Why I joined The Skull Base Congress

I am interested in joining The Skull Base Congress to learn more about endoscopic techniques and collaborate with my peers.

About Me

Dr. Smith has extensive experience in neurological medicine. With an outstanding track record of academic and professional excellence, Dr. Smith brought her clinical expertise to Major University Hospital in 2000. Consistently achieving within the fields of research, clinical care, and teaching, Dr. Smith is eager to continue on her pursuit to explore the vast frontiers of medicine.

Contact Information
Contact Information
  • Phone: (412) 444-4444 Call
  • Fax: (724) 333-3333
Hospitals
Hospital Affiliations
  • Skull Base Surgery
  • Major University Hospital
Skills
Specialties
  • Neurological Surgery
Areas Of Expertise
  • Neurotransmitter Pathway Research
    16 + years
  • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    16 + years
  • Ischemic Stroke
    16 + years
Clinical Focuses
  • Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery
Languages
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
Education & Training
Education
  • Columbia University
    B.S., Biophysics
    1990 - 1994
  • Yale University
    M.D., Neurology Concentration
    1995 - 1999
Work Experience
Work Experiences
  • Associate Professor of Systems Neuroscience
    University of Pittsburgh
    2006-Present
  • Director of Neurology
    Skull Base Surgery
    2000-Present
Certifications
Board Certifications
  • Neurology
    American Board of Medical Specialties
    2007
  • Surgery
    American Board of Physician Specialties
    2004
Advanced Training Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
    Board of Certification
    2007
Affiliations
Professional Affiliations
  • Chief Neurology Advisor
    1DocWay Telehealth
  • Director of Bioelectric Neuroscience
    Dupont Medical Research
Academic Affliations
  • Associate Professor of Systems Neuroscience
    University of Pittsburgh
Academic Affiliations
  • Mentor
    Big Brothers Big Sisters
Patents
Patents
  • Synthetic Extra-Cellular Matrices for Organ Encasing
    United States 32,489
    Issued In 2012
  • Poly-co-polycaprolactone Synthetic Scaffolding for Coronary Artery Disease
    United States 45,345
    Issued In 2007
  • Nanoscaled Liposome Bilayers for Drug Delivery
    United States 98,934
    Issued In 2005
Awards & Honors
Awards & Honors
  • Quality Care Physician
    American Society of Neuroscientists
    2012
  • Outstanding Physician - Pennsylvania
    Pennsylvania Neurologists Foundation
    2007
  • Outstanding Teaching Award
    University of Pittsburgh
    2006