
Overview
Nitin Agarwal is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Agarwal is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 493 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials.
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Locations
200 Lothrop St Ste B400, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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.
2 Clinical Trials
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 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 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nitin Agarwal
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nitin Agarwal?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Nitin Agarwal by calling their office at 412-647-3685. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Nitin Agarwal a top-rated expert for Laminectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nitin Agarwal is classified as an Distinguished expert for Laminectomy, 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. Nitin Agarwal specialize in?
While Dr. Nitin Agarwal is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Laminectomy, Spinal Fusion, and Cervical Spondylosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Nitin Agarwal participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Nitin Agarwal has published 493 articles and abstracts on conditions like Laminectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Nitin Agarwal's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Nitin Agarwal accept my insurance?
Dr. Nitin Agarwal accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-647-3685 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.
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- Distinguished
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Agarwal isDistinguished. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Agarwal isDistinguished. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- KyphosisDr. Agarwal isDistinguished. Learn about Kyphosis.
- LaminectomyDr. Agarwal isDistinguished. Learn about Laminectomy.
- Spinal FusionDr. Agarwal isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Fusion.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Agarwal isDistinguished. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- Advanced
- Cortical DysplasiaDr. Agarwal isAdvanced. Learn about Cortical Dysplasia.
- Epidural HematomaDr. Agarwal isAdvanced. Learn about Epidural Hematoma.
- EpilepsyDr. Agarwal isAdvanced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- HydrocephalusDr. Agarwal isAdvanced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- LordosisDr. Agarwal isAdvanced. Learn about Lordosis.
- OsteotomyDr. Agarwal isAdvanced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- Experienced
- Absence SeizureDr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis
- ArachnoiditisDr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoiditis.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- AstrocytomaDr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Bone TumorDr. Agarwal isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.


