
Overview
Dr. Hamilton received his medical degree and residency training from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. He completed subspecialty complex spine, spinal deformity, scoliosis and spine surgical oncology training with a combined neurosurgical and orthopaedic (AOSpine) fellowships at the University of Virginia. He is board-certified in neurological surgery and a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
Dr. Hamilton is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Lordosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 258 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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200 Lothrop Street, A402 UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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 59 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chordoma, Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Nerve Decompression.
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 52 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Rhizotomy.
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 top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Cordotomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David K. Hamilton
How do I make an appointment with Dr. David K. Hamilton?
You can book an appointment with Dr. David K. Hamilton 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. David K. Hamilton a top-rated expert for Kyphosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David K. Hamilton is classified as an Distinguished expert for Kyphosis, 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. David K. Hamilton specialize in?
While Dr. David K. Hamilton is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Kyphosis, Scoliosis, and Spinal Fusion. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. David K. Hamilton participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. David K. Hamilton has published 258 articles and abstracts on conditions like Kyphosis. You can view a list of Dr. David K. Hamilton's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. David K. Hamilton accept my insurance?
Dr. David K. Hamilton accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-647-3685 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
- Distinguished
- KyphosisDr. Hamilton isDistinguished. Learn about Kyphosis.
- LordosisDr. Hamilton isDistinguished. Learn about Lordosis.
- OsteotomyDr. Hamilton isDistinguished. Learn about Osteotomy.
- ScoliosisDr. Hamilton isDistinguished. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spinal FusionDr. Hamilton isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Fusion.
- Advanced
- Epidural AbscessDr. Hamilton isAdvanced. Learn about Epidural Abscess.
- Epidural HematomaDr. Hamilton isAdvanced. Learn about Epidural Hematoma.
- Fractured SpineDr. Hamilton isAdvanced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- LaminectomyDr. Hamilton isAdvanced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Hamilton isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Hamilton isAdvanced. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- Experienced
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Hamilton isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Hamilton isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Brain AbscessDr. Hamilton isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Hamilton isExperienced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Hamilton isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Hamilton isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.



