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Neurologists Accepting First Health in Pittsburgh, PAPage 2

42 verified neurologists in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania accept First Health. Profiles cover focus areas including Epilepsy, Vascular Neurology & Stroke, and Movement Disorders. Common hospital affiliations include UPMC Jameson, UPMC Altoona, and UPMC McKeesport.

Vijayalakshmi Rajasekaran

Vijayalakshmi Rajasekaran, M.D.,

Associate Professor and Chief, Epilepsy Division; Director, UPMC Comprehensive Epilepsy Center

Neurology

Pittsburgh, PA20+ years
Epilepsy
Maxim Hammer

Maxim Hammer, MD

Chief of Neurology

Neurology

Pittsburgh, PA20+ years
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
Wesley Kerr

Wesley Kerr, MD, PHD

Interim Director, Functional Neurological Disorders Program

Neurology

Pittsburgh, PA9 years
Epilepsy
Karan Philip

Karan Philip, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Pittsburgh, PA8 years
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
Cigdem Isitan

Cigdem Isitan, M.D

Assistant Professor of Neurology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Neurology

Pittsburgh, PA15+ years
Epilepsy
Lana Chahine

Lana Chahine, MD

Associate Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Pittsburgh, PA20+ years
Movement Disorders
Monica Naik

Monica Naik, MD

Director, Neonatal Neurology Program

Neurology

Pittsburgh, PA
Child Neurology
Levi Shelton

Levi Shelton, MD

Director, Pediatric Neurology Nurse Education

Neurology

Pittsburgh, PA
Child Neurology
Jenny Linnoila

Jenny Linnoila, M.D., PH.D.

Assistant Professor of Neurology, University of Pittsburgh

Neurology

Pittsburgh, PA15+ years
Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology
Rahiwa Gebre

Rahiwa Gebre, MD

Faculty, Neurology

Neurology

Pittsburgh, PA9 years
Epilepsy
William Musser

William Musser, MD

National Medical Director, VA Telestroke Program

Neurology

Pittsburgh, PA30+ years
Vascular Neurology & StrokeNeuromuscular Medicine
Yanal Shaheen

Yanal Shaheen, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Pittsburgh, PA7 years
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
Edward Burton

Edward Burton, MD

Endowed Chair in Movement Disorders and Associate Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Pittsburgh, PA30+ years
Movement Disorders
Islam Zaydan

Islam Zaydan, MD

Associate Professor of Neurology and Ophthalmology; Co-Director, Multiple Sclerosis and Comprehensive Care Center

Neurology

Pittsburgh, PA30+ years
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
Neil Suryadevara

Neil Suryadevara, M.D., M.P.H.

Neurology

Pittsburgh, PA9 years
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
Rebecca Pollard

Rebecca Pollard, M.D.

Associate Program Director, Neurology Residency Training Program

Neurology

Pittsburgh, PA10+ years
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
Maryam Zulfiqar

Maryam Zulfiqar, MD

Neurology

Pittsburgh, PA10+ years
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
Katherine Cobb-Pitstick

Katherine Cobb-Pitstick, MD

Associate Director, Neurology Clerkship

Neurology

Pittsburgh, PA
Child NeurologyHeadache Medicine
Navnika Gupta

Navnika Gupta, MD

Epileptologist

Neurology

Pittsburgh, PA9 years
Epilepsy
Timothy Quezada

Timothy Quezada, D.O.

Neurology

Pittsburgh, PA10+ years
Epilepsy

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know these neurologists accept First Health?
Each profile on this page lists First Health among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What First Health plans do these neurologists accept?
Plan-level detail (PPO, HMO, EPO, Medicare Advantage, etc.) varies by specialists. Open a specific provider profile to see the exact First Health plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a neurologist that takes First Health?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Epilepsy, Vascular Neurology & Stroke, and Movement Disorders. Then verify the specific First Health plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
Are these neurologists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability varies. Open a specific profile to see what each provider has published about new-patient access and typical wait times.