Summary

Dr. Peter A. Zahos, MD, FAANS, FACS, is a board-certified neurosurgeon and Top Rated Spine Surgeon with more than three decades of neurosurgical experience. As the founder of Level One Neurosurgery, LLC, and the former Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at Cleveland Clinic Florida, he brings a rare depth of clinical leadership and academic excellence to his patients. Beyond his technical mastery, Dr. Zahos is a celebrated medical innovator who holds numerous U.S. patents related to intervertebral disc repair and advanced neurosurgical implants. His pioneering research and extensive expertise enable him to deliver high-quality care for a wide range of complex spinal and cranial disorders.

Dr. Zahos provides expert care in Spine & Nerve Conditions, including...

  • Arthritis of the Spine
  • Back Pain
  • Compression Fractures
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Herniated Disc
  • Kyphosis
  • Lower Back Pain & Neck Pain
  • Myelopathy
  • Radiculopathy
  • Sciatica
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spondylolisthesis

At Level One Neurosurgery, Dr. Zahos provides an unparalleled level of patient care, focused on treating his patients as he would wish his family members to be treated. Known for his thorough, calm, and compassionate bedside manner, he prioritizes evidence-based, conservative-first care for debilitating spine and nerve–related conditions. Whether you are dealing with chronic pain or seeking a trusted second opinion, he offers honest guidance, ensuring you gain complete confidence in a personalized treatment plan where your safety and outcomes come first.

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Office Location

Level One Neurosurgery

140 Route 17 North Suite 255Paramus, NJ 07652

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 29 insurance plans accepted
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine / Montefiore Medical Center
  • 1 specialty
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Peter A. Zahos, MD, FAANS, FACS

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • All Savers Insurance
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriHealth
  • Braven Health (Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey)
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • EmblemHealth
  • FamilyCare Health Plans
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare Medicaid
  • Multiplan PHCS
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Please call the office for information about billing insurance!
  • QualCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Workers' Compensation

Medical Specialties

Dr. Peter A. Zahos, MD, FAANS, FACS has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Peter A. Zahos, MD, FAANS, FACS has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Chronic Back Pain
  • Conservative Spine Care
  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
  • Regenerative Medicine
  • Sciatica Pain Relief
  • Spinal Reconstruction
  • Spinal Stenosis Specialist
  • Spine Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

Dr. Peter A. Zahos, MD, FAANS, FACS holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of New York and New Jersey. They are board certified in Neurological Surgery by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Neurological Surgery by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of New York that expired in 2026 and an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine / Montefiore Medical Center in 1996.

Medical School

Graduated from George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences.

University

Graduated from Yale University.

NPI Number

Dr. Zahos, MD, FAANS, FACS's NPI number is 1356305049.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Which hospitals is Dr. Peter Zahos, MD, FAANS, FACS affiliated with?
Dr. Peter Zahos, MD, FAANS, FACS is affiliated with Holy Name Medical Center and Hudson Regional Health System.
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