Dr. Gonzalez-Martinez, a board-certified neurosurgeon subspecialized in epilepsy and functional neurosurgery, is a world-renowned pioneer in novel surgical methods for treating medically refractory epilepsy such as stereo-electroencephalography (SEEG), SEEG-guided laser ablative procedures, neuromodulatory interventions, and robot-guided surgeries, bringing for the first time innovative surgical procedures and less invasive interventions to the United States and other countries.

Dr. Gonzalez-Martinez has published more than 180 peer-reviewed articles and more than 20 book chapters related to epilepsy surgery and methods of brain mapping for patients with medically intractable epilepsy and movement disorders. His research focuses on neuro-electrophysiology, intracranial signal processing, and behavioral neuroscience studies.

The goals of his clinical and basic science efforts are to develop safer and more efficient methods for treating patients with severe seizures and abnormal movement disorders, promoting the improvement of symptoms, in combination with better functional and quality of life outcomes.

Jorge Gonzalez-Martinez, MD, PhD, specializes in neurosurgery and is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Neurosurgery and is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Hamot, UPMC Mercy, and UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. He completed his residencies and fellowships at Cleveland Clinic as well as a fellowship at Wayne State University School of Medicine. Dr.  Gonzalez-Martinez completed an additional residency at University of Sao Paulo, where he also earned his medical degree.