Dr. Vinayak Narayan
Overview
Vinayak Narayan, MD, FACS, FRCS (Ed), IFAANS, is a neurosurgeon at the UPMC Neurological Institute, specializing in cerebrovascular and cranial base neurosurgery, interventional neuroradiology, and stereotactic and functional neurosurgery. Dr. Narayan graduated with honors from Government Medical College, Trichur, India, and completed the neurosurgery residency program at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, India, followed by postdoctoral fellowship in cerebrovascular and skull base surgery and neurointerventional surgery at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport, Shreveport, LA, and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ. He completed three prestigious clinical fellowships: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery (The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH), Interventional Neuroradiology (NYU Langone Health and Bellevue Hospital Center, New York, NY), and Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery (Northwell Health Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY), which are accredited by the Committee on Advanced Subspecialty Training (CAST). Dr. Narayan is a clinical assistant professor of Neurological Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh and has authored numerous neurosurgical publications, book chapters, and abstracts. He has been on the editorial board of various neurosurgical journals and medical book publishers. He is also an invited faculty in many neurosurgical conferences and is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, North American Skull Base Society, Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, American College of Surgeons, and American Heart Association.
Dr. Narayan is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 59 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
205 South Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Vinayak Narayan
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vinayak Narayan?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Vinayak Narayan by calling their office at 223-895-4937. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Vinayak Narayan a top-rated expert for Meningioma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vinayak Narayan is classified as an Advanced expert for Meningioma, 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. Vinayak Narayan specialize in?
While Dr. Vinayak Narayan is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Meningioma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Arteriovenous Malformation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Vinayak Narayan participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Vinayak Narayan has published 59 articles and abstracts on conditions like Meningioma. You can view a list of Dr. Vinayak Narayan's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Vinayak Narayan accept my insurance?
Dr. Vinayak Narayan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 223-895-4937 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Narayan isAdvanced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- MeningiomaDr. Narayan isAdvanced. Learn about Meningioma.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Narayan isAdvanced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
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- AstrocytomaDr. Narayan isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
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