Dr. Peter C. Gerszten
Overview
Dr. Gerszten is the Peter E. Sheptak Professor of Neurological Surgery and director of the Percutaneous Spine Service at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He specializes in the treatment of spinal tumors and minimally invasive spinal surgery.Dr. Gerszten is a pioneer in the field of spinal radiosurgery and oversees the instruction of this developing area of neurosurgery for both the American Association of Neurological Surgery and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.Dr. Gerszten received his medical degree at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and completed his residency in neurological surgery and a fellowship in spinal surgery at UPMC. He also obtained a master of public health degree from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health. He is board-certified in neurological surgery.Dr. Gerszten serves on the editorial boards of Neurosurgery, The Spine Journal, and the Journal of Radiosurgery, and he is also co-editor of Spine Radiosurgery, the first complete book on the topic.Peter Carlos Gerszten, MD, MPH, FACS, is the Peter E. Sheptak Professor of Neurological Surgery and Radiation Oncology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He specializes in spinal oncology and minimally invasive approaches to spinal disorders, including spine radiosurgery, and kyphoplasty.Dr. Gerszten is board-certified in neurological surgery. He received an undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Va. He completed a medical degree at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore. Dr. Gerszten completed a residency in neurosurgery at UPMC, and a fellowship in spine surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.Dr. Gerszten is a member of many professional organizations, such as the American College of Surgeons, American Medical Association, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves, North American Spine Society, Cervical Spine Research Society, Delta Omega Public Health National Honor Society, Allegheny County Medical Society, Pennsylvania Neurosurgical Society, Pennsylvania State Medical Society, and the John Hopkins Medical and Surgical Association.LGBTQIA+ Affirming: This provider has completed training on how to create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ patients. This provider may or may not offer LGBTQIA+ specific medical or surgical care. Please ask when scheduling.
Dr. Gerszten is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bone Tumor, Hemangioblastoma, Fractured Spine, Vertebroplasty, and Laminectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 136 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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200 Lothrop Street, A402 UPMC Presbyterian, 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 top areas of expertise are Chordoma, Pituitary Tumor, Meningioma, Nerve Decompression, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery.
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 53 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Rhizotomy.
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 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Cordotomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Peter C. Gerszten
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Peter C. Gerszten?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Peter C. Gerszten by calling their office at 412-530-6017. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Peter C. Gerszten a top-rated expert for Vertebroplasty?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Peter C. Gerszten is classified as an Distinguished expert for Vertebroplasty, 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. Peter C. Gerszten specialize in?
While Dr. Peter C. Gerszten is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Vertebroplasty, Bone Tumor, and Hemangioblastoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Peter C. Gerszten participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Peter C. Gerszten has published 136 articles and abstracts on conditions like Vertebroplasty. You can view a list of Dr. Peter C. Gerszten's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Peter C. Gerszten accept my insurance?
Dr. Peter C. Gerszten accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-530-6017 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Bone TumorDr. Gerszten isDistinguished. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- HemangioblastomaDr. Gerszten isDistinguished. Learn about Hemangioblastoma.
- VertebroplastyDr. Gerszten isDistinguished. Learn about Vertebroplasty.
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- Bone GraftDr. Gerszten isAdvanced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Gerszten isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- ChordomaDr. Gerszten isAdvanced. Learn about Chordoma.
- Fractured SpineDr. Gerszten isAdvanced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Herniated Disc SurgeryDr. Gerszten isAdvanced. Learn about Herniated Disc Surgery.
- Herniated DiskDr. Gerszten isAdvanced. Learn about Herniated Disk.
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- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Gerszten isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Gerszten isExperienced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Gerszten isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Gerszten isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Chiari MalformationDr. Gerszten isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation.
- Chiari Malformation Type 1Dr. Gerszten isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 1.