School of Medicine

Bio

Dr. Accousti completed his undergraduate training with honors at the University of Connecticut. There he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular and Cell Biology. He subsequently obtained a Master of Science degree in Human Physiology, graduating magna cum laude at Georgetown University Graduate School. Dr. Accousti stayed in Washington, DC to complete his medical degree at Georgetown University School of Medicine. From there Dr. Accousti relocated to New Jersey where he completed his residency training in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey- NJ Medical School. His interest in pediatric orthopaedics and scoliosis surgery brought him to New Orleans for additional subspecialty training at Childrens Hospital. Following the fellowship year Dr. Accousti joined the LSUHSC faculty as Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery in 2002. He maintains an interest in all aspects of pediatric orthopaedic care with a special interest in trauma and spinal deformities.