The Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh was founded 80 years ago with a strong commitment to patient care, education and research. Today, our department is the largest neurosurgical academic provider in the United States performing more than 12,000 procedures annually.

Welcome
Neurosurgeons at UPMC Presbyterian have remained focused on patient care. We know that each individual patient has a unique problem that requires carefully developed treatment options -- sometimes surgical, sometimes not.
Chairman's Message
Meet our chairman, Robert M. Friedlander, MD, MBA, and get a glimpse into what makes what we do so special.
Facilities
Our facilities are among the best for patient care, research, and education.
Department History
We're proud of our history, which has been shaped by so many remarkable doctors, clinicians, students, and faculty.
Goals & Mission
Our goals and mission evolve over the years to keep up with the pace of changing health care needs, but patient care is always number one.
Making Donations
Donor generosity has helped to fund life-saving research and medical advances.
Neurosurgery Chairs
Meet our department chairs and learn about their vision, accomplishments, and what's next in neurosurgological breakthroughs.