Dr. Jeffrey Zimering
Overview
Dr. Zimering is a fellowship-trained spine neurosurgeon in the Department of Neurosurgery at Lenox Hill Hospital. A native of Basking Ridge, New Jersey, he attended the prestigious Pingry School and graduated as an Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholar. He earned his BA, Magna Cum Laude from Cornell University's College of Arts and Sciences, and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa in his junior year as a testament to his exceptional academic achievements.
He earned his medical degree with distinction in research from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Between his second and third years of medical school, he was awarded a renowned Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Medical Research Fellowship to conduct translational neuroscience research at Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Zimering completed his neurological surgery residency training at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City and served as Chief Resident in his final year. After residency, he further pursued subspecialized fellowship training in complex spine surgery at Northwell Health.
An accomplished researcher, Dr. Zimering has a particular interest in studying the pathophysiologic mechanisms of spinal pain. His research work has been published in top scientific and medical journals including Science Translational Medicine, Science Signaling, PAIN, Neurosurgery, and Journal of Neurosurgery. His confocal microscopy image of a dorsal root ganglion underlying chronic pain, Hope in a Sea of Pain, was featured in Scientists Reveal the Art of the Brain in The Lancet.
His academic and research achievements are matched by his dedication to compassionate, individualized patient care and functional recovery. Known for his patient-first philosophy and clear communication, he tailors each treatment plan based on the individual's goals and needs. He understands his responsibility to his patients to deliver informed, quality care in a shared environment that is honest, thorough, and respectful of patient autonomy.
Dr. Zimering is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Schwannomatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2), Chronic Pain, Rhizotomy, and Laminectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
130 East 77th Street, Black Hall, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10075
Additional Areas of Focus
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Clinical Research
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Areas of Expertise
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- SchwannomatosisDr. Zimering isAdvanced. Learn about Schwannomatosis.
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- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Zimering isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Chronic PainDr. Zimering isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- EpendymomaDr. Zimering isExperienced. Learn about Ependymoma.
- Increased Intracranial PressureDr. Zimering isExperienced. Learn about Increased Intracranial Pressure.
- KyphosisDr. Zimering isExperienced. Learn about Kyphosis.
- LaminectomyDr. Zimering isExperienced. Learn about Laminectomy.