Overview
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.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 441 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
1000 E Mountain Dr, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
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.
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
Michel Lacroix is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lacroix is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Meningioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Balloon Sinuplasty.
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. Christoph J. Griessenauer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christoph J. Griessenauer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christoph J. Griessenauer by calling their office at 570-808-3290. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christoph J. Griessenauer a top-rated expert for Brain Aneurysm?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christoph J. Griessenauer is classified as an Elite 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. Christoph J. Griessenauer specialize in?
While Dr. Christoph J. Griessenauer is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Stroke. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Christoph J. Griessenauer participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christoph J. Griessenauer has published 440 articles and abstracts on conditions like Brain Aneurysm. You can view a list of Dr. Christoph J. Griessenauer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christoph J. Griessenauer accept my insurance?
Dr. Christoph J. Griessenauer accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 570-808-3290 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.
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- Elite
- Brain AneurysmDr. Griessenauer isElite. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- StrokeDr. Griessenauer isElite. Learn about Stroke.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Griessenauer isElite. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Distinguished
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Griessenauer isDistinguished. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Griessenauer isDistinguished. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- HydrocephalusDr. Griessenauer isDistinguished. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Griessenauer isDistinguished. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- ThrombectomyDr. Griessenauer isDistinguished. Learn about Thrombectomy.
- Advanced
- ApoplexyDr. Griessenauer isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Griessenauer isAdvanced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Griessenauer isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- CraniectomyDr. Griessenauer isAdvanced. Learn about Craniectomy.
- Endovascular EmbolizationDr. Griessenauer isAdvanced. Learn about Endovascular Embolization.
- Epidural HematomaDr. Griessenauer isAdvanced. Learn about Epidural Hematoma.
- Increased Intracranial PressureDr. Griessenauer isAdvanced. Learn about Increased Intracranial Pressure.
- MeningiomaDr. Griessenauer isAdvanced. Learn about Meningioma.
- Moyamoya DiseaseDr. Griessenauer isAdvanced. Learn about Moyamoya Disease.
- PicaDr. Griessenauer isAdvanced. Learn about Pica.
- Stent PlacementDr. Griessenauer isAdvanced. Learn about Stent Placement.
- Experienced
- AngioplastyDr. Griessenauer isExperienced. Learn about Angioplasty.
- AstrocytomaDr. Griessenauer isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Bone TumorDr. Griessenauer isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Brain AbscessDr. Griessenauer isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Griessenauer isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Brain TumorDr. Griessenauer isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Griessenauer isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- Cerebral Artery Bypass SurgeryDr. Griessenauer isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery.
- Cerebral Cavernous MalformationDr. Griessenauer isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Cavernous Malformation.
- ChemosisDr. Griessenauer isExperienced. Learn about Chemosis.
- Chiari MalformationDr. Griessenauer isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation.
- Chiari Malformation Type 2Dr. Griessenauer isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 2.
- Crouzon SyndromeDr. Griessenauer isExperienced. Learn about Crouzon Syndrome.
- Diabetes Insipidus (DI)Dr. Griessenauer isExperienced. Learn about Diabetes Insipidus (DI).
- EndoscopyDr. Griessenauer isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- EpilepsyDr. Griessenauer isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass SurgeryDr. Griessenauer isExperienced. Learn about Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery.
- GlioblastomaDr. Griessenauer isExperienced. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Griessenauer isExperienced. Learn about Glioma.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Griessenauer isExperienced. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- HemangioblastomaDr. Griessenauer isExperienced. Learn about Hemangioblastoma.
- HemangiomaDr. Griessenauer isExperienced. Learn about Hemangioma.
- Hypothalamic TumorDr. Griessenauer isExperienced. Learn about Hypothalamic Tumor.
- MyelomeningoceleDr. Griessenauer isExperienced. Learn about Myelomeningocele.
- Nerve DecompressionDr. Griessenauer isExperienced. Learn about Nerve Decompression.
- NeuralgiaDr. Griessenauer isExperienced. Learn about Neuralgia.
- Pituitary ApoplexyDr. Griessenauer isExperienced. Learn about Pituitary Apoplexy.
- Pituitary TumorDr. Griessenauer isExperienced. Learn about Pituitary Tumor.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Griessenauer isExperienced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Pseudotumor Cerebri SyndromeDr. Griessenauer isExperienced. Learn about Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome.
- SeizuresDr. Griessenauer isExperienced. Learn about Seizures.
- SubependymomaDr. Griessenauer isExperienced. Learn about Subependymoma.
- SyringomyeliaDr. Griessenauer isExperienced. Learn about Syringomyelia.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Griessenauer isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
- Transmyocardial RevascularizationDr. Griessenauer isExperienced. Learn about Transmyocardial Revascularization.
- Trigeminal NeuralgiaDr. Griessenauer isExperienced. Learn about Trigeminal Neuralgia.
- Vein of Galen AneurysmDr. Griessenauer isExperienced. Learn about Vein of Galen Aneurysm.
- Wyburn-Mason SyndromeDr. Griessenauer isExperienced. Learn about Wyburn-Mason Syndrome.

