A sudden shake-up at UPMC: the longtime head of neurological surgery is out.

A sudden shake-up at UPMC: the longtime head of neurological surgery is out. A UPMC spokesperson confirmed to KDKA Radio that Dr. Robert Friedlander, a high-profile figure in neurological surgery, is no longer affiliated with either UPMC or the University of Pittsburgh. Both institutions have removed him from their websites, an unusual move for a high-profile clinician. In 2023, Dr. Friedlander’s compensation was nearly 1.8 million dollars, making him one of the health system’s top earners. UPMC didn't offer any additional details about Friedlander’s abrupt departure from his position but says Dr. Edith Tzeng will serve as interim chair of the department.