Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery
Phone: (412) 692-8142
e-mail: Mandeep.Tamber@chp.edu

Specialized Areas of Interest

Epilepsy surgery; pediatric neuro-oncology; hydrocephalus; Chiari malformation; craniofacial disorders; clinical outcomes following epilepsy surgery; pediatric neuro-oncology clinical trials; prospective studies in pediatric hydrocephalus.

Biography

Mandeep S. Tamber, MD, PhD, joined the faculty of the University of Pittsburgh Department of Neurological Surgery in the pediatric neurosurgery division at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh on August 1, 2009.

Dr. Tamber began his medical studies at the University of Alberta, Canada, where he earned a doctor of medicine degree with distinction and honors in research. After graduating from medical school in June 1999, he completed his neurosurgical residency at the University of Toronto, Canada. During residency, Dr. Tamber worked towards obtaining a PhD degree in clinical epidemiology and biostatistics from McMaster University. He completed a postgraduate fellowship in Pediatric Neurological Surgery at the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto.

Dr. Tamber is a member of the Surgical Epilepsy Program at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. In addition to the surgical management of pediatric epilepsy, Dr. Tamber’s practice additionally focuses on general pediatric neurosurgery, including the management of complex hydrocephalus, pediatric neuro-oncology, spinal dysraphism, pediatric neuro-trauma and craniofacial disorders.

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

Board Certifications

American Board of Pediatric Neurological Surgery
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

Hospital Privileges

Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC
UPMC Presbyterian

Professional Organizations

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS)
CNS/AANS Joint Section of Pediatric Neurosurgery
CNS/AANS Joint Section on Tumors