MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Diencephalic Syndrome near Pittsburgh, PA. Of these, 10 are Advanced and 4 are Experienced.
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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chordoma, Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Nerve Decompression.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Jan Drappatz, MD, is a neuro-oncologist, an associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and the director of the Neuro-oncology program at UPMC. Dr. Drappatz specializes in the treatment of primary and metastatic brain tumors and neurologic complications of cancer. Dr. Drappatz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri.
UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian
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 Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 1, Brain Herniation, Chiari Malformation, Awake Craniotomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.
Pediatric Hematology Oncology In Lawrenceville
James Felker, MD, is a pediatric hematologist/oncologist and is certified in pediatrics and pediatric hematology/oncology by the American Board of Pediatrics. He is assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Felker received his medical degree from New York Medical College and completed his residency at Northwestern University/Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago followed by a fellowship in pediatric hematology/oncology and neuro-oncology at Emory University/Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Ga. Dr. Felker’s clinical interests include pediatric brain and spinal tumors and clinical trial development. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and is a member of the American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology, Society for Neuro-Oncology, Children’s Oncology Group, and the Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium. His wife is a pediatric cardiologist at UPMC Children’s and has an interest in long term cardiac outcomes for oncology patients. Together they have two girls and a beagle mutt. Dr Felker enjoys running along the rivers in Pittsburgh while trying to avoid the hills. View the full list of Dr. Felker's publications on PubMed. View Dr. Felker's profile at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine – Department of Pediatrics. 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. Felker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Brain Stem Cancer, Glioma, Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant, and Medulloblastoma.
Frank Lieberman is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lieberman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri.
Lindsay Blazin is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Blazin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Hodgkin Lymphoma, Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma, Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
Allegheny Clinic Radiology
Matthew Kulzer is a Radiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kulzer has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, CAPOS Syndrome, and Herniated Disk.
Allegheny Clinic Radiology
Scott Rudkin is a Neuroradiologist and a Radiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rudkin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, CAPOS Syndrome, Arterial Embolism, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.
Allegheny Clinic Radiology
Charles Li is a Radiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Li is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Herniated Disk, and Vitrectomy.
Allegheny Clinic Radiology
Warren Chang is a Radiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.
Allegheny Clinic Radiology
Michael Goldberg is a Radiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Goldberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Herniated Disk, CAPOS Syndrome, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
Allegheny Clinic Radiology
Eddie Kwan is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kwan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, CAPOS Syndrome, Familial Porencephaly, and Choroid Plexus Cyst.
Allegheny Clinic Radiology
Michael Spearman is a Radiologist in Wexford, Pennsylvania. Dr. Spearman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Herniated Disk, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Brain Aneurysm.
Paul Aldinger is a Radiologist in Wexford, Pennsylvania. Dr. Aldinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diencephalic Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, and Boils.
Last Updated: 10/30/2025



