
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 419 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 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 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 27 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 Meningioma?
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 Meningioma, 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 Meningioma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, 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 419 articles and abstracts on conditions like Meningioma. 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.
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- 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.
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- Brain TumorDr. Lunsford isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Lunsford isDistinguished. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Glomus Jugulare TumorDr. Lunsford isDistinguished. Learn about Glomus Jugulare Tumor.
- HemangioblastomaDr. Lunsford isDistinguished. Learn about Hemangioblastoma.
- Hypothalamic TumorDr. Lunsford isDistinguished. Learn about Hypothalamic Tumor.
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- AstrocytomaDr. Lunsford isAdvanced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
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- Cerebral Cavernous MalformationDr. Lunsford isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebral Cavernous Malformation.
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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.
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- Brain Stem CancerDr. Lunsford isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
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