Our Team

The targeted treatment plan is developed by a specialized team including neurosurgeons, and, as appropriate, neurologists, rheumatologists, oncologists, rehabilitation specialists, physical therapists, radiologists, and pain management specialists. This extensive and collaborative team approach to spine care ensures a thorough consideration of both surgical and nonsurgical treatment of pain and neurological symptoms.

Discussion of complex cases is held at weekly review conferences with the added benefit of the complete referral and ancillary support within the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Penn practitioners employ definitive technologies with the ultimate goal of seeking the highest quality and best outcomes possible.

Participating Physicians

Paul J. Marcotte, MD
Associate Professor of Neurosurgery
Director, Spinal Surgery

James M. Schuster, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery
Spinal Oncology

William C. Welch, MD, FACS, FICS
Professor of Neurosurgery
Chief of Neurosurgery at Pennsylvania Hospital

In Consultation with the Following Departments:

• Neurology
• Neuroradiology
• Orthopaedics
• Pain Management
• Physical Medicine

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