Dr. John J. Moossy
Overview
Dr. Moossy is professor of neurological surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, director of the Center for Pain Management at UPMC, and chief of neurosurgery at Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System. He practices general neurosurgery with a special interest in the surgical management of medically intractable pain.Dr. Moossy received his medical degree from Tulane University in New Orleans and completed a surgical internship and neurosurgery residency at Duke University in Durham, N.C. He is board-certified in neurological surgery.Dr. Moossy’s publications include six book chapters and 11 articles in peer-reviewed journals such as Spine, Journal of Neurosurgery, and Neurosurgery.John Moossy, MD, specializes in neurosurgery and is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Neurosurgery and is affiliated with UPMC Shadyside, UPMC St Margaret, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Mercy. He completed his residency at Duke University School of Medicine and medical degree at Tulane University School of Medicine.
Dr. Moossy is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thrombophlebitis, Neuralgia, Chronic Pain, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Rhizotomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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200 Lothrop Street, A402 UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Clinical Research
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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 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John J. Moossy
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Is Dr. John J. Moossy a top-rated expert for Thrombophlebitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John J. Moossy is classified as an Advanced expert for Thrombophlebitis, 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 J. Moossy specialize in?
While Dr. John J. Moossy is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Thrombophlebitis, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Neuralgia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. John J. Moossy participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John J. Moossy has published 13 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thrombophlebitis. You can view a list of Dr. John J. Moossy'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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Dr. John J. Moossy accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-530-4285 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Sacral Nerve StimulationDr. Moossy isAdvanced. Learn about Sacral Nerve Stimulation.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Moossy isAdvanced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
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- Brachial PlexopathyDr. Moossy isExperienced. Learn about Brachial Plexopathy.
- Brain HerniationDr. Moossy isExperienced. Learn about Brain Herniation.
- Central Pain SyndromeDr. Moossy isExperienced. Learn about Central Pain Syndrome.
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Moossy isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Moossy isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Moossy isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.