Overview
Alexander Yu is a Neurosurgery provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Yu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Subdural Hematoma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 74 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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- INDEMNITY
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- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
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- 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.
4 Clinical Trials
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians
Lawrence Lunsford is a Neurosurgery provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lunsford is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Rhizotomy.
West Virginia University Medical Corporation
Christopher Cifarelli is a Neurosurgery provider in Morgantown, West Virginia. Dr. Cifarelli is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). His top areas of expertise are Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery. Dr. Cifarelli is currently accepting new patients.
UPMC Neurosurgery Hillman Cancer Center
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 Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Cordotomy.
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.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Bone GraftDr. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Bone Marrow AspirationDr. Yu isExperienced. Learn about Bone Marrow Aspiration.
