Overview
Dorian Kusyk is a Neurosurgery provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kusyk is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Cavernous Lymphangioma, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Vertebroplasty.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 32 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
320 E North Ave, 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.
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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 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. Dorian Kusyk
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Dorian Kusyk?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Dorian Kusyk by calling their office at 412-359-3575. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Dorian Kusyk a top-rated expert for Deep Brain Stimulation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Dorian Kusyk is classified as an Advanced expert for Deep Brain Stimulation, 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. Dorian Kusyk specialize in?
While Dr. Dorian Kusyk is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Deep Brain Stimulation, Epilepsy, and Seizures. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Dorian Kusyk participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Dorian Kusyk has published 32 articles and abstracts on conditions like Deep Brain Stimulation. You can view a list of Dr. Dorian Kusyk's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Dorian Kusyk accept my insurance?
Dr. Dorian Kusyk accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-359-3575 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
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- Deep Brain StimulationDr. Kusyk isAdvanced. Learn about Deep Brain Stimulation.
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- Brain AneurysmDr. Kusyk isExperienced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Cavernous LymphangiomaDr. Kusyk isExperienced. Learn about Cavernous Lymphangioma.
- Chronic PainDr. Kusyk isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- Drug Induced DyskinesiaDr. Kusyk isExperienced. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- EpilepsyDr. Kusyk isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Familial Multiple LipomatosisDr. Kusyk isExperienced. Learn about Familial Multiple Lipomatosis.


