Jeffrey Balzer, PhD, is director of clinical operations and staff clinical neurophysiologist at the Center for Clinical Neurophysiology and director of the Cerebral Blood Flow Laboratory at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
His current research interests range from refining language testing during awake craniotomy procedures to the utilization of signal processing analysis during cerebrovascular procedures. Dr. Balzer received his undergraduate education at the University of Pittsburgh, where he also pursued a graduate education and a PhD in behavioral neuroscience.
He is also the secretary/treasurer of the American Board of Neurophysiological Monitoring and is on the board of directors of the American Society of Neurophysiological Monitoring. He has published 130 refereed articles and 19 book chapters.
Dr. Balzer's publications can be reviewed through the National Library of Medicine's publication database.
Specialized Areas of Interest
Board Certifications
American Board of Neurophysiological Monitoring
Hospital Privileges
Professional Organization Membership
Professional Activities
Education & Training
- BS, Behavioral Neuroscience, University of Pittsburgh, 1984
- MS, Behavioral Neuroscience, University of Pittsburgh, 1989
- PhD, Behavioral Neuroscience, University of Pittsburgh, 1994
- Fellowship, Neurophysiology, University of Pittsburgh, 1994
Honors & Awards
- 2024 Richard Brown Life Time Achievement Award in Intraoperative Neuromonitoring, American Society of Neurophysiologic Monitoring
- 2024 Outstand Publication Award, American Society of Neurophysiological Monitoring
Media Appearances
Second Sight’s Implant Technology Gets a Second Chance
IEEE Spectrum
August 15, 2023