MVD was pioneered here by Peter Jannetta over 40 years ago. Our Cranial Nerve Program builds on this innovative work, providing the most advanced care for a variety of brain disorders.

EEA minimally invasive neurosurgery was pioneered at the University of Pittsburgh. The procedure allows neurosurgeons to reach deep-seated tumors and allows patients to quickly return to normal life

UPMC Presbyterian houses the region’s foremost center for the neurosurgical treatment of adult epilepsy and movement disorders featuring the ROSA stereotactic robotic system.

Our Spine Services Division has advanced a number of innovative spine procedures featuring less trauma and offering patients reduced hospital stays and quicker recovery times.

Our department offers one of the most comprehensive cerebrovascular care centers in the country, treating all forms of vascular disorders of the brain and spine in a multispecialty environment.

Our Gamma Knife program is one of the leading stereotactic radiosurgery programs in the world, having performed over 16,000 procedures over 32 years and serving as a leading international training site.