Nicole J Underwood, PA-C - AHN-Western Pennsylvania OB/GYN Multispecialists

Dr. Walsh provides specialized care for adult spinal deformity, spinal tumors, and scoliosis, and treats patients who suffer with cranial problems, such as tumors and epilepsy. Committed to his patients having safe and quick recoveries, Dr. Walsh performs minimally invasive spinal surgery whenever suitable.After receiving his undergraduate degree in civil engineering at Tufts University in Boston, Dr. Walsh completed his medical degree at West Virginia University School of Medicine in Morgantown, West Virginia. He completed his neurosurgery residency and fellowship in orthopedic and neurological complex spine surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio.Dr. Walsh is a member of the North American Spine Society, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, AOSpine, and International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery.His research has focused on the biomechanics of the L5/S1 junction in long thoracolumbosacral constructs. Dr. Walsh has medical privileges at Allegheny General Hospital and Forbes Hospital.

Deeann M Polakovsky, PAC - AHN Primary Care Hempfield in Greensburg, PA, is led by Deeann Polakovsky, a certified physician assistant specializing in Primary Care - Family Medicine. Deeann's focus is on providing comprehensive care for patients aged 12 and above. She is particularly interested in geriatrics, preventive medicine, and stroke prevention, offering personalized care plans and educating patients on healthy lifestyle choices. Deeann's services at the practice include general wellness exams to ensure routine checkups and preventive screenings, specialized geriatric care tailored to the unique healthcare needs of older adults, school/sport physicals for children and adolescents, and stroke prevention measures to help patients identify and manage risk factors. Fluent in English, Deeann welcomes patients aged 12 and older, bringing expertise in cardiovascular disease and risk reduction, dementia, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and preventive health. Generated from the website content

Julie Maurer is a certified physician assistant (PA-C) who specializes in bariatric surgery. She provides patients with pre-operative and post-operative consultations and care plans and specializes in laparoscopic gastric band adjustments. Julie is committed to patient-centered care and sees patients 17 to 75. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Geneva College, and a masters in physician assistant studies from Chatham University. Julie is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She is a member of the Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants.