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Dr. Barry LoSassoPediatric Surgeon

Dr. Barry E. LoSasso is a board-certified pediatric surgeon specializing intreating Pectus Excavatum and performing the Nuss Procedure.
Our Mission at PSA is to provide holistic treatment ofchest wall deformities for both children and adults.

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About Dr. Barry LoSasso

With over 1,200 successful Nuss Procedures completed, Dr. LoSasso has been treating Pectus Excavatum and Pectus Carinatum for teens and adults since 1999.

Dr. LoSasso personally trained with Dr. Donald Nuss, the founder of the Nuss Procedure. The Center of Excellence for Pectus is also one of the only centers to perform chest wall reconstruction on children and adults. The Center of Excellence for Pectus, established in 2005, is the premier center for the Nuss Procedure to treat Pectus Excavatum and evaluate all forms of Pectus.
In 1998, Dr. LoSasso heard Dr. Nuss’s original lecture about his new minimally invasive surgery to solve the problem with Pectus Excavatum. He immediately flew out to train with Dr. Nuss in Norfolk, Virginia, where he trained and learned directly from Dr. Nuss all that is involved with the surgery. From the pre-operative evaluation to the intra-operative procedure and the post-operative care. Dr. LoSasso brought his knowledge back to San Diego, where he performed his first Nuss Procedure in 1999. In 2017 Dr. LoSasso moved his practice to Paramus, New Jersey.

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Meet Dr. Barry LoSasso

Dr. LoSasso is one of the world experts on the Nuss Procedure. The Nuss procedure is used to treat children and adults with pectus excavatum, a condition involving the depression of the sternum (breastbone) and anterior chest area. 

Why Dr. LoSasso?

It's always a challenge to find a doctor you can trust with your health. We know you've found one here. 

Dr. LoSasso is one of the leaders in the field of Pediatric Surgery, specializing in Pectus Excavatum and the Nuss Procedure. He is a respected, awarded doctor in the medical community, and renowned all over the world.
A personal approach is among the top priorities for the doctor. The patients who visit our practice are able to communicate clearly with our staff and have all questions and concerns addressed.
Dr. LoSasso believes that happy patients recover faster. You can expect genuine care and support during the whole recovery process.

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Pediatric Surgical Services

Dr. LoSasso is an accomplished Pediatric Surgeon, specializing in Pectus Excavatum and the Nuss Procedure.

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Teen Nuss Procedures (Male)

The Nuss Procedure improves the quality of life in young male adults.

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Teen Nuss Procedures (Female)

Pectus excavatum is a congenital chest wall deformity that can affect women and men.

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Adult Nuss Procedures

The Nuss procedure is a minimally invasive technique for surgical repair that involves placement of a concave steel bar under the sternum.

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Before Consultation

To ensure that the doctor can immediately identify the problem and prescribe treatment, follow these recommendations:

    Do not drink or eat anything 2 hours before the consultation;
    If you are taking medications, write out their names in advance;
    Be ready to undergo testing the same day;
    Come in advance, as the schedule is quite tough.

* To book an appointment with the doctor, you should either call us by the phone number mentioned below or fill out the patient reservation form online. After this, you will receive an e-mail with further instructions and recommendations to follow.

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After Consultation

A consultation with Dr. Barry LoSasso takes an hour on average. After that, you will need:

    Undergo testing if needed as soon as possible;
    Buy all the prescribed medications;
    Follow the doctor's instructions;
    Schedule your surgical procedure if prescribed.

* After the first consultation, you can be recommended to visit a pharmacy in order to get the necessary treatment if it is prescribed by the doctor. There are several pharmacies close to the clinic.

What Our Patients Say

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Michael L.

I can't even begin to explain how grateful I am for my surgery. I went most of my life without pectus excavatum and then one year it just started getting noticeably worse. I became self conscious of it and preferred to wear a shirt at all times to avoid questions. My family found my amazing surgeon when we were watching a show that he had been a guest on, to help with a nuss procedure.

December 19, 2019

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David

Dr Losasso team was incredible including Valley hospital. Everything was done perfect and very professional. I would highly recommend this team. They corrected my sons chest and with very little pain. Thank you for a great job done.


February 14, 2018

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Neil N.

Dr. LoSasso is a kind and caring physician with years of experience. I am a 50 year-old patient with severe pectus excavatum (Haller index of 7.6). I had two titanium bars installed and am three weeks post-op with virtually zero pain. In fact, Bending the bars is an art form and I credit the low pain to Dr. LoSasso's work ethic and skill set. I recommend him without hesitation.


March 30, 2016

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Meghan

I cannot recommend Dr. Losasso enough. He is incredibly competent - a true expert in his field, and he is also warm, caring, and has wonderful bedside manner. He takes the time to explain everything and we never felt rushed. He inserted my daughter's bar in San Diego and removed it in New Jersey. Both experiences were smooth and all the nurses and assistants we worked with in both locations were friendly and excellent too. I was able to get our insurance to cover the cost as in-network as well.


September 28, 2018

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M.O., 16-year-old male, 3 months post op, 2 bars

"Dr. Losasso and his nurses were very thorough in assessing my pectus condition and evaluating me for surgery. They followed the highest standard of care and I knew that I could trust him to do a safe, effective procedure. I recently finished the initial recovery and can say that he has changed my life."


July 9, 2023

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Anonymous, 40-year-old female

"Oh - where do I start? I was born with Pectus Excavatum 40 years ago and always thought it was in my cards to deal with this birth defect and thus far, my body was forced to adapt to it. Externally, it was challenging to hide and internally, over time, I could feel the pressure building and creating hardships on my quality of life. Thanks to Dr. LoSasso's team and care, he designed a plan to work with top notch nurses and even a class-act plastic surgeon to design and implement a surgery that fixed my external and internal needs. I am so thankful for his ‘dream team’ and feeling that I was truly in the best of hands. My 3 daughters and parents also thank my medical team."


August 23, 2023

Locations Where Dr. Barry LoSasso Works

You can be treated in one of these hospitals or clinics.

Valley Hospital Ridgewood New Jersey

Valley Hospital

Valley Hospital Ridgewood New Jersey

Pediatric Surgical Associates

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Still Have Questions?

Look through the answers to the most popular questions.

  • About the Pediatric Nuss Procedure

    Dr. LoSasso has performed over 1,200 Nuss Procedures on children and young adults from ages 10 – 18 years old. The optimal age to perform the Nuss Procedure is between 13-15 years old. Although some patients show signs of sunken chest as early as birth, as a child grows, the chest will continue to malform creating more of a sunken effect which ultimately can affect the heart and lungs.
    While Pectus Excavatum is not a life-threatening disorder, the effects can greatly affect a patient’s quality of life. Children around 10-15 years old may start to notice signs of the Pectus Excavatum affecting their athletic ability by causing shortness of breath and presenting with patients having less athletic stamina than their peers.

  • About the Adult Nuss Procedure

    For many of the adult patients that Dr. LoSasso now sees, they either did not have access to the surgery when they were younger or decided not to move forward with it for whatever reason. The procedure is still very effective on adult patients.
    Historically, using the Nuss Procedure as an option for Pectus Excavatum surgery for adults is less common because fully developed chests are less pliable.

    In 2014 the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine published a review of a long list of studies on pectus excavatum surgery. The study concluded that although the Nuss procedure is easier on younger patients, it appears to be safe and effective on adults in the short term, at least.

    Per the NCBI (National Center for Biotechnology Innovation), “In our opinion, patients older than 20 years with a moderate-to-severe pectus excavatum should be scheduled for a Nuss procedure as the first option to correct chest deformity.”

  • How painful is the surgery?

    Every patient manages pain differently. We have an excellent pain management team at Valley Hospital that will monitor your pain closely following the surgery. There are also various pain management modalities utilized throughout a patient’s care which consist of intercostal blocks and multi-modal therapy. Most patients feel very little pain following the surgery and are quite comfortable throughout their stay at the hospital.
    Once discharged from the hospital, there is close monitoring of each patient regarding pain management, and the specific medications and dosing are individualized to achieve optimum pain control. Over the years, Dr. LoSasso, in conjunction with the pain service, has created a custom pain management regime specifically designed for the Nuss Procedure, which optimizes pain control.

  • How long has Dr. LoSasso been performing this surgery?

    In 1998, Dr. LoSasso heard Dr. Nuss’s original lecture about his new minimally invasive surgery to solve the problem with Pectus Excavatum. He immediately flew out to train with Dr. Nuss in Norfolk, Virginia, where he trained and learned directly from Dr. Nuss all that is involved with the surgery. From the pre-operative evaluation to the intra-operative procedure and the post-operative care. Dr. LoSasso brought his knowledge back to San Diego, where he performed his first Nuss Procedure in 1999. In 2017 Dr. LoSasso moved his practice to Paramus, New Jersey.

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