Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery
Director, Adult Spine Services
Director, Spine Injury Program
Phone: (412) 647-3920
e-mail: spirorm@upmc.edu

Specialized Areas of Interest

Spinal surgery; spinal reconstruction; minimally invasive treatment of spinal disorders; hyperhydrosis; spinal tumors; spinal fusion.

Biography

Dr. Spiro attended the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT and later completed his undergraduate education at the Johns Hopkins University graduating with honors with a double major in biomedical engineering as well as materials science and engineering.

He attended medical school at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine graduating first in his medical school class. Dr. Spiro completed his internship and neurological surgery training at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in 2004.

Dr. Spiro's publications can be reviewed through the National Library of Medicine's publication database.

Board Certifications

American Board of Neurological Surgeons

Hospital Privileges

UPMC Presbyterian
UPMC Shadyside

Professional Organization Membership

American Association of Neurological Surgeons
American Medical Association
Congress of Neurological Surgeons
North American Spine Society
Physicians Against Violence