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Eric M Altschuler, MD

4.7

(196 reviews)

Neurological Surgery

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AHN Neurosurgery

*Primary Location
Jefferson Hospital
575 Coal Valley Rd
Suite 464
Jefferson Hills, PA 15025
Tel: 412.267.6360
Fax: 412.267.6361

Home Health and Hospice Care
223 S Pleasant Ave
Suite 102
Somerset, PA 15501
Tel: 412.267.6360
Fax: 412.267.6361

Medical Office Building
419 Coyle Curtain Rd
Monongahela, PA 15063
Tel: 412.267.6360
Fax: 412.267.6361

Dr. Altschuler received his medical degree from the University of Arizona and completed his general surgery internship and neurosurgery residency at University Health Centers of Pittsburgh Presbyterian-University Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

He has received numerous academic achievement and awards, served as chapter president of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society (AOA) at the University of Arizona School of Medicine, and recently served as president of the Pennsylvania Neurosurgery Society.

Dr. Altschuler practices with the physicians of Allegheny Health Network Neurosurgery. He sees patients in the Jefferson Hills, Mon Valley and Somerset areas.

Artificial Disc Replacement Cervical

BLE Weakness and Numbness

Back Pain

Back and Leg Pain

Back and Neck Pain

Bulging Disc

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Cauda Equina Syndrome

Cervical Disc Disorder

Cervical Pain

Cervical Spinal Fusion

Compression Fracture

Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)

Drop Foot

Herniated Disc

Lumbar Fusion

Metastatic Tumors of the Spine

Myelopathy

Radiculopathy

Stenosis

Tethered Cord

Thoracic Spondylosis

Ulnar Neuropathy

Walking Difficulty with Pain

Training & Certifications

Residency

UPMC Presbyterian

School

University of Arizona College of Medicine

Board

American Board of Neurological Surgery

Publications

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Overall Physician Average Rating

4.7

(196 reviews)

Physician Detail Average Ratings

Likelihood of recommending this care provider

4.7

Concern shown for your questions or worries

4.7

Explanations about your problem or condition

4.7

Discussion of proposed treatments (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.7

Efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.7

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Patient Comments

June 08, 2020

This was my first encounter with the doctor himself and I really liked him and his bedside manner.

June 01, 2020

good

April 30, 2020

Dr Altschuler is heaven sent!! He actually shows patience, concern, & has a wonderful bed side Manor. If I could, he would be my ONLY doctor. Hang on to him!!

March 11, 2020

Very pleasant. Put me at ease right away.

March 09, 2020

Dr. Altschuler is a great surgeon and a good person all around easy to talk to he was my 3rd choice for this surgery and the best choice [...]

February 12, 2020

Dr. showed my pictures of my x-rays that I had taken after surgery and explained in detail what was done to correct my problem.

February 01, 2020

I would recommend the doctor [...]

January 28, 2020

I have already recommended him to many people.

January 17, 2020

Dr. Altschuler was very informative about my post op surgery and recovery. He is a very concerned and caring doctor. I would highly recommend him to my family and friends.

October 26, 2019

good

September 28, 2019

I sought dr Altschuler for a fourth surgical opinion. [...]. he immediately made me feel comfortable and confident that he was the right surgeon for me. given my state of suffering, [...]. I traveled to see him pre-op and for my surgery and couldn't be happier with my decision.

September 23, 2019

Dr. Altschuler was worth driving over an hour to see.

September 17, 2019

I thank God for Dr. Altschuler. He has made my life better.

September 09, 2019

I will and have recommended Dr. Altshuler. He [...] been great

August 22, 2019

VERY PLEASES