Expertise in
52
conditions
Expertise in
52
conditions
3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 

Overview

Eric Zager is a Neurosurgery provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Zager is highly rated in 52 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Hydrocephalus, Neurofibromatosis, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Zager is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 62 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Stanford University School Of Medicine

Residency

NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in PA

Board Certifications

Neurological Surgery, 1992

Fellowships

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
Toronto Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Awards

Recognized annually in Philadelphia magazine's Top Docs issue from 2010 through 2025

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
AmeriHealth
  • EPO
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Clover Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Provider Partners Health Plan
  • MEDICARE SNP
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
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Locations

Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurosurgery
3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Other Locations
Penn Gamma Knife Center
801 Spruce Street, Spruce Building, 1st Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Penn Nerve Center University City
3737 Market Street, 7th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Zager 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.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
Peripheral Neuropathy

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Eric L. Zager

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Eric L. Zager?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Eric L. Zager by calling their office at 800-789-7366. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Eric L. Zager a top-rated expert for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Eric L. Zager is classified as an Distinguished expert for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, 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. Eric L. Zager specialize in?

While Dr. Eric L. Zager is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Hydrocephalus, and Neurofibromatosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. Eric L. Zager participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Eric L. Zager has published 62 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Eric L. Zager's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Eric L. Zager accept my insurance?

Dr. Eric L. Zager accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and AmeriHealth. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-789-7366 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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