The Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh has created a unique environment where “centers of excellence” flourish. In this model, neurosurgical subspecialists devote time to research and patient care in focused areas. The use of centers of excellence has strengthened neurosurgery at the University of Pittsburgh and facilitated attainment of our mission.

These centers are:

Brain and Spine Injury Center
Consists of a number of programs developed to better understand and treat the problems associated with traumatic injury to the central nervous system, brain and spinal cord in both adults and children

Center for Clinical Neurophysiology
Provides a wide range of diagnostic and monitoring services designed to investigate and protect the function of the nervous system. Center has expertise in technologies that help diagnose disease, facilitate safe surgery, and monitor ICU patients.

Community Neurosurgery
Strives to provide state-of-the-art neurosurgical care in an environment that promotes patient comfort by offering clinical excellence and the support of family and friends in a center close to home.

Center for Image-Guided Neurosurgery
Minimally invasive stereotactic radiosurgical procedures featuring the Gamma Knife, treating brain tumors, vascular malformations and movement disorders.

Minimally Invasive endoNeurosurgical Center (MINC)
Provides minimally intrusive neurosurgical procedures and techniques in the treatment of brain and skull base tumors, cerebrovascular disease and cranial nerve disorders.

Neurosurgical Oncology Center
Treats patients with tumors of the nervous system, as well as patients suffering neurological complications of systemic cancer.

Pediatric Neurosurgery
Treatment of children with tumors, spinal deformities, cranial malformations, spasticity, and epilepsy, as well as adults with neurological diseases stemming from childhood or congenital conditions.

Spine Services Division
Provides care for patients and athletes with spine injuries, painful disc conditions, neck, arm, back or leg pain. Full range of spinal care includes neurosurgery, spine fusion techniques, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and pain management.