Board-certified, fellowship-trained neurosurgeon
Gunjan Goel, MD
FAANS, FCNS
Cranial & spine neurosurgery
Dr. Gunjan Goel is a board-certified, fellowship-trained neurosurgeon specializing in the surgical treatment of brain and spine tumors, alongside comprehensive spine care. She completed her neurosurgical residency at UC San Diego, followed by advanced fellowships in skull base microneurosurgery and minimally invasive endoscopic endonasal surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine.
Dr. Goel is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery at UPMC. Her practice focuses on neurosurgical oncology, including meningiomas, gliomas, intraventricular and pineal-region tumors, colloid cysts, and metastatic disease, alongside comprehensive spine care and the surgical and radiosurgical management of trigeminal neuralgia. Fellowship-trained in skull base and complex cranial approaches, she uses microsurgical and neuroendoscopic techniques matched to each patient. She cares for patients across the UPMC system at UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC East.
Dr. Goel believes that exceptional neurosurgical care begins with listening. She takes the time to thoroughly understand each patient's history, symptoms, and personal goals, exploring conservative and non-surgical options before considering more invasive surgical interventions.
Board Certified
American Board of Neurological Surgery
Residency
UC San Diego Neurological Surgery
Fellowship Training
Weill Cornell Skull Base and Endoscopic Endonasal Surgery
Patient Recognition
San Diego Top Doctor and two-time Sharp Guardian Angel Honoree
Clinical Focus
Surgical precision across cranial and spine surgery.
Dr. Goel provides tailored surgical care for brain and spine tumors and degenerative spine conditions, drawing on an elite fellowship background in the microsurgical and endoscopic treatment of complex cranial disease.
Brain and Spine Tumors
Surgical management of meningiomas, gliomas, intraventricular and pineal-region tumors, colloid cysts, metastatic disease, and spinal tumors, using microsurgical and neuroendoscopic techniques matched to each tumor and patient.
Spine Surgery
Comprehensive evaluation and surgical management for cervical, thoracic, and lumbar conditions, including degenerative disease, nerve compression, stenosis, myelopathy, and spondylolisthesis, using minimally invasive and motion-preserving techniques whenever appropriate.
Trigeminal Neuralgia and Cranial Care
Evaluation and treatment of trigeminal neuralgia and facial pain, including medical, surgical, and radiosurgical options. Fellowship training in skull base and complex cranial approaches further supports the evaluation of complex cranial conditions.
Careful counseling is part of the care.
Neurosurgical decisions are rarely simple. Dr. Goel's approach begins with a careful review of symptoms, imaging, prior treatment, overall health, and patient goals. When surgery is appropriate, the plan should be understandable, technically sound, and matched to the problem being treated.
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Simple paths for patients and clinicians.
Dedicated resources to help you prepare for an upcoming consultation or submit a new patient referral.
For Patients
Learn what information is useful before a neurosurgical visit, how imaging and symptoms are reviewed together, and what questions matter when surgery is being considered.
For Referring Providers
Review current referral fit, helpful records, and the clinical information that supports efficient brain and spine tumor, spine, and cranial evaluation.
Please note: Dr. Goel sees patients at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh, UPMC Specialty Care North Huntingdon, and UPMC Specialty Care Monroeville. For appointments and referrals, call 412-802-3350 (option 2). For medical emergencies, please call 911 or seek immediate emergency care.