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When Medically Necessary
Condition-Specific Care
Disc wear on an MRI does not automatically explain neck or back pain. Dr. Zahos is a nationally recognized, board-certified neurosurgeon with more than 30 years of experience evaluating spinal and nerve-related conditions. He compares your imaging with your pain pattern, strength, sensation, mobility, and daily limitations before discussing treatment.
His background includes neurosurgery residency and chief residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a Fellow/member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at New York Medical College.
Patients can learn more about Level One Neurosurgery and its evidence-based, conservative-first approach.
“He was kind, honest, and reassuring. I was told that surgery wasn’t needed at the moment and to follow up if anything changed.” – WebMD patient review
The Paramus office is at 140 Route 17 North, Suite 255. For people traveling through Bergen County and the Route 17 corridor, persistent sitting can make it difficult to separate a temporary flare from a disc or nerve problem that needs a specialist’s review.
At Level One Neurosurgery, the visit is built around that distinction. Bring prior MRI, CT, X-ray, or EMG/NCS results when available. Dr. Zahos can review the studies alongside your symptoms and explain whether the likely source is disc-related pain, nerve compression, instability, or another spinal condition.
Patients looking for a spine surgeon in Paramus NJ receive academic-level neurosurgical expertise in a private-practice setting. The goal is clarity: what the images mean, what can be managed conservatively, and what would make surgery reasonable.
When disc degeneration is tied to painful instability or deformity and nonoperative care is no longer appropriate, Dr. Zahos may discuss spinal fusion surgery as one possible way to stabilize the affected area.
For patients whose main concern is persistent or recurring low-back pain, back pain treatment begins with determining whether the disc findings, another spinal structure, or nerve compression best explains the symptoms.
Advanced diagnostic imaging review is central to planning care. Dr. Zahos may evaluate MRI, CT, X-ray, and EMG/NCS findings when clinically appropriate. If surgery is necessary, his documented capabilities include minimally invasive spine techniques, advanced cervical and lumbar fusion, and navigation-guided spinal instrumentation.
Technology does not decide the treatment by itself. It supports a diagnosis and plan based on symptoms, neurological findings, safety, and the patient’s long-term function.
New patients can call (201) 977-1445 or use the appointment request option to begin scheduling.
