
Overview
Dr. Gerszten is the Peter E. Sheptak Professor of Neurological Surgery and director of the Percutaneous Spine Service at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He specializes in the treatment of spinal tumors and minimally invasive spinal surgery. Dr. Gerszten is a pioneer in the field of spinal radiosurgery and oversees the instruction of this developing area of neurosurgery for both the American Association of Neurological Surgery and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Gerszten received his medical degree at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and completed his residency in neurological surgery and a fellowship in spinal surgery at UPMC. He also obtained a master of public health degree from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health. He is board-certified in neurological surgery. Dr. Gerszten serves on the editorial boards of Neurosurgery, The Spine Journal, and the Journal of Radiosurgery, and he is also co-editor of Spine Radiosurgery, the first complete book on the topic. Peter Carlos Gerszten, MD, MPH, FACS, is the Peter E. Sheptak Professor of Neurological Surgery and Radiation Oncology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He specializes in spinal oncology and minimally invasive approaches to spinal disorders, including spine radiosurgery, and kyphoplasty. Dr. Gerszten is board-certified in neurological surgery. He received an undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Va. He completed a medical degree at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore. Dr. Gerszten completed a residency in neurosurgery at UPMC, and a fellowship in spine surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Gerszten is a member of many professional organizations, such as the American College of Surgeons, American Medical Association, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves, North American Spine Society, Cervical Spine Research Society, Delta Omega Public Health National Honor Society, Allegheny County Medical Society, Pennsylvania Neurosurgical Society, Pennsylvania State Medical Society, and the John Hopkins Medical and Surgical Association. LGBTQIA+ Affirming: This provider has completed training on how to create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ patients. This provider may or may not offer LGBTQIA+ specific medical or surgical care. Please ask when scheduling.
Dr. Gerszten is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cervical Spondylosis. His top areas of expertise are Bone Tumor, Hemangioblastoma, Fractured Spine, Vertebroplasty, and Laminectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 131 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
200 Lothrop Street, A402 UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Clinical Research
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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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- Distinguished
- Bone TumorDr. Gerszten isDistinguished. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- HemangioblastomaDr. Gerszten isDistinguished. Learn about Hemangioblastoma.
- VertebroplastyDr. Gerszten isDistinguished. Learn about Vertebroplasty.
- Advanced
- Bone GraftDr. Gerszten isAdvanced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Gerszten isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- ChordomaDr. Gerszten isAdvanced. Learn about Chordoma.
- Fractured SpineDr. Gerszten isAdvanced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Herniated Disc SurgeryDr. Gerszten isAdvanced. Learn about Herniated Disc Surgery.
- Herniated DiskDr. Gerszten isAdvanced. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- Experienced
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Gerszten isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Gerszten isExperienced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Gerszten isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Gerszten isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Chiari MalformationDr. Gerszten isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation.
- Chiari Malformation Type 1Dr. Gerszten isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 1.


