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Dr. Hae-Dong Jho, MD, PhD

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Specializes in: Neurosurgery

Professional interests include: acoustic neuroma, brain surgery, glossopharyngeal neuralgia, and more.

320 E North Avenue Suite 208
Pittsburgh, PA

(412) 359-6110

Dr. Hae-Dong Jho, MD, PhD is a neurosurgeon in Pittsburgh, PA specializing in neurosurgery. Dr. Hae-Dong Jho, MD, PhD is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network and ALLEGHENY CLINIC.

Office Locations

Address:

320 E North Avenue Suite 208
Pittsburgh, PA

Some issues Dr. Hae-Dong Jho, MD, PhD can help you with:

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

In The News

“The first peer-reviewed paper, on minimally invasive brain surgery on 50 patients, came in 1996 from Dr. Hae-Dong Jho in Pittsburgh, who went on to found the Jho Institute for Minimally Invasive...”—"High-tech devices shrink brain-surgery gap", The Hour, June 2016

“However, Burnett sought a second opinion and learned about a minimally invasive neurosurgical option developed 20 years ago by Dr. Hae Dong...”—"KDKA's Jon Burnett Benefits From Neurosurgical Neck Procedure", CBS San Francisco, February 2012

decompression surgery	96
doctor visit	208
neck surgery	26
nerve procedures	96
spinal procedures	96

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	110

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	12
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

decompression surgery	58
doctor visit	168
nerve procedures	58
spinal procedures	58

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	68

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	14
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

decompression surgery	84
doctor visit	181
neck surgery	17
nerve procedures	84
spinal procedures	84

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	146

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	36
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

decompression surgery	50
doctor visit	106
nerve procedures	50
spinal procedures	50

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	57

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	13
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	111
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

decompression surgery	76
doctor visit	110
nerve procedures	76
spinal procedures	76

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

decompression surgery	77
doctor visit	85
nerve procedures	77
spinal procedures	77

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	63

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

decompression surgery	78
doctor visit	109
nerve procedures	78
spinal procedures	78

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	60

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

decompression surgery	162
doctor visit	550
nerve procedures	162
spinal procedures	162

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hae-Dong Jho, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Hae-Dong Jho, MD, PhD treated as a neurosurgeon in Pittsburgh, PA were nerve procedures, decompression surgery, spinal procedures and neck surgery.

decompression surgery	87
doctor visit	174
neck surgery	21
nerve procedures	87
spinal procedures	87

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hae-Dong Jho, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Female	62
Male	80

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	24
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	7
75 to 84	38
Less than 65	9
65 to 74	79

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hae-Dong Jho, MD, PhD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hae-Dong Jho, MD, PhD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Cancer	7
Dementia	0

Education & Training

He completed residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)

Board Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Hae-Dong Jho, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Allegheny Health Network

ALLEGHENY CLINIC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Hae-Dong Jho, MD, PhD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated	$202 Exparel $202
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America	$40 LOTTA $40
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$29 StealthStation $29
Baxter Healthcare	$26 FLOSEAL $26

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$298

Biography

Dr. Hae-Dong Jho is a specialist in neurosurgery in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Jho is conversant in Korean. His areas of expertise include the following: cervical herniated disc, torticollis, and brain aneurysm. He is professionally affiliated with Allegheny Health Network. His training includes a residency program at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC).