Peter Santa Maria, MD, PhD, is a professor and the division chief of Otology & Neurotology and vice chair of Translational and Clinical Research within the Department of Otolaryngology. Dr. Maria is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of RASopathies. His top areas of expertise are Ruptured Eardrum, Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Cholesteatoma, and Myringotomy.

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

Matthew E. Spector, MD, FACS, completed his medical school training at Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University in Chicago. He then went on to the University of Michigan where he completed his residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction. He was on faculty at the University of Michigan for 10 years where he served as the Director of the Head and Neck Oncology Program and Associate Director of the Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstruction Fellowship. Dr. Spector is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of RASopathies. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Glossectomy.

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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of RASopathies. His top areas of expertise are Bone Tumor, Hemangioblastoma, Fractured Spine, Vertebroplasty, and Laminectomy.

Ozgur Dede, MD, is a double fellowship trained, board-certified pediatric orthopaedic and spine surgeon at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Dede earned his medical degree from Hacettepe University in Ankara, Turkey where he also completed his orthopaedic surgery residency training. He pursued subspecialty training in pediatric orthopaedic surgery and spine surgery in the United States and completed 4 years of surgical fellowship training at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Alfred I duPont Hospital for Children, and the UCSF Spine Center. His clinical interests include treatment of spinal problems in children including scoliosis, spondylolysis, spondylolisthesis, cervical instability, disc herniation and spinal stenosis. He also treats neuromuscular conditions including cerebral palsy and spina bifida, arthrogryposis and other syndromic afflictions.  His research interests include the non-operative and operative management of all types of pediatric scoliosis as well as management of hip and lower extremity deformities in children with spasticity. View Dr. Dede’s full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Dede is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of RASopathies. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Spondylocarpotarsal Synostosis Syndrome, Caudal Regression Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Joseph E. Losee, MD, is a pediatric plastic surgeon certified in plastic surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is the Dr. Ross H. Musgrave Endowed Chair of Pediatric Plastic Surgery and executive vice chair of the Department of Plastic Surgery at UPMC. Dr. Losee serves as the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, and an Advisory Dean of Students at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is the co-chair of the UPMC Health System Physician Wellness Initiative. Dr. Losee received his medical degree from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. He completed a residency in plastic surgery at the University of Rochester and a fellowship in craniofacial surgery at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. View Dr. Losee's full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Losee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of RASopathies. His top areas of expertise are Craniosynostosis, Plagiocephaly, Metopic Ridge, Bone Graft, and Craniectomy.

Jesse A. Goldstein, MD, is a craniofacial plastic surgeon certified in plastic and reconstructive surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is chief of the Division of Pediatric Plastic Surgery, director of the Cleft-Craniofacial Center at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. He is also program director of the Plastic Surgery Residency program and the Craniofacial Fellowship programs and an associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Goldstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of RASopathies. His top areas of expertise are Craniosynostosis, Metopic Ridge, Plagiocephaly, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft.

View the full list of Dr. Friehling's publications on PubMed. Dr. Friehling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of RASopathies. Her top areas of expertise are Acquired Amegakaryocytic Thrombocytopenia, Chromosome 7p Deletion, Leukemia, and Juvenile Myelomonocytic Leukemia (JMML).

Suneeta Madan-Khetarpal, MD, is a clinical geneticist and is certified in clinical genetics, clinical cytogenetics, clinical molecular genetics, clinical medical biochemical genetics, and pediatrics by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics and the American Board of Pediatrics respectively. She is also associate professor of pediatrics, ophthalmology, and human genetics at the Graduate School of Public Health at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Madan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of RASopathies. Her top areas of expertise are 1p36 Deletion Syndrome, Micrognathia, Mosaicism, and Miller Syndrome.

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 RASopathies. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Brain Tumor, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Craniectomy.

A. Kim Ritchey, MD, is a pediatric hematologist/oncologist and is certified in pediatrics and pediatric hematology/oncology by the American Board of Pediatrics. He is vice-chair of International Affairs of the Department of Pediatrics at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and is professor of pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati School of Medicine and completed his pediatric residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital, followed by his fellowship in pediatric hematology/oncology at Yale University. Dr. Ritchey’s clinical interests include all aspects of pediatric hematology and oncology. His career focus is pediatric leukemia and coagulation disorders. He has numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals as well as book chapters and has presented both locally and nationally. He is a member of the American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology where he served as president, as well as the American Society of Hematology, and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Ritchey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of RASopathies. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, RASopathies, Infantile Neutropenia, and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS).

Jan Drappatz, MD, is a neuro-oncologist, an associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and the director of the Neuro-oncology program at UPMC. Dr. Drappatz specializes in the treatment of primary and metastatic brain tumors and neurologic complications of cancer. Dr. Drappatz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of RASopathies. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri.

Shirley Ong, MD, specializes in hematology oncology and is board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She practices at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and is affiliated with UPMC Shadyside and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Ong received her medical degree from the University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center and completed her residency at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Ong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of RASopathies. Her top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.

Amani Davis is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of RASopathies. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathic Lentiginosis, Legius Syndrome, Malignant Hypertension, and Increased Intracranial Pressure.

Gregory Basura is an Otolaryngologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Basura is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of RASopathies. His top areas of expertise are Tinnitus, Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Septoplasty, and Mastoidectomy. Dr. Basura is currently accepting new patients.

Hrishikesh Kale, MD, specializes in diagnostic radiology and is board-certified by the American Board of Radiology. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Radiology and is affiliated with UPMC McKeesport, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Shadyside, and UPMC East. Dr. Kale received his medical degree from Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College and completed his residency at King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, followed by a fellowship at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Dr. Kale is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of RASopathies. His top areas of expertise are Familial Multiple Lipomatosis, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Stroke, and Hepatocerebral Degeneration.

Kanthi Bangalore is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bangalore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of RASopathies. Her top areas of expertise are Precocious Puberty, Intersex, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, and Isolated ACTH Deficiency.

Elaine Chiang is an Emergency Medicine specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chiang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of RASopathies. Her top areas of expertise are Croup, Asthma in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Viral Gastroenteritis.

Andrew Chu is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of RASopathies. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Lactose Intolerance, Koolen De Vries Syndrome, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

Terri Stillwell, MD, specializes in pediatric infectious diseases and is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Pediatric Infectious Disease and is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. Dr. Stillwell received her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and completed her residency and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Stillwell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of RASopathies. Her top areas of expertise are DiGeorge Syndrome, Febrile Neutropenia, Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome, and Streptococcal Group A Infection.