Thomas J. Buell
Experienced in Spondylolisthesis

Dr. Thomas J. Buell

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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Overview

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

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 150 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 2 articles in the study of Spondylolisthesis.

Graduate Institution
Baylor College Of Medicine
Residency
University of Virginia Healthcare System
Specialties
Neurosurgery
Licenses
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in VA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Neurological Surgery
Fellowships
University of Virginia Healthcare System
Hospital Affiliations
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Upmc St Margaret
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian
200 Lothrop Street, A402 UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Call: 412-569-4129

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.


150 Total Publications

Quantifying the Importance of Upper Cervical Extension Reserve in Adult Cervical Deformity Surgery and Its Impact on Baseline Presentation and Outcomes: Erratum.
Quantifying the Importance of Upper Cervical Extension Reserve in Adult Cervical Deformity Surgery and Its Impact on Baseline Presentation and Outcomes: Erratum.
Journal: Neurosurgery
Published: October 02, 2025
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  • Kyphosis
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  • Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome
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