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Louis Albert Brunsting, III

MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery,
Cardiac Surgery

About Me

Conditions I specialize in
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Cardiac Surgery

Louis A. “Trey” Brunsting, III, MD is a board certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon and is a member of the TriHealth Heart & Vascular Institute (THVI).  Dr. Brunsting completed his General Surgery training at the University of Rochester in 1989 and Thoracic Surgery training at Duke University in 1991.  He is an internationally recognized expert in robotic and minimally invasive heart surgery.  He was recruited by TriHealth, joining THVI at the beginning of 2019.

Dr. Brunsting enjoys helping each of his patients understand their medical condition and what to expect with surgery to help them get better, using terms they can understand, such as “kinked fuel lines” for blocked heart arteries.  While many patients need a traditional open heart surgery, he looks for every opportunity to treat them with a minimally invasive or robotic surgical approach – which have the advantage of quicker recovery and lower blood transfusion rates.

Practice focus includes:

  • Mitral valve repair and replacement
  • Aortic valve repair and replacement
  • Coronary artery bypass grafting
  • Robotic heart surgery
  • Minimally invasive heart surgery
  • Locations I practice at

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    TriHealth Heart & Vascular Institute - CT Surgery - Thomas Comprehensive Care Center
  • Education

    • Duke University Medical Center | Fellowship, 1991
    • University of Rochester Medical Center | Residency, 1989
    • Duke University Medical Center | Fellowship, 1987
    • University of Rochester Medical Center | Internship, 1984
    • University of California, San Diego School of Medicine | Medical School, 1983
      Medical Doctor

    Certifications

    • American Board of Thoracic Surgery | Other, 1992

    Ratings and Reviews

    The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
    4.8 / 5 (82 ratings, 4 comments)
    Comments from patients
    • 5 / 5
      Great customer care.
      Reviewed July 01, 2024
    • 5 / 5
      Excellent appointment! We were reassured about my condition and given lots of information.
      Reviewed June 21, 2024
    • 5 / 5
      Dr. Brunsting was very through in explaining the surgery and that made me feel very confident in what was going to happen to me.
      Reviewed June 04, 2024
    • 5 / 5
      The doctor was very easy to talk to. He explained in detail the issues, the procedure, pros & cons (risk and benefits) in a very straightforward way. I appreciated the totally open discussion and answered all my questions. I felt very comfortable and confident about this doctor. I have recommended him already to many friends.
      Reviewed May 23, 2024
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