David Hamilton MD

Dr. David Kojo Hamilton, MD, is a recognized leader in scoliosis, adult spinal deformity, and trauma. He is also renowned for neurological surgery education and mentoring.

He received his medical degree and residency training from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Va. He underwent further subspecialty training in complex spine, spinal deformity, scoliosis, and spine surgical oncology, with a combined neurosurgical and orthopedic (AOSpine) fellowship, at the University of Virginia. Dr. Hamilton further received subspecialty cranial training at Auckland City Hospital in Auckland, New Zealand.

He is board certified in neurological surgery, a member of the Society of Neurological Surgeons, a fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, and a member of the Scoliosis Research Society. After training, Dr. Hamilton received appointments at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and Maryland Shock Trauma Hospital where he treated patients with complex spine deformity, and severe spine, and brain trauma.

Before joining UPMC, Dr. Hamilton was at the Oregon Health and Science University Spine Center where he treated patients with neurological trauma as well as spinal deformity conditions including adult idiopathic scoliosis, spondylolisthesis, and general back and neck pain.

Dr. Hamilton is nationally involved in teaching advanced and current techniques in scoliosis and adult spine deformity. He has an extensive research background in spine surgery and has presented nationally and internationally on the subject.

Dr. Hamilton has received several awards and accolades from his patients, nurses, and peers, including best doctor awards—locally and nationally, nine years in a row—since his first year at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.