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Peter Gerszten, MD, Neurosurgery, Pittsburgh, PA, UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside

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Neurosurgery • Pittsburgh, PA

Professor, Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

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Education & Training

  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1993 - 1999
  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationInternship, Transitional Year, 1992 - 1993
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1993 - 2024
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
  • Fellow (FAANS) American Association of Neurological Surgeons

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Other

Authored Content

  • Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy for Benign Spine Tumors: Is Dose De-Escalation Appropriate? RelatedMay 2018

Press Mentions

  • Spinal Stimulation Can Improve Arm and Hand Movement Years After a Stroke
    Spinal Stimulation Can Improve Arm and Hand Movement Years After a StrokeFebruary 20th, 2023
  • Spinal Cord Stimulation Restores Limb Mobility in Stroke Survivors
    Spinal Cord Stimulation Restores Limb Mobility in Stroke SurvivorsFebruary 20th, 2023
  • 'New Frontier' in Therapy Helps 2 Stroke Patients Move Again – and Gives Hope for Many More
    'New Frontier' in Therapy Helps 2 Stroke Patients Move Again – and Gives Hope for Many MoreFebruary 20th, 2023
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Grant Support

  • Radiotherapy--Prevent Fibrosis After Lumbar LaminectomyNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2000–2001

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Peter Gerszten, Dr. Peter Gerszten, MD, Dr. P Gerszten, Dr. Peter Carlos Gerszten