Overview
Robert Richardson is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Richardson is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Epilepsy, Parkinson's Disease, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 223 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Richardson is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- PPO
Locations
200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114
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 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. Richardson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Robert M. Richardson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Robert M. Richardson 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. Robert M. Richardson a top-rated expert for Deep Brain Stimulation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert M. Richardson is classified as an Elite expert for Deep Brain Stimulation, 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. Richardson specialize in?
While Dr. Robert M. Richardson is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Deep Brain Stimulation, Movement Disorders, and Epilepsy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Robert M. Richardson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Robert M. Richardson has published 223 articles and abstracts on conditions like Deep Brain Stimulation. You can view a list of Dr. Robert M. Richardson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Robert M. Richardson accept my insurance?
Dr. Robert M. Richardson accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Mass General Brigham Health Plan. 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
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- Elite
- Deep Brain StimulationDr. Richardson isElite. Learn about Deep Brain Stimulation.
- Distinguished
- EpilepsyDr. Richardson isDistinguished. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Essential TremorDr. Richardson isDistinguished. Learn about Essential Tremor.
- Movement DisordersDr. Richardson isDistinguished. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Richardson isDistinguished. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- SeizuresDr. Richardson isDistinguished. Learn about Seizures.
- Advanced
- Absence SeizureDr. Richardson isAdvanced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE)
- Drug Induced DyskinesiaDr. Richardson isAdvanced. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET)
- Focal DystoniaDr. Richardson isAdvanced. Learn about Focal Dystonia.
- Experienced
- AstrocytomaDr. Richardson isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Richardson isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Richardson isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Brain AbscessDr. Richardson isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Richardson isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Brain TumorDr. Richardson isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Richardson isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Cortical DysplasiaDr. Richardson isExperienced. Learn about Cortical Dysplasia.
- Cowden SyndromeDr. Richardson isExperienced. Learn about Cowden Syndrome.
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered RosettesDr. Richardson isExperienced. Learn about Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes.
- EpendymomaDr. Richardson isExperienced. Learn about Ependymoma.
- Epilepsy in ChildrenDr. Richardson isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy in Children.
- Gamma Knife RadiosurgeryDr. Richardson isExperienced. Learn about Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
- GlioblastomaDr. Richardson isExperienced. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Richardson isExperienced. Learn about Glioma.
- GliosarcomaDr. Richardson isExperienced. Learn about Gliosarcoma.
- Hypothalamic HamartomasDr. Richardson isExperienced. Learn about Hypothalamic Hamartomas.
- Linear Nevus Sebaceous SyndromeDr. Richardson isExperienced. Learn about Linear Nevus Sebaceous Syndrome.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Richardson isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- NeuroepitheliomaDr. Richardson isExperienced. Learn about Neuroepithelioma.
- OligodendrogliomaDr. Richardson isExperienced. Learn about Oligodendroglioma.
- Partial SeizureDr. Richardson isExperienced. Learn about Partial Seizure.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Dr. Richardson isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
- Peutz-Jeghers SyndromeDr. Richardson isExperienced. Learn about Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome.
- Phacomatosis PigmentokeratoticaDr. Richardson isExperienced. Learn about Phacomatosis Pigmentokeratotica.
- Phacomatosis PigmentovascularisDr. Richardson isExperienced. Learn about Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis.
- Photosensitive EpilepsyDr. Richardson isExperienced. Learn about Photosensitive Epilepsy.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Richardson isExperienced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)Dr. Richardson isExperienced. Learn about Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).
- StrokeDr. Richardson isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.
- Sturge-Weber SyndromeDr. Richardson isExperienced. Learn about Sturge-Weber Syndrome.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Richardson isExperienced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Richardson isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
- Tieche-Jadassohn NevusDr. Richardson isExperienced. Learn about Tieche-Jadassohn Nevus.
- Traumatic Brain InjuryDr. Richardson isExperienced. Learn about Traumatic Brain Injury.
- Vocal Cord DysfunctionDr. Richardson isExperienced. Learn about Vocal Cord Dysfunction.
- Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) SyndromeDr. Richardson isExperienced. Learn about Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) Syndrome.


