Overview
Alexander Yu is a Neurosurgery provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Yu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Subdural Hematoma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 91 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
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- HMO
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- PPO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
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- HMO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- POS
- PPO
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- INDEMNITY
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- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
320 E N Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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.
3 Clinical Trials
Ian Pollack is a Neurosurgery provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pollack is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Brain Tumor, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Craniectomy.
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians
Constantinos Hadjipanayis is a Neurosurgery provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hadjipanayis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy.
Dlp Conemaugh Physician Practices LLC
Henry Kesler is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kesler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). His top areas of expertise are Neuroepithelioma, Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT), Glioblastoma, and Laminectomy. Dr. Kesler is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Brain AneurysmDr. Yu isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- DeliriumDr. Yu isDistinguished. Learn about Delirium.
- MeningiomaDr. Yu isDistinguished. Learn about Meningioma.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Yu isDistinguished. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
- SchwannomaDr. Yu isDistinguished. Learn about Schwannoma.
- Advanced
- ApoplexyDr. Yu isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- AstrocytomaDr. Yu isAdvanced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Yu isAdvanced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Brain TumorDr. Yu isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Yu isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- Experienced
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Bone GraftDr. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.