L D. Lunsford
Expertise in
53
conditions

Dr. L D. Lunsford

Neurosurgery
200 Lothrop Street, Suite F158, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
On Staff At
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
Expertise in
53
conditions
200 Lothrop Street, Suite F158, 
Pittsburgh, PA 

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 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. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 405 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Lunsford is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Columbia University Hospital

Residency

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Specialist in PA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Neurological Surgery

Fellowships

Karolinska Institute, Sweden

Hospital Affiliations

Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Excela Health Latrobe Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Independent Health
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  • PPO
Medicare
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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  • POS
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UPMC
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Wellcare
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  • HMO
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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Locations

UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian
200 Lothrop Street, Suite F158, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

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 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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