25 of the Best Neurosurgeons Near Me in coraopolis, PA

Dr. Okonkwo is professor of neurological surgery as well as clinical director of the Brain Trauma Research Center and director of the neurotrauma program. He also serves as director of the scoliosis and spinal deformity program at UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Okonkwo is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Scoliosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Okonkwo is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Okonkwo 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 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.

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 highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schwannoma, Brain Tumor, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Thalamotomy. Dr. Niranjan is currently accepting new patients.

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 highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chordoma, Meningioma, Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, 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.

Dr. Leonardo is board-certified in neurosurgery and fellowship-trained in intraventricular and skull base neuroendoscopy. She specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system including hydrocephalus, intraventricular tumors, pituitary and skull base tumors, brain tumors, trauma, infections of the brain and spine, stroke, and other diseases of the spine. She has particular interest in minimally invasive endoscopic brain and pituitary surgical techniques as well as the surgical management of adult hydrocephalus. Dr. Leonardo is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Arachnoid Cysts, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, and Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. Dr. Leonardo is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery.

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.

Dr. Gross is an assistant professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Gross specializes in cerebrovascular neurosurgery for the treatment of brain and spinal cord vascular disorders such as aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, arteriovenous fistulas, and cavernous malformations. His other clinical interests include embolization of brain and spinal cord tumors; cervical, intracranial, and venous stenting; and revascularization for acute ischemic stroke.Dr. Gross’ research is concentrated in cerebrovascular neurosurgery; he has written over 100 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. His interests include natural history, treatment approaches and outcomes research in the management of aneurysms and vascular malformations of the neuraxis.Dr. Gross graduated Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Northwestern University with a degree in chemistry and earned his medical degree at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Boston Children’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School. He went on to complete an endovascular fellowship at the Barrow Neurological Institute.Bradley Gross, 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 Presbyterian, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, and UPMC Shadyside. He completed his fellowship at Barrow Neurological Institute, residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital, and medical education at Northwestern University. Dr. Gross is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arteriovenous Malformation, Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Gross is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Gross is currently accepting new patients.

Thomas Buell is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Buell is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kyphosis, Lordosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Buell is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Buell is currently accepting new patients.

Matthew Adamo is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Adamo is highly rated in 49 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Plagiocephaly, Hydrocephalus, Arachnoid Cysts, Craniectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

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.

Kathryn S. Hoes, MD, specializes in neurosurgery and practices with University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Neurosurgery and is affiliated with UPMC Mercy and UPMC Passavant. Dr. Hoes completed her fellowship at Goodman Campbell Brain & Spine, Indiana University Health School of Medicine. She completed her residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and received her medical degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Dr. Hoes is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and the North American Spine Society. Her clinical interests include neurosurgery, complex spine surgery, degenerative spine disease, scoliosis, and spinal deformity. Her clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Epidural Abscess, Scoliosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Craniectomy. Dr. Hoes is currently accepting new patients.

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 highly rated in 31 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Glioma, Glioblastoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Thalamotomy. Dr. Hadjipanayis is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Hadjipanayis is currently accepting new patients.

Alexander Yu is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Yu is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Meningioma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Yu is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery.

Dr. Gerszten is the Peter E. Sheptak Professor of Neurological Surgery and director of the Percutaneous Spine Service at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He specializes in the treatment of spinal tumors and minimally invasive spinal surgery.Dr. Gerszten is a pioneer in the field of spinal radiosurgery and oversees the instruction of this developing area of neurosurgery for both the American Association of Neurological Surgery and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.Dr. Gerszten received his medical degree at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and completed his residency in neurological surgery and a fellowship in spinal surgery at UPMC. He also obtained a master of public health degree from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health. He is board-certified in neurological surgery.Dr. Gerszten serves on the editorial boards of Neurosurgery, The Spine Journal, and the Journal of Radiosurgery, and he is also co-editor of Spine Radiosurgery, the first complete book on the topic.Peter Carlos Gerszten, MD, MPH, FACS, is the Peter E. Sheptak Professor of Neurological Surgery and Radiation Oncology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He specializes in spinal oncology and minimally invasive approaches to spinal disorders, including spine radiosurgery, and kyphoplasty.Dr. Gerszten is board-certified in neurological surgery. He received an undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Va. He completed a medical degree at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore. Dr. Gerszten completed a residency in neurosurgery at UPMC, and a fellowship in spine surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.Dr. Gerszten is a member of many professional organizations, such as the American College of Surgeons, American Medical Association, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves, North American Spine Society, Cervical Spine Research Society, Delta Omega Public Health National Honor Society, Allegheny County Medical Society, Pennsylvania Neurosurgical Society, Pennsylvania State Medical Society, and the John Hopkins Medical and Surgical Association.LGBTQIA+ Affirming: This provider has completed training on how to create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ patients. This provider may or may not offer LGBTQIA+ specific medical or surgical care. Please ask when scheduling. Dr. Gerszten is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bone Tumor, Fractured Spine, Hemangioblastoma, Vertebroplasty, and Laminectomy. Dr. Gerszten is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Gerszten is currently accepting new patients.

David Oliver-Smith is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. Dr. Oliver-Smith is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizencephaly, Porencephaly, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Oliver-Smith is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery.

Donald Whiting serves as the system chair of AHN's Neuroscience Institute and Department of Neurosurgery and holds the Peter J. Jannetta MD Endowed Chair for Neurosurgery. A respected physician-leader, Dr. Whiting is dedicated to improving healthcare delivery and is considered a national authority on deep-brain stimulation (DBS) for managing motor symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders. He has developed Allegheny General Hospital into a leading global center for DBS treatment. During his extensive tenure with AHN, Dr. Whiting has held multiple leadership positions, including Chief Medical Officer and Allegheny Clinic President. He has also served as vice-chair of AGH's Department of Neurosurgery, and co-director of AGH's Division of Functional Neurosurgery and Neurosurgery Spine Bio-Mechanics Lab. Dr. Whiting completed a neurosurgical residency at The Cleveland Clinic and a neurotrauma fellowship at Allegheny General Hospital. He is a professor of Neurosurgery at Drexel University College of Medicine, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and an active member of key professional organizations, such as the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. He is also involved with the Parkinson Foundation of Western PA and The Cahouet Center for Parkinson's Disease. Dr. Whiting is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Whiting is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery.

Dr. Rutigliano is clinical associate professor of neurological surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. During his long association with the university, he received his medical degree, completed an internship in general surgery, and completed residency training in neurological surgery. Dr. Rutigliano also obtained an MBA from the Katz Graduate School of Business. He is board-certified in neurological surgery. Dr. Rutigliano is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Rutigliano is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Jho treats patients with neurosurgery for brain tumors, aneurysms, pituitary, spinal and skullbase tumors, chiari malformation, cervical and lumbar stenosis, and cervical, lumbar, and thoracic disc hernias. He has expertise and clinical interests in minimally invasive endoscopic brain and spine surgery. In 2001, he received the Mahaley Clinical Research Award from the AANS/CNS Section on Tumors. Dr. Jho received his medical degree from Chonnam National University Medical School in Gwangju, South Korea. He completed an internship and residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He speaks English and Korean. Dr. Jho is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Herniated Disk, and Microvascular Decompression. Dr. Jho is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery.

Evan Luther is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Luther is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Meningioma, Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Posterior Fossa Decompression. Dr. Luther is currently accepting new patients.

Mandeep Tamber is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Tamber is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, Myelomeningocele, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Rhizotomy.

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. Dr. Richardson is currently accepting new patients.

Hansen Deng is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Deng is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Craniectomy.

Matthew Shepard, MD, is a neurosurgeon with AHN Neuroscience Institute. He specializes in surgical removal of cancerous and benign tumors of the brain, skull, and spine, as well Gamma Knife radiosurgery and awake craniotomies. He offers corrective surgical options to address conditions such as Chiari malformation, stenosis, herniated discs, radiculopathy, and myelopathy. Dr. Shepard earned his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. His surgical residency was completed at the University of Virginia Health System in Charlottesville, Virginia. His Neurosurgical Oncology fellowship was then completed with MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, where he applied special focus to spinal oncology and minimally invasive skull base, in addition to his general neurosurgical oncology track. His practice philosophy is one that holds strong believe in customized patient care. Because each patient is different, Dr. Shepard presents surgical and nonsurgical options tailored to honor the patient’s values, maximize their quality of life, and achieve the best treatment outcomes. He serves as Vice Chair for Young Neurosurgeons – AANS and CNS Tumor Section and gives his time to a few other professionally related committees. He also serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Neuro-Oncology. You can make an appointment with Dr. Shepard at Allegheny General Hospital or St. Clair Hospital in the south hills. Dr. Shepard is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemangioblastoma, Brain Tumor, Rathke Cleft Cyst, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Laminectomy. Dr. Shepard is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery.

Michael J. Lang, MD, joined the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2019 as a vascular and endovascular neurosurgeon who specializes in treatment of vessel diseases of the brain, including: aneurysms, stroke, carotid artery stenosis, arteriovenous malformations and fistulas, cavernomas, and intracerebral hemorrhage. He performs both minimally invasive endovascular and traditional open and skull base surgery, allowing a comprehensive approach in the treatment of cerebrovascular disease. He also has subspecialty training in functional and epilepsy neurosurgery. Dr. Lang is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Lang is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Lang is currently accepting new patients.

Nestor D. Tomycz, MD, graduated from Harvard College summa cum laude in chemistry in 2001 and obtained his M.D. from Harvard Medical School in 2005. He completed his neurosurgery residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in 2012 with a one-year inter-residency stereotactic/functional neurosurgery fellowship at Allegheny General Hospital. He joined the faculty at Allegheny General Hospital in 2012 and has focused his practice on chronic pain, deep brain stimulation for movement disorders, peripheral nerve stimulation, cancer pain, and spine. He is currently the Director of Neurosurgical Pain Division and Director of Stereotactic/Functional Neurosurgery at Allegheny General Hospital. He is also Chief of Neurosurgery at St. Clair Hospital in the south hills of Pittsburgh. Dr. Tomycz is actively involved in clinical research involving deep brain stimulation, spinal cord stimulation, dorsal root ganglion stimulation, and spinal fusion. He is currently leading an FDA-approved IDE study of DBS for opioid use disorder as well as a collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University on burst-type DBS for Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Tomycz has published more than 65 peer-reviewed manuscripts and has been active in professional societies including ASSFN, NANS, and ASPN. Dr. Tomycz is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Chronic Pain, Movement Disorders, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Laminectomy. Dr. Tomycz is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery - Neurological Surgery.