Meet Dr. Eric L. Zager, MD
Dr. Zager is a board-certified and fellowship-trained neurosurgeon with Penn Medicine.
He has deep expertise in spinal surgery, peripheral nerve surgery, microvascular surgery, and cerebrovascular surgery.
Dr. Zager at a Glance
- Dr. Zager can help you find relief if you experience pain from degenerative disc disease, radiculopathy, myelopathy, and more.
- He was recognized by America’s Top Doctors (2012-2014) and Philadelphia Magazine’s annual “Top Docs” issue (2010-2017).
Talk to Dr. Zager about solutions for your back or neck pain.
Dr. Zager is a member of Penn Medicine.
Directions to our primary location in
Philadelphia, PA
How Dr. Eric L. Zager, MD Can Help You
Specialties
- Neurosurgeon
Languages Spoken
- Spanish
- English
Education
- MD – Stanford University
- Residency – New York- Presbyterian / Columbia University Medical Center
- Residency – Massachusetts General Hospital
- Fellowship – Toronto Hospital
- Fellowship – Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
Conditions
- Brain Tumors
- Spinal Tumors
Treatment
- Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
- Neck/Cervical Spine Surgery
- Spinal Cord Compression
- Spinal Stenosis Treatment
What Patients are Saying About Dr. Eric L. Zager, MD
Accolades for Dr. Eric L. Zager, MD
Professional Distinctions
- Neurosurgical Professor in Academic Excellence
Professional Affiliations
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons
- American College of Surgeons
- American Medical Association
- American Society for Peripheral Nerve Education and Nominating Committees
- American Society for Peripheral Nerve
- Brain Attack Coalition
- Congress of Neurological Surgeons
- Council of State Neurosurgical Societies: Medico-legal Committee, Young Physicians Committee, Pennsylvania Delegate
- International Society for Neuroemergencies
- International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society
- Joint Section on Cerebrovascular Surgery (AANS/CNS)
- Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves (AANS/CNS)
- Joint Section on Neurotrauma and Critical Care (AANS/CNS)
- National Task Force for Peripheral Nerve Surgery
- Pennsylvania Medical Society
- Pennsylvania Neurosurgical Society
- Stroke Council, American Heart Association
- United Brachial Plexus Network – Medical Resource Directory
Board Certifications
- American Board of Neurological Surgery
Awards
- America's Top Doctors 2010, 2012-2014
- Best Doctors in America 2003-2018
- "Philadelphia" Magazine's Top Docs 2002, 2010-2017
Office Information for Dr. Eric L. Zager, MD
Pennsylvania Hospital
800 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Driving Directions
Primary Location

Pennsylvania Hospital
800 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Visit Dr. Zager's Profile On The Penn Medicine Website
Additional Locations
- Penn Medicine Woodbury Heights 1006 Mantua Pike Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097 Driving Directions
- Penn Neuroscience Center 3400 Civic Center Boulevard Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine, South Pavilion, 2nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19104 Driving Directions
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