Dr. Ian Pollack
Overview
Ian Pollack, MD, is Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, A. Leland Albright Professor of Neurosurgery, and vice-chair for Academic Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He is professor of clinical and translational science and distinguished professor of neurosurgery at the University of Pittsburgh.
Dr. Pollack is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Brain Tumor, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Craniectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 219 peer reviewed articles and participating in 8 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
4401 Penn Avenue, UPMC Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ian Pollack
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ian Pollack?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ian Pollack by calling their office at 412-336-3075. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ian Pollack a top-rated expert for Glioma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ian Pollack is classified as an Elite expert for Glioma, 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. Ian Pollack specialize in?
While Dr. Ian Pollack is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, and Brain Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Ian Pollack participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ian Pollack has published 219 articles and abstracts on conditions like Glioma. You can view a list of Dr. Ian Pollack's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ian Pollack accept my insurance?
Dr. Ian Pollack accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareSource. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-336-3075 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
- Elite
- Brain TumorDr. Pollack isElite. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- GliomaDr. Pollack isElite. Learn about Glioma.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Pollack isElite. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- Distinguished
- AstrocytomaDr. Pollack isDistinguished. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Pollack isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- CraniosynostosisDr. Pollack isDistinguished. Learn about Craniosynostosis.
- Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-MutantDr. Pollack isDistinguished. Learn about Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant.
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered RosettesDr. Pollack isDistinguished. Learn about Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes.
- GlioblastomaDr. Pollack isDistinguished. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- Advanced
- Chiari MalformationDr. Pollack isAdvanced. Learn about Chiari Malformation.
- Chiari Malformation Type 1Dr. Pollack isAdvanced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 1.
- Chiari Malformation Type 2Dr. Pollack isAdvanced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 2.
- Choroid Plexus CystDr. Pollack isAdvanced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Cyst.
- CraniectomyDr. Pollack isAdvanced. Learn about Craniectomy.
- EpendymomaDr. Pollack isAdvanced. Learn about Ependymoma.
- Experienced
- Acromicric DysplasiaDr. Pollack isExperienced. Learn about Acromicric Dysplasia.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Pollack isExperienced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- CraniopharyngiomaDr. Pollack isExperienced. Learn about Craniopharyngioma.
- Dandy-Walker SyndromeDr. Pollack isExperienced. Learn about Dandy-Walker Syndrome.
- EndoscopyDr. Pollack isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Epidural AbscessDr. Pollack isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Abscess.