Joseph C. Maroon
Experienced in Spasticity

Dr. Joseph C. Maroon

Neurosurgery
UPMC
UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian
200 Lothrop Street, A402 UPMC Presbyterian, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Experienced in Spasticity
UPMC
UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian
200 Lothrop Street, A402 UPMC Presbyterian, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Overview

Dr. Maroon is clinical professor of neurological surgery and the Heindl Scholar in Neuroscience at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical and neurosurgical training at Indiana University, Georgetown University, Oxford University in England, and the University of Vermont. He is board-certified in neurological surgery.

Dr. Maroon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spasticity. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Herniated Disk, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 80 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Spasticity.

Specialties
Neurosurgery
Licenses
Neurological Surgery in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Neurological Surgery
Fellowships
University of Vermont College of Medicine
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian
200 Lothrop Street, A402 UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Call: 412-663-5740
Other Locations
UPMC Neurological Institute - UPMC West
1600 Coraopolis Heights Road, UPMC West, Coraopolis, PA 15108
Call: 412-663-5740

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.


80 Total Publications

Return-to-Sport Recommendations in Athletes Requiring Cervical Spine Surgery: A Modified Delphi Consensus Survey of Expert Opinion.
Return-to-Sport Recommendations in Athletes Requiring Cervical Spine Surgery: A Modified Delphi Consensus Survey of Expert Opinion.
Journal: Spine
Published: April 29, 2025
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