Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery
Co-Director, Center for Skull Base Surgery
Phone: (412) 647-2827
e-mail: gardpa@upmc.edu

Also see Media Appearances below

Specialized Areas of Interest

Endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery; pituitary tumors; minimally invasive surgery; peripheral nerve surgery; neurooncology.

Biography

Paul A. Gardner, MD, joined the faculty at the University of Pittsburgh Department of Neurological Surgery in 2008 after completing his residency and fellowship training at the University of Pittsburgh program. He completed his undergraduate studies at Florida State University, majoring in biochemistry, and received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

Dr. Gardner completed a two-year fellowship with Amin Kassam, MD, in endoscopic endonasal pituitary and skull base surgery. His research has focused on evaluating patient outcomes following these surgeries. In April of 2008, Dr. Gardner was named co-director of the skull base program at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

Dr. Gardner is a native of Niceville, FL.

Dr. Gardner's publications can be reviewed through the National Library of Medicine's publication database.

Hospital Privileges

Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
UPMC Mercy
UPMC Presbyterian
UPMC Shadyside
Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System

Professional Organization Membership

Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Congress of Neurological Surgeons
North American Skull Base Society

Media Appearances

Pioneering Surgery Saves 5-Year-Old's Life
December 16, 2009
KDKA-TV Evening News

Rare surgery to restore Jain Acharya's eyesight
March 6, 2009
IndiaPost.com

A million well-wishers, 15 doctors point guru to Pittsburgh
February 12, 2009
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review