
Overview
Dr. Friedlander is the Chair of the Department of Neurological Surgery and the Walter E. Dandy Distinguished Professor of Neurological Surgery, Neurology, and Neurobiology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Clinically, he focuses on the operative management of complex cerebrovascular disorders, Chiari Malformations, and brain tumors. Before joining UPMC, Dr. Friedlander was Professor of Neurosurgery at Harvard Medical School and Vice Chair of Neurosurgery and associate director of cerebrovascular surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.
Dr. Friedlander is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Herniation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Chiari Malformation, Awake Craniotomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.
Dr. Friedlander is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Friedlander is currently accepting new patients.
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200 Lothrop Street, A402 UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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 60 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. Robert M. Friedlander
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Robert M. Friedlander?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Robert M. Friedlander by calling their office at 412-794-7895. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Robert M. Friedlander a top-rated expert for Brain Herniation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert M. Friedlander is classified as an Advanced expert for Brain Herniation, 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. Robert M. Friedlander specialize in?
While Dr. Robert M. Friedlander is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Brain Herniation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, and Chiari Malformation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Robert M. Friedlander accept my insurance?
Dr. Robert M. Friedlander accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareSource. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-794-7895 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Brain AneurysmDr. Friedlander isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Brain HerniationDr. Friedlander isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Herniation.
- Chiari MalformationDr. Friedlander isAdvanced. Learn about Chiari Malformation.
- Chiari Malformation Type 1Dr. Friedlander isAdvanced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 1.
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- Abdominal Cystic LymphangiomaDr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Cystic Lymphangioma.
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- AstrocytomaDr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Brain AbscessDr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Brain TumorDr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- Cavernous LymphangiomaDr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Cavernous Lymphangioma.
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- Chiari Malformation Type 2Dr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 2.
- Choroid Plexus CystDr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Cyst.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- Corpus Callosum Dysgenesis HypopituitarismDr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Corpus Callosum Dysgenesis Hypopituitarism.
- Cortical DysplasiaDr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Cortical Dysplasia.
- Cystic HygromaDr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Hygroma.
- Diencephalic SyndromeDr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Diencephalic Syndrome.
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered RosettesDr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes.
- EpendymomaDr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Ependymoma.
- Familial PorencephalyDr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Familial Porencephaly.
- Focal or Multifocal Malformations in Neuronal Migration
- GlioblastomaDr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Glioma.
- GliosarcomaDr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Gliosarcoma.
- HydrocephalusDr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Hygroma CervicalDr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Hygroma Cervical.
- Lhermitte-Duclos DiseaseDr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Lhermitte-Duclos Disease.
- MeningiomaDr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Meningioma.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- Neural Crest TumorDr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Neural Crest Tumor.
- NeuroepitheliomaDr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Neuroepithelioma.
- Normal Pressure HydrocephalusDr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
- OligodendrogliomaDr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Oligodendroglioma.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Dr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
- Periventricular HeterotopiaDr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Periventricular Heterotopia.
- PorencephalyDr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Porencephaly.
- Radiation Induced MeningiomaDr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Radiation Induced Meningioma.
- SchizencephalyDr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Schizencephaly.
- SchwannomaDr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Schwannoma.
- StrokeDr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Subcortical Band HeterotopiaDr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Subcortical Band Heterotopia.
- Subependymal Nodular HeterotopiaDr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Subependymal Nodular Heterotopia.
- SyringobulbiaDr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Syringobulbia.
- SyringomyeliaDr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Syringomyelia.
- Vein of Galen AneurysmDr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Vein of Galen Aneurysm.
- Wyburn-Mason SyndromeDr. Friedlander isExperienced. Learn about Wyburn-Mason Syndrome.


