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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 1, Brain Herniation, Chiari Malformation, Awake Craniotomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Chordoma, Meningioma, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery.

Mandeep Tamber is a Neurosurgery provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Tamber is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, Myelomeningocele, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Rhizotomy.

Dr. Moossy is professor of neurological surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, director of the Center for Pain Management at UPMC, and chief of neurosurgery at Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System. He practices general neurosurgery with a special interest in the surgical management of medically intractable pain. Dr. Moossy received his medical degree from Tulane University in New Orleans and completed a surgical internship and neurosurgery residency at Duke University in Durham, N.C. He is board-certified in neurological surgery. Dr. Moossy’s publications include six book chapters and 11 articles in peer-reviewed journals such as Spine, Journal of Neurosurgery, and Neurosurgery. John Moossy, MD, specializes in neurosurgery and is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Neurosurgery and is affiliated with UPMC Shadyside, UPMC St Margaret, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Mercy. He completed his residency at Duke University School of Medicine and medical degree at Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. Moossy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Thrombophlebitis, Neuralgia, Chronic Pain, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, 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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Chordoma, Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Nerve Decompression.

Thomas Buell is a Neurosurgery provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Buell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Lordosis, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Buell is currently accepting new patients.

Madison Pilato, MD, specializes in neurology and is board-certified in neurology and clinical neurophysiology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She is an an assistant professor and clinical neurologist in the Department of Neurology. Dr. Pilato completed her fellowship and residency at UPMC and medical degree at the University of Rochester. Dr. Pilato is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Seizures, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Absence Seizure.

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 Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Bone Tumor, Hemangioblastoma, Fractured Spine, Vertebroplasty, and Laminectomy.

Ian Pollack, MD, is Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, A. Leland Albright Professor of Neurosurgery, and vice-chair for Academic Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is professor of clinical and translational science and distinguished professor of neurosurgery at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Pollack is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Brain Tumor, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Craniectomy.

Martin Piazza, MD, is a pediatric neurosurgeon. He is the surgical director of the Pediatric Surgical Movement Disorders and Neurosurgery Spinal Programs at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Piazza received his undergraduate degree in chemistry with a certificate in materials science and engineering from Princeton University. He earned his medical doctorate from Wake Forest School of Medicine. Dr. Piazza spent a year at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md., as a fellow in the Medical Research Scholars Program. During this time, he performed research in the Surgical Neurology Branch focused on edema associated with pediatric and adult brain tumors. Dr. Piazza is a graduate of the University of North Carolina Hospitals neurosurgery residency program. He completed fellowships in pediatric neurosurgery at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and in pediatric spinal deformity at Shriners Children’s Philadelphia. Dr. Piazza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Spasticity, and Spinal Fusion.

Diego Luy is a Neurosurgery provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Luy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 1, Brain Tumor, Arteriovenous Malformation, Chiari Malformation, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

Nitin Agarwal is a Neurosurgery provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Agarwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Pierre-olivier Champagne is a Neurosurgery provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Champagne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Chordoma, Meningioma, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Endoscopy, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

Marios Papachristou is a Radiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Papachristou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 1, Brain Herniation, Chiari Malformation, and Headache.

William Shuman is a Neurosurgery provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shuman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Chiari Malformation, Spinal Fusion, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery.

Ricardo Fernandez-De Thomas is a Neurosurgery provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fernandez-De Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Meningoencephalocele, Spinal Tumor, Hydrocephalus, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Craniectomy.

Stephen Samples is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Samples is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH).

Warren Chang is a Radiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

Charles Li is a Radiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Li is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Herniated Disk, and Vitrectomy.

Alexander Yu is a Neurosurgery provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Yu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chiari Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Subdural Hematoma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy.