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

Specialized Areas of Interest

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

Biography

Paul Gardner, MD, joined the faculty at the University of Pittsburgh Department of Neurological Surgery on July 1, 2008 after completing the department's seven-year residency 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, learning endoscopic endonasal pituitary and skull base surgical techniques. 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

UPMC Mercy
UPMC Presbyterian
UPMC Shadyside
Veterans Administration Hospital, Pittsburgh

Professional Organization Membership

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