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I'm Dr. Kevin Zhao, a Neurosurgeon based in New Jersey.
I specialize in minimally invasive cranial and spine surgeries. My focus is on individualized care so patients can resume their daily lives as quickly as possible.
I take a minimally invasive approach to complex cases.
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.
Learn more about me"Dr Kevin Zhao is the highly skilled neurosurgeon that successfully treated my husband for a subarachnoid hemorrhage in late 2023 performing two brain surgeries and countless hours of intensive care balancing medications and intracranial pressure. Dr Zhao was personally bedside for 37 of my husband’s 38 days while in Banner University Medical Center. He has incredible bedside manner always answering my questions. If you have a medical condition that requires a skilled neurological surgeon, please consider Dr Zhao. He truly is incredible." Kimberlee G
"Dr. Zhao was an absolute god send. Before seeing Dr. Zhao I was in the ER 3x with severe back pain, loss of feeling in my leg and no real answers. On the 4th visit within 2 weeks I was able to see Dr. Zhao and his team…. They were able to do what pain management and PT weren’t able to do. Fix my issues…. Not only was the bedside manner fantastic, I was never rushed, all my questions answered, and was able to get in touch with him whenever something came up. The response time is unparalleled… They came up clear cut plan to fix the issues at hand. I don’t know what I’d be doing or where I’d be without the help of Dr. Zhao. I am forever grateful. I hope I never need another spine surgery but if I did, hands down no questions asked would I want him and his team on my case!!!" Michael Ince
"We owe my husbands life to the expertise and patience of Dr Zhao. He was extremely professional and communicative and has the best bedside manner! He always had the time to speak to me and answer all my questions throughout the long nightmare we were going through. You could NOT be in better hands if you one day need a neurosurgeon. I’d give him more than 5 stars if I could!!" Eileen Kornbluh
"Dr. Kevin Zhao, DO is the most skillful and intelligent doctor that I have ever had to deal with concerning my mom. He saved my mom's life and was very informative to me concerning my mom during the entire surgery that he performed on my mom and very fast surgery. If you ever need a neurosurgeon I recommend getting him for your loved one. I give him a 5.0 rating!!" Karen Brubaker
"Dr. Z's knowledge & skills couple with compassion equal an excellent Doctor. He talked to me treating me as a person & not just anorher patient, explaining the situation w/o talking down to me. He is truly an asset to the neurological team, hospital and the world. Thank you!" Rosemarie Saviello
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This illustration demonstrates a minimally invasive pterional craniotomy, showcasing its smaller incision and minimal hair shaving compared to the traditional approach. We frequently utilize this technique for various brain tumors and aneurysms, offering patients benefits such as faster recovery and reduced complications.
Employing a minimally invasive approach as the cornerstone of his practice, Dr. Zhao integrates state-of-the-art technologies such as computer-guided neuronavigation, fluorescence imagery, microsurgery, as well as endonasal and transcranial endoscopy.
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