Biography
Brenton Pennicooke, MD, MS is a spine fellowship-trained neurosurgeon and complex spine surgeon at Washington University Physicians serving Saint Louis, Creve Coeur, and surrounding cities in St. Louis County, Missouri. Additionally, he is Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery and Orthopedic Surgery and Biomedical Engineering and Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the Department of Neur… Read more ›
Summary
Provider Training
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Johns Hopkins University | Bachelors Degree | B.A. Biology | 2007 |
| The Johns Hopkins University | Masters Degree | M.S. Molecular/Cellular Biology | 2008 |
| Harvard Medical School | Doctorate | M.D. | 2012 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Fellowship - University at Cornell Tech | Postdoctoral Predictive Analytics/Machine Learning Research Fellow | 2019 |
| Fellowship - Cornell University | Postdoctoral Tissue Engineering and Spine Research | 2016 |
| Internship - New York - Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center | Neurological Surgery | 2013 |
| Residency - New York - Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center | Chief Resident of Neurological Surgery | 2018 |
| Residency - New York - Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center | Neurological Surgery | 2019 |
Experience & Accolades
| Position | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Asst. Professor of Neurological Surgery and Orthopaedic Surgery | Washington University in St. Louis | 2020 - Present |
| Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | Washington University in St. Louis | 2020 - Present |
| Affiliated Faculty of Biomedical Engineering | Washington University of St. Louis | 2020 - Present |
| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Member | Congress of Neurological Surgeons | 2020 - Present |
| Member | American Association of Neurological Surgeons | 2020 - Present |
| Member | Society of Black Academic Surgeons | 2020 - Present |
| Member | North American Spine Society | 2020 - Present |
| Member | AO Spine North America | 2020 - Present |
| Member | Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc | Present |
| Distinction | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Director's Award | Office of Multicultural Student Affairs | 2008 |
| 20 under 40 Award | North American Spine Society SpineLine | 2021 |
| Best Poster Distinction | AO Spine Foundation Spine Fellowship | 2020 |
| Outstanding Research Writing Award | Michael Apuzzo | 2017 |
| Award Recipient | Charlie Kuntz Scholar Award | 2016 |
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Specialties
Languages Spoken
EnglishMedical Specialties
- Neurological Surgeon
Spinal Neurosurgery specialist with sub specialty in spinal tumors
Years In Practice: 7 (started in 2019)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Dr. Pennicooke specializes in treating the following types of patients:
- Adults
- Athletes
- Children and Pre-Teens
- Elderly and Geriatric Patients
- Frequent Travelers
- Special Needs
- Teens and Young Adults
- Veterans
Medical Philosophy: Traditional Medicine
Payment Options
Payment DetailsReviews
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Most Recent Review: None
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Locations
Affiliated Practices
Washington University St Louis Urologic Surgery
4921 Parkview Pl Div Neurology Multiple Sclerosis, 7th FlSaint Louis, MO 63110
Barnes-jewish St. Peters Hospital
10 Hospital Dr Dept AnesthesiologySaint Peters, MO 63376
Practice Colleagues
Dr Lenise Cummings-vaughn, MD - Internal Medicine Physician
Dr Colleen Mcevoy, MD - Internal Medicine Physician
Dr Albert Davis, MD - Neurologist
Dr Rowena Delos Santos, MD - Internal Medicine Physician
Daniel Verhotz, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr Premal Thaker, MD - Obstetrician/Gynecologist
Dr Anne Goldberg, MD - Internal Medicine Physician
Dr Rodney Newberry, MD - Internal Medicine Physician
Dr Ryan Fields, MD - Surgeon
Dr Carolyn Mccourt, MD - Obstetrician/Gynecologist
Procedures & Services
Procedures & Treatments Offered
Commonly Prescribed Medications
- NSAIDs and steriods
- Prescriptions are based on need
Billing Policies & Payment Options
Dr. Brenton Pennicooke, MD accepts the following payment methods:- Debit Cards
- Care Credit
- Discover
- American Express
- Mastercard
- Visa
- Cashier's Check M.O.
- Cash
More info: It is always best for patients to verify their current coverage directly with their plan administrator by providing them this identification number 430-65-3611 for Washington University Physicians.
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Yes
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: Unknown
Accepted Insurance
Accepted Insurance
We accept most major Insurances, please contact our office!