The 20 Best Microvascular Decompression Doctors Near Me

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Mazen Zaher
Experienced in Microvascular Decompression

Dr. Mazen Zaher

Neurosurgery | Oncology
Banner Health
Banner - University Medicine Neurosurgery Clinic
755 East McDowell Road, Floor 2, 
Phoenix, AZ 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in Microvascular Decompression
Banner Health
Banner - University Medicine Neurosurgery Clinic
755 East McDowell Road, Floor 2, 
Phoenix, AZ 
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Overview

Dr. Zaher is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon with expertise in skull base, neurotrauma, and cerebrovascular neurosurgery. His clinical practice focuses on the treatment of complex brain and spinal tumors, traumatic brain and spinal injuries, and minimally invasive cranial procedures, including keyhole and endoscopic surgery. He manages a wide range of cerebrovascular conditions, with a particular interest in microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm, as well as cranial surgery for treating aneurysms and vascular malformations.He currently practices at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix, where he is committed to delivering advanced, patient-centered neurosurgical care.

Dr. Zaher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Microvascular Decompression. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Pituitary Apoplexy, Prolactinoma, Nerve Decompression, and Microvascular Decompression.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Microvascular Decompression.

Graduate Institution
Michigan State University At East Lansing, 2017
Residency
Cooper University Hospital, Neurosurgery, 2024
Specialties
Neurosurgery
Oncology
Licenses
Neurological Surgery in AZ
Fellowships
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, Cerebrovascular/Skull Base Surgery, 2025
Hospital Affiliations
Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Banner - University Medicine Neurosurgery Clinic
755 East McDowell Road, Floor 2, Phoenix, AZ 85006
Call: 602-521-3550

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.


7 Total Publications

Endoscopic Resection of Right Petrous Meningioma Causing Trigeminal Neuralgia: "The Double Crush" Phenomenon.
Endoscopic Resection of Right Petrous Meningioma Causing Trigeminal Neuralgia: "The Double Crush" Phenomenon.
Journal: Journal of neurological surgery reports
Published: March 05, 2025
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Zaman Mirzadeh is a Neurosurgery provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Mirzadeh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Microvascular Decompression. His top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Chronic Pain, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Microvascular Decompression.

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