Paul A. Gardner
Experienced in Primary Basilar Impression

Dr. Paul A. Gardner

Neurosurgery
UPMC
UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian
200 Lothrop Street, A402 UPMC Presbyterian, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Experienced in Primary Basilar Impression
UPMC
UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian
200 Lothrop Street, A402 UPMC Presbyterian, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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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 Primary Basilar Impression. His top areas of expertise are Chordoma, Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Nerve Decompression, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 378 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Primary Basilar Impression.

Graduate Institution
University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine
Residency
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Specialties
Neurosurgery
Licenses
Neurological Surgery in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Neurological Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Upmc Horizon
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Upmc St Margaret
Upmc Passavant
Upmc Hamot
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian
200 Lothrop Street, A402 UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Call: 412-663-6733

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

A Phase 3 Multicenter Study of Gleolan (Aminolevulinic Acid Hydrochloride) to Enhance Visualization of Tumor in Patients With Newly Diagnosed or Recurrent Meningiomas
A Phase 3 Multicenter Study of Gleolan (Aminolevulinic Acid Hydrochloride) to Enhance Visualization of Tumor in Patients With Newly Diagnosed or Recurrent Meningiomas
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 18, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Gleolan
Study Phase: Phase 3
ENRICH: A Multi-center, Randomized, Clinical Trial Comparing Standard Medical Management to Early Surgical Hematoma Evacuation Using Minimally Invasive Parafascicular Surgery (MIPS) in the Treatment of Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ICH).
ENRICH: A Multi-center, Randomized, Clinical Trial Comparing Standard Medical Management to Early Surgical Hematoma Evacuation Using Minimally Invasive Parafascicular Surgery (MIPS) in the Treatment of Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ICH).
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 10, 2023
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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378 Total Publications

Proton Beam vs Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy in Olfactory Neuroblastoma.
Proton Beam vs Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy in Olfactory Neuroblastoma.
Journal: JAMA otolaryngology-- head & neck surgery
Published: October 30, 2025
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