Inquiring About Our Neurosurgery Program
At the UPMC Neurological Institute, we welcome the opportunity to partner with you on the care of your patient. Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for you to get your patient to the right place, and for our communication to be as streamlined and clear as possible.
We will work with you and your team to ensure a seamless referral process and to develop a treatment plan that best fits the unique needs of your patient.
Each subspecialist in the Department of Neurological Surgery conducts a weekly review of patient records. To connect with one of our specialists about a case, please submit the form on this page and a member of our team will respond within two to four business days. Or, call the pertinent number below.
- Chiari malformation: 412-864-3282
- Essential tremor (focused ultrasound treatment): 412-647-9980
- Hemifacial spasm: 412-864-3282
- Pituitary/skull base tumors: 412-864-3282
- Trigeminal neuralgia: 412-864-3282
- Pediatric drug-resistant epilepsy: 412-692-5090
UPMC MedCall is another option for referring patients to UPMC. UPMC MedCall is open 24/7 and offers a consistent referral process that strives for timely admissions to any service line at UPMC. For Adult Transfers, call 412-647-7000. For Pediatric Transfers, call 412-692-5000.
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The Role of Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery
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Caring for Traveling Patients
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