Dr. Miele’s major clinical interests embrace many aspects of neurosurgery, but are focused on spinal disorders including pathologies associated with degeneration and trauma, complex spinal instrumentation, and spine tumors. His areas of expertise include minimally invasive spine surgery and the newer motion preservation technologies as well as the larger surgeries required for conditions such as adolescent/adult spinal deformity and the multidisciplinary treatment of spinal tumors. Dr. Miele also has a strong background in cranial neurosurgery and treats peripheral nerve conditions such as carpel tunnel syndrome. Dr. Miele also has a strong interest in sports-related head and spine injuries, and works at a national level with athletes on return to play issues. He is involved in the development of devices used to detect and prevent concussion and is frequently invited to speak on this subject nationally. Dr. Miele received his undergraduate degree at Northeastern University in Boston where he graduated summa cum laude and was inducted into the Rho Chi Academic Pharmacy Honor Society as well as the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. He was also awarded the Northeastern University Alumni of the Year President’s Award in 2001. Dr. Miele completed medical school and his neurosurgical residency at West Virginia University where he was elected to the medical honor society Alpha Omega Alpha and won the Gandee-Massey Award based on academic achievement. He is fellowship trained in complex spine surgery from Cleveland Clinic Foundation, where he remains adjunct faculty in the Spine Research Laboratory. Vincent Miele, MD, specializes in neurosurgery and is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Neurosurgery and is affiliated with UPMC Williamsport, UPMC Mercy, UPMC East, UPMC McKeesport, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Shadyside, and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. He completed his fellowship at Cleveland Clinic and his residency at West Virginia University School of Medicine, where he also earned his medical degree. Dr. Miele is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Laminectomy.

Marina Zaretskaya, MD, is a physician and is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She received her medical degree from the Moscow Institute of Medicine and Dentistry and completed her residency at the Clinical Emergency Hospital and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, followed by her fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Zaretskaya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Myasthenia Gravis, Post-Traumatic Epilepsy, and Serotonin Syndrome.

Revital Marcus is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Marcus is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Foot Drop, Headache, Trigeminal Neuralgia, and Meningioma.

Brian Ernstoff is a Physiatrist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ernstoff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Foot Drop, Stroke, and Volkmann Contracture.

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 Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Bone Tumor, Hemangioblastoma, Fractured Spine, Vertebroplasty, and Laminectomy.

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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Scoliosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Fang Sun, MD, specializes in neurology and practices with University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Neurology. Dr. Sun completed her medical education China Medical University and is board certified in Neuromuscular Medicine by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Sun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD), Peripheral Neuropathy, and Dysferlinopathy.

Ryan Ridenour is an Orthopedics provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ridenour has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, and Kohler Disease.

Mary Miknevich is a Physiatrist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Miknevich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Phantom Limb Pain, Cerebral Palsy, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, and Meige Disease.

Sandeep Rana is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

George Small is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Small is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Peripheral Neuropathy, Stiff Person Syndrome, and Dysferlinopathy.

Todd Franco is a Sports Medicine specialist and a Physiatrist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Franco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Spinal Stenosis.

Matthew Bologna is an Orthopedics provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bologna has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Plantar Fasciitis, Tendinitis, and Flat Feet. Dr. Bologna is currently accepting new patients.

Edward Westrick is an Orthopedics provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Westrick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Plantar Fasciitis, Compartment Syndrome, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Catherine Birk is a Physiatrist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Birk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Hemiplegia, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, and Subdural Hematoma.

Sarah Hagerty is a Physiatrist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hagerty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Foot Drop, and Kyphosis.

Melissa Roscher is a Physiatrist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Roscher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Concussion, Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder.

Bhavank Doshi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Doshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Endoscopy.

Mary A. O'Neal, MD, specializes in neurology and is board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. O'Neal completed her fellowship and residency at Boston University Medical Center and medical degree at Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. O'neal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Conversion Disorder, Migraine, and Headache.

Joshua Goldman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Goldman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Foot Drop. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.