Meet Dr. Kojo Hamilton, MD
Dr. Hamilton is a board-certified and fellowship-trained neurosurgeon with UPMC Department of Neurosurgery.
He specializes in scoliosis, adult and pediatric spinal deformity, and spinal trauma.
Dr. Hamilton at a Glance
- Dr. Hamilton teaches highly advanced techniques for treating scoliosis and adult spinal deformity and was named one of Pittsburgh’s Best Doctors in Pittsburgh Magazine (2016).
- He received subspecialty training in complex spine, spinal deformity, scoliosis and spine surgical oncology, with a combined neurosurgical and orthopedic fellowship, at the University of Virginia.
Discuss your options for high quality spine care with Dr. Hamilton.
Dr. Hamilton is a member of UPMC Department of Neurosurgery.
Directions to our primary location in
Pittsburgh, PA
How Dr. Kojo Hamilton, MD Can Help You
Specialties
- Neurosurgeon
Education
- Fellowship, Complex Spine - University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
- Residency - University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
- Fellowship, Brain and Spine - Auckland City Hospital
- Medical Degree - University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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
- Hyperhidrosis
- Kyphosis
- Lordosis
- Meningioma
- Neurofibroma
- 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)
- Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF)
- CT-Guided Surgery
- Dorsal Root Entry Zone (DREZ)
- Dynamic Lumbar Stabilization
- Endoscopic Sympathectomy
- Injections/Blocks
- Kyphoplasty/Vertebroplasty
- Laminectomy
- Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion
- Microdiscectomy/Microdecompression
- Microforaminotomy
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Pain Management
- Pain Pumps
- Radiofrequency Procedures
- Reconstructive/Revision Spine Surgery
- Shunts
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Spinal Fusion
- Spine Oncology
- Spine Surgery
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Tumor Resection
Accolades for Dr. Kojo Hamilton, MD
Professional Affiliations
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons
- AANS/CNS Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves
- AANS/CNS Joint Section on Neurotrauma and Critical Care
- AOSpine North America
- Congress of Neurological Surgeons
- Scoliosis Research Society
Board Certifications
- American Board of Neurological Surgery
- Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Awards
- 2016 - Pittsburgh’s Best Doctors, Pittsburgh Magazine
Office Information for Dr. Kojo Hamilton, MD
UPMC Mercy Professional Building
1350 Locust Street
Suite 300
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Driving Directions
Primary Location
UPMC Mercy Professional Building
1350 Locust Street
Suite 300
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Additional Locations
- UPMC Presbyterian 200 Lothrop Street Suite B-400 Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Driving Directions
- UPMC South Hills 1300 Oxford Drive Suite 1D Bethel Park, PA 15102 Driving Directions
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