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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. 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 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.

Susan Greenspan, MD, is an internationally respected osteoporosis researcher whose specialties are the effects of osteoporosis in elderly women, and the assessment of new techniques to examine bone density and rate of bone loss and therapies to maintain bone health. Dr. Greenspan is very interested in educating the community and other physicians about osteoporosis. Dr. Greenspan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Infertility, Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

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 Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Laminectomy.

Suzan Semroc is a Physician Assistant in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Ms. Semroc is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. Her top area of expertise is Fractured Spine.

Alain Corcos, MD, specializes in burn surgery, general surgery, and trauma surgery and is board-certified in surgery and surgical critical care by the American Board of Surgery. He practices at Trauma and General Surgery, UPMC Mercy and General Surgery, UPMC Mercy and is affiliated with UPMC Mercy. Dr. Corcos received his medical degree from Oregon Health & Science University Hospital and completed his residency at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center, followed by fellowships at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center and the University of California at San Diego Medical Center. Dr. Corcos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Splenectomy.

Gary Schmidt is an Orthopedics provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Schmidt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Fractured Spine, Spondylolisthesis, Osteotomy, and Laminectomy.

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 Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Epidural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

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.

Deepika Mohan, MD, specializes in surgical critical care and general surgery and is certified in surgery and surgical critical care by the American Board of Surgery. She practices at UPMC Division of Trauma and General Surgery and is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Mercy. She completed her fellowship at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, residency at Emory University School of Medicine and medical degree at Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Mohan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

Raquel Forsythe, MD, specializes in trauma and general surgery and is certified in clinical informatics, surgical critical care, and surgery by the American Board of Preventive Medicine. She practices at UPMC Division of Trauma and General Surgery and is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Mercy, and UPMC Presbyterian. She completed her fellowship at University of Tennessee College of Medicine, residency at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, and medical degree at State University of New York at Stony Brook School of Medicine. Dr. Forsythe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

Steven Burton, MD, is an associate professor of radiation oncology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Burton holds an interest in stereotactic radiosurgery, lymphoma, lung cancer, pancreas cancer, and spinal metastasis. Dr. Burton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Metastatic Brain Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

Kevin Rycyna, MD, earned his medical degree from the Stritch School of Medicine at Loyola University Chicago in 2009. Following medical school, Dr. Rycyna completed a general surgery internship and a urology residency at UPMC. Upon completion of his training, Dr. Rycyna served on active duty in the United States Air Force from 2015 to 2019. During this time, he was the Chief of Urology at David Grant Medical Center, Travis Air Force Base, California. He also served as the medical director for surgical specialties from 2018 to 2019. Dr. Rycyna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Kidney Stones, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, UPJ Obstruction, and Ureteroscopy.

Eugene Bonaroti is a Neurosurgery provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bonaroti is rated as a Distinguished 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.

John Prendergast is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Prendergast is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Orthostatic Hypotension, Low Blood Pressure, and Gastrostomy.

Cheryl Six is a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Six is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. Her top areas of expertise are Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Cyrus Etebari is an Orthopedics provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Etebari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top area of expertise is Fractured Spine.

Richard Daffner is a Radiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Daffner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top area of expertise is Fractured Spine.

Daryl Fields is a Neurosurgery provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fields is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Autonomic Dysreflexia, Meningocele, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Osteotomy, and Vagotomy.

Scott Vargo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Vargo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fractured Spine. His top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Hip Replacement.