Raymond F. Sekula Jr MD, MBA

Raymond F. Sekula Jr., MD, joined the Department of Neurological Surgery on March 1, 2013, as an assistant professor and director of the department’s Cranial Nerve Disorders program. Dr. Sekula is known internationally and nationally for his development of microvascular techniques, which provide patients with improved outcomes, reduced complications, and easier recoveries. He has been recognized with numerous honors, including The American Association of Neurological Surgeon’s Young Investigator Award, The Trigeminal Neuralgia Association Fellowship Award, and Pittsburgh Magazine’s “40 Under 40” and “Best Doctor’s” Award.

Dr. Sekula received his undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia and his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine. Following a surgical internship and residency in neurological surgery, he completed advanced training in minimally invasive neurosurgery and a fellowship with neurosurgical pioneer, and former University of Pittsburgh neurosurgery chairman, Peter Jannetta, MD. Following his training, he became assistant, and then co-director, of the Cranial Nerve Disorders Center with Dr. Jannetta in Pittsburgh.