Spinal deformity surgery in Paramus, NJ, begins with understanding how the shape and stability of your spine affect your pain, movement, and nerve function. Dr. Peter Zahos recommends surgery only when it is medically necessary.
Neurosurgical Experience
Individualized
Deformity Planning
Surgery Only
When Medically Necessary
Dr. Zahos is a board-certified neurosurgeon with more than 30 years of experience treating complex spinal and neurological conditions. He evaluates the full clinical picture before recommending treatment, including symptoms, neurological findings, imaging, spinal stability, and changes in daily function.
His background includes leadership roles at Cleveland Clinic Florida, JFK Medical Center, Geisinger Health System, and Jacobi Medical Center. He has also held academic appointments at UCSF, the University of Miami, and New York Medical College.
Patients can learn more about Level One Neurosurgery and Dr. Zahos’s conservative-first approach. The goal is to give each patient a clear explanation of the diagnosis and a treatment plan based on individual needs not imaging alone.
Patients value knowing what their diagnosis means and what they should expect next. Shynell McCall described that experience with Dr. Zahos:
“My experience with Dr. Zahos was excellent. He explained each step clearly, prepared me for what to expect, and made sure I understood my treatment plan. His expertise, patience, and thoughtful answers helped me feel informed and confident about my care.” — Shynell McCall
Patients visiting the Paramus office at 140 Route 17 North may be dealing with more than isolated back pain. Some arrive with an abnormal spinal curve, multilevel instability, difficulty remaining upright, nerve symptoms, or reduced function that has continued despite earlier care.
At Level One Neurosurgery, a deformity evaluation connects those symptoms to the patient’s examination and available imaging. Dr. Zahos looks at whether the spine is unstable, whether nerves or the spinal cord are affected, and how the structural problem limits movement or daily activity.
The Paramus office gives patients from northern New Jersey access to an experienced spine surgeon in Paramus for complex evaluations and trusted second opinions. An appointment is a chance to understand the problem. It does not automatically lead to an operation.
Dr. Zahos reviews MRI, CT, X-ray, and EMG/NCS findings when clinically appropriate. These studies can help identify curvature, degeneration, instability, nerve compression, and spinal-cord involvement.
When surgery is necessary, navigation-guided or robotic-assisted spinal instrumentation may support complex cervical or lumbar reconstruction. Technology is used to improve planning and precision while keeping the patient’s anatomy, symptoms, and functional goals at the center of the decision.
Insurance benefits and patient responsibilities vary. Our office can explain appointment requirements, applicable benefits, and expected payment responsibilities before care. Call (201) 977-1445 if you need help understanding what information is required for your evaluation.
