Meet Dr. David L. Kaufmann, MD
Dr. Kaufmann is a board-certified neurosurgeon at UPMC Department of Neurosurgery.
He specializes in treating degenerative and traumatic spinal disorders, cerebral aneurysms, and brain tumors.
Dr. Kaufmann at a Glance
- Dr. Kaufmann is experienced with spinal decompression and fusion surgery, complex spine surgery, and brain and spine trauma.
- He is a clinical assistant professor of neurological surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and is chief of neurosurgery at UPMC Mercy.
Talk to Dr. Kaufmann and the leading-edge team at UPMC Department of Neurosurgery.
Dr. Kaufmann is a member of UPMC Department of Neurosurgery.
Directions to our primary location in
Pittsburgh, PA
How Dr. David L. Kaufmann, MD Can Help You
Specialties
- Neurosurgeon
Languages Spoken
- Spanish
Education
- Residency - Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY
- Medical School - Yeshiva University, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
Conditions
- Balance Disorders
- Basilar Invagination
- Brain Tumors
- Complex Spinal Disorders
- Degenerative Spinal Conditions
- Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
- Fractures
- Hemangioblastoma
- Hemangiomas
- Herniated Disc/Bulging Disc
- Hydrocephalus
- Kyphosis
- Lordosis
- Meningioma
- Osteoporosis
- Pinched Nerve
- Schwannoma
- Scoliosis and Deformity
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Spinal Fracture
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Tumors
- Spondylolisthesis
- Trauma
- Vascular Malformations
Treatment
- Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)
- CT-Guided Surgery
- Dorsal Root Entry Zone (DREZ)
- Dynamic Lumbar Stabilization
- Kyphoplasty/Vertebroplasty
- Laminectomy
- Microdiscectomy/Microdecompression
- Pain Management
- Pain Pumps
- Reconstructive/Revision Spine Surgery
- Shunts
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Spinal Fusion
- Spine Surgery
- Tumor Resection
What Patients are Saying About Dr. David L. Kaufmann, MD
Accolades for Dr. David L. Kaufmann, MD
Professional Affiliations
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons
- Congress of Neurological Surgeons
- Allegheny County Medical Society
- Pennsylvania Neurosurgical Society
Board Certifications
- Neurological Surgery
- American Board of Neurological Surgery
Office Information for Dr. David L. Kaufmann, MD
UPMC Mercy Professional Building
1350 Locust Street
Suite 300
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Driving Directions
Additional Locations
- MonValley Healthplex Building 800 Plaza Drive Suite 160 Rostraver, PA 15012 Driving Directions
- UPMC Mercy Brentwood 4190 Brownsville Road Pittsburgh, PA 15227 Driving Directions
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