The 20 Best Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Doctors near Pittsburgh, PA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 73 doctor with experience in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery near Pittsburgh, PA. Of these, 61 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Neurosurgery
    Elite in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Neurosurgery

    UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop Street, Suite F158, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ajay Niranjan, MD, specializes in neurosurgery. He practices at the University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Neurological Surgery and is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian.  Dr. Niranjan is associate professor of neurological surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from King George’s Medical College in Lucknow, India, where he also completed his neurosurgical residency. Dr. Niranjan then completed a fellowship in image-guided neurosurgery at the University of Pittsburgh.A leading expert on stereotactic radiosurgery, Dr. Niranjan has helped develop guidelines for stereotactic radiosurgery for trigeminal neuralgia, pituitary adenomas, arteriovenous malformations, acoustic neuromas, and brain metastases.Dr. Niranjan has co-authored more than 120 articles in journals such as Neurosurgery, Journal of Neurosurgery, and Journal of Neuro-oncology; contributed more than 55 book chapters; and edited two books on stereotactic radiosurgery. Dr. Niranjan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schwannoma, Brain Tumor, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Rhizotomy. Dr. Niranjan is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Radiation Oncology

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    4401 Penn Avenue, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John C. Flickinger, MD, FACR, is a professor of radiation oncology and neurological surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Flickinger holds an interest in spine tumors, brain tumors, metastatic diseases, effects of radiation on normal tissue, and the mathematical modeling of radiation response. Dr. Flickinger is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Meningioma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Rhizotomy. Dr. Flickinger is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Flickinger is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Internal Medicine

    Reading Hospital

    420 South 5th Avenue, 
    West Reading, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Danial Chan is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Liver Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Chan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Advanced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Advanced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery

    UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop Street, Suite F158, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Costas G. Hadjipanayis, MD, PhD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon who has devoted his entire career to the treatment of brain tumor patients. He completed his neurosurgical residency and graduate PhD training at the University of Pittsburgh with additional neurosurgical oncology training at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Hadjipanayis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Glioblastoma, Brain Tumor, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Hadjipanayis is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Hadjipanayis is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Advanced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery

    UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop Street, A402 UPMC Presbyterian, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Zenonos became the associate director of the UPMC Center for Cranial Base Surgery in July 2019 after receiving extensive formal subspecialization in his field. He is one of a handful of board-certified neurosurgeons to have completed two fellowships in skull base surgery. At the University of Pittsburgh, one fellowship focused on endoscopic and minimally invasive approaches, and the other centered on complex open skull base approaches. His fellowship at the University of Miami was on complex cranial and cerebrovascular neurosurgery. Dr. Zenonos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chordoma, Meningioma, Olfactory Neuroblastoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery. Dr. Zenonos is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Zenonos is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Neurosurgery

    LVH Neurosurgery-1250 Cedar Crest

    1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 400, 
    Allentown, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian

    Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to dedicate myself to caring for others. | Why I entered medicine | The medical field provides me opportunities to alleviate suffering. | Community involvement | I support local charities. | Personal interests | I’m a fan of the arts. Dr. Camici is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Laminectomy. Dr. Camici is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery.

    Advanced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Advanced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery

    Asplundh Cancer Pavilion

    3941 Commerce Avenue, 
    Willow Grove, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Laske is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. Dr. Laske is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Subdural Hematoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Laske is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Laske is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Radiation Oncology
    Advanced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Radiation Oncology

    Penn Radiation Oncology Perelman - 2nd Floor

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, West Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michelle Alonso is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Alonso is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. She is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chordoma, Brain Tumor, Meningioma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Alonso is board certified in Radiation Oncology, 2009. Dr. Alonso is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Advanced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery

    Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurology

    3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
    Philadelphia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Saurabh Sinha is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sinha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Sinha is board certified in Psych & Neurology/Epilepsy (AMA)Clinical Neurophysiology, 2007 and Neurology, 2005. Dr. Sinha is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Neurology
    Experienced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Neurology

    Neurovascular Associates Of Abington – Abington

    Jefferson Abington Hospital - 1 Widener, 1200 Old York Road, 
    Abington, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Osman Kozak is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Abington, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kozak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Kozak is board certified in Psychiatry/Neurology, Neurology, and Vascular Neurology. Dr. Kozak is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Radiation Oncology

    Radiation Oncology At Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest

    1240 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Ground Floor, Dept Of Radiation Oncology, 
    Allentown, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Philosophy of care | I am a member of the GI cancer multidisciplinary consultation team. Together we review your diagnostic information and give you a written opinion reflecting the scope of your condition and recommendations for your best course of care. Dr. Mcintosh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. She is also highly rated in 48 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vaginal Cancer, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Endometrial Cancer, Ependymoma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Mcintosh is board certified in American Board Of Radiology - Radiation Oncology.

    Experienced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Hematology Oncology

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel P. Petro, MD, is a medical oncologist and hematologist at Hillman Cancer Center. He treats all cancer types, and has a special interest in a multidisciplinary approach to thoracic malignancies. Dr. Petro is also heavily involved in the research of Phase I trials. Dr. Petro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Petro is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Petro is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Neurosurgery

    UPMC Neurological Institute

    205 South Front Street, 
    Harrisburg, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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 rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Narayan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Radiation Oncology

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    300 Halket Street, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    John Austin Vargo IV, MD, is a radiation oncologist specializing in breast cancer and gynecologic malignancies, including image-based brachytherapy and stereotactic radiotherapy. Dr. Vargo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vaginal Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Vargo is board certified in American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Vargo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Neurosurgery

    Vickie & Jack Farber Institute For Neuroscience - 950 Pulaski Drive

    950 Pulaski Drive, Suite 120, 
    King Of Prussia, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Judy is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Judy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioma, Meningioma, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Judy is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Judy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Neurosurgery

    UPMC Neurosurgery Hillman Cancer Center

    5115 Centre Avenue, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, German
    Accepting New Patients

    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 rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. He is also highly rated in 18 other 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.

    Experienced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Experienced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    5115 Centre Avenue, Floor 3, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jaime Mullin, DO, is a medical oncologist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Dr. Mullin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mullin is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine , and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Radiation Oncology
    Experienced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Radiation Oncology

    Mary Hillman Jennings Radiation Oncology Center

    5230 Centre Avenue, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Burton, MD, is an associate professor of radiation oncology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Burton holds an interest in stereotactic radiosurgery, lymphoma, lung cancer, pancreas cancer, and spinal metastasis. Dr. Burton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Metastatic Brain Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Burton is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Radiology. Dr. Burton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Thoracic Surgery

    UPMC Esophageal And Lung Surgery Institute At UPMC Presbyterian

    200 Lothrop Street, Suite D-380, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew J. Schuchert, MD, is an assistant professor of surgery in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery. He specializes in all aspects of thoracic surgical oncology, radiofrequency ablation, and CyberKnife. Dr. Schuchert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Mastectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Schuchert is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Schuchert is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Hematology Oncology
    Experienced in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Hematology Oncology

    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Roby A. Thomas, MD, is a medical oncologist and hematologist at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Dr. Thomas is trained in the management of all cancers and blood disorders with a focus in genitourinary and gastrointestinal malignancies. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Thomas is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Medicine , and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Gamma Knife Radiosurgery doctor near Pittsburgh, PA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Gamma Knife Radiosurgery doctor near Pittsburgh, PA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Gamma Knife Radiosurgery doctors near Pittsburgh, PA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Gamma Knife Radiosurgery doctors near Pittsburgh, PA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Gamma Knife Radiosurgery doctor near Pittsburgh, PA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Gamma Knife Radiosurgery doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gamma Knife Radiosurgery doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Gamma Knife Radiosurgery doctor near Pittsburgh, PA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Gamma Knife Radiosurgery doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Gamma Knife Radiosurgery doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Gamma Knife Radiosurgery doctors near Pittsburgh, PA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Gamma Knife Radiosurgery doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Gamma Knife Radiosurgery doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gamma Knife Radiosurgery doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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