
Overview
Dr. Moossy is professor of neurological surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, director of the Center for Pain Management at UPMC, and chief of neurosurgery at Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System. He practices general neurosurgery with a special interest in the surgical management of medically intractable pain. Dr. Moossy received his medical degree from Tulane University in New Orleans and completed a surgical internship and neurosurgery residency at Duke University in Durham, N.C. He is board-certified in neurological surgery. Dr. Moossy’s publications include six book chapters and 11 articles in peer-reviewed journals such as Spine, Journal of Neurosurgery, and Neurosurgery. John Moossy, 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 Shadyside, UPMC St Margaret, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Mercy. He completed his residency at Duke University School of Medicine and medical degree at Tulane University School of Medicine.
Dr. Moossy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Thrombophlebitis, Neuralgia, Chronic Pain, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Rhizotomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 16 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
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian
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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 Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Scoliosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Microdiscectomy.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Chronic PainDr. Moossy isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- NeuralgiaDr. Moossy isAdvanced. Learn about Neuralgia.
- Sacral Nerve StimulationDr. Moossy isAdvanced. Learn about Sacral Nerve Stimulation.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Moossy isAdvanced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
- Experienced
- Brachial PlexopathyDr. Moossy isExperienced. Learn about Brachial Plexopathy.
- Brain HerniationDr. Moossy isExperienced. Learn about Brain Herniation.
- Central Pain SyndromeDr. Moossy isExperienced. Learn about Central Pain Syndrome.
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Moossy isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Moossy isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Moossy isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.


