Dr. Barry LoSasso
Dr. Barry LoSasso is one of the nation's most experienced surgeons in the treatment of pectus excavatum and other chest wall deformities. He is board-certified in both adult and pediatric general surgery and has dedicated much of his career to advancing the care of children, adolescents, and adults with chest wall conditions.
A native of New York City, Dr. LoSasso earned his undergraduate degree from Yale University before receiving his medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine. He completed his pediatric surgery fellowship at Babies Hospital of Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York, where he developed the specialized expertise that would become the foundation of his career.
Since 1999, Dr. LoSasso has directed nationally recognized Centers of Excellence for chest wall deformities, first in California and, since 2016, in Bergen County, New Jersey. He has performed more than 1,500 minimally invasive Nuss Procedures for the correction of pectus excavatum in patients ranging from 10 to 55 years of age.
Dr. LoSasso trained directly with Dr. Donald Nuss, the pioneering surgeon who developed the Nuss Procedure, at Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters in Norfolk, Virginia. Building on that training, he established and refined his own highly successful pectus program, helping patients from across the United States achieve outstanding functional and cosmetic outcomes.
Recognized by colleagues and patients alike for his expertise and commitment to innovation, Dr. LoSasso has played an important role in improving surgical techniques, patient safety, pain management, and recovery protocols for chest wall reconstruction.
Dr. LoSasso performs the Nuss Procedure and other advanced chest wall surgeries at The Valley Hospital, one of New Jersey's premier medical centers. He also provides pediatric and general surgical care at Hackensack University Medical Center, Englewood Hospital Medical Center, Holy Name Medical Center, and St. Joseph's University Medical Center.
His approach combines technical excellence with compassionate, individualized care—ensuring that every patient receives a comprehensive evaluation, a personalized treatment plan, and dedicated support throughout their surgical journey.
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Peters, E., LoSasso, B.E, Foley, J., Rodarte, A., Duthie, S., Senac, M., Blunt Bowel and Mesenteric Injuries in Children: Do Non-Specific CT Findings Reliably Identify Head Injuries Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Vol. 7, 551-556. November 2006
Textbook: Chapter: Pediatric Trauma: Textbook of Critical Care 5th Editi on, Chapter: Abdominal/Renal Injuries Edited by Fink et al; 2005
Prince, J.S., LoSasso, B.E. Unusual Seat Belt Injuries in Children (accepted for publication in Journal of Trauma), January 2003
McAleer , IM, Kaplan, GW, LoSasso, B.E, et al. Genitourinary Injury and Pelvic Fractures in Pediatric Patients. American Urological Association 15 (l ); 123-6 discuss io n 126. January 2002 Else vier Science Inc. 2002
McAleer, IM, Kaplan, GW, LoSasso, BE, Renal and Testis Injuries in Team Sports. The Journal of Urology. 168M 1805-1807, October 2002.
Bichell, DP, Saenz, NC, LoSasso, BE, Sobo, EJ Pediatric Aortic Pseudoaneurysm Associated with Gunshot wound to the chest. The Journal of Trauma. 48 (4): 791 January 2000
Meltzer, H., LoSasso, BE, Sobo, E, Depressed Occipital Sku ll Fracture with Associated Sagittal Sinus Occlusion, The Journal of Trauma. 49 (5); 981 2000
Canty, TO, Collins, D, LoSasso, BE, Lynch, FP, Brown, C Laparoscopic Appendectomy for Simple and Perforated Appendicitis in Children: The Procedure of Choice’! Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 35(11); 1582-1585. November 2000
LoSasso, B, Cox, S, Douglas, R, Maresh, L. Pacyna, S., CIREN: A study to Correlate Crash Data: Matching Human Injuries with Vehicular Damage (approved 8/97 – ongoing)
D. Bischell, M.D., N. Saenz, M.D., B. LoSasso, M.D., E. Sobo, PhD
Pediatric Aortic Pseudoaneurysm Associated with a Gunshot Wound to the Chest, The Journal of Trauma-Injury, Volume 48, No. 4 – January 25, 2000
T. Canty, Sr., M.D., B. LoSasso, M.D.
One-Stage Esophagectomy and In Situ Colon Interposition for
Esophageal Replacement in Children, Journal of Pediatric Surgery February 1997
K. Greason, M.D., W. Thompson, M.D., E. Downey, M.D., B. LoSasso, M.D. Laparoscopic Pyloromyotomy for Infantile Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis-Report of Eleven Cases, Journal of Pediatric Surgery December 1994
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Child Abuse Screening: A Collaborative Approach in an ACS Level I Regional Pediatric Trauma Center, Susan Cox, R.N., M.S., Renee Douglas, R.N., A.S., Marilyn Kaufh old, M.D., Cynthia Kuelbs, M.D., Barry LoSasso, M.D., Society of Trauma Nurses, 2007 Meeting, Las Vegas, NV.
Age-Specific Bypass: One Innovative Solution to a Pediatric Trauma Center’s Bed Capacity Management Challenge, Susan Cox, R.N., M.S., Renee Douglas, R.N., A.S., Peg Hollingsworth Fridlund, R.N., B.S.N., David Hoyt, M.D., F.A.C.S., Barry LoSasso, M.D. F.A.C.S., Pamela Stein, R.N., M.S.
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Board Certified in Pediatric Surgery
Board Certified in General Surgery
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Rady Children’s Hospital and Health Center, February 1, 1986 – December 31, 2017
Sharp Memorial Hospital, February 1, 1986 – December 31, 2017
The Valley Hospital, October 2016 – Present
Hackensack University Medical Center, October 2016 – Present
Englewood Hospital Medical Center, October 2016 – Present
Holy Name Medical Center, October 2016 – Present
St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, January 2022 - Present
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Babies Hospital, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center - New York, New York, Fellow, Pediatric Surgery - 1982 – 1984
Cedars-Sinai, Medical Center at Los Angeles Resident 111-V, General Surgery - 1980 – 1982
University of Southern California Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles - Resident, 11, Research Follow - April 1980 – June 1980
The University of California at Los Angeles Resident II, Head and Neck Surgery - 1979 – 1980
The University of California at Los Angeles Resident I, General Surgery - 1978 – 1979
“Dr. LoSasso and his team were excellent! From scheduling, to financial, to the actual surgery. We came from out of state to correct my son's Pectus, and they were very accommodating with getting things done quickly so we could be home in time for Christmas. The surgery went smoothly, and we have not encountered any issues. Dr. LoSasso and Allison were very thorough and took the time to answer all our questions. Thank you for everything!”
NICOLE COLLINS