
Overview
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 55 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Thalamotomy.
Dr. Lunsford is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 426 peer reviewed articles.
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200 Lothrop Street, Suite F158, 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 60 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 19 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
Ajay Niranjan, MD, specializes in neurosurgery. He practices at the University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Neurological Surgery and is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Niranjan is associate professor of neurological surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from King George’s Medical College in Lucknow, India, where he also completed his neurosurgical residency. Dr. Niranjan then completed a fellowship in image-guided neurosurgery at the University of Pittsburgh.A leading expert on stereotactic radiosurgery, Dr. Niranjan has helped develop guidelines for stereotactic radiosurgery for trigeminal neuralgia, pituitary adenomas, arteriovenous malformations, acoustic neuromas, and brain metastases.Dr. Niranjan has co-authored more than 120 articles in journals such as Neurosurgery, Journal of Neurosurgery, and Journal of Neuro-oncology; contributed more than 55 book chapters; and edited two books on stereotactic radiosurgery. Dr. Niranjan is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schwannoma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Brain Tumor, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Thalamotomy. Dr. Niranjan is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. L D. Lunsford
How do I make an appointment with Dr. L D. Lunsford?
You can book an appointment with Dr. L D. Lunsford by calling their office at 412-647-0953. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. L D. Lunsford a top-rated expert for Gamma Knife Radiosurgery?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. L D. Lunsford is classified as an Elite expert for Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, 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. L D. Lunsford specialize in?
While Dr. L D. Lunsford is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, Meningioma, and Acoustic Neuroma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. L D. Lunsford participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. L D. Lunsford has published 426 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. You can view a list of Dr. L D. Lunsford's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. L D. Lunsford accept my insurance?
Dr. L D. Lunsford accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-647-0953 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Lunsford isElite. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Lunsford isElite. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Gamma Knife RadiosurgeryDr. Lunsford isElite. Learn about Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
- MeningiomaDr. Lunsford isElite. Learn about Meningioma.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Lunsford isElite. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- SchwannomaDr. Lunsford isElite. Learn about Schwannoma.
- Distinguished
- Brain TumorDr. Lunsford isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Lunsford isDistinguished. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- HemangioblastomaDr. Lunsford isDistinguished. Learn about Hemangioblastoma.
- Hypothalamic TumorDr. Lunsford isDistinguished. Learn about Hypothalamic Tumor.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Lunsford isDistinguished. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Pituitary TumorDr. Lunsford isDistinguished. Learn about Pituitary Tumor.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Lunsford isDistinguished. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)Dr. Lunsford isDistinguished. Learn about Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).
- Radiation Induced MeningiomaDr. Lunsford isDistinguished. Learn about Radiation Induced Meningioma.
- Sheehan SyndromeDr. Lunsford isDistinguished. Learn about Sheehan Syndrome.
- Trigeminal NeuralgiaDr. Lunsford isDistinguished. Learn about Trigeminal Neuralgia.
- Vein of Galen AneurysmDr. Lunsford isDistinguished. Learn about Vein of Galen Aneurysm.
- Wyburn-Mason SyndromeDr. Lunsford isDistinguished. Learn about Wyburn-Mason Syndrome.
- Advanced
- Acromegaloid Facial Appearance Syndrome
- AcromegalyDr. Lunsford isAdvanced. Learn about Acromegaly.
- AstrocytomaDr. Lunsford isAdvanced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Bone TumorDr. Lunsford isAdvanced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Cerebral Cavernous MalformationDr. Lunsford isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebral Cavernous Malformation.
- Cerebral Ventricle CancerDr. Lunsford isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebral Ventricle Cancer.
- ChondrosarcomaDr. Lunsford isAdvanced. Learn about Chondrosarcoma.
- ChordomaDr. Lunsford isAdvanced. Learn about Chordoma.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Lunsford isAdvanced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- CraniopharyngiomaDr. Lunsford isAdvanced. Learn about Craniopharyngioma.
- Cushing's diseaseDr. Lunsford isAdvanced. Learn about Cushing's disease.
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- EpendymomaDr. Lunsford isAdvanced. Learn about Ependymoma.
- GlioblastomaDr. Lunsford isAdvanced. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Lunsford isAdvanced. Learn about Glioma.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Lunsford isAdvanced. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- GliosarcomaDr. Lunsford isAdvanced. Learn about Gliosarcoma.
- Glomus Jugulare TumorDr. Lunsford isAdvanced. Learn about Glomus Jugulare Tumor.
- HemangiomaDr. Lunsford isAdvanced. Learn about Hemangioma.
- HemangiopericytomaDr. Lunsford isAdvanced. Learn about Hemangiopericytoma.
- HydrocephalusDr. Lunsford isAdvanced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Hydrocephalus due to Congenital Stenosis of Aqueduct of Sylvius
- Hypertrichosis-Acromegaloid Facial Appearance Syndrome
- Hypothalamic HamartomasDr. Lunsford isAdvanced. Learn about Hypothalamic Hamartomas.
- NeuralgiaDr. Lunsford isAdvanced. Learn about Neuralgia.
- NeuroepitheliomaDr. Lunsford isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroepithelioma.
- NeurofibromatosisDr. Lunsford isAdvanced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis.
- Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)Dr. Lunsford isAdvanced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2).
- OligodendrogliomaDr. Lunsford isAdvanced. Learn about Oligodendroglioma.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Dr. Lunsford isAdvanced. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
- PineocytomaDr. Lunsford isAdvanced. Learn about Pineocytoma.
- ProlactinomaDr. Lunsford isAdvanced. Learn about Prolactinoma.
- SubependymomaDr. Lunsford isAdvanced. Learn about Subependymoma.
- ThalamotomyDr. Lunsford isAdvanced. Learn about Thalamotomy.
- Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) SyndromeDr. Lunsford isAdvanced. Learn about Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) Syndrome.
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- Absence SeizureDr. Lunsford isExperienced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Lunsford isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- Brain AneurysmDr. Lunsford isExperienced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Lunsford isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- ChemosisDr. Lunsford isExperienced. Learn about Chemosis.
- Choroid Plexus PapillomaDr. Lunsford isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Papilloma.
- Cowden SyndromeDr. Lunsford isExperienced. Learn about Cowden Syndrome.
- Drug Induced DyskinesiaDr. Lunsford isExperienced. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET)
- EpilepsyDr. Lunsford isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Essential TremorDr. Lunsford isExperienced. Learn about Essential Tremor.
- GangliogliomaDr. Lunsford isExperienced. Learn about Ganglioglioma.
- Glomus Tympanum TumorDr. Lunsford isExperienced. Learn about Glomus Tympanum Tumor.
- Glossopharyngeal NeuralgiaDr. Lunsford isExperienced. Learn about Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia.
- Increased Intracranial PressureDr. Lunsford isExperienced. Learn about Increased Intracranial Pressure.
- Linear Nevus Sebaceous SyndromeDr. Lunsford isExperienced. Learn about Linear Nevus Sebaceous Syndrome.
- MedulloblastomaDr. Lunsford isExperienced. Learn about Medulloblastoma.
- Microvascular DecompressionDr. Lunsford isExperienced. Learn about Microvascular Decompression.
- Movement DisordersDr. Lunsford isExperienced. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Nelson SyndromeDr. Lunsford isExperienced. Learn about Nelson Syndrome.
- Olfactory NeuroblastomaDr. Lunsford isExperienced. Learn about Olfactory Neuroblastoma.
- Optic GliomaDr. Lunsford isExperienced. Learn about Optic Glioma.
- Peutz-Jeghers SyndromeDr. Lunsford isExperienced. Learn about Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome.
- Phacomatosis PigmentokeratoticaDr. Lunsford isExperienced. Learn about Phacomatosis Pigmentokeratotica.
- Phacomatosis PigmentovascularisDr. Lunsford isExperienced. Learn about Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis.
- PineoblastomaDr. Lunsford isExperienced. Learn about Pineoblastoma.
- Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM)Dr. Lunsford isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM).
- RhizotomyDr. Lunsford isExperienced. Learn about Rhizotomy.
- SeizuresDr. Lunsford isExperienced. Learn about Seizures.
- Skeletal-Extraskeletal AngiomatosisDr. Lunsford isExperienced. Learn about Skeletal-Extraskeletal Angiomatosis.
- Stent PlacementDr. Lunsford isExperienced. Learn about Stent Placement.
- StrokeDr. Lunsford isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.
- Sturge-Weber SyndromeDr. Lunsford isExperienced. Learn about Sturge-Weber Syndrome.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Lunsford isExperienced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Tieche-Jadassohn NevusDr. Lunsford isExperienced. Learn about Tieche-Jadassohn Nevus.


