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Taylor Abel

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Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
📍 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Dr. Taylor Abel serves as the Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at UPMC Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh and is an Associate Professor at the University of Pittsburgh. A graduate of the University of Washington, his expertise is in epilepsy surgery, brain tumors, and movement disorders. Colleagues describe him as an "incredible surgeon and person. "

His passion for pediatric neurosurgery is deeply personal, as he had epilepsy as a child. This experience drives his commitment to helping children with seizure disorders and advancing the field through patient-centered care and research, focusing on improving the quality of life for his young patients and their families.

Dr. Abels research includes investigating how the human brain perceives voice, music, and speech through direct brain recordings during epilepsy surgery.

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Experience
7 Years
Current Role
Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery
A primary clinical and research focus, he is dedicated to advancing surgical treatments and improving outcomes for children with drug-resistant epilepsy, inspired by his personal childhood experience.
Brain-Computer Interfaces
His research involves using direct brain recordings and electrophysiology to understand neural mechanisms and restore function, particularly in relation to sensory perception.
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Career

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2-2024
Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
7-2018
Pediatric Neurosurgeon
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
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Education
2001 - 2005
Bachelor of Science - BS
University of Washington
2006 - 2010
Doctor of Medicine - MD
University of Washington - School of Medicine
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