
Overview
Dr. Akash Agarwal is a highly respected neurosurgeon, experienced in endovascular, spinal, and general neurosurgery. A former assistant professor of neurosurgery, he will be site director of the AHN Neurosurgery residency program at Forbes. He is skilled in Gamma Knife® surgery and kyphoplasty (surgery for vertebra fractures in the spine). He also evaluates and treats patients with brain tumors, cerebral aneurysms, herniated discs, strokes, and trigeminal neuralgia. Dr. Agarwal received a medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts, and completed a residency at Penn State Medical Center at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. There, he also gained further training through fellowships in endovascular and interventional neuroradiology. He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. His goal is to provide excellent, comprehensive, and compassionate care to patients of all ages. He speaks Spanish, Hindi, and English.
Dr. Agarwal is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Subdural Hematoma, Fractured Spine, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.
Dr. Agarwal is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.
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575 Coal Valley Road, Jefferson Hills, PA 15025
2315 Myrtle Street, Erie, PA 16502
Clinical Research
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UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian
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 highly rated in 60 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.
UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian
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 highly rated in 55 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Thalamotomy. Dr. Lunsford is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.
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 highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Cordotomy. Dr. Zinn is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Zinn is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Akash D. Agarwal
Is Dr. Akash D. Agarwal a top-rated expert for Brain Aneurysm?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Akash D. Agarwal is classified as an Distinguished expert for Brain Aneurysm, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Akash D. Agarwal specialize in?
While Dr. Akash D. Agarwal is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Brain Aneurysm, Subdural Hematoma, and Fractured Spine. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Akash D. Agarwal participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Akash D. Agarwal has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Brain Aneurysm. You can view a list of Dr. Akash D. Agarwal's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Akash D. Agarwal accept my insurance?
Dr. Akash D. Agarwal accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Brain AneurysmDr. Agarwal isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Advanced
- Bone GraftDr. Agarwal isAdvanced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Agarwal isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Fractured SpineDr. Agarwal isAdvanced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- MeningiomaDr. Agarwal isAdvanced. Learn about Meningioma.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Agarwal isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- StrokeDr. Agarwal isAdvanced. Learn about Stroke.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Agarwal isAdvanced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Agarwal isAdvanced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- VertebroplastyDr. Agarwal isAdvanced. Learn about Vertebroplasty.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Cystic LymphangiomaDr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Cystic Lymphangioma.
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- ApoplexyDr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- AstrocytomaDr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Brain TumorDr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cavernous LymphangiomaDr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Cavernous Lymphangioma.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- Choroid Plexus CystDr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Cyst.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- Cystic HygromaDr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Hygroma.
- DeliriumDr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET)
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- EpendymomaDr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Ependymoma.
- Familial PorencephalyDr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Familial Porencephaly.
- GlioblastomaDr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Glioma.
- GliosarcomaDr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Gliosarcoma.
- Herniated DiskDr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- HydrocephalusDr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Hygroma CervicalDr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Hygroma Cervical.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- Movement DisordersDr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- NeuroepitheliomaDr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Neuroepithelioma.
- Normal Pressure HydrocephalusDr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
- OligodendrogliomaDr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Oligodendroglioma.
- OsteochondromaDr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Osteochondroma.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Dr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
- Pituitary TumorDr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Pituitary Tumor.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)Dr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).
- Radiation Induced MeningiomaDr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Radiation Induced Meningioma.
- Sacroiliac Joint DiseaseDr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Sacroiliac Joint Disease.
- SchwannomaDr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Schwannoma.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- Trigeminal NeuralgiaDr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Trigeminal Neuralgia.
- Vein of Galen AneurysmDr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Vein of Galen Aneurysm.
- Wyburn-Mason SyndromeDr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Wyburn-Mason Syndrome.


