Skip to Content
800-533-8762
  • Careers
  • Newsroom
  • Health Care Professionals
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
UPMC
  • Find a Doctor
  • Services
    • Frequently Searched Services
    • Frequently Searched Services
      Allergy & Immunology Behavioral & Mental Health Cancer Ear, Nose & Throat Endocrinology Gastroenterology Heart & Vascular Imaging Neurosciences Orthopaedics
      Physical Rehabilitation Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Primary Care Senior Services Sports Medicine Telemedicine Transplant Surgery Walk-In Care Weight Management Women’s Health
      See all Services
    • Services by Region
    • Find a UPMC health care facility close to you quickly by browsing by region.
      UPMC in Western Pa. Western Pa. and New York
      UPMC in Central Pa. Central Pa.
      UPMC in North Central Pa. North Central Pa.
      UPMC in Western Md. Maryland & West Virginia
    • See All Services
  • Locations
    • Locations by Type
    • Locations by Type
      UPMC hospitals
      Hospitals
      Physical Therapy
      Physical Therapy
      Urgent care
      Walk-In Care
      UPMC Outpatient Centers
      Outpatient Centers
      UPMC Imaging Services
      Imaging
      Community Health Centers
      Community Health Centers
      See All Locations
    • Locations by Region
    • Locations by Region
      UPMC in Southwest Pa. Southwest Pa.
      UPMC in North Central Pa. North Central Pa.
      UPMC in Northwest Pa and Ny. Northwest Pa. & Western N.Y.
      UPMC in West Central Pa. West Central Pa.
      UPMC in Central Pa. Central Pa.
      UPMC in Western Md. Maryland & West Virginia
    • See All Locations
  • Patients & Visitors
    • Patient & Visitor Resources
    • Patient & Visitor Resources
      Patients and Visitors Resources Pay a Bill Classes & Events Medical Records Health Library Patient Information
      Patient Portals Privacy Information Shared Decision Making Traveling Patients Visitor Information
      Man uses mobile phone
      Pay a Bill
      Nurse reviews medical chart
      Request Medical Records
  • Patient Portals
  • Find Covid-19 updates
  • Schedule an appointment
  • Request medical records
  • Pay a bill
  • Learn about financial assistance
  • Find classes & events
  • Send a patient an eCard
  • Make a donation
  • Volunteer
  • Read HealthBeat blog
  • Explore UPMC Careers
Skip to Content
UPMC
  • Patient Portals
  • For Patients & Visitors
    • Find a Doctor
    • Locations
    • Patient & Visitor Resources
    • Pay a Bill
    • Services
    • More
      • Medical Records
      • Financial Assistance
      • Classes & Events
      • HealthBeat Blog
      • Health Library
  • About UPMC
    • Why UPMC
    • Facts & Stats
    • Supply Chain Management
    • Community Commitment
    • More
      • Financials
      • Support UPMC
      • UPMC Apps
      • UPMC Enterprises
      • UPMC International
  • For Health Care Professionals
    • Physician Information
    • Resources
    • Education & Training
    • Departments
    • Credentialing
  • Careers
  • Contact Us
  • Newsroom
  • UPMC >
  • Locations >
  • Hospitals >
  • ... >
  • UPMC Mercy >
  • Our Services >
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery
UPMC Mercy
About Us
Our Services
Addiction Medicine
Behavioral Health
Burn Care
Cancer Care
Emergency
Esophageal and Lung Surgery
Neurology & Neurosurgery
Outpatient Services
Rehabilitation
Stroke Care
Trauma Services
Urology
Vision and Eye Care
Wound Healing
Patients & Visitors
Classes, Events, & News
Professional Education Opportunities
Locations, Directions, & Parking
Contact Us
UPMC Mercy
About Us
Our Services
Addiction Medicine
Behavioral Health
Burn Care
Cancer Care
Emergency
Esophageal and Lung Surgery
Neurology & Neurosurgery
Outpatient Services
Rehabilitation
Stroke Care
Trauma Services
Urology
Vision and Eye Care
Wound Healing
Patients & Visitors
Classes, Events, & News
Professional Education Opportunities
Locations, Directions, & Parking
Contact Us

Chat Keywords List

  • cancel or exit: Stops your conversation
  • start over: Restarts your current scenario
  • help: Shows what this bot can do
  • terms: Shows terms of use and privacy statement
  • feedback: Give us feedback
Continue
Chat with UPMC
RESTART
MENU
CLOSE

Neurology and Neurosurgery Services at UPMC Mercy

Featuring a Joint Commission certified Comprehensive Stroke Center

Neurological conditions often are complex, making them difficult to diagnose and treat effectively. At UPMC Mercy, our multidisciplinary team of neurologists, neurosurgeons, nurses, therapists, and other professionals collaborate across specialties to diagnose and treat complex neurological disorders. We use the latest diagnostics, advanced technology, and innovative treatment options to both unravel and care for neurological conditions.

Neurology and Neurosurgery Services

Our services, delivered in the patient-centered and healing environment for which UPMC Mercy is known, include:

Strokes
If you or a loved one has a stroke, every minute matters. As a certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, UPMC Mercy stands out as leader in stroke care and prevention. It is a designation that means we have the right specialists and equipment to deal with the most severe strokes, which helps promote the best possible outcomes for our patients.

Trauma
If you experience a traumatic brain or spinal injury, rapid assessment, stabilization, and treatment is crucial for recovery. UPMC Mercy’s designation as a Level 1 Trauma Center means our expert neurosurgeons and neurologists are available 24/7 to respond to emergencies and quickly stabilize, diagnose, and treat patients suffering from brain or spinal trauma.

Neurosurgery
When brain or spine surgery is necessary, our neurosurgeons deliver world-class care, using the latest innovations and techniques in neurosurgery, including minimally invasive and computer-assisted brain surgery.

Conditions We Treat

Our neurosurgeons, neurologists, doctors specializing in head injuries, specialty-trained nurses, and other professionals are focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a full range of conditions related to the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, including:

  • Alzheimer’s disease
  • Brain tumors
  • Carotid artery disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Headaches
  • Intracranial trauma
  • Medical disorders of the peripheral nervous system
  • Myasthenia gravis
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Pitutiary tumors
  • Seizure, neuromuscular, movement, and spinal disorders
  • Sleep disorders
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Strokes

Neurosurgical Procedures and Services

All neurosurgical procedures at UPMC Mercy are performed by board-certified neurosurgeons and endovascular surgeons. Their specialties include:

  • Aneurysm coiling
  • Complex and routine spinal surgeries
  • Endovascular and intracranial neurosurgery
  • Minimally invasive surgery for clot extraction
  • Neuro-oncology
  • Neurotrauma
  • Placement of cerebral vessel stents
  • Vascular neurosurgery

Our Experts

Neurosurgeons

  • Edward G. Andrews, MD
  • David T. Fernandes, MD
  • David L. Kaufmann, MD
  • Michael Joseph Lang, MD
  • Vincent J. Miele, MD

Neurologists

  • Alhamza Al-Bayati, MD
  • Ali Fadhil, MD
  • Meghana Gaekwad, MD
  • Raul G. Nogueira, MD
  • Elissa Ortolani, MD
  • Rebecca Pollard, MD
  • Aaron Ravelo, MD
  • Marcelo Rocha, MD, PhD
  • Matthew T. Starr, MD
  • Danoushka Tememe, MD
  • Sarah Wondisford, MD

Contact Us

For more information on neurology and neurosurgery services at UPMC Mercy, contact UPMC Physician Referral at 1-800-533-8762

UPMC
200 Lothrop Street Pittsburgh, PA 15213

412-647-8762 800-533-8762

Patients And Visitors
  • Find a Doctor
  • Locations
  • Pay a Bill
  • Patient & Visitor Resources
  • Disabilities Resource Center
  • Services
  • Medical Records
  • No Surprises Act
  • Price Transparency
  • Financial Assistance
  • Classes & Events
  • Health Library
Health Care Professionals
  • Physician Information
  • Resources
  • Education & Training
  • Departments
  • Credentialing
Newsroom
  • Newsroom Home
  • Inside Life Changing Medicine Blog
  • News Releases
About
  • Why UPMC
  • Facts & Stats
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Community Commitment
  • Financials
  • Supporting UPMC
  • HealthBeat Blog
  • UPMC Apps
  • UPMC Enterprises
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • UPMC International
  • Nondiscrimination Policy
Life changing is...
Follow UPMC
  • Contact Us
  • Website/Email Terms of Use
  • Medical Advice Disclaimer
  • Privacy Information
  • Active Privacy Alerts
  • Sitemap
© 2025 UPMC I Affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences Supplemental content provided by Healthwise, Incorporated. To learn more, visit healthwise.org
Find Care
Providers
Video Visit
Portal Login