Dr. Barry E. LoSasso

We are so grateful to find Dr LoSasso! He is one of the best in his field and we were so fortunate that he moved his practice from California to New Jersey., where we live. But quite honestly, we would have traveled anywhere for his service.

My son Kyle had an 8.5 haller which affected his ability to play sports for several years. He was a star soccer player who lost his stamina and ability to run. The deep dent also affected his confidence and overall social skills.

Kyle had a successful surgery with 2 titanium bars. He had a text book recovery and didn’t have as much pain as anticipated. The pain management and PT prescribed by Dr LoSasso made all the difference.

Since having the procedure, he has his confidence and can play any sport that he wants. He’s enjoying his high school years and getting ready for college.

We are grateful to Dr LoSasso and would recommend him 100%.

Initially, I thought I would never need surgery to correct my pectus excavatum. However, as I grew into my early teens, the severity of my deformity worsened. I hadn't even fully realized how much the deformity was impacting my life and ability to do the things I love. As the concavity got deeper, my endurance started to diminish and I felt as though there was nothing I could do to stop myself from feeling excessively out of breath. This held me back while exercising and playing sports; two things that are a huge part of my life. I had the Nuss Procedure done on July 26, 2019 by Doctor LoSasso and The Valley Hospital in New Jersey. While the surgery presented some challenges for me in a short term sense, the long term effects are better than I could have asked for. My endurance has increased dramatically since the procedure and I no longer feel a shortness of breath or tightness in my chest. Additionally, I am beyond happy with my cosmetic outcome. Although I underwent the Nuss Procedure for primarily medical reasons, the cosmetic benefit really means the world to me too. Doctor LoSasso did a fantastic job not just with the surgery itself, but also with guiding me through the process leading up to it and supporting me after. He was always happy to answer my questions and was very honest with me. This is most definitely a life changing surgery that is very worth it and with Doctor LoSasso as my surgeon, I never had a doubt about that.

Dr. LoSasso is such a kind and gifted human being. He sets a new standard for what doctors should aspire to be. We are so glad that he was the one who performed our son’s pectus surgery. He and his team make you feel like you’re being taken care of as one of their own family. Our son looks and feels great with his new chest. He’s happy to be able to start playing sports again. We are grateful for the quality of life he will have in his adult years thanks to Dr. LoSasso’s expertise. We cannot forget to mention the nurses at Valley Hospital who are amazing with the post op care.
Thank you!
Frank & Lidia L

I had originally received the Nuss Procedure from an incompetent surgeon in San Diego who botched my first surgery. My insurance company forced me to go to a second rate Nuss surgeon who didn't know what he was doing and placed a Nuss bar in me that did absolutely nothing. In fact it was placed so poorly that it was pressing against my heart and lungs and caused scar tissue to form because of it. So after getting the first botched surgery I went to got a second opinion from Dr. LoSasso with whom I had originally requested to see for my first surgery, (but my crap insurance sent me to the other guy instead). After consulting with Dr. LoSasso he agreed that I would need to get the Nuss Procedure done again by him properly and this time, with 2 bars because of the severity of my Pectus and older age. After the second surgery the results have been night and day. I feel like a completely different person. Before the second surgery it felt like there was a weight on my chest and I would have difficulty breathing, shortness of breathe and chest pains. Now, I feel as if I am breathing for the first time again and have way more energy than I did before having the second surgery by Dr. LoSasso. Not to mention my chest is perfectly flat and I no longer dread taking off my shirt in public places. I really can't thank Dr. LoSasso and his awesome staff enough for all of their help through this extremely difficult time in my life. All I wish is that anyone looking to get the Nuss Procedure please consult with Dr. LoSasso first. You will not be disappointed with the results! Thanks again for everything Dr. LoSasso you are a lifesaver. Literally.

I am coming up on my 51st birthday and had the Nuss procedure performed by Dr. LoSasso in March of 2016. The results are amazing! I had a very deep PE as evidenced by my 7.6 Haller Index. I met with Dr. LoSasso three times before having the actual surgery (once by Skype and twice in-person) and found him to be extremely knowledgeable and caring throughout the whole process. I had two titanium bars installed and my surgery involved very little pain. I attribute the lack of pain to Dr. LoSasso's skill in bending the bars. He is simply fantastic! My pain level for the first week after surgery was only a 4 (out of 10). I found that by listening to Dr. LoSasso and doing everything he said, like walking regularly and using the spirometer, that my recovery went smoother. I took a month off from work and spent all of that time in the San Diego area recovering. Now that I am five weeks post-op, I am completely off all medication and my pain level is between 0 and 3. The more I walk, the more I practice my posture and the more I do the spirometer, the lower my pain. The bottom line is that if you are looking for an exceptional surgeon, I highly recommend Dr. LoSasso. Many thanks to the West Coast Center of Excellence!