Parthasarathy D. Thirumala
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Dr. Parthasarathy D. Thirumala

Neurology
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Neurosurgery
700 High Street, 
Williamsport, PA 
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Expertise in
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University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Neurosurgery
700 High Street, 
Williamsport, PA 

Overview

Parthasarathy Thirumala, MD, is a neurologist and is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is director of the Center of Clinical Neurophysiology and is a professor of Neurology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Stanley Medical School and completed his residency and fellowship at UPMC.

Dr. Thirumala is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia, Herpes Zoster Oticus, Stroke, Microvascular Decompression, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Dr. Thirumala is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 151 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Thirumala is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Neurology

Licenses

Psychiatry & Neurology in PA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology
American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology

Fellowships

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Upmc Williamsport
Upmc Passavant
Upmc Mercy
Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals

Languages Spoken

English
Hindi
Tamil
Telugu

Gender

Male

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Locations

University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Neurosurgery
700 High Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Other Locations
University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Neurological Surgery - Neurophysiology
200 Lothrop Street, 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.

151 Total Publications

Machine learning to detect intraoperative ischemia from electroencephalography in carotid endarterectomy surgery.
Machine learning to detect intraoperative ischemia from electroencephalography in carotid endarterectomy surgery.
Journal: medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences
Published: August 20, 2026
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700 High St Ste 3002, 
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 (10.6 miles away)
570-321-2820
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Is Dr. Parthasarathy D. Thirumala a top-rated expert for Microvascular Decompression?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Parthasarathy D. Thirumala is classified as an Elite expert for Microvascular 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. Parthasarathy D. Thirumala specialize in?

While Dr. Parthasarathy D. Thirumala is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Microvascular Decompression, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.

Does Dr. Parthasarathy D. Thirumala participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Parthasarathy D. Thirumala has published 151 articles and abstracts on conditions like Microvascular Decompression. You can view a list of Dr. Parthasarathy D. Thirumala's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Parthasarathy D. Thirumala accept my insurance?

Dr. Parthasarathy D. Thirumala accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 570-954-5848 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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