Overview
David Oliver is a Neurosurgery provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Oliver is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Schizencephaly, Porencephaly, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
320 E North Ave Ste 208, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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 59 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chordoma, Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Nerve Decompression.
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. David Oliver
How do I make an appointment with Dr. David Oliver?
You can book an appointment with Dr. David Oliver by calling their office at 412-359-6200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. David Oliver a top-rated expert for Schizencephaly?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David Oliver is classified as an Advanced expert for Schizencephaly, 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 Oliver specialize in?
While Dr. David Oliver is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Schizencephaly, Porencephaly, and Posterior Fossa Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. David Oliver participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. David Oliver has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Schizencephaly. You can view a list of Dr. David Oliver's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. David Oliver accept my insurance?
Dr. David Oliver accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-359-6200 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
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Oliver isAdvanced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- MeningoceleDr. Oliver isAdvanced. Learn about Meningocele.
- PorencephalyDr. Oliver isAdvanced. Learn about Porencephaly.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Oliver isAdvanced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
- SchizencephalyDr. Oliver isAdvanced. Learn about Schizencephaly.
- Experienced
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Oliver isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Oliver isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Oliver isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET)
- HemimegalencephalyDr. Oliver isExperienced. Learn about Hemimegalencephaly.
- Herniated Disc SurgeryDr. Oliver isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disc Surgery.


