Accepting new patients

Dr. Peter Gerszten, MD

Neurosurgery · Male · Age 52

Dr. Peter Gerszten, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Pittsburgh, PA and has been practicing for 19 years. He graduated from Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine in 1992 and specializes in neurosurgery.

Accepting new patients

Make an appointment

(412) 647-1700

UPMC Neurological Surgery

200 Lothrop St # B400

Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Insurance Check

Search for your insurance provider

Dr. Gerszten accepts

Accepted insurance can change. Please double-check when making an appointment.

(412) 647-1700

Dr. Gerszten accepts the following insurance:

Aetna: Aetna HMO; Choice Plus POS II
AvMed: Open Access
Blue Cross Blue Shield: Blue Card PPO
Cigna: Cigna HMO; Cigna PPO; Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
Commercial Insurance Company
CoreSource
Coventry Health Care: Medicare Advantage PFFS
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 Health Plan
Wells Fargo Insurance

Background Check

Healthgrades does not collect malpractice claims information for Pennsylvania

No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data

No board actions found for the years we collect data

Learn more about background checks

Experience Check

Check Dr. Gerszten's experience treating your condition or procedure

Dr. Gerszten's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency

Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Gerszten performs Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities more than 99% of his peers

Dr. Gerszten performs this procedure more than 99% of his peers

Lumbar Spine Fracture

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Gerszten treats Lumbar Spine Fracture more than 98% of his peers

Dr. Gerszten treats this condition more than 98% of his peers

Herniated Disc Surgery

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Gerszten performs Herniated Disc Surgery more than 98% of his peers

Dr. Gerszten performs this procedure more than 98% 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

Hide other areas of care

Learn more about Herniated Disc Surgery

Dr. Gerszten's conditions and procedures:

Aneurysm
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Disorders
Brain Surgery
Broken Neck
Cancer
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
CyberKnife®, Cranial (Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Cranial) incl. Gamma Knife and LINAC Photon Beam
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Ear Disorders
Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
Epidural Lysis of Adhesions (LOA)
Fracture
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
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
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 Disorders
Spine Fracture Treatment
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spine Surgery
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Stereotactic Surgery
Stroke
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thrombosis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Vascular Disease
Vertebral Column Tumors

About Me

Care Philosophy

My motto is that "I treat patients, not pictures." I strongly believe in the bio-psycho-social model of patient care. I promise to treat my patients as I or my family members would expect to be treated.

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Board Certifications

Neurosurgery

Learn why a board certification matters

Education

2000

Upmc

Fellowship Hospital

1999

University Pittsburgh Med Center

Residency Hospital

1993

University Pittsburgh Med Center

Internship Hospital

1992

Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine

Medical School

2000

1999

1993

1992

Languages

Spanish
English

Awards

Healthgrades Honor Roll

Learn more about recognized doctors

Dr. Gerszten's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gerszten

4.1

Based on 15 reviews

5 Stars	73.33333333333333%	(11)
4 Stars	6.666666666666667%	(1)
3 Stars	0%	(0)
2 Stars	0%	(0)
1 Star	20%	(3)

Leave a review

How likely are you to recommend
Dr. Gerszten?

Tap to rate

(Select your rating)

Average Wait Time

10 – 15 minutes

Dr. Gerszten's Performance

Trustworthiness
Explains condition(s) well
Answers questions
Time well spent

Office & Staff Performance

Scheduling
Office environment
Staff friendliness

What People Say About Dr. Peter Gerszten, MD

RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful

Dr. Peter Gerszten, MD

Flag Comment

I will not let anyone except Dr Gerzsten work on me. I went to Ohio State for a cervical fusion in Sept. 2011. After a year my chiropractor recommended I see dr. Gerzsten for a consultation because I wasn't better, I was worse. On a Friday in Jan. 2013, Dr. Gerzsten reviewed my films and said "I'm...Read More

Was this helpful?

Leilani Williams – Feb 27, 2019

×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Peter Gerszten, MD?

Dr. Peter Gerszten, MD

Flag Comment

Never did 1 simple thing for me, except talk over the course of 18 months. never asked about my Parkinson's or how it is affecting my neck and lower back pain. Continually asked me "how I want to proceed?" Ordered Neck Traction, and later discovered from other more competent Neurosurgeons and...Read More

Was this helpful?

Jerri in Mt Lebanon, PA – Feb 15, 2018

×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Peter Gerszten, MD?

Dr. Peter Gerszten, MD

Flag Comment

the 'good' doctor has lost his focus and desire to help everyone. 5 visits and all we do is talk.. Well, he talks, I listen. He rarely lets me finish my sentence. He spends very little time with me. Never explains anything. So disheartening to visit this man.

Was this helpful?

Pittsburgh, PA – Nov 30, 2017

×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Peter Gerszten, MD?