The 20 Best Schwannoma Doctors Near Me in Pittsburgh, PA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 41 doctor with experience in Schwannoma near Pittsburgh, PA. Of these, 26 are Experienced, 9 are Distinguished, 5 are Advanced and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Schwannoma
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Schwannoma
    Neurosurgery

    UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop Street, Suite F158, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Lunsford is the Lars Leksell Professor and Distinguished Professor of neurological surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is also the director of the Center for Image-Guided Neurosurgery and the Residency Training Program at UPMC. Dr. Lunsford is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. He is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Rhizotomy. Dr. Lunsford is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Lunsford is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Schwannoma
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Schwannoma
    Neurosurgery

    UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop Street, Suite F158, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ajay Niranjan, MD, specializes in neurosurgery. He practices at the University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Neurological Surgery and is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian.  Dr. Niranjan is associate professor of neurological surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from King George’s Medical College in Lucknow, India, where he also completed his neurosurgical residency. Dr. Niranjan then completed a fellowship in image-guided neurosurgery at the University of Pittsburgh.A leading expert on stereotactic radiosurgery, Dr. Niranjan has helped develop guidelines for stereotactic radiosurgery for trigeminal neuralgia, pituitary adenomas, arteriovenous malformations, acoustic neuromas, and brain metastases.Dr. Niranjan has co-authored more than 120 articles in journals such as Neurosurgery, Journal of Neurosurgery, and Journal of Neuro-oncology; contributed more than 55 book chapters; and edited two books on stereotactic radiosurgery. Dr. Niranjan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schwannoma, Brain Tumor, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Rhizotomy. Dr. Niranjan is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Schwannoma
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Schwannoma
    Neurosurgery

    UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop Street, A402 UPMC Presbyterian, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. He is also highly rated in 61 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chordoma, Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Nerve Decompression, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery. Dr. Gardner is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Gardner is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Schwannoma
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Schwannoma
    Otolaryngology

    University Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists At UPMC Eye & Ear Institute

    203 Lothrop Street, Suite 300, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ruptured Eardrum, Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Cholesteatoma, and Myringotomy. Dr. Maria is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Schwannoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Schwannoma
    Radiation Oncology

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    4401 Penn Avenue, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John C. Flickinger, MD, FACR, is a professor of radiation oncology and neurological surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Flickinger holds an interest in spine tumors, brain tumors, metastatic diseases, effects of radiation on normal tissue, and the mathematical modeling of radiation response. Dr. Flickinger is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Meningioma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Rhizotomy. Dr. Flickinger is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Flickinger is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Schwannoma
    Advanced in Schwannoma

    UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop Street, Suite F158, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Costas G. Hadjipanayis, MD, PhD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon who has devoted his entire career to the treatment of brain tumor patients. He completed his neurosurgical residency and graduate PhD training at the University of Pittsburgh with additional neurosurgical oncology training at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Hadjipanayis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Glioblastoma, Brain Tumor, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Hadjipanayis is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Hadjipanayis is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Schwannoma
    Advanced in Schwannoma

    UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop Street, A402 UPMC Presbyterian, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Zenonos became the associate director of the UPMC Center for Cranial Base Surgery in July 2019 after receiving extensive formal subspecialization in his field. He is one of a handful of board-certified neurosurgeons to have completed two fellowships in skull base surgery. At the University of Pittsburgh, one fellowship focused on endoscopic and minimally invasive approaches, and the other centered on complex open skull base approaches. His fellowship at the University of Miami was on complex cranial and cerebrovascular neurosurgery. Dr. Zenonos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chordoma, Meningioma, Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery. Dr. Zenonos is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Zenonos is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Schwannoma
    Neurosurgery
    Distinguished in Schwannoma
    Neurosurgery

    Allegheny General Hospital

    320 E North Ave, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexander Yu is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Yu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Subdural Hematoma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Distinguished in Schwannoma
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Schwannoma
    Otolaryngology

    Pittsburgh Ear Associates PC

    420 E North Ave Ste 402, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Chen is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Infant Hearing Loss, Myringotomy, and Mastoidectomy.

    Distinguished in Schwannoma
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Schwannoma
    Otolaryngology

    Pittsburgh Ear Associates PC

    420 E North Ave Ste 402, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Todd Hillman is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hillman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meniere Disease, Perilymphatic Fistula, Acoustic Neuroma, Myringotomy, and Mastoidectomy.

    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Radiation Oncology

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    300 Halket Street, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Austin Vargo IV, MD, is a radiation oncologist specializing in breast cancer and gynecologic malignancies, including image-based brachytherapy and stereotactic radiotherapy. Dr. Vargo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vaginal Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Vargo is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Vargo is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Schwannoma
    Otolaryngology
    Distinguished in Schwannoma
    Otolaryngology

    Office

    203 Lothrop St Ste 300, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Basura is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Basura is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tinnitus, Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Septoplasty, and Mastoidectomy.

    Distinguished in Schwannoma
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Schwannoma
    General Surgery

    Office

    203 Lothrop St Ste 300, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barry Hirsch is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hirsch is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Malignant Otitis Externa, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Myringotomy, and Microvascular Decompression.

    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Experienced in Schwannoma

    UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop Street, A402 UPMC Presbyterian, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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 Schwannoma. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bone Tumor, Hemangioblastoma, Fractured Spine, Vertebroplasty, and Laminectomy. Dr. Gerszten is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Gerszten is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Otolaryngology

    University Ear Nose And Throat Specialists

    203 Lothrop Street, Suite 300, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carl H. Snyderman, MD, is a professor in the department of otolaryngology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and codirector of the UPMC Center for Skull Base Surgery. He specializes in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, and cranial base surgery. Dr. Snyderman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Sinus Cancer, Endoscopy, and Nerve Decompression. Dr. Snyderman is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Snyderman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Otolaryngology

    University Ear Nose And Throat Specialists

    203 Lothrop Street, Suite 300, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Garret W. Choby, MD, is an Associate Professor of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, as well as Neurological Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He specializes in sinus and skull base surgery. Dr. Choby is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Sinusitis, Sinus Cancer, Endoscopy, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery. Dr. Choby is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Choby is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Otolaryngology

    University Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists At UPMC Eye & Ear Institute

    203 Lothrop Street, Suite 300, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Philip Perez, MD, specializes in otology and neurotology and is board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. He practices at University Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists at UPMC Eye & Ear Institute. Dr. Perez received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University and medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He then went on to complete his residency at UCSF School of Medicine and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Perez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His clinical expertise encompasses Hearing Loss, Acoustic Neuroma, Tinnitus, and Infant Hearing Loss. Dr. Perez is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery and American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Perez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Otolaryngology

    University Ear Nose And Throat Specialists

    203 Lothrop Street, Suite 300, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Eric W. Wang, MD, is professor of Otolaryngology, Neurological Surgery, and Ophthalmology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Director of the Division of Rhinology, and Co-Director of the UPMC Center for Cranial Base Surgery. Dr. Wang is also Executive Vice Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology. Dr. Wang completed his undergraduate studies in biochemistry at Rice University and his medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He completed his internship and residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine in Saint Louis. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Pituitary Tumor, Endoscopy, and Turbinectomy. Dr. Wang is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Otolaryngology

    Univ. Ear Nose & Throat Specialists - Eye And Ear Inst.

    203 Lothrop Street, Suite 300, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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 Schwannoma. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Laryngectomy, and Glossectomy. Dr. Spector is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery. Dr. Spector is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Neurosurgery | Infectious Disease | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Schwannoma
    Neurosurgery | Infectious Disease | Pediatrics

    UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop Street, A402 UPMC Presbyterian, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Friedlander is the Chair of the Department of Neurological Surgery and the Walter E. Dandy Distinguished Professor of Neurological Surgery, Neurology, and Neurobiology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Clinically, he focuses on the operative management of complex cerebrovascular disorders, Chiari Malformations, and brain tumors. Before joining UPMC, Dr. Friedlander was Professor of Neurosurgery at Harvard Medical School and Vice Chair of Neurosurgery and associate director of cerebrovascular surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. Dr. Friedlander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chiari Malformation, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Posterior Fossa Decompression. Dr. Friedlander is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Friedlander is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Schwannoma?

    A Schwannoma is a tumor of the peripheral nervous system or nerve root. A Schwannoma develops from cells called Schwann cells, a type of cell that wraps itself around peripheral nerves and provides protection and support. Schwannomas are almost always benign (not cancerous), but rarely, may become cancerous (a malignant Schwannoma). Symptoms of a Schwannoma may be vague and will vary depending on its location and size, but may include a lump or bump that can be seen or felt, pain, muscle weakness, tingling, numbness, hearing problems, and/or facial paralysis. Sometimes Schwannomas do not cause any symptoms. Schwannomas usually develop in otherwise healthy people for unknown reasons. In some cases, a Schwannoma is caused by a genetic disorder such as neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2), Schwannomatosis, or Carney complex. People with these genetic disorders usually have more than one Schwannoma. Schwannomas may be diagnosed using imaging studies. A biopsy may confirm the diagnosis.

    When should I see a Schwannoma doctor near Pittsburgh, PA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Schwannoma doctor near Pittsburgh, PA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Schwannoma doctors near Pittsburgh, PA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Schwannoma doctors near Pittsburgh, PA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Schwannoma doctor near Pittsburgh, PA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Schwannoma doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Schwannoma doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Schwannoma doctor near Pittsburgh, PA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Schwannoma doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Schwannoma doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Schwannoma doctors near Pittsburgh, PA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Schwannoma doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Schwannoma doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Schwannoma doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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