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Matt A. El-Kadi
Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery

Dr. Matt A. El-Kadi

Neurosurgery
UPMC
Tri-State Neurosurgery - Wexford
12680 Perry Highway, Suite 201, 
Wexford, PA 
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Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
UPMC
Tri-State Neurosurgery - Wexford
12680 Perry Highway, Suite 201, 
Wexford, PA 
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Overview

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-Kadi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Neurosurgery
Licenses
Neurological Surgery in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Neurological Surgery
Fellowships
University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Upmc Horizon
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Upmc Jameson
Upmc Northwest
Upmc Passavant
Languages Spoken
English
Arabic
Russian
Gender
Male

Insurance

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Aetna
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Locations

Tri-State Neurosurgery - Wexford
12680 Perry Highway, Suite 201, Wexford, PA 15090
Call: 878-236-5647
Other Locations
Tri-State Neurological Associates - Greenville
90 Shenango Street, Lower Level, Greenville, PA 16125
Call: 878-236-5647
Tri-State Neurosurgery - New Castle
2004 West State Street, New Castle, PA 16101
Call: 878-236-5647

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.


3 Total Publications

Risk factors for postoperative spinal infection: A retrospective analysis of 5065 cases.
Risk factors for postoperative spinal infection: A retrospective analysis of 5065 cases.
Journal: Surgical neurology international
Published: May 01, 2019
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Youngstown, OH 
 (45.8 miles away)
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Peter C. Gerszten
Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
Dr. Peter C. Gerszten
Neurosurgery
Advanced in Herniated Disc Surgery
Dr. Peter C. Gerszten
Neurosurgery

UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian

200 Lothrop Street, A402 UPMC Presbyterian, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
 (13.8 miles away)
412-530-6017
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
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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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Bone Tumor, Hemangioblastoma, Fractured Spine, Vertebroplasty, and Laminectomy.

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Dr. Alexander K. Yu
Neurosurgery
Experienced in Herniated Disc Surgery
Dr. Alexander K. Yu
Neurosurgery

Allegheny Clinic

320 E N Ave, Suite 208, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
 (18.8 miles away)
412-359-6200
Languages Spoken:
English
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Alexander Yu is a Neurosurgery provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Yu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Herniated Disc Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Subdural Hematoma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy.

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