Nathan E. Kegel, PhD

3200 South Water Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203

Nathan E. Kegel, PhD - Clinical Neuropsychologist and Concussion Specialist

Location:

3200 S Water St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203, United States

About the Business:

Nathan E. Kegel, PhD, is a distinguished clinical neuropsychologist specializing in sports medicine and concussion management. He serves at the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program and holds a position as an assistant professor in the University of Pittsburgh's Department of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Kegel's extensive educational background includes a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Pittsburgh, a master's degree in child psychology from Duquesne University, and a doctoral degree in school psychology from Duquesne University. He further honed his expertise through an APA-accredited internship in pediatric neuropsychology at The Watson Institute in Sewickley, PA.

Dr. Kegel has been an integral part of the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program since 2009, initially completing a two-year fellowship in sports neuropsychology before being hired as full-time clinical faculty in 2011. In 2017, he took on the role of fellowship director for the program. His academic contributions include teaching child neuropsychology classes as an adjunct professor at Duquesne University and conducting numerous lectures and workshops on sports concussion at both local and national levels. Dr. Kegel's research primarily focuses on the assessment and management of pediatric concussion, with a comprehensive list of his publications available on PubMed.

Patient Reviews:

- Positive Feedback:

- "Great experience all around. Start to finish. Flawless is the best description."

- "They understood why I was there, did not try to multitask on the computer while I spoke, validated my concerns, and believed me when I provided my history. All staff were empathetic and respectful."

- "I would absolutely recommend UPMC to anyone needing a Concussion specialist or services dealing with head trauma."

- "Healthcare providers were professional and knowledgeable."

- "I was treated kindly and respectfully. My questions were answered carefully and fully. As a retired registered nurse, I have high expectations and standards, and they were more than met."

- "The doctor went out of his way to get us the appointment my son needed to get cleared to play sports again."

- "Dr. Kegel was gentle with my son and very thorough. He answered all questions. He had a great demeanor. Would highly recommend."

- Constructive Criticism:

- "Again felt like he didn't listen to my concerns about certain aspects of work and with driving. Kept telling me I would be fine and again completely different plan for treatment and suggestions than my PCP."

- "I feel that he is stuck in his ways and what he says is completely different to my PCPs. He has ignored some of my concerns and really pushed me to get back to work and driving a lot sooner than I felt ready to do so."

Overall Patient Satisfaction:

Patient satisfaction ratings for Dr. Kegel are based on responses to care provider-related questions from surveys completed by patients treated in outpatient or hospital environments. The feedback highlights both positive experiences and areas for improvement, reflecting a commitment to providing high-quality, empathetic care while also considering patient concerns.

For more information or to view Dr. Kegel’s publications, visit PubMed.