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Taylor Abel, MD, Neurosurgery, Pittsburgh, PA, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

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Neurosurgery Pittsburgh, PA

Pediatric Neurosurgery

Physician

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Summary

  • Dr. Taylor Abel is a neurosurgeon in Pittsburgh, PA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and UPMC Presbyterian. He received his medical degree from University of Washington School of Medicine and has been in practice 7 years. He is experienced in pediatric neurosurgery, stereotactic and functional surgery, epilepsy surgery, robotic neurosurgery, and minimally invasive neurosurgery.

Education & Training

  • University of Grenoble
    University of GrenobleEpilepsy Surgery Fellowship, 2017 - 2017
  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2010 - 2016
  • University of Washington School of Medicine
    University of Washington School of MedicineClass of 2010

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2018 - 2024
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 2010 - 2018
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Brain Relies on Sight to Recognise Voice
    Brain Relies on Sight to Recognise VoiceJanuary 3rd, 2023
  • Five Pitt Employees Named to Pittsburgh Magazine’s 40 Under 40 List
    Five Pitt Employees Named to Pittsburgh Magazine’s 40 Under 40 ListOctober 21st, 2021
  • Taylor Abel Has Been Named Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at UPMC
    Taylor Abel Has Been Named Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at UPMCFebruary 14th, 2024

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