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 Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Chordoma, Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Nerve Decompression.

Jody Leonardo is a Neurosurgery provider in Wexford, Pennsylvania. Dr. Leonardo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Arachnoid Cysts, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Vertebroplasty, and Endoscopy.

Elisabeth Bergman is an Endocrinologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bergman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Nephropathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, and Obesity in Children.

Pouneh Fazeli is an Endocrinologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fazeli is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Amenorrhea, Malnutrition, Pituitary Tumor, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Rhizotomy.

Barbara Bence is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bence is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Gitelman Syndrome, Lung Metastases, Colonoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

Prashan Thiagarajah, MD, specializes and is certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at GMA/Dayalan and Associates, Family Medicine and is affiliated with UPMC Passavant. Dr. Thiagarajah completed his residency at Allegheny General Hospital and medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine. Dr. Thiagarajah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Ashim K. Dayalan, MD, specializes and is certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at GMA/Dayalan and Associates, Family Medicine and is affiliated with UPMC Passavant. Dr. Dayalan completed his residency at St Francis Medical Center and medical degree at Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute. Dr. Dayalan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Hip Replacement, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Dr. Matthew Macken is a board-certified Family Medicine doctor at Heyl Family Practice in North Hills of Pittsburgh. Dr. Macken sees patients at both the West View and McCandless offices, as well as Passavant Hospital - McCandless. As a primary care provider for a wide range of patients, Dr. Macken has interests in Sports Medicine, Geriatrics and Adult Internal Medicine.When asked what he likes most about what he does as a physician, he stated, “The opportunity to learn more about my patients and their families’ lives. The unique thing about primary care is the ability to treat patients and build relationships that can last a lifetime.” It’s clearly more about providing a high-quality experience for the patient and truly getting to know their needs as they evolve.When asked what his top goal is for his role as a primary care doctor, he indicated it is, “To maintain the best quality of life for each of my patients and their unique medical needs. In reading various reviews of Dr. Macken’s care of patients at the practice, this review described him perfectly."“Dr. Macken listens very carefully with genuine concern and takes his time explaining his treatment plan, as well as answering any questions you may have. He is a top-notch doctor, along with a kind, caring and courteous staff! I highly recommend Dr. Macken, as well as the PAs in his office." -Martha S.Dr. Matthew Macken and Heyl Family Practice providers are currently accepting new patients. Dr. Macken is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Obesity, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Sinusitis.

Alessandro Paluzzi is a Neurosurgery provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Paluzzi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Hypothalamic Tumor, Pituitary Tumor, Brain Tumor, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.

Eva Toth is an Endocrinologist in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. Dr. Toth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Thyroid Nodule, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Toth is currently accepting new patients.

Murray Gordon is an Endocrinologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gordon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Acromegaly, Hypertrichosis-Acromegaloid Facial Appearance Syndrome, Acromegaloid Facial Appearance Syndrome, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Thyroidectomy.

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

Ajay Niranjan, MD, specializes in neurosurgery. He practices at the University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Neurological Surgery and is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian.  Dr. Niranjan is associate professor of neurological surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from King George’s Medical College in Lucknow, India, where he also completed his neurosurgical residency. Dr. Niranjan then completed a fellowship in image-guided neurosurgery at the University of Pittsburgh. A leading expert on stereotactic radiosurgery, Dr. Niranjan has helped develop guidelines for stereotactic radiosurgery for trigeminal neuralgia, pituitary adenomas, arteriovenous malformations, acoustic neuromas, and brain metastases. Dr. Niranjan has co-authored more than 120 articles in journals such as Neurosurgery, Journal of Neurosurgery, and Journal of Neuro-oncology; contributed more than 55 book chapters; and edited two books on stereotactic radiosurgery. Dr. Niranjan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Schwannoma, Brain Tumor, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Rhizotomy.

Matthew Shepard is a Neurosurgery provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shepard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Rathke Cleft Cyst, Hemangioblastoma, Brain Tumor, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, 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 Hypothalamic Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Brain Tumor, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Craniectomy.

Noah Lubowsky is an Endocrinologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lubowsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypothyroidism, and Obesity in Children.

Divya Sistla, MD, specializes in endocrinology and is certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is also certified by the American Board of Obesity Medicine. Dr. Sistla practices at UPMC Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology and is affiliated with UPMC McKeesport and UPMC Mercy. She completed her fellowship and residency at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and medical degree at Kamineni Institute of Medical Services. Dr. Sistla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Hypercalcemia, Milk-Alkali Syndrome, Pituitary Tumor, and Pheochromocytoma.

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 Hypothalamic Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Brain Stem Cancer, Central Pain Syndrome, Cerebral Cavernous Malformation, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Endoscopy.

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 Hypothalamic Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy.