Top Neurosurgeons in Pennsylvania: Leading Experts & Specialties

These Pennsylvania neurosurgeons are recognized for academic leadership, complex case volume, and peer/patient recognition. Always verify current hospital affiliation, insurance acceptance, and subspecialty match for your condition.

Notable Neurosurgeons

• Dr. Albert L. Rhoton, Jr. (Deceased 2016) — Legendary neuroanatomist, UF/Shands. Included for historical reference; not currently practicing.
• Dr. Andrew T. Parsa — GWU / Parsa Neurological Institute. Complex brain tumors, skull base, neurovascular.
• Dr. David L. Adelson — UPenn / CHOP. Pediatric neurosurgery, epilepsy, minimally invasive spine.
• Dr. Christopher E. Mandigo — Geisinger. Complex brain tumors, skull base, cerebrovascular.
• Dr. W. Bradley Jacobs — Penn State Hershey. Complex spine, minimally invasive, brain tumors.
• Dr. Michael Y. Wang — UPenn. Endoscopic skull base, pituitary, minimally invasive spine.
• Dr. Zoher Ghogawala — Lahey / Tufts. Degenerative spine, evidence-based surgery, guidelines leadership.
• Dr. Issam A. Awad — UChicago (formerly PA). Cerebrovascular, cavernous malformations.

Major PA Neurosurgery Centers

• UPenn / Penn Medicine (Philadelphia)
• Pittsburgh / UPMC
• Geisinger (Danville)
• Penn State Hershey
• Jefferson (Philadelphia)
• Temple (Philadelphia)
• Lehigh Valley (Allentown)
• Allegheny Health Network (Pittsburgh)

Selection Tips

• Match subspecialty: tumor, spine, vascular, functional, pediatric.
• Check board certification (ABNS), fellowship training, publication record.
• Review patient outcomes data (if available), testimonials, second opinions.
• Confirm insurance network and hospital access.