Overview
Ali Tafreshi is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Danville, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Tafreshi is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Rathke Cleft Cyst, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Lymphadenectomy, and Laminectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 66 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials.
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Locations
100 N Academy Ave, Danville, PA 17822
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.
3 Clinical Trials
Geisinger Medical Center - Neurosurgery
Dr. Schirmer is board certified in neurological surgery and is fellowship trained in interventional neuroradiology and endovascular neurosurgery. He holds subspecialty certificates for neuroendovascular surgery and neurocritical care. His clinical interests include care and management of patients with acute ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke; intracranial aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations; carotid, vertebral and intracranial atherosclerosis and stenosis; and spinal vascular malformations. He specializes in endovascular flow diversion techniques, skull base surgeries and minimally invasive craniotomy techniques. He earned his medical degree at the Medizinische Fakultät at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München in Germany. Dr. Schirmer completed his residency and fellowships at Tufts University, New England Medical Center and Harvard Medical School Teaching Hospitals in Boston.|Video: more from Dr. Clemens Schirmer, M.D., PhD. Dr. Schirmer is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Schirmer is currently accepting new patients.
Geisinger Wyoming Valley
Christoph Griessenauer is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Dr. Griessenauer is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.
Geisinger Medical Center - Neurosurgery
Dr. Slotkin is board certified in neurosurgery by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. His clinical interests include care for back and neck pain, as well as sports-related spine injuries, and he has particular interests in consumerism and the digital transformation of healthcare. His research interests include post spinal cord injury regeneration. Dr. Slotkin has expertise in spine outcomes, caring for degenerative and congenital spine conditions, spinal tumors and spine/spinal cord injury. He earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland, and completed his residency at Harvard University, Brigham and Women's Hospital. He completed his fellowship in spine surgery at New England Baptist Hospital. Dr. Slotkin is director of Spinal Surgery for Geisinger and also serves as associate chief medical informatics officer. Dr. Slotkin is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Delirium, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy. Dr. Slotkin is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ali R. Tafreshi
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ali R. Tafreshi?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ali R. Tafreshi by calling their office at 570-271-6211. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ali R. Tafreshi a top-rated expert for Ocular Hypertension (OHT)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ali R. Tafreshi is classified as an Advanced expert for Ocular Hypertension (OHT), 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. Ali R. Tafreshi specialize in?
While Dr. Ali R. Tafreshi is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Lymphadenectomy, and Rathke Cleft Cyst. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Ali R. Tafreshi participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ali R. Tafreshi has published 65 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ocular Hypertension (OHT). You can view a list of Dr. Ali R. Tafreshi's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ali R. Tafreshi accept my insurance?
Dr. Ali R. Tafreshi accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Geisinger. We recommend calling the office directly at 570-271-6211 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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
- Advanced
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Tafreshi isAdvanced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Experienced
- Brain TumorDr. Tafreshi isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cerebral Ventricle CancerDr. Tafreshi isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Ventricle Cancer.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Tafreshi isExperienced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- Deep Brain StimulationDr. Tafreshi isExperienced. Learn about Deep Brain Stimulation.
- Drug Induced DyskinesiaDr. Tafreshi isExperienced. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- Essential TremorDr. Tafreshi isExperienced. Learn about Essential Tremor.
- Hypothalamic TumorDr. Tafreshi isExperienced. Learn about Hypothalamic Tumor.
- LaminectomyDr. Tafreshi isExperienced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- LymphadenectomyDr. Tafreshi isExperienced. Learn about Lymphadenectomy.
- Movement DisordersDr. Tafreshi isExperienced. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Tafreshi isExperienced. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Pituitary TumorDr. Tafreshi isExperienced. Learn about Pituitary Tumor.
- Rathke Cleft CystDr. Tafreshi isExperienced. Learn about Rathke Cleft Cyst.
- Sheehan SyndromeDr. Tafreshi isExperienced. Learn about Sheehan Syndrome.

