Dr. Lunsford is the Lars Leksell Professor and Distinguished Professor of neurological surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is also the director of the Center for Image-Guided Neurosurgery and the Residency Training Program at UPMC. Dr. Lunsford is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Rhizotomy.

Peter Santa Maria, MD, PhD, is a professor and the division chief of Otology & Neurotology and vice chair of Translational and Clinical Research within the Department of Otolaryngology. Dr. Maria is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Ruptured Eardrum, Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Cholesteatoma, and Myringotomy.

Ajay Niranjan, MD, specializes in neurosurgery. He practices at the University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Neurological Surgery and is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian.  Dr. Niranjan is associate professor of neurological surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from King George’s Medical College in Lucknow, India, where he also completed his neurosurgical residency. Dr. Niranjan then completed a fellowship in image-guided neurosurgery at the University of Pittsburgh. A leading expert on stereotactic radiosurgery, Dr. Niranjan has helped develop guidelines for stereotactic radiosurgery for trigeminal neuralgia, pituitary adenomas, arteriovenous malformations, acoustic neuromas, and brain metastases. Dr. Niranjan has co-authored more than 120 articles in journals such as Neurosurgery, Journal of Neurosurgery, and Journal of Neuro-oncology; contributed more than 55 book chapters; and edited two books on stereotactic radiosurgery. Dr. Niranjan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Schwannoma, Brain Tumor, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Rhizotomy.

Dr. Gardner is the Peter J. Jannetta Endowed Chair of neurological surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and director of the Center for Skull Base Surgery. He specializes in endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery, pituitary tumors, Neuroendoport brain surgery, and vascular neurosurgery. Dr. Gardner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Chordoma, Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Nerve Decompression.

Douglas Chen is an Otolaryngologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Infant Hearing Loss, Myringotomy, and Mastoidectomy.

Gregory Basura is an Otolaryngologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Basura is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Tinnitus, Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Septoplasty, and Mastoidectomy. Dr. Basura is currently accepting new patients.

Barry Hirsch is an Otolaryngologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hirsch is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Malignant Otitis Externa, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Myringotomy, and Microvascular Decompression.

Samuel Early, MD, specializes in otolaryngology. He is affiliated with UPMC Mercy. Dr. Early completed his residency and medical degree at the University of California at San Diego School of Medicine. Dr. Early is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Hearing Loss, Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

Costas G. Hadjipanayis, MD, PhD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon who has devoted his entire career to the treatment of brain tumor patients. He completed his neurosurgical residency and graduate PhD training at the University of Pittsburgh with additional neurosurgical oncology training at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Hadjipanayis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

John C. Flickinger, MD, FACR, is a professor of radiation oncology and neurological surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Flickinger holds an interest in spine tumors, brain tumors, metastatic diseases, effects of radiation on normal tissue, and the mathematical modeling of radiation response. Dr. Flickinger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Metastatic Brain Tumor, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Vertebroplasty, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

John Austin Vargo IV, MD, is a radiation oncologist specializing in breast cancer and gynecologic malignancies, including image-based brachytherapy and stereotactic radiotherapy. Dr. Vargo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Vaginal Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Dr. Zenonos became the associate director of the UPMC Center for Cranial Base Surgery in July 2019 after receiving extensive formal subspecialization in his field. He is one of a handful of board-certified neurosurgeons to have completed two fellowships in skull base surgery. At the University of Pittsburgh, one fellowship focused on endoscopic and minimally invasive approaches, and the other centered on complex open skull base approaches. His fellowship at the University of Miami was on complex cranial and cerebrovascular neurosurgery. Dr. Zenonos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Chordoma, Meningioma, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery.

Philip Perez, MD, specializes in otology and neurotology and is board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. He practices at University Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists at UPMC Eye & Ear Institute. Dr. Perez received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University and medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He then went on to complete his residency at UCSF School of Medicine and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Perez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Infant Hearing Loss, Cholesteatoma, and Hearing Loss.

Dr. Friedlander is the Chair of the Department of Neurological Surgery and the Walter E. Dandy Distinguished Professor of Neurological Surgery, Neurology, and Neurobiology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Clinically, he focuses on the operative management of complex cerebrovascular disorders, Chiari Malformations, and brain tumors. Before joining UPMC, Dr. Friedlander was Professor of Neurosurgery at Harvard Medical School and Vice Chair of Neurosurgery and associate director of cerebrovascular surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. Dr. Friedlander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 1, Brain Herniation, Chiari Malformation, Awake Craniotomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Dr. Gerszten is the Peter E. Sheptak Professor of Neurological Surgery and director of the Percutaneous Spine Service at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He specializes in the treatment of spinal tumors and minimally invasive spinal surgery. Dr. Gerszten is a pioneer in the field of spinal radiosurgery and oversees the instruction of this developing area of neurosurgery for both the American Association of Neurological Surgery and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Gerszten received his medical degree at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and completed his residency in neurological surgery and a fellowship in spinal surgery at UPMC. He also obtained a master of public health degree from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health. He is board-certified in neurological surgery. Dr. Gerszten serves on the editorial boards of Neurosurgery, The Spine Journal, and the Journal of Radiosurgery, and he is also co-editor of Spine Radiosurgery, the first complete book on the topic. Peter Carlos Gerszten, MD, MPH, FACS, is the Peter E. Sheptak Professor of Neurological Surgery and Radiation Oncology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He specializes in spinal oncology and minimally invasive approaches to spinal disorders, including spine radiosurgery, and kyphoplasty. Dr. Gerszten is board-certified in neurological surgery. He received an undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Va. He completed a medical degree at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore. Dr. Gerszten completed a residency in neurosurgery at UPMC, and a fellowship in spine surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Gerszten is a member of many professional organizations, such as the American College of Surgeons, American Medical Association, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves, North American Spine Society, Cervical Spine Research Society, Delta Omega Public Health National Honor Society, Allegheny County Medical Society, Pennsylvania Neurosurgical Society, Pennsylvania State Medical Society, and the John Hopkins Medical and Surgical Association. LGBTQIA+ Affirming: This provider has completed training on how to create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ patients. This provider may or may not offer LGBTQIA+ specific medical or surgical care. Please ask when scheduling. Dr. Gerszten is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Bone Tumor, Hemangioblastoma, Fractured Spine, Vertebroplasty, and Laminectomy.

Parthasarathy Thirumala, MD, is a neurologist and is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is director of the Center of Clinical Neurophysiology and is a professor of Neurology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Stanley Medical School and completed his residency and fellowship at UPMC. Dr. Thirumala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia, Stroke, Herpes Zoster Oticus, Microvascular Decompression, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Steven Burton, MD, is an associate professor of radiation oncology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Burton holds an interest in stereotactic radiosurgery, lymphoma, lung cancer, pancreas cancer, and spinal metastasis. Dr. Burton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Metastatic Brain Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

Serah Choi, MD, PhD, specializes in radiation oncology and is board certified in radiation oncology by the American Board of Radiology. She practices at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and is affiliated with UPMC Mercy. Dr. Choi completed her medical education at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and residency at University of California San Francisco. Dr. Choi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. Her top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Metastatic Brain Tumor, Glioma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

Christopher Wilke, MD, specializes in radiation oncology and is board-certified in radiation oncology by the American Board of Radiology. He practices at Mary Hillman Jennings Radiation Oncology Center and is affiliated with UPMC St Margaret, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Passavant, UPMC East, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Shadyside, and UPMC Mercy. Dr. Wilke completed his fellowship at University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and residency and medical education at University of Minnesota School of Medicine. Dr. Wilke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. His top areas of expertise are Optic Glioma, Throat Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, and Olfactory Neuroblastoma.

Shirley Ong, MD, specializes in hematology oncology and is board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She practices at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and is affiliated with UPMC Shadyside and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Ong received her medical degree from the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center and completed her residency at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Ong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acoustic Neuroma. Her top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.