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Lara W Massie, MD

4.9

(137 reviews)

Neurological Surgery

AHN Provider

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AHN Neurosurgery

*Primary Location
Forbes Hospital
Professional Office Building II
2580 Haymaker Rd
Suite 102
Monroeville, PA 15146
Tel: 412.858.7767
Fax: 412.858.7769

Hempfield Health and Wellness Pavillion
6321 Route 30
Suite 200
Greensburg, PA 15601
Tel: 412.858.7767
Fax: 412.858.7769

Dr. Lara Massie is a neurosurgeon specializing in spinal surgery for adult spinal deformities, scoliosis, trauma, and tumors. Her research focuses on improving the patient experience and surgical techniques that are associated with the best patient outcomes. She is skilled and experienced in both minimally invasive and complex open surgery, including robotic-assisted surgery and spinal revision surgery. Her philosophy is to align the patient’s goals with the non-operative and surgical techniques best suited to reach that outcome.

Dr. Massie completed her undergraduate work in neuroscience at New York University, and received her medical degree from the University of Toledo College of Medicine in Toledo, Ohio. She completed a neurosurgery residency at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, and a fellowship in Adult Spinal Deformity at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.

She is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.

Adult Deformity

Back and Neck Pain

Brain Tumor

Bulging Disc

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Cervical Myelopathy

Cervical Spinal Stenosis

Congenital Anomalies of the Spine

Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)

Degenerative Scoliosis

Flat Back Syndrome

Low Back Pain

Lower Back Pain with Radiculopathy

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Osteoporotic Fracture

Radiculopathy

Sciatica

Scoliosis

Spondylolisthesis

Training & Certifications

Fellowship

Duke University Medical Center

Residency

Henry Ford Hospital

School

University of Toledo School of Medicine

Publications

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Overall Physician Average Rating

4.9

(137 reviews)

Physician Detail Average Ratings

Likelihood of recommending this care provider

4.9

Concern shown for your questions or worries

4.9

Explanations about your problem or condition

4.9

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

4.8

Efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.9

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Patient Comments

June 15, 2021

I would highly recommend Dr. Massie and I am so glad she did my [...]. When I need any other work done on my [...], I will have Dr. Massie do the work.

June 10, 2021

She was great!

April 20, 2021

I would recommend Dr. Massie, she is very knowledgeable, explained medical terminology regarding my case very well with compassion.

April 04, 2021

[...], Top notch care, very personable,

March 29, 2021

Dr. Massie is amazing! She is very knowledgeable as any expert in her field should be, but she is also so very empathetic and comforting. She is not at all judgmental which is very important when dealing with someone in a lot of pain. She doesn't make you feel worse than you already do. She works with you to come up with a plan and always makes me feel hopeful. I am very grateful that I found Dr. Massie! Her and her team are amazing and would recommend her to anyone that needed a Neurosurgeon.

March 10, 2021

Dr. Massie was exceptional, she is a doctor that I have complete confidence in and trust. She took the time to explain everything every step of the way. she also took the time on her rounds in the hospital to see me and explain what was going on and what to expect going forward. She never rushed through things and spent the time needed to keep me informed and feeling good about my situation.

March 02, 2021

Excellent explanation of condition of my spine & procedure to repair

February 15, 2021

dr. Massie was absolutely the consummate professional. She spoke to me like the intelligent coherent individual that I am. She did not talk down to me and describe the procedure, the condition, the MRI results , And the post surgery conditions extremely well. I was truly blessed to have her as my neurosurgeon.

January 15, 2021

Dr. Massie is wonderful I will never go to anyone else.

January 11, 2021

Extremely pleased.

January 07, 2021

From a cervical fracture surgery in [...], I was experiencing excruciating pain. Both Dr. Massie & [...] asked pertinent questions; listened to my concerns - REALLY LISTENED; provided suggestions such as equipment, medication & exercises.

December 09, 2020

Concerned about overall health.

December 02, 2020

I liked Dr. Massie. She is very personable and seems like an excellent clinician.

November 30, 2020

The dr. was very concerned of my medical problems.

November 25, 2020

all ready recommended [...].

November 23, 2020

She spent more time with me explaining my condition & possible treatment results than other specialist have in my past. She is very good & knowledgeable & explains things on my level. Kudos to Dr Massie.

October 27, 2020

It all was a good experience

September 30, 2020

Outstanding

August 16, 2020

i have already have referred 2 people to come and see Dr. Massie