Overview
Bengt Karlsson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Dr. Karlsson is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Arteriovenous Malformation, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Brain Tumor, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 27 peer reviewed articles.
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1 Stadium Dr # 9238, Morgantown, WV 26506
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. Dr. Lunsford is currently accepting new patients.
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. Bengt Karlsson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Bengt Karlsson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Bengt Karlsson by calling their office at 304-598-4800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Bengt Karlsson a top-rated expert for Gamma Knife Radiosurgery?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Bengt Karlsson is classified as an Distinguished expert for Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, 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. Bengt Karlsson specialize in?
While Dr. Bengt Karlsson is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, and Arteriovenous Malformation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Bengt Karlsson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Bengt Karlsson has published 27 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. You can view a list of Dr. Bengt Karlsson'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
- Gamma Knife RadiosurgeryDr. Karlsson isDistinguished. Learn about Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
- Advanced
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Karlsson isAdvanced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Karlsson isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Experienced
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Karlsson isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Brain TumorDr. Karlsson isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Trigeminal NeuralgiaDr. Karlsson isExperienced. Learn about Trigeminal Neuralgia.


