John J. Moossy
Experienced in Spondylolisthesis

Dr. John J. Moossy

Neurosurgery
UPMC
UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian
200 Lothrop Street, A402 UPMC Presbyterian, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Experienced in Spondylolisthesis
UPMC
UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian
200 Lothrop Street, A402 UPMC Presbyterian, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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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 Spondylolisthesis. His top areas of expertise are Thrombophlebitis, Neuralgia, Chronic Pain, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Rhizotomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Neurosurgery
Licenses
Specialist in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Neurological Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Upmc St Margaret
Upmc Passavant
Upmc Mercy
Languages Spoken
English
French
Gender
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Locations

UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian
200 Lothrop Street, A402 UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Call: 412-530-4285

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.


15 Total Publications

Cervical arterial dissection and traumatic myelopathy following yoga: surgical case report.
Cervical arterial dissection and traumatic myelopathy following yoga: surgical case report.
Journal: Spinal cord series and cases
Published: July 12, 2021
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