Summary

Dr. James Zucherman is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in spine surgery, bringing over five decades of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and completed his residency at LAC USC Medical Center. His extensive career spans 52 years, during which he has developed deep expertise in complex spinal conditions. Dr. Zucherman communicates with patients in Chinese, English, and Russian.

Dr. Zucherman practices at UCSF Health St. Marys Hospital and maintains locations throughout San Francisco, California. He treats patients with spinal stenosis and lumbar herniated discs, conditions that can cause significant back pain and mobility issues. His surgical expertise includes performing lumbar epidural steroid injections and facet joint injections to help relieve spine-related pain. 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 Chinese, English, Russian
  • Lac Usc Medical Center
  • 5 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Flexible scheduling

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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Med School: Baylor College Of Medicine Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California Med School: Yale 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

Dr. James F Zucherman holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Lac Usc Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Baylor College Of Medicine in 1974.

NPI Number

Dr. Zucherman's NPI number is 1194887760.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Which hospitals is Dr. James Zucherman affiliated with?
Dr. James Zucherman is affiliated with Ucsf Health St Marys Hospital.
Is Dr. James Zucherman accepting new patients?
Dr. James Zucherman has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. James Zucherman speak?
Dr. James Zucherman speaks Chinese, English, and Russian.
Where is Dr. James Zucherman's office located?
Dr. James Zucherman's office is located at 1 Shrader St Ste 600, San Francisco, CA, 94117.

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