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Vincent Miele, MD, Neurosurgery, Pittsburgh, PA

Vincent J Miele MD FAANS

Neurosurgery•Pittsburgh, PA

Brain & Spinal Tumor, Neurosurgical Spine Surgery, Neurotrauma

Chief of Neurosurgery, UPMC Mercy Residency Site Coordinator, UPMC Mercy Clinical Associate Professor, University of Pittsburgh

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  • 3600 Forbes AvenueSte 210Pittsburgh, PA 15213

  • Phone+1 412-692-4400

  • Fax+1 412-647-4050

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Summary

  • Dr. Vincent Miele, located in Pittsburgh, PA, is a neurosurgeon with a focus on brain and spinal tumors, neurosurgical spine surgery, and neurotrauma. He completed his medical education at West Virginia University School of Medicine and a fellowship in Neurosurgical Spine Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr. Miele is affiliated with several facilities, including UPMC Mercy, UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside, UPMC Passavant, Wheeling Hospital, and United Hospital Center. His extensive career includes roles such as Director at West Virginia University Hospitals and Clinical Pharmacist. His research, which covers areas like sensory feedback restoration and neurotrauma, has been published in journals such as Nature Biomedical Engineering and World Neurosurgery. He has received honors including the Neurosurgery Resident Teaching Award from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

Education & Training

  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Cleveland Clinic FoundationFellowship, Neurosurgical Spine Surgery, 2007 - 2008
  • West Virginia University
    West Virginia UniversityResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2002 - 2007
  • West Virginia University
    West Virginia UniversityInternship, Transitional Year, 2001 - 2002
  • West Virginia University School of Medicine
    West Virginia University School of MedicineClass of 2001
  • Northeastern University
    Northeastern UniversityB.S., Pharmacy, Summa Cum Laude, 1985 - 1991

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2006 - 2028
  • WV State Medical License
    WV State Medical License 2002 - 2027
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2003 - 2026
  • Neurological Surgery
    American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Neurosurgery Resident Teaching Award University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 2021
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013, 2016-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification MyUPMC, UPMC, 2013, 2016-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Theoretical Development and Benchtop, in Vitro and in Vivo Validation of an "Intelligent Mouthguard" (IMG) Single Event Head Impact Dosimeter  
    Adam Bartsch, Sergey Samorezov, Edward Benzel, Vincent Miele, Daniel Brett, Stapp Car Crash Journal, 11/1/2014
  • Leather Football Helmets  
    Bartsch A, Benzel E, Miele V, Prakash V, J Neurosurg, 9/1/2013
  • Impact 'Fingerprints' and Preliminary Implications for an 'intelligent Mouthguard' Head Impact Dosimeter  
    Adam Bartsch, Edward Benzel, Vincent Miele, Douglas Morr, Vikas Prakash, Sports Eng, 6/1/2012

Books/Book Chapters

  • Spine Surgery: Current Concepts and Evidence 
    Chapter: Spinal Infections 
    Daffner SD, Miele VJEditors: Wang JC, Mroz TE.McGraw-Hill, New York2013
  • Biomechanics of Spine Stabilization 
    Chapter: Spinal Injuries in Sports 
    Vincent J. Miele, M.D., Joseph C. Maroon, M.D.Editors: Edward C. Benzel, American Association of Neurological Surgeons.Thieme2012
  • The Neurosurgeon's Handbook 
    Chapter: Spinal Injuries 
    Vincent J Miele MD, Christopher Iannotti MD, Edward C. Benzel MDEditors: George Samandouras.2012

Abstracts/Posters

  • Vertebral Augmentation - Options and Evidence
    Vincent J. Miele, MD, Cleveland Clinic Spine Review Hands-On 2014, Lutheran Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio, 7/16/2014
  • Spinal Trauma in the Elderly-Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty
    Vincent J. Miele, MD, Annual Meeting of the AANS/CNS Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves, Orlando, Florida, 3/5/2014
  • MEMS and Sensors in Athletic Applications: Concussion and the Intelligent Mouthguard
    Vincent J Miele MD, Adam Bartsch PhD, Edward Benzel MD, University of Pittsburgh Department of Neurosurgery Research Retreat, 2/5/2014

Lectures

  • Mouth Pieces - The Accelerometer (Clinical Review) 
    Las Vegas - 10/18/2009
  • Clarification of Head Trauma Grading Systems and Return to Play 
    3/12/2005
  • Objectifying when to Halt a Boxing Match: A Video Analysis of Fatalities 
    1/20/2005

Other

  • Fatal Attraction for the Ring (Invited Opinion Editorial) 
    Julian E Bailes, Vincent J. Miele, New York Times
    5/22/2005

Press Mentions

  • Cleveland Clinic Spinoff Develops Mouthguard That Accesses Concussion Effects (Video, Photos)
    Cleveland Clinic Spinoff Develops Mouthguard That Accesses Concussion Effects (Video, Photos)June 1st, 2018
  • This Smart Mouthguard Can Monitor Concussions
    This Smart Mouthguard Can Monitor ConcussionsMarch 1st, 2018

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