Taylor Abel

Examiner
DISC Type : sc

Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Overview

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.

Personality Overview

Tough To Convince

Unexpressive

Process Oriented

They are quite aware of their needs and limitations, so they are unlikely to over-promise.  They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time. Being observant comes to them naturally.

Topics They Care About

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.
Neurosurgical Innovation
He has received special training in advanced techniques, including the use of robotics and stereoelectroencephalography (sEEG) for epilepsy surgery.

Media Appearances

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Work History

2-2024
Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
7-2018
Pediatric Neurosurgeon at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Education

2001 - 2005
Bachelor of Science - BS from University of Washington
2006 - 2010
Doctor of Medicine - MD from University of Washington - School of Medicine

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DO's

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