- Neurosurgeons
- PA
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Dr. Peter Gerszten, MD
Dr. Peter Gerszten, MD
Neurosurgery•Male•Age 55
Neurosurgery
Dr. Peter Gerszten, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine medical school in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Upmc East and UPMC Presbyterian. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.
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200 Lothrop St Ste B-400 Pittsburgh, PA 15213 ()Make an Appointment
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3.7
Based on 19 ratings
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About Me
Care Philosophy
Specialties
- Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
- Neurosurgery
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Dr. Peter Gerszten, MD offer telehealth services?
Dr. Gerszten has indicated that they offer telehealth. Contact the office to check for eligibility for your needs.
Is Dr. Peter Gerszten, MD accepting new patients?
Dr. Peter Gerszten, MD generally accepts new patients on Healthgrades. You can see Dr. Gerszten's profile to make an appointment.
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What are Dr. Peter Gerszten, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Gerszten frequently treats Herniated Disc Surgery, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak), and Neuroplasty. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Gerszten treats.
Where is Dr. Peter Gerszten, MD's office located?
Dr. Gerszten's office is located at 200 Lothrop St Ste B-400, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
What languages does Dr. Peter Gerszten, MD speak?
Dr. Gerszten speaks Spanish and English. View profile to see all.
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Experience and Background Checks
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Dr. Gerszten's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Gerszten performs Herniated Disc Surgery more than 97% of his peers
Dr. Gerszten performs this procedure more than 97% of his peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
- Anterior Cervical Discectomy With Fusion
- Anterior Cervical Discectomy With Plating & Fusion
- Anterior Cervical Microdiscectomy With Fusion
- Arthroscopic Microdiscectomy
- Cervical Discectomy
- Cervical Microdiscectomy
- Lumbar Discectomy
- Lumbar Microdiscectomy
- Microdiscectomy
- Percutaneous Discectomy
- Spinal Discectomy
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Gerszten treats Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak) more than 95% of his peers
Dr. Gerszten treats this condition more than 95% of his peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Gerszten performs Neuroplasty more than 94% of his peers
Dr. Gerszten performs this procedure more than 94% of his peers
Dr. Gerszten's conditions and procedures:
- Aneurysm
- Bone Cancer
- Brain Abscess
- Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Surgery
- Broken Neck
- Carotid Artery Stent Placement
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Chiari Malformation Type 1
- Chiari's Deformity
- Chordoma
- Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
- CyberKnife®, Cranial (Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Cranial) incl. Gamma Knife and LINAC Photon Beam
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
- Dural Tear
- Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
- Epidural Lysis of Adhesions (LOA)
- Herniated Disc
- Herniated Disc Surgery
- Hydrocephalus
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Meningiomas
- Myelopathy
- Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
- Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
- Nerve Sheath Tumors
- Neurofibrosarcoma
- Neuroplasty
- Neurostimulation
- Neurostimulator Implantation
- Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
- Osteoarthritis of Spine
- Osteosarcoma
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
- Pituitary Tumor
- Polyneuropathy
- Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
- Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Scoliosis
- Secondary Malignancies
- Spina Bifida
- Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Spinal Cord Tumor
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Fracture Treatment
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Spondylolisthesis
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
- Stroke
- Thoracic Spine Fracture
- Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
- Torticollis
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Upper Back Pain
- Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
- Vertebral Column Tumors
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Dr. Gerszten accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Select
- Amerihealth
- Personal Choice PPO
- Anthem
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- AvMed
- Open Access
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Capital Blue Cross
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Blue Preferred PPO
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
- Open Access Plus
- Commercial Insurance Company
- CoreSource
- Coventry Health Care
- Medicare Advantage PFFS
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Gateway Health Plan
- HealthSmart
- Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Classic Blue
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- Medicaid
- Medical Mutual of Ohio
- Medico
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- PHCS Network PPO
- Principal Life
- UnitedHealthCare
- Choice Plus POS
- Navigate HMO
- Navigate POS
- Options PPO
- UPMC
- UPMC PPO
- UPMC Health Plan
- Wells Fargo Insurance
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.75% Patients that would definitely recommend, 5% higher than the national average
79% Patients that would definitely recommend, 9% higher than the national average
3 Awards Received
3 Awards Received
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