrusco L, Anesthesiology, 1/1/2006
  • Effectiveness of Airway Assessment in Morbidly Obese Patients.
    Guta, C, UBrusco L, Anesthesiology, 1/1/2003

Lectures

  • "Care of the of the Critically Ill Morbidly Obese Patient" 
    Bangkok, Thailand - 4/23/2013
  • "Pre-Operative Assessment of the Morbidly Obese Patient" 
    Bangkok, Thailand - 4/23/2013
  • "Transfusion and Post-Op Critical Care of the Obstetrical Patient" 
    Bangkok, Thailand - 4/23/2013

Press Mentions

  • Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center Old Bridge Opens New Emergency Room Patient Beds to Public
    Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center Old Bridge Opens New Emergency Room Patient Beds to PublicJune 10th, 2021
  • Raritan Bay Medical Center Appoints Louis Brusco as CMO
    Raritan Bay Medical Center Appoints Louis Brusco as CMOFebruary 1st, 2020

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  • Italian

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