
Overview
Dr. Alexander Whiting is a neurosurgeon and director of epilepsy surgery for AHN’s Neuroscience Institute. He specializes in state-of-the-art epilepsy and brain tumor treatments, including stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG), seizure focus resections, awake brain surgery, laser ablations, vagal nerve stimulation, and responsive neurostimulation. Additionally, he has clinical interests in complex spine and brain disorders and offers a range of surgical options and interventions for these conditions. He is the fellowship director of the CAST-accredited Stereotactic and Functional Fellowship at AHN, directs the Allegheny NeuroTechnology Innovation Center (ANTIC), and is an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at Drexel University College of Medicine. He is active academically and has published over 50 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters in the field of neurosurgery. Dr. Whiting is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS). Dr. Whiting completed his residency at the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona. He completed his fellowship in epilepsy surgery at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio, and was awarded the American Epilepsy Society’s prestigious Young Investigator Award. He provides minimally invasive surgical options for a wide range of neurosurgical disorders. His practice philosophy includes utilizing proper intervention with each individual patient to achieve optimal treatment outcomes.
Dr. Whiting is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Seizures, Lordosis, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Osteotomy.
Dr. Whiting is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 57 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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320 East North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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. Alexander C. Whiting
Is Dr. Alexander C. Whiting a top-rated expert for Epilepsy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alexander C. Whiting is classified as an Advanced expert for Epilepsy, 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. Alexander C. Whiting specialize in?
While Dr. Alexander C. Whiting is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Epilepsy, Seizures, and Deep Brain Stimulation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Alexander C. Whiting participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alexander C. Whiting has published 57 articles and abstracts on conditions like Epilepsy. You can view a list of Dr. Alexander C. Whiting's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alexander C. Whiting accept my insurance?
Dr. Alexander C. Whiting accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. 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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- Deep Brain StimulationDr. Whiting isAdvanced. Learn about Deep Brain Stimulation.
- EpilepsyDr. Whiting isAdvanced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- OsteotomyDr. Whiting isAdvanced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- SeizuresDr. Whiting isAdvanced. Learn about Seizures.
- Experienced
- Absence SeizureDr. Whiting isExperienced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- Acute PainDr. Whiting isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- ApoplexyDr. Whiting isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE)
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Whiting isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Bone TumorDr. Whiting isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Brain TumorDr. Whiting isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Corpus Callosum Dysgenesis Hypopituitarism
- Cortical DysplasiaDr. Whiting isExperienced. Learn about Cortical Dysplasia.
- Drug Induced DyskinesiaDr. Whiting isExperienced. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- Focal or Multifocal Malformations in Neuronal Migration
- HydrocephalusDr. Whiting isExperienced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Whiting isExperienced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- LaminectomyDr. Whiting isExperienced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- Lhermitte-Duclos DiseaseDr. Whiting isExperienced. Learn about Lhermitte-Duclos Disease.
- LordosisDr. Whiting isExperienced. Learn about Lordosis.
- MeningiomaDr. Whiting isExperienced. Learn about Meningioma.
- ObesityDr. Whiting isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- Partial SeizureDr. Whiting isExperienced. Learn about Partial Seizure.
- Periventricular HeterotopiaDr. Whiting isExperienced. Learn about Periventricular Heterotopia.
- SciaticaDr. Whiting isExperienced. Learn about Sciatica.
- ScoliosisDr. Whiting isExperienced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spinal FusionDr. Whiting isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Fusion.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Whiting isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Whiting isExperienced. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- StrokeDr. Whiting isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Whiting isExperienced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Subcortical Band HeterotopiaDr. Whiting isExperienced. Learn about Subcortical Band Heterotopia.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Whiting isExperienced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Subependymal Nodular HeterotopiaDr. Whiting isExperienced. Learn about Subependymal Nodular Heterotopia.


