Matt El-Kadi, MD, Ph.D., FACS, Noted for Excellence in the Specialized Field of Spinal Surgery

    PITTSBURGH, PA, March 20, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Dr. Matt El-Kadi, Vice Chairman and Clinical Professor with the Department of Neurological Surgery of UPMC, Chief of Neurosurgery of UPMC Passavant and Director of UPMC Passavant Spine Center, has been recognized for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in neurological surgery.

With 26 years of experience in his field, Dr. El-Kadi is noted for his expertise with regard to spine disease, minimally invasive spine surgery for the cervical and lumbar spine, treatment of complex spine disorders, spinal fusion and instrumentation, spine tumors, and other spine-related diseases. A true source of knowledge in his field, Dr. El-Kadi has authored more than seven books and book chapters and has more than 100 publications in circulation. Many articles have been written about the success of his practice, good outcomes of his patients and the improvement he has made in spinal surgery at UPMC Passavant. Some of these articles are: "Spinal Surgery at UPMC Passavant'' for UPMC on topic, Summer 2011, "Getting Back in the Game after a Back Injury," UPMC Today, Spring 2011, and "The Evolution of Neurosurgery at UPMC Passavant,'' North Hills Monthly, July 2010.

Dr. El-Kadi has also been extensively cited in publications, including: "Matt El-Kadi, MD, PhD: His Success in Neurosurgery and the Reason Behind It," M.D. News (Greater Pittsburgh Edition), Fall 2009, "Celebrating 25 Years of Bringing the Best in Neurosurgical Care to Our Community," The Point North, February 2009. "World Class Neurosurgeons In Our Community at UPMC Passavant Hospital," The Point North, March 2008, "A Multidisciplinary Approach The Backbone of UPMC Passavant's Spine Program" Northern Connection, February 2008, "Leading the Way in Minimally-Invasive and Complex Spine Surgery" in The Ross Record, Winter 2006, and "Enhancing Patients' Quality of Life" North Hills Monthly Magazine, September 2003.

Recognized for excellence, Dr. El-Kadi was named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor in 2014, named in Pittsburgh Magazine's Best Doctors from 2012 to 2014, and named among the Best Doctors in America from 2009 to 2014.

Well equipped to thrive in his field, Dr. El-Kadi is a graduate of the Second Moscow State Pirogov Medical Institute. He completed neurosurgery residency training at Bordenko Institute-Moscow and completed another residency at West Virginia University, with additional training in complex spinal surgery at Allegheny General Hospital. He is an active participant in professional societies, including the American Board of Neurological Surgeons, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, the International Spinal Injections Society, Ohio County Medical Society, North American Spine Society, Pennsylvania Neurosurgical Society, Allegheny County Medical Society, Pennsylvania Medical Society, American Medical Association and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. El-Kadi began his surgical career performing brain surgery. The minimally invasive and microscopic techniques used during this phase of his career are utilized today in his spine practice and reflected by his patients' shorter hospital stays and good outcomes.

Since 2002, Dr. El-Kadi has been working with the UPMC system to build a specialized spine center which includes neurosurgery, physical rehab medicine. physical therapy, MRI, CT and other related spine services. After his timeless effort and devotion, the Spine Center starts functioning and accepting patients in 2015. Recently inducted into the Worldwide Registry, Dr. El-Kadi attributes his success to good clinical judgment, superb microsurgical technique, excellent patient care with good outcome and low complication rate, as well as his bedside manner. Dr. El-Kadi treats every patient as he would a family member.

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