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Lara W Massie, MD
Neurological Surgery
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Expertise: Adult Deformity, Back...See all...

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Locations

Forbes Hospital (Primary)
Professional Office Building II
2580 Haymaker Rd, Suite 102
Monroeville, PA 15146
Fax (412) 858-7769
West Penn Hospital
4815 Liberty Ave, Suite 439
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Fax (412) 858-7769
Hempfield Health and Wellness Pavilion
6321 Route 30, Suite 200
Greensburg, PA 15601
Fax (412) 858-7769

Dr. Lara Massie is a neurosurgeon specializing in spinal surgery for adult spinal deformities, scoliosis, trauma, and tumors. Her research focuses on improving the patient experience and surgical techniques that are associated with the best patient outcomes. She is skilled and experienced in both minimally invasive and complex open surgery, including robotic-assisted surgery and spinal revision surgery. Her philosophy is to align the patient’s goals with the non-operative and surgical techniques best suited to reach that outcome.

Dr. Massie completed her undergraduate work in neuroscience at New York University, and received her medical degree from the University of Toledo College of Medicine in Toledo, Ohio. She completed a neurosurgery residency at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, and a fellowship in Adult Spinal Deformity at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.

She is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.

Languages Spoken

English

Expertise

Adult Deformity
Back and Neck Pain
Brain Tumor
Bulging Disc
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Myelopathy
Cervical Spinal Stenosis
Congenital Anomalies of the Spine
Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
Degenerative Scoliosis
Flat Back Syndrome
Low Back Pain
Lower Back Pain with Radiculopathy
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Osteoporotic Fracture
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
Scoliosis
Spondylolisthesis

Ratings

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Explanations about your problem or condition

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Discussion of proposed treatments (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

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Recent Patient Comments

"Dr Massie was very informative & patient. She made me feel comfortable & confident."

March 27, 2024

"Dr Massie is one of the best doctors I have have worked with so far."

March 27, 2024

"Good"

March 14, 2024

"Very thorough, pleasant."

February 15, 2024

"Dr. Massie was the best. She genuinely listened to my symptoms and went over my previous testing with such detail and concern. I have already recommended her to a number of friends."

February 13, 2024

"Great provider!"

February 05, 2024

"I am very grateful to you, Dr. Massie. You showed that you cared about me and my back problems."

January 29, 2024

"Dr. Massie is the best Provider I've ever seen. She explains everything to you to make sure you understand. We went and tried all preventative measures 1st. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs her specialty."

January 27, 2024

"Friendly, professional showed genuine concern for my condition"

January 19, 2024

"She is an amazing Doctor. I trust her completely. I know she cares about me. And will help me ."

January 16, 2024

Credentials

Fellowship

Duke University Medical Center

School

University of Toledo School of Medicine

Residency

Henry Ford Hospital
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