Jessica Ryvlin, MD

  • PGY-2 Resident

Jessica Ryvlin, MD, joined the University of Pittsburgh Department of Neurological Surgery residency program in July 2024 after graduating from Albert Einstein College of Medicine with Distinction in Research. Prior to medical school, she graduated with honors in research from Cornell University with a degree in human biology, health, and society and a minor in health policy.

Dr. Ryvlin was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minn. where she was a competitive tennis player in the United States Tennis Association (USTA) until moving to New York for her undergraduate and graduate degrees. Outside of neurosurgery, she enjoys alpine and back country skiing, climbing and bouldering, ultralight backpacking, board games, and traveling.

Specialized Areas of Interest

Spine; spinal oncology; complex spine; global neurosurgery; predictive analytics; machine learning & artificial intelligence; health disparities; medical education.

Professional Organization Membership

American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Congress of Neurological Surgeons

Education & Training

  • MD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 2024
  • BS, Cornell University, 2017