MediFind found 26 doctor with experience in Cushing's disease near Pittsburgh, PA. Of these, 21 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.
Murray Gordon is an Endocrinologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gordon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cushing's disease. His top areas of expertise are Acromegaly, Hypertrichosis-Acromegaloid Facial Appearance Syndrome, Acromegaloid Facial Appearance Syndrome, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Thyroidectomy.
UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian
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 Cushing's disease. His top areas of expertise are Chordoma, Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Nerve Decompression.
UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian
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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cushing's disease. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Rhizotomy.
UPMC Center For Diabetes And Endocrinology
Pouneh Fazeli is an Endocrinologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fazeli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cushing's disease. Her top areas of expertise are Amenorrhea, Malnutrition, Pituitary Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
UPMC Neurological Institute - Mercy
Dr. Gross is an assistant professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Gross specializes in cerebrovascular neurosurgery for the treatment of brain and spinal cord vascular disorders such as aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, arteriovenous fistulas, and cavernous malformations. His other clinical interests include embolization of brain and spinal cord tumors; cervical, intracranial, and venous stenting; and revascularization for acute ischemic stroke. Dr. Gross’ research is concentrated in cerebrovascular neurosurgery; he has written over 100 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. His interests include natural history, treatment approaches and outcomes research in the management of aneurysms and vascular malformations of the neuraxis. Dr. Gross graduated Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Northwestern University with a degree in chemistry and earned his medical degree at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Boston Children’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School. He went on to complete an endovascular fellowship at the Barrow Neurological Institute. Bradley Gross, 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 Presbyterian, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, and UPMC Shadyside. He completed his fellowship at Barrow Neurological Institute, residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital, and medical education at Northwestern University. Dr. Gross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cushing's disease. His top areas of expertise are Arteriovenous Malformation, Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.
UPMC Neurological Institute - Mercy
Michael J. Lang, MD, joined the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2019 as a vascular and endovascular neurosurgeon who specializes in treatment of vessel diseases of the brain, including: aneurysms, stroke, carotid artery stenosis, arteriovenous malformations and fistulas, cavernomas, and intracerebral hemorrhage. He performs both minimally invasive endovascular and traditional open and skull base surgery, allowing a comprehensive approach in the treatment of cerebrovascular disease. He also has subspecialty training in functional and epilepsy neurosurgery. Dr. Lang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cushing's disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Pica, Thrombectomy, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery.
Sue Challinor is an Endocrinologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Challinor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cushing's disease. Her top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Hypothalamic Tumor, Cushing's disease, and Acromegaly.
University Ear Nose And Throat Specialists
Carl H. Snyderman, MD, is a professor in the department of otolaryngology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and codirector of the UPMC Center for Skull Base Surgery. He specializes in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, and cranial base surgery. Dr. Snyderman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cushing's disease. His top areas of expertise are Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Sinus Cancer, Endoscopy, and Nerve Decompression.
UPMC Center For Diabetes And Endocrinology
Jessica Lambert is an Endocrinologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lambert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cushing's disease. Her top areas of expertise are Cushing's disease, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Thyroid Nodule, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
UPMC Center For Diabetes And Endocrinology
Esra Karslioglu French, MD, specializes in endocrinology and is certified in endocrinology diabetes and metabolism by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Endocrinology and is affiliated with UPMC Wellsboro, UPMC Lock Haven, UPMC Cole, UPMC Williamsport, UPMC Muncy, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, and UPMC Presbyterian. She completed her medical degree at Hacettepe University, followed by residencies at University of Istanbul and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and fellowship at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Karslioglu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cushing's disease. Her top areas of expertise are Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Thyroid Cancer, Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer, and Thyroidectomy.
University Ear Nose And Throat Specialists
Garret W. Choby, MD, is an Associate Professor of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, as well as Neurological Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He specializes in sinus and skull base surgery. Dr. Choby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cushing's disease. His top areas of expertise are Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Sinusitis, Sinus Cancer, Endoscopy, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery.
UPMC Center For Diabetes And Endocrinology
Jason Ng, MD, specializes in diabetes and is board-certified in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology and is affiliated with UPMC Williamsport, UPMC Muncy, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. Dr. Ng received his medical degree from West Virginia University School of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Ng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cushing's disease. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Addison's Disease, and Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency.
UPMC Center For Diabetes And Endocrinology
Jagdeesh Ullal, MD, is certified in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at the Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology - Passavant and is affiliated with UPMC Muncy, UPMC Cole, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Wellsboro, UPMC Williamsport, UPMC Passavant, and UPMC Lock Haven. He received his medical degree from Kasturba Medical College, and he completed his residency and fellowship at Eastern Virginia Medical School. Dr. Ullal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cushing's disease. His top areas of expertise are Low Blood Sugar, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Nodule, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian
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 Cushing's disease. His top areas of expertise are Chordoma, Meningioma, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery.
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians - Endocrine Surgery
Alaa Sada, MD, MS, is an endocrine surgeon who specializes in the treatment of thyroid and parathyroid disease/cancers and adrenal tumors. She is board-certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Sada completed her medical education at Damascus University Medical College and residency and fellowship at Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education. Dr. Sada is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cushing's disease. Her top areas of expertise are Insulinoma, Adrenal Cancer, Adrenocortical Carcinoma, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.
UPMC Vision Institute
S. Tonya Stefko, MD, specializes in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery. She is board-certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology. She practices at UPMC Vision Institute and is affiliated with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Stefko received her medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed her residency and fellowship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Stefko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cushing's disease. Her top areas of expertise are Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Entropion, Nerve Decompression, and Osteotomy.
UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian
Thomas Buell is a Neurosurgery provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Buell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cushing's disease. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Lordosis, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Buell is currently accepting new patients.
Spasticity At The Neurological Institute In Lawrenceville
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 Cushing's disease. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Spasticity, and Spinal Fusion.
Allegheny Clinic
Matthew Shepard is a Neurosurgery provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shepard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cushing's disease. His top areas of expertise are Rathke Cleft Cyst, Hemangioblastoma, Brain Tumor, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Laminectomy.
Francisco Vaz Guimaraes Filho is a Neurosurgery provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Vaz Guimaraes Filho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cushing's disease. His top areas of expertise are Prolactinoma, Meningioma, and Cushing's disease.
Last Updated: 10/30/2025















