Overview
John Bookwalter is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Brackenridge, Pennsylvania.
His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Spondylolisthesis.
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Locations
1030 Broadview Blvd, Brackenridge, PA 15014
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 61 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chordoma, Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Nerve Decompression, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery. Dr. Gardner is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Gardner is currently accepting new patients.
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 clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Cordotomy. Dr. Zinn is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Zinn is currently accepting new patients.
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 53 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Rhizotomy. Dr. Lunsford is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Lunsford is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John Bookwalter
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John Bookwalter?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John Bookwalter by calling their office at 724-224-8700. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John Bookwalter a top-rated expert for Spinal Stenosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John Bookwalter is classified as an Experienced expert for Spinal Stenosis, 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 Bookwalter specialize in?
While Dr. John Bookwalter is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, and Invertebral Disc Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. John Bookwalter accept my insurance?
Dr. John Bookwalter accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 724-224-8700 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Herniated DiskDr. Bookwalter isExperienced. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Bookwalter isExperienced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Bookwalter isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Bookwalter isExperienced. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.


