Dr. Brenton Pennicooke, MD, St Peters, MO

About Dr. Brenton Pennicooke

Brenton Pennicooke, MD, MS is a spine fellowship-trained and board-certified neurosurgeon and complex spine surgeon at Washington University Physicians serving Saint Louis, St. Peters, and surrounding cities in St. Louis County, Missouri. Additionally, he is Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery and Orthopedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Dr. Pennicooke completed post-residency fellowships in complex spinal reconstruction and minimally invasive spine surgery under the guidance of both neurosurgeons and orthopedic spine surgeons. His diverse training gives him a unique insight into treating a wide range of spinal diseases from significant spinal deformity/malalignment to herniated discs. He is an expert in utilizing artificial intelligence, advanced machine learning, and causal inference to analyze patient-outcome data. His research endeavors to extensively understand the nuances of spinal disease, develop personalized patient treatment regimens, and build novel clinical support tools.

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Spinal fusion

Lower back pain

Back and neck pain treatment without fusion

Neck pain and spine problems

Spinal fusion

Lower back pain

Back and neck pain treatment without fusion

Neck pain and spine problems

Office location

Washington University Neurosurgery

100 Entrance Way, St Peters, MO 63376

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Education and background

Practice names

Washington University Neurosurgery

Board certifications

American Board of Neurological Surgery

Education and training

Medical School - Harvard University, Doctor of Medicine
Johns Hopkins University (Bachelor's)
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medical Center, Internship in Neurological Surgery
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medical Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Residency in Neurological Surgery
University of California, San Francisco, Fellowship in Complex Spine Reconstruction and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Professional memberships

Congress of Neurological Surgeons
North American Spine Society

Awards and publications

Recipient of North American Spine Society SpineLine’s 20 under 40 Award in 2021 Based on Clinical and Research Accomplishments to Date, Community Service and Philosophy of Care.

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1093093064

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What practice does Dr. Brenton Pennicooke work with?

Dr. Brenton Pennicooke works with Washington University Neurosurgery.

Where is Dr. Brenton Pennicooke's office located?

Dr. Brenton Pennicooke's office is located at 100 Entrance Way, St Peters, MO 63376.

Which board certifications does Dr. Brenton Pennicooke have?

Dr. Brenton Pennicooke is certified by American Board of Neurological Surgery.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Brenton Pennicooke?

Dr. Brenton Pennicooke frequently sees patients for Back Pain, Neurology Consultation, Neurosurgery Consultation, Spine Deformation / Scoliosis , and Surgery Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Brenton Pennicooke on their profile.