Thomas A. Pittman, MD

  • Co-Director, Gamma Knife® Radiosurgery Center
4.53 out of 5

About

Faculty Rank

  • Professor of Neurosurgery and Pediatrics
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Training & Education

Degree

Albany Medical College, Albany, N.Y.

Residency

St. Louis University Hospital

Certifications and Special Training

American Board of Neurological Surgery
American Board of Pediatric Neurologic Surgery

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Patient Stories

Ratings & Reviews

4.53 out of 5
29 Reviews

The star rating is a calculation based on feedback from our patients using our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more about our survey process. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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    Very good

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    Yes I would highly recommend Dr. Pittman. I am blessed to have him and the previous residents who rotated in his office. Hope to be see them again and become permanent at UK or Lexington clinic.

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    In general I didn't get to ask questions and still don't know what the answer is to why I have some problems it was more rushed there plans and that it

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    Seemed very rushed. Doctor seemed sleepy. I felt like it was quick.

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    Very likely to recommend your all service
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      Excellent service
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      Overall an amazing experience during a scary and stressful time.
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      They all was very nice
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      Excellent clinic
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      Dr. Pittman has been both a scientific/surgery and patient care standout for 10 years in his care including recent brain surgery.
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      Dr Pittman answered all our questions in a very professional, knowledgeable manner but was very kind and compassionate while talking with us. He didn't make us feel rushed either, which we truly appreciated!
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      I hope he is as good as he thinks he is... *Dr. Pittman is very unapproachable. His residence (?) was better. But I felt I was dismissed and not important. No feel goodness - just the facts. I can deal with it but others will not.
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      He was quite possibly one of the best ever when It came to listening to my concerns and actually taking them Into consideration. Was and still am very Impressed with his attitude and professionalism.
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      I would recommend Dr. Pittman to anyone
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      Resident dr was attentive. Dr Pitman was horrible. Would never consider seeing him again
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      Dr Pittman was very detailed in his explanation. He explained the procedure entirely. He didn't hesitate to answer any of my anxiety ridden questions.
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      Good
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      Did not explain biopsy or mentioned it. Set me up with an pulmonologist after I had explained I was keeping one I had.
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      Dr. Pittman and his staff are great. I have been seeing him for brain cancer issues. I have been having issues now with my leg being numb and not being able to touch it and I am concerned about that and asked him and his team who to see about it and he didn't even discuss it so I guess they willMake that appointment too
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      Dr. Pittman is honest and willTry toHelp you with your overall health. Thankful for that!
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      Perfect!!
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      Great team!
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      Good
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      I was very impressed with Dr Pittman and all staff.
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      Dr. Pittman may need a vacation or consider retirement. I never encountered such shallow cold behavior in anybody, let alone a healthcare provider. But he is in a difficult profession. Maybe he has burnout. We were led to believe there had been a conference with UPMC at Pittsburgh and both UK team and UPMC doctors agreed on treatment. We drove 3+ hours, patient is not well remember, and in a couple of minutes, Dr. Pittman dismissed us as nothing we can do. Very sad. But I prayed for God to guide, protect, open and close doors. God slammed that one shut. We will not see Dr. Pittman again. I do not understand why we came, what type of conference he was in, but his manner was very sad. He needs to find another job, it seems.
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      Good
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      Follow visit to determine changes in size or appearance of Meningioma
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      I would GLADLY recommend *Dr. Pittman!!
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      If there were anyone else, I would fire this doctor from my team. He would not explain his reasoning for his recommendation, which was opposite of my primary doctor. He did not fully answer my questions, did not even explain the procedure, and left the room within me being finished asking questions. Extremely unprofessional.