MATT ABBAS EL-KADI, MD, PHD
9100 Babcock Boulevard, 2 Main Room 2096, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 DIRECTIONS
Since 1999
Here’s The Deal:
Dr. Matt Abbas El-Kadi serves as chief of neurosurgery at UPMC Passavant. He is vice chairman and clinical professor of neurological surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Matt received his training in complex spinal surgery at Allegheny General Hospital. He completed his neurosurgery residency training at West Virginia University and neurosurgery research fellowship at LAC, USC Medical Center, and a clinical fellowship in neurosurgery at Hartford Hospital, University of Connecticut. Dr. Matt is certified in neurological surgery by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He specializes in treating complicated spine disorders, including spinal fusion and instrumentation and minimally invasive spinal surgery, with a special interest in removing primary and secondary spinal tumors.
SPECIALTY:
Brain Tumors, Degenerative Spinal Conditions, Hemangioblastoma, Hemangiomas, Herniated Disc/Bulging Disc, Meningioma, Neurofibroma, Schwannoma, Spinal Stenosis and Tumors, Spinal Fusion, Spinal Stabilization, Spine Surgery, Tumor Resection, Reconstructive/Revision Spine Surgery, Spondylolisthesis & Vascular Malformations
License #MD067048L
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PAUL ANDREW GARDNER, MD - UPMC NEUROLOGICAL INSTITUTE
200 Lothrop Street, A402 UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 DIRECTIONS
Since 2001
Here’s The Deal:
Dr. Paul Andrew Gardner practices at UPMC Neurological Institute. He received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Paul completed his residency in neurological surgery at UPMC and a fellowship in endoscopic endonasal and open skull base surgery at UPMC. He is a member of several professional organizations, such as the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, North American Skull Base Society, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Acoustic Neuroma Association, and the Pituitary Network Association. He is a Professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Paul specializes in open and minimally invasive skull base surgery and vascular neurosurgery. He continues evaluating clinical cohorts of patients with skull base tumors to show the impact and outcomes of treatment, largely endoscopic endonasal surgery.
SPECIALTY:
Scoliosis, Spinal Deformity, Brain and Spine Trauma, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Sports Medicine, Experimental Therapies for Brain & Spinal Cord Injuries
License #MD422825
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ADAM S. KANTER, MD - UPMC NEUROLOGICAL INSTITUTE
200 Lothrop Street, A402 UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 DIRECTIONS
Since 2001
Here’s The Deal:
Dr. Adam S. Kanter practices at UPMC Neurological Institute. He obtained his MD from the Univ. Vermont College of Medicine. Dr. Adam completed his neurosurgical residency at the University of Virginia. He completed his sub-specialty fellowship training in minimally invasive spine surgery at the University of California and Auckland City Hospital. Dr. Adam is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, American Medical Association, and Congress of Neurological Surgeons. He specializes in neurologic surgery, specifically minimally invasive spine surgery, artificial disc surgery, and scoliosis. Dr. Adam has written numerous papers in refereed journals, authored several book chapters, and provides editorial service to several peer-reviewed journals. His research focuses on patient-derived clinical outcome measures, explicitly evaluating the utility of minimally invasive and lateral access surgical corridors.
SPECIALTY:
Aneurysm, Minimally Invasive Spine, Laminectomy, Kyphosis, Craniotomy, Glioblastoma, Degenerative Spine Disease, Spinal Tumors, Spinal Fractures, Tumor & Stroke Disorders
License #MD431356