Search

 See All Neurosurgeons in Philadelphia, PA

Dr. Eric Zager, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 69
Dr. Eric Zager, MD
4.0 (17 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!
Map Pin Small Philadelphia, PA
Dr. Eric Zager, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Philadelphia, PA.
Dr. Eric Zager, MD
4.0 (17 Ratings)
 Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!

Dr. Eric Zager, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 69
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Eric Zager, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Philadelphia, PA.

About

Dr. Zager graduated from Stanford University. Dr. Eric Zager, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Philadelphia, PA and has 42 years experience. Dr. Zager currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Zager has experience treating conditions like Nerve Sheath Tumors and Brain Aneurysm among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Zager received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Dr. Zager's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Zager is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Compare with other Neurosurgeons

Compare Dr. Zager with our nearby Neurosurgeons at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Photo: Dr. Ellina Hattar, MD
Dr. Ellina Hattar, MD
0 reviews
Learn More Photo: Dr. Eddy Garrido, MD
Dr. Eddy Garrido, MD
65 reviews
Learn More Photo: Bridget Morris, CRNP
Bridget Morris, CRNP
0 reviews
Learn More Photo: Erica McDermott, CRNP
Erica McDermott, CRNP
0 reviews
Learn More Photo: Dr. Robert Rosenwasser, MD
Dr. Robert Rosenwasser, MD
79 reviews
Learn More Photo: Dr. Maureen Darwal, DO
Dr. Maureen Darwal, DO
5 reviews
Learn More
These providers are on the medical staff of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
These providers are on the medical staff of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
Advertisement

Experience Check

Enter a condition or procedure
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Brain Aneurysm
Traumatic Brain Injury
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Brain Aneurysm
Traumatic Brain Injury
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Brain Aneurysm
Traumatic Brain Injury
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebral Edema
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Meningiomas
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Brain Surgery
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Neuroplasty
Spinal Fusion
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
  • View other providers who treat Aneurysm
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Broken Neck
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chordoma
  • View other providers who treat Chordoma
Communicating Hydrocephalus
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Cranial Trauma
Epilepsy
  • View other providers who treat Epilepsy
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Myelitis
  • View other providers who treat Myelitis
Myelomalacia
Neurofibromatosis Type Two
Neurofibrosarcoma
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pineal Region Tumors
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Rasmussen's Syndrome
Schwannomatosis
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Stroke
  • View other providers who treat Stroke
Syringomyelia
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Torticollis
Transverse Myelitis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Upper Back Pain
Brain Tumor Biopsy
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Herniated Disc Surgery
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
Skull Base Surgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

Insurance Accepted

* Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.
  • MD IPA/Optimum Choice HMO/Preferred POS HMO-POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Medica Choice
    Navigate POS
  • Freedom
  • Geisinger Choice with no Referral PPO
  • AWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Standard Savings POS II
    Select
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Choice Plus POS II
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Open Choice PPO
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Aetna
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Maximum Savings POS II
  • Capital Blue Cross PPO
    Wellspan Health PPO
  • BCBS PPO
    Community Blue PPO
    myBlue Access EPO
    Performance Blue
    PPOBlue PPO
  • Hospital Advantage EPO
    Local Value Network POS Plus
    Personal Choice PPO
    Regional Preferred POS Plus
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    High Performance Network - Tiered HPN
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • BluePreferred PPO
  • Keystone HMO-POS
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
  • OMNIA HMO
    Direct Access PPO
    Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
    OMNIA - Tier2 EPO
    Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO

Locations

  1. 1 Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
    3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 662-3487
  2. 2 Eastern Dental of Woodbury Heights LLC
    1006 Mantua Pike Ste 1, Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 789-7366
  3. 3 Office
    3400 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 893-2600

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Zager
4.0
Based on 17 Reviews
5 Stars (12)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (4)

Leave a review

How likely are you to recommend Dr. Zager?

(Select your rating)
Patient Reviews
Aug 24, 2023
I called Dr Zager's office about 6 years ago and was in definite need of left ventricular shunt surgery. Dr Zager took me as a patient after 6 failed shunt surgeries at another hospital. Anyway Dr Zager operated and everything has been great since. I highly recommend Dr Zager!
Barry — Aug 24, 2023
See more reviews on Healthgrades
Photo: Dr. Eric Zager, MD
How would you rate your experience with Dr. Eric Zager, MD?
  • Likelihood of recommending Dr. Zager to family and friends

Dr. Zager's Office & Staff

  • Ease of scheduling urgent appointments
  • Office environment, cleanliness, comfort, etc.
  • Staff friendliness and courteousness
  • Total wait time (waiting & exam rooms)

Experience with Dr. Zager

  • Level of trust in provider's decisions
  • How well provider explains medical condition(s)
  • How well provider listens and answers questions
  • Hpends appropriate amount of time with patients

Tell Us About Yourself

  • Your gender:
  • Your age group:
  • Number of office visits you've had in the last 2 years:

Finish Here

  • How would you like to confirm your survey information?
    Standard text messaging and data rates may apply.
Thank you for sharing your feedback about Dr. Eric Zager, MD.
Claim Your Profile
Are you Dr. Eric Zager, MD?
Respond to reviews, add information, and reach more patients. Claiming is free and only takes a minute.

Claim my profile
Telehealth Options
This provider has not specified a telehealth appointment method. Would you still like to make an appointment with Dr. Zager?
Call now to make an appointment
(215) 662-3487

About Me

Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Specialties*
  • *Sharecare does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.
Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Stanford University
    1982
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Common Questions and Answers
Responses are sourced directly from patients.
Does Dr. Zager communicate via email?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Zager offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
1 user said yes.
Yes
(1)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Zager offer an online patient portal?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Zager have free onsite parking?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Zager offer weekend visits?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Zager offer evening visits?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Zager specialize in working with children or adolescents?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Zager specialize in working with seniors?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Zager specialize in couples therapy?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Zager specialize in working with LGBTQ+ community?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Zager accept insurance?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)

Frequently Asked Questions

Find contact information here to make an appointment.

A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Eric Zager, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Zager's profile.

Dr. Zager frequently treats the following conditions: Nerve Sheath Tumors and Brain Aneurysm. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Eric Zager, MD is affiliated with Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

Yes, Dr. Eric Zager, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

    3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA