Specializes in
Minimally invasive spinal surgery, spinal deformity (cervical or thoracolumbar), spinal tumors/spinal oncology, artificial disc replacement, spinal stenosis, degenerative spine disease, spinal trauma
Appointments
- Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital – Medical Office Building 4100 Entrance WaySt. Peters, MO 63376636-916-7140
Hospital Affiliations
This provider offers inpatient care at these hospitals.
- Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital
Dr. Pennicooke is a neurological spine surgeon who is fellowship-trained in complex spinal reconstruction and minimally invasive spine surgery. He specializes in artificial disc replacement, degenerative spine disease, minimally invasive spinal surgery, spinal deformity (cervical or thoracolumbar), spinal stenosis, spinal trauma, and spinal tumors/spinal oncology.
He is dedicated to delivering thoughtful, evidence-based spine care that prioritizes accurate diagnosis, individualized treatment planning, and the least invasive approach to achieve durable outcomes. He works closely with referring physicians, pain specialists, and rehabilitation teams to ensure that patients receive the right treatment at the right time, achieving optimal outcomes in a personalized way.
Dr. Pennicooke’s patient care philosophy is to provide a precise diagnosis before recommending a treatment plan. He takes the time to educate patients about their condition, discuss the full spectrum of treatment options and develop a strategy that aligns with their goals, lifestyle and long-term spinal health.
He is committed to advancing spine care through research innovation, technology development, outcomes-focused practice, and collaboration to improve how spine disease is diagnosed, treated and monitored over time.
Experience
Academic Title(s)
Assistant Professor, Neurosurgery and Orthopedic Surgery and Biomedical EngineeringResearch Interests
Dr. Pennicooke is a spine fellowship-trained neurosurgeon who completed a post-residency fellowship 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. Dr. Pennicooke 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.
Publications & Research
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2020 University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
2019 New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
2012 Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
2008 The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
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