Dr. Peter Gerszten, MD

Neurosurgery ·

Male ·

Age 52

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Dr. Peter Gerszten, MD is a neurosurgery specialist in Pittsburgh, PA and has been practicing for 18 years. He graduated from Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine in 1992 and specializes in neurosurgery.

UPMC Neurological Surgery

200 Lothrop St # B400

Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Contact Information

(412) 647-1700

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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

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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

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 Tumor

Spinal Fusion

Spinal Nerve Block

Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities

Spinal Stenosis

Spine Deformities

Spine Disorders

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

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

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Education

2000
Upmc
Fellowship Hospital
2000
1999
University Pittsburgh Med Center
Residency Hospital
1999
1993
University Pittsburgh Med Center
Internship Hospital
1993
1992
Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine
Medical School
1992

Languages

Spanish
English

Awards

Healthgrades Honor Roll

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Dr. Gerszten's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gerszten

4.1

Based on 14 reviews

5 Stars	71.42857142857143%	(10)
4 Stars	7.142857142857143%	(1)
3 Stars	0%	(0)
2 Stars	0%	(0)
1 Star	21.428571428571427%	(3)

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What People Say About Dr. Peter Gerszten, MD

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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

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Jerri in Mt Lebanon, PA – Feb 15, 2018

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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.

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Pittsburgh, PA – Nov 30, 2017

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