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David L. Kaufmann

David L. Kaufmann, MD

Neuro-Oncology

Spine Surgery

Neurosurgery

Accepting New Patients
4.4 of 5 stars128 ratings, 28 reviews
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Gender

Male

About 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. 

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Provider Type

Physician

Locations

  1. UPMC Neurological Institute - West Mifflin
    • 1907 Lebanon Church Road, UPMC West Mifflin, West Mifflin, PA 15122
    • UPMC Neurological Institute - Mercy
      • 1350 Locust Street, Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

      Expertise

      Education

      Montefiore Medical Center

      Residency

      Yeshiva University, Albert Einstein College of Medicine

      Medical Education

      Board Certifications

      Neurological Surgery

      American Board of Neurological Surgery

      Insurance

      Please call the physician's office to verify insurance coverage.
      Search plans
      • 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 reviews

      The 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.

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      Average provider Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others rating 4.2 out of 5 stars
      Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
      Average provider Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
      Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
      Average provider Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition rating 4.3 out of 5 stars
      Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment
      Average provider Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment rating 4.2 out of 5 stars
      Care provider's efforts to include you in the decisions about your care
      Average provider Care provider's efforts to include you in the decisions about your care rating 4.3 out of 5 stars
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        1 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed on 3/6/2025

        Very good

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/13/2025

        Dr Kaufmann was very attentive and showed great compassion

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/11/2025

        I'm very pleased with the professionalism I have received throughout my surgical journey.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed on 10/28/2024

        Dr gave me options and I appreciated that

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/22/2024

        Listened to our questions and concerns.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed on 9/26/2024

        Excellent

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/18/2024

        Amazing service

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed on 1/23/2024

        Great experience as always

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/18/2024

        Dr. Kaufman was very professional

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed on 10/31/2023

        Everything was going good

        1 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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 stars
        Reviewed on 10/5/2023

        I was pleased with the appointment with Dr. Kaufmann, very efficient and thorough.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/26/2023

        Very good

        4 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/27/2023

        Good

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/11/2023

        Very polite doctor and staff . Very helpful to my needs

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/27/2023

        Will tell everyone how great they are

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/20/2023

        I would highly recommend Dr. Kaufman, his team and everyone at UPMC Mercy.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed 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!