Dr. Adam S. Kanter, MD

Neurosurgeon at UPMC Department of Neurosurgery

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Meet Dr. Adam S. Kanter, MD

Dr. Kanter is a board-certified and fellowship-trained neurosurgeon with UPMC Department of Neurosurgery.

His areas of interest include minimally invasive spine surgery, lateral based approaches to the spine (XLIF), complex spine surgery, artificial disc replacement, spinal tumors, and spinal cord regeneration.

Dr. Kanter at a Glance

Dr. Kanter is an associate professor of neurological surgery and director of the minimally invasive spine and fellowship programs at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
He has received several honors, such as being named among America’s Top Doctors and Pittsburgh’s Best Doctors.

Dr. Kanter is committed to alleviating your pain.

Dr. Kanter is a member of UPMC Department of Neurosurgery.

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Pittsburgh, PA

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How Dr. Adam S. Kanter, MD Can Help You

Specialties

Neurosurgeon

Languages Spoken

English

Education

Fellowship - University of California at San Francisco, California
Fellowship - Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
Residency - University of Virginia Medical School, Charlottesville, VA
Medical School - University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington, Vermont

Conditions

Brain Tumors
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Degenerative Spinal Conditions
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
Fractures
Herniated Disc/Bulging Disc
Kyphosis
Lordosis
Meningioma
Neurofibroma
Osteoporosis
Pinched Nerve
Schwannoma
Scoliosis and Deformity
Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal Fracture
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Tumors
Spondylolisthesis
Trauma
Ulnar Nerve Injuries

Treatments

Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)
CT-Guided Surgery
Kyphoplasty/Vertebroplasty
Laminectomy
Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Microdiscectomy/Microdecompression
Microforaminotomy
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Reconstructive/Revision Spine Surgery
Spinal Fusion
Spine Surgery
Tumor Resection

What Patients are Saying About Dr. Adam S. Kanter, MD

This was my fifth visit concerning need for surgery for pain control and possibility of surgical intervention. Two of these visits were with in-network orthosurgeons; two with in-network neurosurgeons and then finally with Dr. Kanter. The two orthosurgeons wanted to do surgery to release entrapped nerve and stabilize part of the spine with rods and plates. First neurosurgeon would not operate because he said I could come out with more problems. Second neurosurgeon referred me to Dr. Kanter. I finally have connected with the right doctor. Dr. Kanter, the resident who did my initial intake and all staff from receptionist to schedulers were amazing. Even when I had a question and called the nurses office the response was quick and she answered all my questions. Can't say enough about this neurosurgery department. It is still uncertain about my treatment plan until further testing is done but I know I am in the best of hands.

— UPMC Patient
Dr. Kantor is prompt, thorough and professional. When it became clear that I would need back surgery, my wife and I asked around the medical community for recommendations; Dr. Kantors' name was overwhelmingly the response. I feel the recommendations were warranted and Dr. Kantor is worth his reputation.

— UPMC Patient