Mandeep S. Tamber, MD, PhD, joined the faculty of the University of Pittsburgh Department of Neurological Surgery in the pediatric neurosurgery division at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh on August 1, 2009.

Dr. Tamber began his medical studies at the University of Alberta, Canada, where he earned a doctor of medicine degree with distinction and honors in research. After graduating from medical school in June 1999, he completed his neurosurgical residency at the University of Toronto, Canada. During residency, Dr. Tamber worked towards obtaining a PhD degree in clinical epidemiology and biostatistics from McMaster University. He completed a postgraduate fellowship in Pediatric Neurological Surgery at the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto and is board certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and the American Board of Pediatric Neurological Surgery.

Dr. Tamber is surgical director of the Pediatric Epilepsy Program at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. In addition to the surgical management of pediatric epilepsy, Dr. Tamber’s practice additionally focuses on general pediatric neurosurgery, including the management of complex hydrocephalus, pediatric neuro-oncology, spinal dysraphism, pediatric neuro-trauma and craniofacial disorders.

Dr. Tamber's publications can be reviewed through the National Library of Medicine's publication database.