Kevin Zhao, DO

Brain and Tumor Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery, Neurosurgery
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4.9 out of 5, 
Accepting new patients

HMH - Neurosurgery And Spine Specialists - Brick

1610 Route 88, Suite 103 Brick, NJ 08724

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.


With office locations affiliated with Riverview Medical Center, Ocean University Medical Center, and Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Dr. Zhao will have seamless access to the latest technology in neurosurgery, as well as a full range of support services. He is excited to be joining the HMH team and looks forward to providing expert care to all of his patients.




Dr. Zhao along with a highly specialized team of experts, provides an individualized treatment approach for:


  • Brain tumors
  • Brain aneurysms
  • Arteriovenous Malformations (AVM)
  • Arteriovenous fistula
  • Carotid/vertebral artery stenosis/dissection
  • Cavernous malformation
  • Pituitary Tumors
  • Chiari malformation
  • Lumbar and cervical disc herniation
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Intracranial hemorrhage
  • Spinal canal stenosis in the cervical and lumbar region
  • Degenerative spine disease
  • Meningioma
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia
  • Hemifacial Spasm
  • Moyamoya disease
  • Pseudotumor cerebri
  • Spinal tumors
  • Stroke
  • Subarachnoid hemorrhage
  • Subdural hematoma, acute and chronic
  • Traumatic brain injury
  • Traumatic spinal injury

Philosophy of Care

I firmly believe a minimally invasive approach offers less trauma to healthy tissues, and should be favored in cases where appropriate. In contrast to traditional neurosurgical procedures, minimally invasive approaches involve smaller incisions and minimal shaving while offering faster recovery, less post-operative discomfort, and better outcomes.

Titles

Co-Director of Neurosurgery at Ocean University Medical Center

Co-Director of Neurosurgery at Riverview Medical Center

Attending Neurosurgeon

Scientific Research Articles

Provider Information

Specialties

Brain and Tumor Neurosurgery
Spine Surgery
Neurosurgery

Languages

Chinese
English
Mandarin

Age groups seen

Adults
Adults Over 65

Hospital affiliations

Bayshore Medical Center
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Ocean University Medical Center
Riverview Medical Center
Southern Ocean Medical Center

Education

Fellowship, University of Arizona Health Sciences Center-Neurosurgery
Neurological Surgery, 2024
Residency, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Neurosurgery, 2023
Western University of Health Sciences, Medical School
DO, 2016

Verified Reviews

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4.9 out of 5
165 ratings,
34 reviews
The entire staff was AAA. OFFICE WAS SO CLEAN!!!
Very professional and easy to speak to
Nice office. Friendly medical staff. Great doctor
The only problem I had is that I received the bill the same day I was there and I have to check into it, but I have Medicare as insurance and no one in the office told me they don't accept Medicare, so I was surprised to get a bill the same day that I was there. That's it.
I was very, very pleased with the provider, Dr. Zhao, and he was just wonderful and I was very, very happy. So thank you very much and thank him very much.

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HMH - Neurosurgery And Spine Specialists - Brick

1610 Route 88, Suite 103 Brick, NJ 08724