J. Brad Bellotte, MD

  • Clinical Assistant Professor
  • Chief, Neurosurgery, UPMC Hamot

J. Brad Bellotte, MD, is chief of neurosurgery at UPMC Hamot in Erie, Pa. He joined the University of Pittsburgh Department of Neurosurgery as a clinical assistant professor in July of 2011. Dr. Bellotte is a leading expert in complex spine surgery, including minimally invasive surgeries.

He earned his medical degree from West Virginia University School of Medicine and completed an internship in general surgery and a residency in neurosurgery at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.

Community Clinic Site

300 State Street
Suite 401
Erie, PA 16507

Specialized Areas of Interest

Complex spine surgery; brain surgery.

Board Certifications

American Board of Neurological Surgery

Hospital Privileges

UPMC Hamot

Professional Organization Membership

American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Congress of Neurological Surgeons
North American Spine Society
Pennsylvania State Neurosurgical Society

Education & Training

  • MD, West Virginia University, 1999
  • Residency, Neurosurgery, Allegheny General Hospital, 2005

Honors & Awards

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctors in America, 2023, 2024
  • Orthopedic Teaching Award, UPMC Hamot, 2011-12

Media Appearances

Bicycle helmet best defense against brain injury in an accident
July 18, 2021
goerie.com

Smoking can worsen spinal problems
November 4, 2018
goerie.com

UPMC Videos

Spinal Surgery at UPMC Hamot
Dr. Bellotte discusses the benefits of minimally invasive spinal surgery versus more traditional surgical options.