Dr. Kevin Zhao, DO, Brick, NJ | Neurosurgeon

About Dr. Kevin Zhao

Kevin Zhao, D.O., is a fellowship trained neurosurgeon who has recently joined Hackensack Meridian Medical Group as Co-Director of Neurosurgery at Riverview Medical Center and Ocean University Medical Center. Dr. Zhao completed his neurosurgery residency at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and received specialized fellowship training in minimally invasive skull base and cerebrovascular neurosurgery at the University of Arizona Phoenix under the mentorship of renowned surgeon Peter Nakaji M.D. Dr. Zhao's expertise lies in minimally invasive cranial and spine surgeries, offering advanced treatment options for a wide array of conditions, including brain tumors, hydrocephalus, aneurysms, trigeminal neuralgia, chiari malformation, pituitary tumors, disc herniations, degenerative spine disease, and adjacent level disease. Dr. Zhao ensures that his patients receive the most effective treatment with the least invasive approach.

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Popular visit reasons

Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)

Brain / Spinal Cord Tumor

Brain Aneurysm Treatment

Brain Tumor Evaluation

Cavernoma

Cranial Bypass

Pituitary Tumor / Prolactinoma

Vascular Malformation

Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)

Brain / Spinal Cord Tumor

Brain Aneurysm Treatment

Brain Tumor Evaluation

Office locations

HMH - Neurosurgery And Spine Specialists (1 of 2)

1610 NJ-88, Ste 103, Brick, NJ 08724

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HMH - Neurosurgery And Spine Specialists (2 of 2)

65 Mechanic Street, Suite 105, Red Bank, NJ 07701

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Education and background

Practice names

HMH - Neurosurgery And Spine Specialists

Hospital affiliations

Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Ocean Medical Center
Riverview Medical Center

Education and training

Medical School - Western University of Health Sciences, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Residency in Neurosurgery
Rutgers University–New Brunswick (Bachelor's)
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix, Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Skull Base and Cerebrovascular Surgery

Awards and publications

International Tuberculum Sellae Meningioma Study: Preoperative Grading Scale to Predict Outcomes and Propensity-Matched Outcomes by Endonasal Versus Transcranial Approach.
In Reply: Association of Patient Frailty With Vestibular Schwannoma Resection Outcomes and Machine Learning Development of a Vestibular Schwannoma Risk Stratification Score.
Patient frailty association with cerebral arteriovenous malformation microsurgical outcomes and development of custom risk stratification score: an analysis of 16,721 nationwide admissions.

Languages spoken

English
Chinese (Mandarin)

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1538545975

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Which hospital is Dr. Kevin Zhao affiliated with?

Dr. Kevin Zhao is affiliated with Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Ocean Medical Center, and Riverview Medical Center.

What practice does Dr. Kevin Zhao work with?

Dr. Kevin Zhao works with HMH - Neurosurgery And Spine Specialists.

Where is Dr. Kevin Zhao's office located?

Dr. Kevin Zhao has 2 office locations, including in Brick and Red Bank, view full addresses on Dr. Zhao's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Kevin Zhao?

Dr. Kevin Zhao frequently sees patients for Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM), Brain / Spinal Cord Tumor, Brain Aneurysm Treatment, Brain Tumor Evaluation, and Cavernoma. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Kevin Zhao on their profile.