Overview
Kalil Abdullah is a Neurosurgery provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Abdullah is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Astrocytoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Spinal Fusion.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 126 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
5150 Centre Ave Ste 443, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
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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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 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kalil Abdullah
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kalil Abdullah?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kalil Abdullah by calling their office at 214-645-2300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kalil Abdullah a top-rated expert for Glioma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kalil Abdullah is classified as an Distinguished 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. Kalil Abdullah specialize in?
While Dr. Kalil Abdullah is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Glioma, Gliomatosis Cerebri, and Astrocytoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Kalil Abdullah participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kalil Abdullah has published 126 articles and abstracts on conditions like Glioma. You can view a list of Dr. Kalil Abdullah's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kalil Abdullah accept my insurance?
Dr. Kalil Abdullah accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 214-645-2300 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
- Distinguished
- AstrocytomaDr. Abdullah isDistinguished. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- GliomaDr. Abdullah isDistinguished. Learn about Glioma.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Abdullah isDistinguished. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- Advanced
- Brain TumorDr. Abdullah isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Abdullah isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- Gamma Knife RadiosurgeryDr. Abdullah isAdvanced. Learn about Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
- GlioblastomaDr. Abdullah isAdvanced. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliosarcomaDr. Abdullah isAdvanced. Learn about Gliosarcoma.
- HydrocephalusDr. Abdullah isAdvanced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Cystic LymphangiomaDr. Abdullah isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Cystic Lymphangioma.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Abdullah isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Abdullah isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Abdullah isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Brain AbscessDr. Abdullah isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Abdullah isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.


