Overview
Alexander Yu is a Neurosurgery provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Yu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spondylolisthesis. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Subdural Hematoma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 74 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Spondylolisthesis.
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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Locations
320 E N Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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.
4 Clinical Trials
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians
Nitin Agarwal is a Neurosurgery provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Agarwal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spondylolisthesis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Neurosurgery
Dr. Rutigliano is clinical associate professor of neurological surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. During his long association with the university, he received his medical degree, completed an internship in general surgery, and completed residency training in neurological surgery. Dr. Rutigliano also obtained an MBA from the Katz Graduate School of Business. He is board-certified in neurological surgery. Dr. Rutigliano is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spondylolisthesis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.
Tri-State Neurosurgery - Wexford
Dr. El-Kadi is vice chairman and clinical professor of neurological surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and serves as chief of neurosurgery at UPMC Passavant. He specializes in the treatment of complex spine disorders, including spinal fusion and instrumentation, and minimally invasive spinal surgery, with a special interest in the removal of primary and secondary spinal tumors. Before joining UPMC, Dr. El-Kadi received training in complex spinal surgery at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. After completing his neurosurgery residency training at West Virginia University, he completed a neurosurgery research fellowship at LAC – USC Medical Center and a clinical fellowship in neurosurgery at Hartford Hospital, University of Connecticut. He is board-certified in neurological surgery. Dr. El-Kadi began his surgical career doing brain surgery, and the minimally invasive techniques used then have served him well as a spine surgeon. Matt El-Kadi, MD, specializes and is certified in neurological surgery by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He practices at Tri State Neurosurgical Associates UPMC and is affiliated with UPMC Jameson, UPMC Horizon, UPMC Mercy, UPMC St. Margaret, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Passavant. He completed a residency at West Virginia University School of Medicine, AO International Institute, Los Angeles County USC Medical Center, and at Allegheny General Hospital. Dr. El-Kadi completed his fellowship at University of Connecticut School of Medicine and earned his medical degree at Second Moscow State Pirogov Medical Institute. Dr. El is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spondylolisthesis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.
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
- Brain AneurysmDr. Yu isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- DeliriumDr. Yu isDistinguished. Learn about Delirium.
- MeningiomaDr. Yu isDistinguished. Learn about Meningioma.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Yu isDistinguished. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
- SchwannomaDr. Yu isDistinguished. Learn about Schwannoma.
- Advanced
- ApoplexyDr. Yu isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- AstrocytomaDr. Yu isAdvanced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Yu isAdvanced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Brain TumorDr. Yu isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Yu isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- Experienced
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Bone GraftDr. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Bone Marrow AspirationDr. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Bone Marrow Aspiration.

