Dr. David K. Hamilton
Overview
Dr. Hamilton received his medical degree and residency training from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. He completed subspecialty complex spine, spinal deformity, scoliosis and spine surgical oncology training with a combined neurosurgical and orthopaedic (AOSpine) fellowships at the University of Virginia. He is board-certified in neurological surgery and a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
Dr. Hamilton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Epidural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
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- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- INDEMNITY
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- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
200 Lothrop Street, A402 UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians
Nitin Agarwal is a Neurosurgery provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Agarwal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.
UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian
Dr. Okonkwo is professor of neurological surgery as well as clinical director of the Brain Trauma Research Center and director of the neurotrauma program. He also serves as director of the scoliosis and spinal deformity program at UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Okonkwo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Scoliosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Microdiscectomy.
Neurosurgery Shadyside
Dr. Wecht is clinical professor of neurological surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and chief of neurosurgery at UPMC St. Margaret and UPMC McKeesport. He has an active spine and general neurosurgery practice and cares for patients at UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC McKeesport, and UPMC St. Margaret. Dr. Wecht specializes in the treatment of brain tumors and cerebrovascular diseases, such as stroke, aneurysms, and vascular malformations. He received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Dr. Wecht completed his neurosurgery residency at Baylor College in Houston, and received additional training in neurovascular surgery at Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven. He is board-certified in neurological surgery. Dr. Wecht has been a neurosurgical faculty member at Yale University, University of New Mexico, and Allegheny University of Health Sciences. He has co-authored or authored several articles and publications and is an active participant in multiple professional and scientific societies. Daniel A. Wecht, MD, MSc, FACS, is a clinical professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at UPMC. Dr. Wecht specializes in neurologic surgery, brain and spine microsurgery, brain and spine tumors, neurovascular disease, spinal conditions, and peripheral nerve problems. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pa., Dr. Wecht is board-certified in neurological surgery. He received an undergraduate degree from Harvard University and completed a Masters of Science and medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Dr. Wecht completed a residency in neurosurgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He then completed a fellowship in neurosurgery at Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Conn. Dr. Wecht is a member of professional organizations, such as the AANS/CNS Joint Section on Cerebrovascular Surgery, AANS/CNS Joint Section on Trauma, Allegheny County Medical Society, Aneurysm Outcome Subcommittee, Outcome and Guidelines Committee, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, American College of Surgery, American Medical Association, American Heart Association-Stroke Council, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and the Pennsylvania Medical Society. Dr. Wecht is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Epidural HematomaDr. Hamilton isAdvanced. Learn about Epidural Hematoma.
- KyphosisDr. Hamilton isAdvanced. Learn about Kyphosis.
- ScoliosisDr. Hamilton isAdvanced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Hamilton isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- Experienced
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Hamilton isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Hamilton isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Brain AbscessDr. Hamilton isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Hamilton isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Hamilton isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Hamilton isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.