UPMC Department of Neurosurgery

Learn About UPMC Department of Neurosurgery

The UPMC Department of Neurosurgery, part of the UPMC Neurological Institute, is well-equipped to effectively treat a wide range of spinal disorders. Their specialists take the time to understand each patient’s pain and use advanced technologies in order to deliver successful results.

Physicians at the UPMC Department of Neurosurgery care for degenerative conditions, deformities, tumors, and traumatic injuries. They conduct both traditional and minimally invasive surgery, pain management services, and world-leading stereotactic radiosurgery.

UPMC Department of Neurosurgery at a Glance

The unique capabilities of the UPMC Department of Neurosurgery set them apart:

  • The team of neurosurgeons conduct cutting-edge spine research, publish frequently, and lecture at national and international conferences. Most serve on the faculty of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
  • UPMC is the largest academic neurosurgery provider in the U.S., performing 11,000 major spine and brain procedures each year.

The spine experts at the UMPC Department of Neurosurgery prioritize your full and speedy recovery.

Directions to our primary location in Pittsburgh, PA

Meet the Physicians of UPMC Department of Neurosurgery

Dr. Matt El-Kadi, MD, PhD, FACS

Wexford, PA

Neurosurgeon

Dr. Peter C. Gerszten, MD, MPH, FACS

Pittsburgh, PA

Neurosurgeon

Kojo Hamilton

Dr. Kojo Hamilton, MD

Pittsburgh, PA

Neurosurgeon

Dr. Adam S. Kanter, MD

Pittsburgh, PA

Neurosurgeon

Dr. David L. Kaufmann, MD

Pittsburgh, PA

Neurosurgeon

Dr. Joseph C. Maroon, MD

Pittsburgh, PA

Neurosurgeon

Miele

Dr. Vincent J. Miele, MD

Pittsburgh, PA

Neurosurgeon

Dr. John J. Moossy, MD

Pittsburgh, PA

Neurosurgeon

Dr. David O. Okonkwo, MD, PhD

Pittsburgh, PA

Neurosurgeon

Dr. Michael J. Rutigliano, MD

Greensburg, PA

Neurosurgeon

Dr. Raymond F. Sekula, MD

Pittsburgh, PA

Neurosurgeon

Dr. Daniel A. Wecht, MD, MSc, FACS

PITTSBURGH, PA

Neurosurgeon

How UPMC Department of Neurosurgery Can Help You

Type of Practice

  • Spine Center

Awards

  • UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside is consistently nationally ranked in neurology and neurosurgery by U.S. News & World Report.

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

Office Information for UPMC Department of Neurosurgery

UPMC Presbyterian 200 Lothrop Street Suite B-400 Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Driving Directions

Primary Location

UPMC Presbyterian
200 Lothrop Street
Suite B-400
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

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