Michael Paldino, MD, specializes in diagnostic radiology and neuroradiology and is certified by the American Board of Radiology. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Radiology and is affiliated with UPMC Horizon, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Jameson, UPMC East, UPMC Altoona, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Northwest, UPMC Williamsport, UPMC McKeesport, UPMC Passavant, UPMC Muncy, UPMC St Margaret, UPMC Hamot, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, and UPMC Bedford. He completed his fellowship at Boston Children's Hospital. Dr. Paldino is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Polymicrogyria, Cortical Dysplasia, Subdural Effusion, and Hydrocephalus.

Thandar Aung is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Aung is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Cortical Dysplasia, Bilateral Perisylvian Polymicrogyria, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

Carolina Cuello, MD, specializes in neurology and is board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She practices at UPMC Neurological Institute-Mercy and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Passavant, and UPMC East. Dr. Cuello completed her medical education at Universidad de Buenos Aires, residency at Instituto Universitario Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires and SUNY Upstate University, and fellowship at Instituto Universitario Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Are you already a patient of this provider and have a MyUPMC account? Log in to MyUPMC to schedule. Dr. Cuello is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. Her top areas of expertise are Status Epilepticus, Seizures, Transient Global Amnesia, and Epilepsy.

Dr. Gross is an assistant professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Gross specializes in cerebrovascular neurosurgery for the treatment of brain and spinal cord vascular disorders such as aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, arteriovenous fistulas, and cavernous malformations. His other clinical interests include embolization of brain and spinal cord tumors; cervical, intracranial, and venous stenting; and revascularization for acute ischemic stroke. Dr. Gross’ research is concentrated in cerebrovascular neurosurgery; he has written over 100 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. His interests include natural history, treatment approaches and outcomes research in the management of aneurysms and vascular malformations of the neuraxis. Dr. Gross graduated Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Northwestern University with a degree in chemistry and earned his medical degree at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Boston Children’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School. He went on to complete an endovascular fellowship at the Barrow Neurological Institute. Bradley Gross, 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 Presbyterian, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, and UPMC Shadyside. He completed his fellowship at Barrow Neurological Institute, residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital, and medical education at Northwestern University. Dr. Gross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Arteriovenous Malformation, Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

Camilo Garcia Gracia, MD, specializes in epilepsy neurology and is board-certified in neurology, epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Garcia Gracia completed fellowships at Cleveland Clinic, residencies at Cleveland Clinic and Universidad Javeriana and medical degree at National University of Colombia. Dr. Gracia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Photosensitive Epilepsy, Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep Syndrome, and Landau-Kleffner Syndrome.

Cigdem Isitan, MD, is a neurologist certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She is an assistant professor of Neurology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She received her medical degree from Yeditepe University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Boston Medical Center, followed by her fellowship at Yale New Haven Hospital. Dr. Isitan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Transverse Myelitis, and Rasmussen Encephalitis.

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 Cortical Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 1, Brain Herniation, Chiari Malformation, Awake Craniotomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Nitin Agarwal is a Neurosurgery provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Agarwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

Mark Maclean is a Neurosurgery provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Maclean is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disk, Rathke Cleft Cyst, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

Eric Griffin, DO, specializes and is certified in family medicine by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians and American Board of Family Medicine. He practices at Grob, Scheri, Woodburn and Griffin Family Medicine. Dr. Griffin is affiliated with UPMC Passavant.  He completed his residency at UPMC St. Margaret Family Medicine Residency Program and medical degree at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Griffin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Cirrhosis, High Cholesterol, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Stephen Samples is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Samples is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH).

Kevin Kotar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Carnegie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kotar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Vitamin D Deficiency, Infant Hyperglycemia, and Erectile Dysfunction (ED).

Charles Li is a Radiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Li is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), Herniated Disk, and Vitrectomy.

Rachael Edwards is a Radiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Edwards is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Emphysema, and Bronchiectasis. Dr. Edwards is currently accepting new patients.

Warren Chang is a Radiologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion.

Geno Pavlick is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pavlick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, High Cholesterol, Obesity, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).