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Dr. Daniel Wecht, MD

Neurosurgery*
3.3 (27)
Map Pin Small Pittsburgh, PA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Daniel Wecht, MD

Dr. Daniel Wecht, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 29 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from Baylor University and is affiliated with UPMC St. Margaret and UPMC Presbyterian. Patients rated Dr. Wecht an average 3.3 star rating.

Dr. Wecht works at Practice in Pittsburgh, PA with other offices in West Mifflin, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Chiari's Deformity and Chiari Malformation Type 1 along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Wecht's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    5200 Centre Ave Ste 617, Pittsburgh, PA 15232 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (866) 804-5282
  2. 2
    Paul G. Linder M.d.
    1907 Lebanon Church Rd, West Mifflin, PA 15122 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 647-3685
  3. 3
    Tri-state Nerolosurgical Associates-upmc
    200 Lothrop St Ste A-402, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (412) 647-3685

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  • UPMC St. Margaret
  • UPMC Presbyterian

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Chiari Malformation Type 1

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Chiari Malformation Type 1
Back Pain
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
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Cerebral Edema
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Meningiomas
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Subdural Hemorrhage
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Brain Surgery
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Spinal Fusion
Aneurysm
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Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Broken Neck
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
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Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
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Compressed Spinal Cord
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Epilepsy
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Hydrocephalus
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Myelitis
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Myelomalacia
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Osteosarcoma
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Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Secondary Malignancies
Spinal Cord Injury
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Thoracolumbar Radiculopathy
Torticollis
Upper Back Pain
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Facet Blocks
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
Neuroplasty
Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Nerve Block
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
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    3.3
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    Based on 27 ratings
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    About Dr. Daniel Wecht, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 29 years of experience
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    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1841266913
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Baylor University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Neurosurgery
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Daniel Wecht, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Wecht is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Wecht has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Wecht has seen patients for Chiari's Deformity and Chiari Malformation Type 1, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Wecht on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    27 patients have reviewed Dr. Wecht. The overall rating for this provider is 3.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Wecht.

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