
Overview
Dr. Okonkwo is professor of neurological surgery as well as clinical director of the Brain Trauma Research Center and director of the neurotrauma program. He also serves as director of the scoliosis and spinal deformity program at UPMC Presbyterian.
Dr. Okonkwo is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Scoliosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Microdiscectomy.
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Locations
200 Lothrop Street, A402 UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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 62 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chordoma, Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Nerve Decompression.
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians
Lawrence Lunsford is a Neurosurgery provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lunsford is highly rated in 54 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.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- ApoplexyDr. Okonkwo isDistinguished. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Okonkwo isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- DeliriumDr. Okonkwo isDistinguished. Learn about Delirium.
- KyphosisDr. Okonkwo isDistinguished. Learn about Kyphosis.
- ScoliosisDr. Okonkwo isDistinguished. Learn about Scoliosis.
- StrokeDr. Okonkwo isDistinguished. Learn about Stroke.
- Advanced
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Okonkwo isAdvanced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Okonkwo isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Epidural AbscessDr. Okonkwo isAdvanced. Learn about Epidural Abscess.
- Epidural HematomaDr. Okonkwo isAdvanced. Learn about Epidural Hematoma.
- Fractured SpineDr. Okonkwo isAdvanced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Okonkwo isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- Experienced
- Binder's SyndromeDr. Okonkwo isExperienced. Learn about Binder's Syndrome.
- Brain AbscessDr. Okonkwo isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Brain TumorDr. Okonkwo isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Okonkwo isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Okonkwo isExperienced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Okonkwo isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.


