All Neurosurgery

Top-Rated Neurosurgery in Pittsburgh, PA

55 physicians

55 neurosurgery surgeons practicing in Pittsburgh — with clinical reviews from the OR insiders who work with them. Find the right surgeon, or share your own experience to help patients and colleagues.

Dr. Kalil Abdullah

Neurological Surgery

Pittsburgh, PA

Upmc Presbyterian

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Dr. Nitin Agarwal

Neurological Surgery

Pittsburgh, PA

Upmc Presbyterian

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Dr. Pedro Aguilar

Neurological Surgery

Pittsburgh, PA

Allegheny General Hospital

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Dr. Edward Andrews

Neurological Surgery

Pittsburgh, PA

Upmc Mercy

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Dr. Parviz Baghai

Neurological Surgery

Pittsburgh, PA

St Clair Hospital

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Dr. Robert Bailey

Neurological Surgery

Pittsburgh, PA

Upmc Passavant

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Dr. James Bayley

Neurological Surgery

Pittsburgh, PA

Upmc Presbyterian

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Dr. Katherine Berry

Neurological Surgery

Pittsburgh, PA

Allegheny General Hospital

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Dr. Thomas Buell

Neurological Surgery

Pittsburgh, PA

Upmc Presbyterian

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Dr. William Diefenbach

Neurological Surgery

Pittsburgh, PA

Va Pittsurgh Healthcare Syst, University Drive Div

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Dr. Matt El-Kadi

Neurological Surgery

Pittsburgh, PA

Upmc Passavant

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Dr. David Fernandes Cabral

Neurological Surgery

Pittsburgh, PA

Upmc Mercy

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Dr. Robert Friedlander

Neurological Surgery

Pittsburgh, PA

Upmc Presbyterian

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Dr. Paul Gardner

Neurological Surgery

Pittsburgh, PA

Upmc Presbyterian

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Dr. Jorge Gonzalez-Martinez

Neurological Surgery

Pittsburgh, PA

Upmc Presbyterian

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Dr. Ryan Grant

Neurological Surgery

Pittsburgh, PA

Allegheny General Hospital

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Dr. Bradley Gross

Neurological Surgery

Pittsburgh, PA

Upmc Presbyterian

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Dr. Constantinos Hadjipanayis

Neurological Surgery

Pittsburgh, PA

Upmc Presbyterian

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Dr. David Hamilton

Neurological Surgery

Pittsburgh, PA

Upmc Presbyterian

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Dr. Kathryn Hoes

Neurological Surgery

Pittsburgh, PA

Upmc Passavant

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What to Look For in a Neurosurgery Surgeon

Neurosurgery is among the most demanding specialties in medicine. Whether the case is a brain tumor resection, an aneurysm clipping, or a complex spinal fusion, the margin for error is measured in millimeters. Sub-specialization matters enormously here — a cerebrovascular neurosurgeon and a spine-focused neurosurgeon train for very different work.

The professionals who assist these procedures — scrub techs, circulating nurses, and neuro-monitoring specialists — witness which neurosurgeons truly excel under pressure: the steadiness of their hands, the soundness of their judgment when findings change mid-case, and how they communicate with the team during long, high-stakes operations.

When evaluating a neurosurgeon, confirm experience with your specific condition, ask about case volume, and consider how the surgeon is regarded by the people who stand beside them at the table. Peer reviews from inside the OR reveal the consistency and composure that define the best in this field.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many neurosurgery physicians are listed in Pittsburgh, PA?

There are 55 neurosurgery physicians practicing in Pittsburgh, PA listed on Physician Signal, ranked by clinical reviews from verified healthcare professionals who have worked with them in the operating room.

How are neurosurgery surgeons in Pittsburgh rated?

Each surgeon's Insight Score is the average of six clinical dimensions rated anonymously by the OR nurses, surgical techs, device reps, and fellow surgeons who work alongside them. The list is sorted to surface the most-reviewed physicians in Pittsburgh first.

What should I look for in a neurosurgeon?

Confirm the neurosurgeon regularly treats your specific condition and is sub-specialized appropriately (for example cerebrovascular versus spine). Peer reviews from OR staff and neuro-monitoring specialists reveal the precision, judgment, and composure that matter most in this high-stakes specialty.

Are these neurosurgeon reviews anonymous?

Yes. Every review on Physician Signal comes from a verified healthcare professional and is published anonymously through our Ghost Identity protection, so reviewers can share honest clinical insight without any risk of being identified.

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