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Kevin Zhao, DO

Brain and Tumor Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery
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4.9 out of 5, 
Accepting new patients

Kevin Zhao, D.O., is a fellowship trained neurosurgeon who has recently joined Hackensack Meridian Medical Group as Co-Director of Neurosurgery at Riverview Medical Center and Ocean University Medical Center. Dr. Zhao completed his neurosurgery residency at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and received specialized fellowship training in minimally invasive skull base and cerebrovascular neurosurgery at the University of Arizona Phoenix under the mentorship of renowned surgeon Peter Nakaji M.D.


Dr. Zhao's expertise lies in minimally invasive cranial and spine surgeries, offering advanced treatment options for a wide array of conditions, including brain tumors, hydrocephalus, aneurysms, trigeminal neuralgia, chiari malformation, pituitary tumors, disc herniations, degenerative spine disease, and adjacent level disease. Dr. Zhao ensures that his patients receive the most effective treatment with the least invasive approach.


With office locations affiliated with Riverview Medical Center, Ocean University Medical Center, and Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Dr. Zhao will have seamless access to the latest technology in neurosurgery, as well as a full range of support services. He is excited to be joining the HMH team and looks forward to providing expert care to all of his patients.



Dr. Zhao along with a highly specialized team of experts, provides an individualized treatment approach for:


  • Brain tumors
  • Brain aneurysms
  • Arteriovenous Malformations (AVM)
  • Arteriovenous fistula
  • Carotid/vertebral artery stenosis/dissection
  • Cavernous malformation
  • Pituitary Tumors
  • Chiari malformation
  • Lumbar and cervical disc herniation
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Intracranial hemorrhage
  • Spinal canal stenosis in the cervical and lumbar region
  • Degenerative spine disease
  • Meningioma
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia
  • Hemifacial Spasm
  • Moyamoya disease
  • Pseudotumor cerebri
  • Spinal tumors
  • Stroke
  • Subarachnoid hemorrhage
  • Subdural hematoma, acute and chronic
  • Traumatic brain injury
  • Traumatic spinal injury
     

Philosophy of Care

I firmly believe a minimally invasive approach offers less trauma to healthy tissues, and should be favored in cases where appropriate. In contrast to traditional neurosurgical procedures, minimally invasive approaches involve smaller incisions and minimal shaving while offering faster recovery, less post-operative discomfort, and better outcomes.

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4.9 out of 5
105 ratings,
105 reviews
Dr. Gidwaney is very thorough. She listened to all m concerns and truly cared.
Ultra professional.. the ER and Floor nurses were outstanding as usual. Endoscopy nurses and assistant's were incredible for my time in the endoscopy center. Thank you to all... Drs are incredible as always
dr gidwaney is always informative and direct regarding test findings and spends the time necessary .
highly professional and best bed side manner I've ever experienced. Fully addressed my concerns and explained a plan forward. Addressed concerns beyond the reason of my visit. I wish every doctor was as professional as Dr. Gidwaney.
Dr. Gidwaney was the best doctor I have seen in a long time. She was thorough and thoughtful.

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