Dr. Martin G. Piazza
Overview
Martin Piazza, MD, is a pediatric neurosurgeon. He is the surgical director of the Pediatric Surgical Movement Disorders and Neurosurgery Spinal Programs at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Piazza received his undergraduate degree in chemistry with a certificate in materials science and engineering from Princeton University. He earned his medical doctorate from Wake Forest School of Medicine. Dr. Piazza spent a year at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md., as a fellow in the Medical Research Scholars Program. During this time, he performed research in the Surgical Neurology Branch focused on edema associated with pediatric and adult brain tumors. Dr. Piazza is a graduate of the University of North Carolina Hospitals neurosurgery residency program. He completed fellowships in pediatric neurosurgery at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and in pediatric spinal deformity at Shriners Children’s Philadelphia.
Dr. Piazza is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Lordosis, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Laminectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 21 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Piazza is currently accepting new patients.
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4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Martin G. Piazza
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Martin G. Piazza?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Martin G. Piazza by calling their office at 412-450-3320. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Martin G. Piazza a top-rated expert for Posterior Fossa Decompression?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Martin G. Piazza is classified as an Advanced expert for Posterior Fossa Decompression, 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. Martin G. Piazza specialize in?
While Dr. Martin G. Piazza is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Posterior Fossa Decompression, Chiari Malformation, and Chiari Malformation Type 2. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Martin G. Piazza participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Martin G. Piazza has published 21 articles and abstracts on conditions like Posterior Fossa Decompression. You can view a list of Dr. Martin G. Piazza's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Martin G. Piazza accept my insurance?
Dr. Martin G. Piazza accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-450-3320 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Chiari MalformationDr. Piazza isAdvanced. Learn about Chiari Malformation.
- Chiari Malformation Type 2Dr. Piazza isAdvanced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 2.
- Posterior Fossa DecompressionDr. Piazza isAdvanced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Decompression.
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- Absence SeizureDr. Piazza isExperienced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- Brain TumorDr. Piazza isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Chiari Malformation Type 1Dr. Piazza isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 1.
- EpilepsyDr. Piazza isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Epilepsy in ChildrenDr. Piazza isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy in Children.
- HemangioblastomaDr. Piazza isExperienced. Learn about Hemangioblastoma.