Overview
Alessandro Paluzzi is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Paluzzi is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothalamic Tumor, Pituitary Tumor, Brain Tumor, Endoscopy, and Rhizotomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 36 peer reviewed articles.
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200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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.
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 61 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 53 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.
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 18 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. Alessandro Paluzzi
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alessandro Paluzzi?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alessandro Paluzzi by calling their office at 412-647-3685. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alessandro Paluzzi a top-rated expert for Hypothalamic Tumor?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alessandro Paluzzi is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hypothalamic Tumor, 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. Alessandro Paluzzi specialize in?
While Dr. Alessandro Paluzzi is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Hypothalamic Tumor, Pituitary Tumor, and Brain Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Alessandro Paluzzi participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alessandro Paluzzi has published 36 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hypothalamic Tumor. You can view a list of Dr. Alessandro Paluzzi's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Hypothalamic TumorDr. Paluzzi isDistinguished. Learn about Hypothalamic Tumor.
- Advanced
- Brain TumorDr. Paluzzi isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Paluzzi isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- Pituitary TumorDr. Paluzzi isAdvanced. Learn about Pituitary Tumor.
- Experienced
- Acromegaloid Facial Appearance SyndromeDr. Paluzzi isExperienced. Learn about Acromegaloid Facial Appearance Syndrome.
- AcromegalyDr. Paluzzi isExperienced. Learn about Acromegaly.
- Bone TumorDr. Paluzzi isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- ChondrosarcomaDr. Paluzzi isExperienced. Learn about Chondrosarcoma.
- ChordomaDr. Paluzzi isExperienced. Learn about Chordoma.
- Diabetes Insipidus (DI)Dr. Paluzzi isExperienced. Learn about Diabetes Insipidus (DI).


