Overview
Alexander Yu is a Neurosurgery provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Yu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringobulbia. 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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Accepted insurance plans:
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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
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- INDEMNITY
- POS
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- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
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- PPO
- EPO
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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.
4 Clinical Trials
West Virginia University Medical Corporation
Joseph Voelker is a Neurosurgery provider in Morgantown, West Virginia. Dr. Voelker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringobulbia. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery. Dr. Voelker is currently accepting new patients.
West Virginia University Medical Corporation
Peter Konrad is a Neurosurgery provider in Morgantown, West Virginia. Dr. Konrad is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringobulbia. His top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Microvascular Decompression. Dr. Konrad is currently accepting new patients.
UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian
Dr. Moossy is professor of neurological surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, director of the Center for Pain Management at UPMC, and chief of neurosurgery at Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System. He practices general neurosurgery with a special interest in the surgical management of medically intractable pain. Dr. Moossy received his medical degree from Tulane University in New Orleans and completed a surgical internship and neurosurgery residency at Duke University in Durham, N.C. He is board-certified in neurological surgery. Dr. Moossy’s publications include six book chapters and 11 articles in peer-reviewed journals such as Spine, Journal of Neurosurgery, and Neurosurgery. John Moossy, MD, specializes in neurosurgery and is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Neurosurgery and is affiliated with UPMC Shadyside, UPMC St Margaret, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Mercy. He completed his residency at Duke University School of Medicine and medical degree at Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. Moossy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Syringobulbia. His top areas of expertise are Thrombophlebitis, Neuralgia, Chronic Pain, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Rhizotomy.
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.
