Brain Tumor Management Providers and Staff

World-class expertise right in your backyard.

Our Neurosurgery team includes some of the world’s leading pediatric doctors, nurses, researchers and staff. Many have pioneered breakthrough treatments and procedures, and continue to make innovative strides in pediatric neurosurgery.

Ian Pollack, MD

Co-director, Brain Tumor Center, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute
Distinguished Professor of Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Leland Albright Professorship in Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

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Taylor Abel, MD

Chief, Pediatric Neurosurgery
Chief, Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery
Surgical Director, Epilepsy Center
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery and Bioengineering
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

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Robert Givens Kellogg, MD

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Michael M McDowell, MD

Pediatric Neurosurgery
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

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Nurse Practitioner

Hannah Pierre, CRNP

Physician Assistants

Julia Freyer, PA-C
Samantha Gulick, PA-C
Kristen Thompson, PA-C
Jenna Turnley, PA-C

Manager

Belinda Rosing
412-692-5881