The 20 Best Rhizotomy Doctors in Pennsylvania, US

Michael Xie, MD, specializes in otolaryngology. He is affiliated with UPMC Mercy. Dr. Xie completed his fellowship at Toronto General Hospital, residency at McMaster University and medical degree at Michael G.DeGroote School of Medicine. Dr. Xie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Rhizotomy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Macroglossia, Microvascular Decompression, and Rhizotomy. Dr. Xie is currently accepting new patients.

Daqing Li is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Li is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Rhizotomy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss, Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome, Tinnitus, Infant Hearing Loss, and Rhizotomy. Dr. Li is currently accepting new patients.

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 rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Rhizotomy. He is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Rhizotomy. Dr. Lunsford is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Lunsford is currently accepting new patients.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in Rhizotomy. 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.

Wenzhuan He, MD, specializes in neurology and is board-certified in neurology, electrodiagnostic medicine and clinical neurophysiology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine. He is affiliated with UPMC Williamsport and UPMC Wellsboro. Dr. He completed fellowships at Penn State College of Medicine and the University of Iowa, residency at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and medical degree at Beijing Medical University. Dr. He is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Rhizotomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Rhizotomy, and Microvascular Decompression. Dr. He is board certified in American Board Of Electrodiagnostic Medicine , American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology , and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

Michael Gooch is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gooch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Rhizotomy. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Arteriovenous Malformation, Stent Placement, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Gooch is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Gooch is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Moossy is professor of neurological surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, director of the Center for Pain Management at UPMC, and chief of neurosurgery at Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System. He practices general neurosurgery with a special interest in the surgical management of medically intractable pain.Dr. Moossy received his medical degree from Tulane University in New Orleans and completed a surgical internship and neurosurgery residency at Duke University in Durham, N.C. He is board-certified in neurological surgery.Dr. Moossy’s publications include six book chapters and 11 articles in peer-reviewed journals such as Spine, Journal of Neurosurgery, and Neurosurgery.John Moossy, MD, specializes in neurosurgery and is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Neurosurgery and is affiliated with UPMC Shadyside, UPMC St Margaret, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Mercy. He completed his residency at Duke University School of Medicine and medical degree at Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. Moossy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Rhizotomy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thrombophlebitis, Neuralgia, Chronic Pain, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Laminectomy. Dr. Moossy is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Moossy is currently accepting new patients.

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 rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Rhizotomy. He is also highly rated in 61 other 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.

William Rothfus, MD, specializes in diagnostic radiology and neuroradiology and is certified by the American Board of Radiology. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Radiology and is affiliated with UPMC Northwest, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Altoona, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC McKeesport, UPMC St Margaret, UPMC Bedford, UPMC East, and UPMC Horizon. He completed his fellowship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Rothfus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Rhizotomy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Herniated Disk, Ascites, Liver Cancer, and Rhizotomy. Dr. Rothfus is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.

Philosophy of care | As a neurosurgeon, I believe in delivering precise, evidence-based care grounded in thoughtful decision-making and deep respect for each patient’s unique experience. My goal is to guide you through complex diagnoses with clarity, compassion and honesty – always prioritizing what is safest, most effective and most aligned with your values. Sometimes that may even mean no surgery at all. Ultimately, I see neurosurgery not just as a technical discipline, but as a human one – where careful listening, deliberate action and lifelong learning are essential to achieving the best outcomes. | Why I entered medicine | I was drawn to biology by a fascination with how the body works – particularly the complexity of the brain. But what ultimately drew me to medicine was the opportunity to apply that science in a way that directly improves people’s lives. I find deep purpose in using the rigor of neuroscience and the precision of surgery to help patients through some of their most challenging moments. Medicine allows me to engage both intellectually and personally – bringing together knowledge, skill and compassion to make a real difference each day. | Community involvement | I’m proud to be joining the Lehigh Valley community and committed to providing the highest level of neurosurgical care right here at home. I will be working to become embedded in the fabric of the medical community of this region such that primary care and specialists are all working together to better educate and take care of those who live here. | Personal interests | I enjoy staying active (running, swimming, biking) and spending time with my family. My wife is a physician as well and we have two young children. Together, my family brings me joy and keeps me grounded daily. Dr. Murayi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Rhizotomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Hemangiopericytoma, Meningocele, Craniectomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in Rhizotomy. 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.

Dajie Wang is a Pain Medicine specialist and an Anesthesiologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Rhizotomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Invertebral Disc Disease, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Spinal Stenosis, Sciatica, and Rhizotomy. Dr. Wang is board certified in Pain Medicine/Management and Anesthesiology. Dr. Wang is currently 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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in Rhizotomy. 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.

Steven Falowski is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Falowski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Rhizotomy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Parkinson's Disease, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Rhizotomy.

Rachel Blue is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Blue is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Rhizotomy. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Microvascular Decompression, and Rhizotomy. Dr. Blue is currently accepting new patients.

Sonal Mayekar is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mayekar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Rhizotomy. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Rhizotomy. Dr. Mayekar is board certified in Radiation Oncology, 2021. Dr. Mayekar is currently accepting new patients.

Derrek Schartz is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Enola, Pennsylvania. Dr. Schartz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Rhizotomy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Brain Herniation, Thrombectomy, and Liver Embolization.

Martin Oselkin is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania. Dr. Oselkin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Rhizotomy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

Vikas Agarwal is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Agarwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Rhizotomy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Microsporidiosis, Stroke, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

Mandeep Tamber is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Tamber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Rhizotomy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, Myelomeningocele, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Rhizotomy.