
Overview
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 Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Chordoma, Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Nerve Decompression.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 379 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
200 Lothrop Street, A402 UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
2 Clinical Trials
Allegheny Clinic
Evan Luther is a Neurosurgery provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Luther has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Brain Tumor, Meningioma, Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Posterior Fossa Decompression. Dr. Luther is currently accepting new patients.
UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian
Dr. Gerszten is the Peter E. Sheptak Professor of Neurological Surgery and director of the Percutaneous Spine Service at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He specializes in the treatment of spinal tumors and minimally invasive spinal surgery. Dr. Gerszten is a pioneer in the field of spinal radiosurgery and oversees the instruction of this developing area of neurosurgery for both the American Association of Neurological Surgery and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Gerszten received his medical degree at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and completed his residency in neurological surgery and a fellowship in spinal surgery at UPMC. He also obtained a master of public health degree from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health. He is board-certified in neurological surgery. Dr. Gerszten serves on the editorial boards of Neurosurgery, The Spine Journal, and the Journal of Radiosurgery, and he is also co-editor of Spine Radiosurgery, the first complete book on the topic. Peter Carlos Gerszten, MD, MPH, FACS, is the Peter E. Sheptak Professor of Neurological Surgery and Radiation Oncology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He specializes in spinal oncology and minimally invasive approaches to spinal disorders, including spine radiosurgery, and kyphoplasty. Dr. Gerszten is board-certified in neurological surgery. He received an undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Va. He completed a medical degree at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore. Dr. Gerszten completed a residency in neurosurgery at UPMC, and a fellowship in spine surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Gerszten is a member of many professional organizations, such as the American College of Surgeons, American Medical Association, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves, North American Spine Society, Cervical Spine Research Society, Delta Omega Public Health National Honor Society, Allegheny County Medical Society, Pennsylvania Neurosurgical Society, Pennsylvania State Medical Society, and the John Hopkins Medical and Surgical Association. 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. Gerszten is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Bone Tumor, Hemangioblastoma, Fractured Spine, Vertebroplasty, and Laminectomy.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Brain TumorDr. Gardner isElite. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Gardner isElite. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- ChordomaDr. Gardner isElite. Learn about Chordoma.
- CraniopharyngiomaDr. Gardner isElite. Learn about Craniopharyngioma.
- Hypothalamic TumorDr. Gardner isElite. Learn about Hypothalamic Tumor.
- MeningiomaDr. Gardner isElite. Learn about Meningioma.
- Distinguished
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Gardner isDistinguished. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- ApoplexyDr. Gardner isDistinguished. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Bone TumorDr. Gardner isDistinguished. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- ChondrosarcomaDr. Gardner isDistinguished. Learn about Chondrosarcoma.
- Cushing's diseaseDr. Gardner isDistinguished. Learn about Cushing's disease.
- EncephaloceleDr. Gardner isDistinguished. Learn about Encephalocele.
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- AcromegalyDr. Gardner isAdvanced. Learn about Acromegaly.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Gardner isAdvanced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Balloon SinuplastyDr. Gardner isAdvanced. Learn about Balloon Sinuplasty.
- Brain AbscessDr. Gardner isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Brain AneurysmDr. Gardner isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Gardner isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Experienced
- Acromegaloid Facial Appearance SyndromeDr. Gardner isExperienced. Learn about Acromegaloid Facial Appearance Syndrome.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- AstrocytomaDr. Gardner isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Gardner isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Gardner isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Brain HerniationDr. Gardner isExperienced. Learn about Brain Herniation.

