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Parthasarathy Thirumala
Elite in Microvascular Decompression

Dr. Parthasarathy Thirumala

Neurology
UPMC Presbyterian
200 Lothrop St, 
Pittsburgh, PA 

Elite in Microvascular Decompression
UPMC Presbyterian
200 Lothrop St, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Overview

Parthasarathy Thirumala, MD, is a neurologist and is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is director of the Center of Clinical Neurophysiology and is a professor of Neurology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Stanley Medical School and completed his residency and fellowship at UPMC.

Dr. Thirumala is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Microvascular Decompression. His top areas of expertise are Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia, Stroke, Herpes Zoster Oticus, Microvascular Decompression, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 150 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 20 articles in the study of Microvascular Decompression.

Specialties
Neurology
Licenses
Psychiatry & Neurology in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology
American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology
Fellowships
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Upmc Williamsport
Upmc Passavant
Upmc Mercy
Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

UPMC Presbyterian
200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Call: 412-647-3685
Other Locations
UPMC Williamsport
700 High St, Williamsport,, PA 17701
Call: 570-954-5848

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.


150 Total Publications

Precision in Practice: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring for Optimizing Outcomes in Extramedullary Spinal Cord Tumor Resection.
Precision in Practice: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring for Optimizing Outcomes in Extramedullary Spinal Cord Tumor Resection.
Journal: Journal of personalized medicine
Published: July 16, 2025
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Experienced in Microvascular Decompression
Dr. Katherine Anetakis
Neurology
Experienced in Microvascular Decompression
Dr. Katherine Anetakis
Neurology

UPMC Presbyterian

200 Lothrop St, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
 (0.1 miles away)
412-647-3685
Languages Spoken:
English
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Katherine Anetakis is a Neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Anetakis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Microvascular Decompression. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Tumor, Delirium, Spinal Stenosis, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Microvascular Decompression.

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Areas of Expertise

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  • Elite
  • Carotid Artery Surgery
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  • Microvascular Decompression
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  • Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia
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  • Delirium
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  • Herpes Zoster Oticus
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  • Spinal Tumor
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  • Stroke
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  • Trigeminal Neuralgia
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  • Absence Seizure
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  • Acoustic Neuroma
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  • Aortic Valve Replacement
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  • Brain Tumor
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  • Cervical Myelopathy
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  • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
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