
David L. Kaufmann, MD
Neuro-Oncology
Spine Surgery
Neurosurgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult
- Older Adult
Languages
- English
- Spanish
In-Network Plans
View All Accepted Plans (22)Gender
MaleAbout David L. Kaufmann
Dr. Kaufmann is clinical assistant professor of neurological surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and is Chief of Neurosurgery at UPMC Mercy. He maintains a general neurosurgery practice with an emphasis on treating degenerative disorders of the spine and traumatic injuries of the brain and spine. He also has an interest in complex spinal reconstructive surgery for conditions involving spinal deformity and brain tumors.
Dr. Kaufmann received his medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City and completed a general surgery internship at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. He performed his neurosurgical residency at Montefiore Medical Center and the Hyman-Newman Institute for Neurology and Neurosurgery at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. He is board certified in neurological surgery.
Dr. Kaufmann is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and the Pennsylvania Neurosurgical Society.
David Kaufmann, MD, specializes in neurosurgery and is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Neurosurgery aand is affiliated with UPMC Mercy and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. He completed his residency at Montefiore Medical Center and medical education at Yeshiva University, Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
This provider is affiliated with UPMC.

Provider Type
Physician
Locations
- UPMC Neurological Institute - West Mifflin
- 1907 Lebanon Church Road, UPMC West Mifflin, West Mifflin, PA 15122
- phone: 412-471-4772
- UPMC Neurological Institute - Mercy
- 1350 Locust Street, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
- phone: 412-471-4772
Expertise
Education
Montefiore Medical Center
ResidencyYeshiva University, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Medical EducationBoard Certifications
Neurological Surgery
American Board of Neurological SurgeryInsurance
- UPMC for Life
- UPMC for You
- UPMC Health Plan
- Aetna
- Amerihealth Caritas
- Cigna
- Gateway
- Health America
- Health America / Advantra
- Highmark
- Humana
- Independent Health
- Medical Mutual of OH
- Medicare
- Non-PA Medical Assistance
- PA Health And Wellness
- PA Medical Assitance
- Palmetto
- Tricare
- Unison
- United Healthcare
- Veterans Choice
Ratings & Reviews
4.4 out of 5
128 ratings, 28 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2025
The doctor did a cursory examination and showed little or no medical or intellectual curiosity. He did not provide any helpful information. In other words, as far as I'm concerned, the guy was just phoning it in.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2025
Dr Kaufmann was very attentive and showed great compassion
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2025
I'm very pleased with the professionalism I have received throughout my surgical journey.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2025
Dr Kaufman was very nice and explained what his thoughts were regarding my MRI. He also was thorough by providing a referral for additional CT's to be completed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/2/2025
I would recommend Dr Kaufmann and Amanda too, in a heartbeat!! I've already told everyone that's called to check on my progress (and that's been many) as a have a very large family, how blessed and happy I've been with my care from the very beginning. I'll never forget Dr Kaufmann, he fixed me and changed my life.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2024
Dr. Kaufmann is amazing. Very personable and he did an outstanding surgical procedure on my spine
- No RatingReviewed on 10/29/2024
He did not review images, did not listen after asking what symptoms are,spoke to the wall instead of to us
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2024
Dr gave me options and I appreciated that
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2024
Listened to our questions and concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2024
The care Dr.Kaufman and his staff provided me was wonderful! I checked in and was immediately called back Inti a room ! Everyone in the office was friendly and professional!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2024
Amazing service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2024
I wouldn't hesitate to tell anyone that need a neurosurgeon to try to see Dr. Kauffman.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2024
Dr. Kaufmann answered all the questions I had. He also took his time with my appointment and offered recommendations for any future issues! Even though I was somewhat anxious about my test results, Dr. Kaufmann put my mind at ease as he explained the findings of my MRI in a thorough and caring way! He is the BEST!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2024
Great doctors and knowledgeable staff. I've been with this same team for 40 years luv them always ready to help Everytime I call
- No RatingReviewed on 2/13/2024
He was extremely dismissive. Basically told me there wasn't really anything wrong with me after several other doctors have. He told me I'd have to deal with my symptoms. With as much pain as I've been in I know there is something wrong but he sent me out making me think I'm crazy
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2024
Great experience as always
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/18/2024
Dr. Kaufman was very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2023
Dr Kaufman explained my situation clearly and talked me through options for treatment. Anne, the nurse practitioner was also very kind and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2023
Everything was going good
- 1 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/12/2023
The doctor was a horrible communicator . He was rather dismissive of most questions that weren't his area . It was a very poor experience and I would not recommend this doctor to anyone . Was not up to date on my history either .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/5/2023
I was pleased with the appointment with Dr. Kaufmann, very efficient and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2023
Very good
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/27/2023
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/11/2023
Very polite doctor and staff . Very helpful to my needs
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2023
Will tell everyone how great they are
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/20/2023
I would highly recommend Dr. Kaufman, his team and everyone at UPMC Mercy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/14/2023
Took his valuable time to answer all my questions, was thorough with his questions about my healing/recovery, made me feel important, AND even called me back to further explain about my condition! That is caring!