
Dr. Alejandro Castellvi
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320 E NORTH AVE STE 208 PITTSBURGH PA, 15212About
A top-rated neurological surgeon, Dr. Castellvi is affiliated with Mercy Health, working primarily at their Neurosurgery Clinic – Physician Plaza office. He treats patients in the clinic and hospital setting and performs life-saving and life-changing neurosurgery at Mercy Hospital.
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Saint Matthew’s University School of Medicine medical degree 0
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- Allegheny General Hospital complex spine surgery
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Get to know Neurological Surgeon Dr. Alejandro Castellvi, who serves patients in Rogers, Arkansas.
A top-rated neurological surgeon, Dr. Castellvi is affiliated with Mercy Health, working primarily at their Neurosurgery Clinic – Physician Plaza office. He treats patients in the clinic and hospital setting and performs life-saving and life-changing neurosurgery at Mercy Hospital.
Mercy Health, named one of the top five large U.S. health systems for four consecutive years by IBM Watson Health, serves millions annually. It is one of the nation’s most highly integrated, multi-state health care systems, including more than 40 acute care, managed and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, convenient urgent care locations, imaging centers and pharmacies.
Mercy Clinic Neurosurgery – Physician Plaza can help patients with a wide variety of complaints, from nonsurgical treatments for back pain to stroke treatment and surgical treatment of cranial issues.
Academically, Dr. Castellvi earned his medical degree from Saint Matthew’s University School of Medicine. He then went on to complete his residency in neurosurgery and his fellowship in complex spine surgery at Allegheny General Hospital.
Known for his expertise in the field of neurosurgery, he can be found on staff at Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas, Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Fort Smith, and Mercy Hospital Fort Smith.
Neurology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system. A neurological surgeon examines and diagnoses disorders of or injuries to the nervous system, and performs surgeries on the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves to treat these conditions.
When he is not working, Dr. Castellvi enjoys hunting, fishing, and crossfit. He speaks both English and Spanish.
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