Dr. John A. Braca
Overview
John Braca III, MD, MMS, FAANS, is an endovascular neurosurgeon and the chief of Neurosurgery of the UPMC Neurological Institutes and hospitals in central and north central Pa. Dr. Braca has clinical and surgical emphasis in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with brain tumors, carotid artery disease, carotid endarterectomy, carotid artery stenting, cerebral aneurysms, cerebral and spinal arteriovenous malformations, cervical myelopathy, cranial blood vessel abnormalities, degenerative spine disease (neck and back pain), endoscopic minimally invasive skull base surgery, ischemic stroke intervention, mechanical thrombectomy, motion preservation spine surgery, normal pressure hydrocephalus, pituitary tumors, spine tumors, stereotactic radiosurgery, trigeminal neuralgia/facial pain syndromes, and ultrasound guided carpal tunnel release.
Dr. Braca is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Hypothalamic Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Balloon Sinuplasty.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Braca is currently accepting new patients.
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121 Towne Square Drive, Suite 303, Hershey, PA 17033
1160 Manheim Pike, Suite 202, Lancaster, PA 17601
2005 Technology Parkway, Suite 100, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
205 South Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104
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. John A. Braca
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John A. Braca?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John A. Braca by calling their office at 223-895-5890. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John A. Braca a top-rated expert for Brain Aneurysm?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John A. Braca is classified as an Distinguished expert for Brain Aneurysm, 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. John A. Braca specialize in?
While Dr. John A. Braca is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, and Hypothalamic Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. John A. Braca participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John A. Braca has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Brain Aneurysm. You can view a list of Dr. John A. Braca's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John A. Braca accept my insurance?
Dr. John A. Braca accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 223-895-5890 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Brain AneurysmDr. Braca isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Advanced
- StrokeDr. Braca isAdvanced. Learn about Stroke.
- Experienced
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Braca isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- ApoplexyDr. Braca isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Braca isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- AstrocytomaDr. Braca isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Braca isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.