Dr. Joseph Christopher Zacko MD
Neurosurgeon
30 Hope Dr Ec110 Hershey PA, 17033About
Dr. Joseph Zacko practices Neurological Surgery in Hershey, PA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Zacko prevents, diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems. Neurological Surgeons are trained to treat such disorders as spinal canal stenosis, herniated discs, tumors, fractures, and spinal deformities, among many others.
Education and Training
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 2001
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- The emergent reversal of coagulopathies encountered in neurosurgery and neurology: a technical note.
- Spinal fusion and antibiotic treatment illustrating lumbar osteomyelitis and spinal instability as a previously unrecognized and surgically treatable cause of autonomic dysreflexia.
- The Accuracy of the Sysmex UF-1000i in Urine Bacterial Detection Compared With the Standard Urine Analysis and Culture.
Treatments
- Neuro-trauma, Complex Spine, Spinal Cord Injuries And More
- Stroke
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Spinal Stenosis
Fellowships
- Neurotrauma/Critical Care, University of Miami - JMH-NEU 2010
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