Here’s The Deal: Dr. Matt Abbas El-Kadi is vice chairman and clinical professor of neurological surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and serves as chief of neurosurgery at UPMC Passavant. He 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 practices at Tri State Neurosurgical Associates UPMC. 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.
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TOP 3 MATT ABBAS EL-KADI, MD, PHD REVIEWS
I love this man!! Dr. El-Kadi came in for my first visit and said this is what we’re going to do. I had pain, numbness and tingling in my right arm that was steady and never went away. The day of surgery went well. I woke up with the majority of my symptoms gone. What I have left will take time to heal. I feel like a whole new person. The Doctor is a man of few words but is the best in his field. His staff of Pa’s and Nurses are amazing as well. I have not had a negative experience with any of them. They are very knowledgeable and will listen to any questions, comments or concerns that you may have. Eventually I’ll have to have surgery on my lumbar. This one was cervical. I wouldn’t trust anyone else. The whole office and the Nurses on the floor postoperative are all wonderful.
I cannot thank Dr. El-Kadi, his staff and the staff at UPMC Passavent enough. I was really apprehensive about having spinal surgery, thanks to Dr El-Kadi and everyone else, my slexperience was great. The symptoms I was having were gone immediately after I was awake, I have had minimal pain or discomfort from the procedure. They advised me to do physical therapy prior to the surgery to help with recovery, this was very good advice. It has been 2 and 1/2 weeks since my surgery, and I am able to do things that I thought would take Thank you Dr El-Kadi and all others involved in my care. you all were greatmany months to accomplish.
Dr. El-Kadi uses a very intelligent approach to back surgery. In my wife’s case he shaved away the problem area leaving as much of the original disc intact as possible. He simply works the problem. If looking, I strongly suggest an opinion from him.
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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.
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Scoliosis, Spinal Deformity, Brain and Spine Trauma, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Sports Medicine, Experimental Therapies for Brain & Spinal Cord Injuries
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TOP 3 PAUL ANDREW GARDNER, MD - UPMC NEUROLOGICAL INSTITUTE REVIEWS
Dr. Gardner successfully removed my dad's (age 71) brain tumor. The initial MRI report said malignant unless proven otherwise, so our family was terrified. Dr. Gardner was confident at Dad's first consultation that the tumor was in fact benign, and he was optimistic and reassuring. Happily, he was right. The nine hour surgery was successful, and though the first days following were grueling (which Dr. Gardner prepared us for), my dad has gotten stronger every day, and Dr. Gardner said he expects a normal life for him. We will be eternally grateful for Dr. Gardner, who saved my dad's life. Thank God for brilliant surgeons like him who've dedicated their lives to healing the sick. Pittsburgh is lucky to have him. Highly recommend.
Doctor Gardner is an amazing surgeon. He saved my sons life with his care and expertise. This man is a world class leader in Neurosurgery and we are grateful for his skill. Incredible person. He is extremely busy - people need to understand that while your waiting and he's delayed to your office time, he's probably saving someone's life - be respectful.
Brilliant Doctor he didn’t kill me off that’s always a benefit when messing with the brain, but I didn’t always agree with him and his reasoning of why things happened or his prescriptions for my well being because being an overweight individual that is always the cause of why anything happens and in my case this was not true. But like I said he knows his stuff textbook wise and that is what is needed when dealing with the complexity of the brain. Thank you Dr Gardner.
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Here’s The Deal: Dr. Okonkwo David O is a professor of neurological surgery, clinical director of the Brain Trauma Research Center, and director of the neurotrauma program. He graduated from the Virginia Commonwealth University in 2000. He obtained his residency from the University of Virginia and finished his fellowship at Auckland Public Hospital. He is a professor and director of the Neurotrauma Clinical Trials Center and Scoliosis and Spinal Deformity Program. He has clinical interests in traumatic injuries to the brain and spine, scoliosis, and spinal deformity. He has board certification from the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Okonkwo David O is affiliated with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC Mercy, and UPMC Presbyterian. He has published over 200 papers in authored numerous book chapters, refereed journals, and earned several awards for his scientific research. Dr. Okonkwo is a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, and the National and International Neurotrauma Societies.
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TOP 3 DAVID O. OKONKWO, MD, PHD - UPMC NEUROLOGICAL INSTITUTE REVIEWS
Dr. Okonkwo reconstructed my spine 3 years ago and I haven’t had any pain since that day. I’m back to doing everything I did before the surgery. I was is a wheelchair and in extreme pain. I went to several doctors before seeing him and they would not touch me because my spine was collapsing. He’s the best neurosurgeon in this area.
Dr O IS HANDS DOWN THE BEST THERE IS! treats you like a human being, listens, cares and tells you the truth! Trust him completely. He saved me from never walking again, and although I know I'll soon need another back surgery ,I will wait till he is available..
Had spinal fusion L3 to pelvis. Doctor Okonkwo is a careful surgeon, and a fantastic one. He is conservative yet decisive. He did a complicated fusion on my spine, and did a great job. Highly recommend.
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