Expertise in
8
conditions

Dr. Francesco U. Prada

Neurosurgery
Univ. Of Virginia Physicians Group
4105 Lewis And Clark Dr, 
Charlottesville, VA 
Expertise in
8
conditions
Univ. Of Virginia Physicians Group
4105 Lewis And Clark Dr, 
Charlottesville, VA 

Overview

Francesco Prada is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Dr. Prada is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Thalamotomy, and Laminectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 99 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in VA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

Univ. of Virginia Physicians Group
4105 Lewis And Clark Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22911

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.

99 Total Publications

Focused Ultrasound in Brain Tumors: Mechanisms, Imaging Guidance, and Emerging Clinical Applications.
Focused Ultrasound in Brain Tumors: Mechanisms, Imaging Guidance, and Emerging Clinical Applications.
Journal: AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology
Published: August 08, 2025
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Francesco U. Prada is classified as an Distinguished expert for Brain Tumor, 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. Francesco U. Prada specialize in?

While Dr. Francesco U. Prada is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Brain Tumor, Glioma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. Francesco U. Prada participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Francesco U. Prada has published 99 articles and abstracts on conditions like Brain Tumor. You can view a list of Dr. Francesco U. Prada's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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