Department of Neurosurgery is one of the most diverse and active departments in the area, serving as a national and international referral center for the treatment of a wide array of neurological conditions. The clinical base at Allegheny General Hospital is rich and varied so as to offer an exceptional experience for the diagnosis and surgical management of neurological disorders. In 1993, the hospital opened the Allegheny General Hospital Back Institute, a multidisciplinary facility focusing on the evaluation and treatment of back and neck pain. The Back Institute is dedicated to providing care in one building for a variety of back problems.
Treatment is coordinated by a team of health-care professionals from various areas of medicine.
Neuroscience Research Basic and clinical neuroscience research is fully integrated into the Allegheny General Hospital Neurosurgery Residency Program. An internationally recognized investigator in psychoneuro-endocrinology leads the center s research. Brain Attack Program Allegheny General Hospital is involved in a national study that is investigating the effectiveness of various new drugs in treating stroke. All drugs are being tested in select patients who arrive at the hospital within six hours of the onset of their symptoms. This NIH funded project studies novel compounds in stroke models for possible clinical application.