Functional Neurosurgery
& Precision Radiation Medicine
Timoteo Almeida
Beginning July 2026, Dr. Almeida will join the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine / UPMC as Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery and Radiation Oncology. He brings an exceptionally rare perspective to complex neurologic disorders—currently the nation’s only dual-trained neurosurgeon and radiation oncologist actively practicing both open functional neurosurgery and advanced radiation medicine. This unique expertise enables a truly unbiased, fully integrated evaluation, guiding patients through both surgical interventions, like deep brain stimulation, and non-invasive options, including radiosurgery and precision CNS radiation.
Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese
Functional Neurosurgery
Direct surgical expertise in deep brain stimulation (DBS), focused ultrasound, stereotactic procedures, and open neuromodulation for movement disorders, pain, and psychiatric conditions.
Radiation Oncology
Expertise in stereotactic radiosurgery and CNS radiation oncology—delivering highly targeted, incisionless treatment guided by deep understanding of how brain tissue responds to radiation.
What We Treat
His practice spans deep brain stimulation, MR-guided focused ultrasound, spinal cord stimulation, laser ablation, and stereotactic radiosurgery — integrating the full spectrum of surgical and non-invasive options.
Conditions We Treat
Each patient receives a comprehensive evaluation that spans both surgical and non-surgical options from a single physician with expertise across both disciplines.
Brain Tumors & Vascular
Movement Disorders
Psychiatric & Tic Disorders
Complex Pain & Neuromodulation
Facial Pain
Spasticity
Instructions for Patients
Post-operative care guides and instructions for patients who have recently undergone procedures with Dr. Almeida.