Dr. Peter Gerszten, MD
Neurosurgery ·
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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
(412) 647-1700
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- AvMed
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- CoreSource
- Coventry Health Care
- Gateway Health Plan
- HealthSmart
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Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
very high
more than 99% of peers
Spinal Fusion
very high
more than 96% of peers
Pathological Spine Fracture
very high
more than 95% of peers
Dr. Gerszten's percentages are based on the rate of treatment compared to peers nationwide from insurance data. Learn more info about our data and this Top Care Areas component.
Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Gerszten "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. "
1 Specialties
- Neurosurgery
1 Board Certifications
- NeurosurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Neurological Surgery*
48 Conditions Treated
- Aneurysm
- Bone Cancer
- Bone Disorders
- Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Disorders
- Broken Neck
- Cancer
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Ear Disorders
- Fracture
- Herniated Disc
- Hydrocephalus
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Meningiomas
- Myelopathy
- Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
- Nerve Sheath Tumors
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Osteosarcoma
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Scoliosis
- Secondary Malignancies
- Spina Bifida
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Cord Tumor
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Disorders
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylosis
- Stroke
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Thoracic Spine Fracture
- Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
- Thrombosis
- Vascular Disease
- Vertebral Column Tumors
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18 Procedures
- Brain Surgery
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
- CyberKnife®, Cranial (Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Cranial) incl. Gamma Knife and LINAC Photon Beam
- Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
- Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
- Epidural Lysis of Adhesions (LOA)
- Herniated Disc Surgery
- Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
- Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
- Neuroplasty
- Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
- Spine Surgery
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
- Stereotactic Surgery
Background Check
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0 Sanctions
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0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Johns Hopkins University School Of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1992
- University Pittsburgh Med CenterInternship Hospital | Completed 1993
- University Pittsburgh Med CenterResidency Hospital | Completed 1999
- UpmcFellowship Hospital | Completed 2000
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Gerszten has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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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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4Jerri 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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Dr. Gerszten accepts 19 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna HMOChoice Plus POS II
- AvMedOpen Access
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPO
- CignaCigna HMOCigna PPOGreat West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
- Commercial Insurance Company
- CoreSource
- Coventry Health CareMedicare Advantage PFFS
- Gateway Health Plan
- HealthSmart
- Highmark Blue Cross Blue ShieldClassic Blue
- HumanaChoice Care PPO
- Medicaid
- Medical Mutual of Ohio
- Medico
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network PPO
- Principal Life
- UnitedHealthCareChoice Plus POSNavigate HMONavigate POSOptions PPO
- UPMC Health Plan
- Wells Fargo Insurance
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