Alicia M. Zukas
Expertise in
18
conditions
Expertise in
18
conditions
86 Jonathan Lucas St, 2nd Floor, 3rd Floor, 
Charleston, SC 

Overview

Dr. Alicia M. Zukas joined MUSC in 2021 as a faculty physician and Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery. Her career spans research, education, and clinical practice. Her clinical research interests are primary brain tumors, including glioblastoma, spinal cord tumors, and brain metastases.Dr. Zukas graduated from Bryn Mawr College and completed medical school and residency at Virginia Commonwealth University, where she served as chief resident. She completed her neuro-oncology fellowship at the University of Virginia. She has served as an attending physician, clerkship director, and fellowship director. Dr. Zukas is a renowned teacher in the neurosciences and has earned numerous teaching and patient care awards, including the Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine award. Her other interests include learning about neurotoxicology and making educational videos. She also enjoys writing and performing rock music. She is a member of the AΩA medical honor society.

Dr. Zukas is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine, 2010

Residency

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

Specialties

Neurosurgery
Oncology

Licenses

Psychiatry & Neurology in VA

Fellowships

University of Virginia Health System, 2016

Hospital Affiliations

Musc Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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Locations

MUSC Health Neurosurgery at Hollings Cancer Center
86 Jonathan Lucas St, 2nd Floor, 3rd Floor, Charleston, SC 29425

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Zukas has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Is Dr. Alicia M. Zukas a top-rated expert for Astrocytoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alicia M. Zukas is classified as an Advanced expert for Astrocytoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Alicia M. Zukas specialize in?

While Dr. Alicia M. Zukas is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Glioma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. Alicia M. Zukas participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Alicia M. Zukas has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Astrocytoma. You can view a list of Dr. Alicia M. Zukas's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Alicia M. Zukas accept my insurance?

Dr. Alicia M. Zukas accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-792-7700 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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