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 Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET). His top areas of expertise are Chordoma, Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Nerve Decompression.

Ronald Buckanovich is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Buckanovich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET). His top areas of expertise are Ovarian Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Virilizing Ovarian Tumor, and Ovarian Carcinosarcoma. Dr. Buckanovich is currently accepting new patients.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET). His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

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 Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET). His top areas of expertise are Chordoma, Meningioma, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery.

Dr. Zinn is assistant professor of neurological surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and associate director of the Adult Neurosurgical Oncology Program. He specializes in neurosurgical oncology. Dr. Zinn received his medical degree from the University of Zurich in Switzerland and received his PhD from the University of Lausanne. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Baylor College of Medicine and MD Anderson Cancer Center. He then completed a fellowship at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School. In addition to his clinical focus in neuro-oncology, Dr. Zinn’s research focuses on patient-centered care for brain and spinal tumors. Utilizing humanoid brain organoid cancer models, Dr. Zinn simulates the patient’s tumor condition in the laboratory and studies the origins of how the tumor forms and how tumors can be treated using tumor genetics precision approaches. Furthermore, Dr. Zinn is developing personalized biologically-adaptable and patient-tailored, virus-based therapies for brain cancer. Pascal Zinn, MD, PhD, specializes in surgical oncology and neurosurgery. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Neurological Surgery and is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Shadyside. He completed his residency at Baylor College of Medicine and medical degree at University of Zurich. Dr. Zinn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET). His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Cordotomy.

Frank Lieberman is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lieberman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET). His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri.

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 Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET). Her top areas of expertise are Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Metastatic Brain Tumor, Glioma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET). His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri.

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 Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET). Her top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.

Dr. Wecht is clinical professor of neurological surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and chief of neurosurgery at UPMC St. Margaret and UPMC McKeesport. He has an active spine and general neurosurgery practice and cares for patients at UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC McKeesport, and UPMC St. Margaret. Dr. Wecht specializes in the treatment of brain tumors and cerebrovascular diseases, such as stroke, aneurysms, and vascular malformations. He received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Dr. Wecht completed his neurosurgery residency at Baylor College in Houston, and received additional training in neurovascular surgery at Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven. He is board-certified in neurological surgery. Dr. Wecht has been a neurosurgical faculty member at Yale University, University of New Mexico, and Allegheny University of Health Sciences. He has co-authored or authored several articles and publications and is an active participant in multiple professional and scientific societies. Daniel A. Wecht, MD, MSc, FACS, is a clinical professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at UPMC. Dr. Wecht specializes in neurologic surgery, brain and spine microsurgery, brain and spine tumors, neurovascular disease, spinal conditions, and peripheral nerve problems. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pa., Dr. Wecht is board-certified in neurological surgery. He received an undergraduate degree from Harvard University and completed a Masters of Science and medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Dr. Wecht completed a residency in neurosurgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He then completed a fellowship in neurosurgery at Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Conn. Dr. Wecht is a member of professional organizations, such as the AANS/CNS Joint Section on Cerebrovascular Surgery, AANS/CNS Joint Section on Trauma, Allegheny County Medical Society, Aneurysm Outcome Subcommittee, Outcome and Guidelines Committee, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, American College of Surgery, American Medical Association, American Heart Association-Stroke Council, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and the Pennsylvania Medical Society. Dr. Wecht is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET). His top areas of expertise are Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

Mihaela Nowak is a Neurologist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Nowak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET). Her top areas of expertise are Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Epilepsy.

Lawrence Lunsford is a Neurosurgery provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lunsford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET). His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Rhizotomy.

Jorge Gonzalez-Martinez is a Neurosurgery provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gonzalez-Martinez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET). His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Absence Seizure, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy.

Kalil Abdullah is a Neurosurgery provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Abdullah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET). His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Astrocytoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Spinal Fusion.

Riddhi Patira, MD, is a neurologist certified in neuropsychiatry and behavioral neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She is investigator of the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and leader of the Frontotemporal Dementia Consortium. She is also an assistant professor of Neurology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She received her medical degree from Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University and completed her residency at Temple University, followed by her fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Patira’s clinical and research interests focus on the various cognitive disorders, especially neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia, and other types of dementia. She has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and is a member of the American Academy of Neurology. View the full list of Dr. Patira’s publications on PubMed. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Patira%2C+R. Dr. Patira is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET). Her top areas of expertise are Apraxia, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Memory Loss, and Primary Progressive Aphasia.

Susan Panah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Panah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET). Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Muscle Atrophy, Anemia, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

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

Akash Agarwal is a Neurosurgery provider in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Agarwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET). His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Subdural Hematoma, Fractured Spine, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

Jody Leonardo is a Neurosurgery provider in Wexford, Pennsylvania. Dr. Leonardo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET). Her top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Arachnoid Cysts, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Vertebroplasty, and Endoscopy.