
Overview
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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Scoliosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Microdiscectomy.
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Locations
200 Lothrop Street, A402 UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Eugene A Bonaroti MD Fac LLC
Eugene Bonaroti is a Neurosurgery provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bonaroti is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine, Stroke, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Bonaroti is currently accepting new patients.
UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian
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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Bone Tumor, Hemangioblastoma, Fractured Spine, Vertebroplasty, and Laminectomy.
Glade Run Medical Associates Inc
Curt Conry is a Neurosurgery provider in Kittanning, Pennsylvania. Dr. Conry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Fractured Spine, Herniated Disk, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- ApoplexyDr. Okonkwo isDistinguished. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Okonkwo isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- DeliriumDr. Okonkwo isDistinguished. Learn about Delirium.
- KyphosisDr. Okonkwo isDistinguished. Learn about Kyphosis.
- ScoliosisDr. Okonkwo isDistinguished. Learn about Scoliosis.
- StrokeDr. Okonkwo isDistinguished. Learn about Stroke.
- Advanced
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Okonkwo isAdvanced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Okonkwo isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Epidural AbscessDr. Okonkwo isAdvanced. Learn about Epidural Abscess.
- Epidural HematomaDr. Okonkwo isAdvanced. Learn about Epidural Hematoma.
- Fractured SpineDr. Okonkwo isAdvanced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Okonkwo isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- Experienced
- Binder's SyndromeDr. Okonkwo isExperienced. Learn about Binder's Syndrome.
- Brain AbscessDr. Okonkwo isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Brain TumorDr. Okonkwo isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Okonkwo isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Okonkwo isExperienced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Okonkwo isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.

