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Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD

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Specializes in: Neurosurgery

Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College

Professional interests include: functional neurosurgery, tumor resection, peripheral nerve surgery, and more.

320 East North Avenue Hemlock Building
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

(412) 359-6200

Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD is a neurosurgeon in Pittsburgh, PA specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network, UPMC and ALLEGHENY CLINIC.

Office Locations

Allegheny Health Network

320 East North Avenue Hemlock Building
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

(412) 359-6200

(412) 359-6617

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380 W Chestnut Street Suite 101
Washington, PA 15301

(724) 228-1414

(724) 228-8579

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UPMC

400 Locust Avenue
Washington, PA 15301

(724) 228-1414

(724) 228-8579

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Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a procedure performed to help treat neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease and epilepsy. Electrode leads are surgically implanted in the brain and connected to a device, called a neurostimulator (deep brain stimulator), that is placed underneath the skin (subcutaneously). The deep brain stimulator can send electrical signals through the electrodes to the brain to restore normal rhythms, or it can block electrical signals in specific areas of the brain to restore functioning. Although not a cure, DBS can treat symptoms of movement disorders such as pain and tremor when medication fails to work.

DBS surgery may be completed in one operating session, but it is more commonly performed in two parts. In the first stage of the procedure, the surgeon will map targets in the brain using CT or MRI imaging to determine where to place the electrodes. Then, by drilling holes into the skull, the surgeon will place the electrodes into specific areas in the brain. The holes will be closed, and patients will require 1-2 days to recover in the hospital. After about two weeks, patients will undergo another surgery to have the deep brain stimulator implanted. The stimulator is usually placed under the skin around the collarbone, chest, or abdomen, and it will be connected to the DBS electrodes through a subcutaneous wire. No component of the DBS system will be visible from outside. Following stimulator implantation, patients may need to recover in the hospital for 1-2 days.

Within 2-4 weeks of the operation, doctors will program the stimulator using a wireless device. Patients will work with their doctor to determine the most effective settings for the stimulator during follow-up visits. Patients will be given a handheld device so that they can turn the stimulator on or off and adjust its settings themselves. The stimulator may have a rechargeable battery, in which case patients will be given a charging unit. Stimulator batteries generally need to be replaced in 3-5 years.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

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“Dr. Don Whiting with Allegheny Health Network has been doing deep-brain stimulation since 1997.”—"Surgery provides relief for Pittsburgh-area woman with Tourette's: "I got my life back"", CBS News, March 2026

“"Yealy was among 12 of the top medical experts to comprise the Western Pennsylvania Regional Chief Medical Officer Consortium, which also included Dr. Carol Fox of Excela Health (today part of...”—"Covid pandemic exposed vulnerabilities but brought lessons in preparedness", Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, April 2025

“Dr. Donald Whiting, chair of the AHN Neuroscience Institute, is shown in front of a wall design depicting a human brain inside the Hemlock Building at Allegheny General Hospital.”—"Covid spurred both public health advances and science skepticism", Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, March 2025

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Pittsburgh, PA during 2012 were spinal procedures, neurostimulator replacement, implant surgery and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
decompression surgery	19
doctor visit	331
hospital care	11
implant surgery	27
inpatient care	11
nerve procedures	19
neurostimulator replacement	27
spinal procedures	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Pittsburgh, PA during 2013 were neurostimulator replacement, implant surgery, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD for Medicare patients.

cranial surgery	12
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	310
implant surgery	35
nerve procedures	14
neurostimulator lead placement	12
neurostimulator replacement	35
spinal procedures	14

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	101

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD in 2013

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Pittsburgh, PA during 2014 were neurostimulator replacement, implant surgery, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD for Medicare patients.

cranial surgery	13
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	394
implant surgery	35
nerve procedures	14
neurostimulator lead placement	13
neurostimulator replacement	35
spinal procedures	14

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	255
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	17
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD in 2014

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Pittsburgh, PA during 2015 were neurostimulator replacement, implant surgery, neurostimulator lead placement and cranial surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD for Medicare patients.

cranial surgery	15
doctor visit	283
implant surgery	33
neurostimulator lead placement	15
neurostimulator replacement	33

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD.

**Gender**
Male	214
Female	198

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	390
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	150

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD in 2015

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	21
Dementia	11
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Pittsburgh, PA during 2016 were neurostimulator replacement, implant surgery, neurostimulator lead placement and cranial surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD for Medicare patients.

cranial surgery	11
doctor visit	136
implant surgery	38
neurostimulator lead placement	11
neurostimulator replacement	38

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	55

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	17
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Pittsburgh, PA during 2017 were neurostimulator replacement and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	109
implant surgery	24
neurostimulator replacement	24

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	53

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD in 2017

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	16
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	91

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	43

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD in 2018

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Pittsburgh, PA during 2019 were neurostimulator replacement and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	62
implant surgery	11
neurostimulator replacement	11

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	31

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD in 2019

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	25
Dementia	17
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Pittsburgh, PA during 2020 were neurostimulator replacement and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	75
implant surgery	17
neurostimulator replacement	17

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	27

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	12
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD in 2020

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Pittsburgh, PA during 2021 were neurostimulator replacement and implant surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	58
implant surgery	17
neurostimulator replacement	17

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD.

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	26

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	12
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD in 2021

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	21
Dementia	21
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	28

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	15

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD in 2022

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Pittsburgh, PA were neurostimulator replacement, implant surgery, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
cranial surgery	12
decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	170
hospital care	11
implant surgery	26
inpatient care	11
nerve procedures	15
neurostimulator lead placement	12
neurostimulator replacement	26
spinal procedures	23

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	58
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	8
85 and over	1
Less than 65	34
65 to 74	66

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Dementia	9
Cancer	1

Education & Training

Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. He completed residency at Cleveland Clinic. He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College

Residency: Cleveland Clinic

Board Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Allegheny Health Network

UPMC

ALLEGHENY CLINIC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$6,608 ACTIVA $2,512	PIVOX Oblique Lateral Spinal System $458	Deep Brain Neurostimulation $270	CD HORIZON $233	$3,136
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$4,855 Spine $4,842	ROI C $13
Globus Medical, Inc.	$1,628 Spine $1,628
Boston Scientific Corporation	$826 CLINICAL TRIAL PRODUCT $608	GENERAL DBS $219
Stryker Corporation	$521 SPINEMAP $165	NEURO SPINE ENT $138	ANCHOR C $102	CRANIALMASK TRACKER $54	AVS ANCHOR-C $51	Other $11
Other	$2,161 Spine $934	KINEVO $183	Neuro-Chronic Pain $145	Cervical /Trauma Therapies $105	Integrated Operative Solutions $100	Other $694

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$7,566
Food and Beverage	$4,236
Travel and Lodging	$3,261
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,500
Education	$36

Research Payments

Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD has received 194 research payments totaling $764,240.

Biography

Dr. Donald Whiting's specialty is neurosurgery. His areas of expertise include tumor resection, spine microsurgery, and complex spine surgery. After attending Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College for medical school, Dr. Whiting completed his residency training at Cleveland Clinic. His hospital/clinic affiliations include UPMC and Allegheny Health Network.

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2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD in 2021

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Donald M. Whiting, MD From 2012 - 2022

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