Dr. Maranchie is a surgical oncologist specializing in urologic cancers of the urinary tract and male genitalia.  She completed urology residency at Harvard University in 1999, followed by a fellowship in Urologic Oncology at the National Cancer Institute.  Her practice is focused on the care of patients with cancer of the kidney, bladder and testis, employing minimally invasive approaches, nephron-sparing and nerve-sparing surgery and urinary tract reconstruction.  She has specialty expertise in familial or inherited cancer syndromes, offering targeted surveillance with organ-preserving surgery when indicated. 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. Maranchie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cowden Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Bladder Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Nephrectomy, and Cystectomy.

David T. Fernandes-Cabral, MD, specializes in neurosurgery. He practices at UPMC Neurological Institute - Mercy. Dr. Fernandes-Cabral received his medical degree from Universidad Central de Venezuela José María Vargas School of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Fernandes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cowden Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Brain Stem Cancer, Central Pain Syndrome, Cerebral Cavernous Malformation, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Endoscopy.

Janet Kuzmishin, MD, specializes in gastroenterology and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, and the Digestive Disorders Center at Magee-Womens Hospital, and is affiliated with UPMC Mercy, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. She completed her fellowship at University of Chicago, medical degree at University of Pennsylvania Health System, and fellowship at University of Chicago. Dr. Kuzmishin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cowden Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Ulcerative Colitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cowden Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Rhizotomy.

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 Cowden Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chordoma, Meningioma, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery.

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 Cowden Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chordoma, Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Nerve Decompression.

Michael Farrell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Farrell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cowden Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant, Osteotomy, and Thrombectomy.

Shirley Mcelhattan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mcelhattan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cowden Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis, Phacomatosis Pigmentokeratotica, Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome, and Tieche-Jadassohn Nevus.

Allison Verenna is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Aspinwall, Pennsylvania. Dr. Verenna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cowden Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Empyema, Pseudohypoaldosteronism Type 2, and Liddle Syndrome.

Elena Morariu, MD, is certified in internal medicine and endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at UPMC Endocrinology & Diabetes Center, Monroeville and is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Muncy, UPMC Williamsport, and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. She completed her fellowship, residency, and medical degree at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Morariu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cowden Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, and Thyroidectomy.

Dr. Mahmud holds board certifications in endocrinology, obesity medicine and internal medicine. His clinical interests are neuroendocrinology (pituitary and adrenal disorders), obesity medicine, thyroid cancer and diabetes management. He is a part of the neuroendocrine unit, specializing in perioperative management of pituitary and skull base surgery patients. He also specializes in obesity medicine and participates in our clinic's medical weight loss programs. Dr. Mahmud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cowden Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Prolactinoma, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, and Follicular Thyroid Cancer.