Thomas Buell is a Neurosurgery provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Buell is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Lordosis, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Buell is currently accepting new patients.

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 Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Scoliosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Nitin Agarwal is a Neurosurgery provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Agarwal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Epidural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Ozgur Dede, MD, is a double fellowship trained, board-certified pediatric orthopaedic and spine surgeon at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Dede earned his medical degree from Hacettepe University in Ankara, Turkey where he also completed his orthopaedic surgery residency training. He pursued subspecialty training in pediatric orthopaedic surgery and spine surgery in the United States and completed 4 years of surgical fellowship training at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Alfred I duPont Hospital for Children, and the UCSF Spine Center. His clinical interests include treatment of spinal problems in children including scoliosis, spondylolysis, spondylolisthesis, cervical instability, disc herniation and spinal stenosis. He also treats neuromuscular conditions including cerebral palsy and spina bifida, arthrogryposis and other syndromic afflictions.  His research interests include the non-operative and operative management of all types of pediatric scoliosis as well as management of hip and lower extremity deformities in children with spasticity. View Dr. Dede’s full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Dede is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome, Caudal Regression Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

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

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

Parthasarathy Thirumala, MD, is a neurologist and is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is director of the Center of Clinical Neurophysiology and is a professor of Neurology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Stanley Medical School and completed his residency and fellowship at UPMC. Dr. Thirumala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia, Stroke, Herpes Zoster Oticus, Microvascular Decompression, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Dr. Zorub is clinical professor of neurological surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and serves as director of the Neuro Intensive Care unit at UPMC Shadyside. He specializes in the treatment of brain and pituitary tumors, as well as spine surgery and cranial nerve disorders. Dr. Zorub is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Hydrocephalus, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

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

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

James Roach is an Orthopedics provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Roach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Scoliosis, Kyphosis, and Osteotomy.

William Ward is an Orthopedics provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ward is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Scoliosis, Claw Foot, and Clubfoot.

Robert Liss is an Orthopedics provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Liss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Hip Replacement, and Laminectomy.

Jonathan Weinkle is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Weinkle has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Acute Cerebellar Ataxia.

Vincent J. Silvaggio, MD, is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery and a fellowship in spine surgery at UPMC. Dr. Silvaggio is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a member of several professional and scientific societies including the North American Spine Society, the Cervical Spine Research Society, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He specializes in spine surgery. Dr. Silvaggio currently serves as chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and chief of surgical services at UPMC St. Margaret. He also serves as clinical assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Silvaggio was recently named by Best Doctor’s Inc. to the 2016 “Best Doctors” list in Pittsburgh Magazine. He and his partners at Three Rivers Orthopedic Associates – UPMC were recently acknowledged among Pittsburgh’s “Best Doctors” in 2016. Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Silvaggio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Sciatica, Invertebral Disc Disease, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Dr. Olgun is double-fellowship trained in orthopaedic trauma and pediatric orthopaedic surgery. She has a unique skill set that applies best to complex musculoskeletal injuries. She specializes in the treatment of traumatic injuries and broken bones of any complexity, as well as pediatric orthopaedic conditions such as clubfoot, hip dysplasia, leg and foot deformities, leg length discrepancy, trigger thumb and similar (except back pain and spinal deformities).   View Dr. Olgun's full list of publications from PubMed. 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. Olgun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. Her top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Claw Foot, Clubfoot, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Kevin Walsh is a Neurosurgery provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Walsh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis, Subdural Hematoma, and Spinal Stenosis.

Alexander Yu is a Neurosurgery provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Yu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Subdural Hematoma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Aleksandr Mikhaylovskiy is a Physiatrist in Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mikhaylovskiy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Kyphosis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Spinal Stenosis.