Pedro J. Aguilar, MD – Neurosurgeon 

Pedro J. Aguilar, MD

Training:  

  • Medical degree -  The University of Texas-Houston in 2000.
  • General surgery – The University of New Mexico
  • Residencey training:  Neurosurgery – The University of Pittsburgh in 2007.
 
Academic Position: Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery

  

  
Biography:
 
Pedro J. Aguilar, MD, is the latest Neurosurgeon to  joined TriState Neurosurgical Associated – UPMC.  He joined the faculty of the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Pittsburgh in July 2007.
 
A native of north Texas, Dr. Aguilar received his bachelor of science from Texas A&M University in 1996 and his medical degree from The University of Texas-Houston in 2000. Following two years of general surgery training at The University of New Mexico, he completed training in neurosurgery at The University of Pittsburgh in 2007.
 
Dr. Aguilar has a strong interest in both degenerative spinal pathology as well as pain management. Dr. Aguilar has a general neurosurgical practice with a strong interest in spinal pathology (degenerative spine and palliative treatment for oncology  patients ). He also offers procedures for chronic pain including dorsal column spinal stimulation and intrathecal narcotic therapy. Dr. Aguilar is able to further serve the community by speaking fluent Spanish.
 
He has a strong interest in both international medicine as well as the advancement of health care within the third world. In addition to having spent time at the CURE International Hospital in Mbale, Uganda, Dr. Aguilar is planning future trips to both Africa as well as South America. He is currently on the international committee of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and is a member the Foundation for International Education in Neurological Surgery (FIENS).

   

Publications: Dr. Aguilar’s publications can be reviewed through the National Library of Medicine’s publication database. 

Hospital Privileges 

Jefferson Hospital
Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC
Mercy Hospital
Select Specialty McKeesport
UPMC Bedford Memorial
UPMC Braddock
UPMC Passavant
UPMC Presbyterian
UPMC Shadyside
Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System 

Professional Organization Membership 

American Medical Association
Pennsylvania Medical Society
Foundation for International Educators in Neurological Surgery
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS)
Allegheny County Medical Society
Pennsylvania Neurosurgical Society