Summary

Dr. James Zucherman is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in spine surgery with 52 years of experience treating complex spinal conditions. He earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and completed his residency at LAC USC Medical Center. His extensive career has focused on helping patients with challenging spinal problems find relief and improved mobility. Dr. Zucherman is fluent in Russian, Chinese, and English.

Dr. Zucherman practices at UCSF Health St. Mary's Hospital and maintains locations throughout San Francisco, California. He treats patients with spinal stenosis, lower back narrowing, and pregnancy-related back pain. His treatment approaches include physical therapy, targeted steroid injections for the lower spine, and specialized joint injections. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • 3.8
  • 52 years of experience
  • 36 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Russian, Chinese, English
  • Lac Usc Medical Center
  • 5 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. James F Zucherman has 4 locations

San Francisco Spine Surgeons Pc

1 Shrader St Ste 600San Francisco, CA 94117
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Ucsf Health Saint Francis Hospital

900 Hyde StSan Francisco, CA 94109

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3.8 
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52 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience 39 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Russian, Chinese, English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
San Francisco , CARedwood City , CARedwood City , CARedwood City , CA
Med School: Baylor College Of Medicine Med School: Drexel University College Of Medicine Med School: Wayne State University School Of Medicine Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. James F Zucherman

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CareSource
  • Chinese Community Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Integra
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Tricare
  • United American
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Valley Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. James F Zucherman has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. James F Zucherman has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Spinal Fractures
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spondylolisthesis

Certifications, License, & Education

52 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Lac Usc Medical Center

Medical School

Baylor College Of MedicineGraduated in 1974

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Dr. James Zucherman is affiliated with Ucsf Health St Marys Hospital.
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