About Us
Excellence in Neurosurgical Care, Built on Experience, Precision, and Trust
Level One Neurosurgery was founded on a simple principle: patients deserve neurosurgical care that is safe, evidence-based, compassionate, and uncompromising in its clinical standards. Led by Peter A. Zahos, MD—a board-certified neurosurgeon with more than three decades of experience—our practice blends advanced surgical expertise with the thoughtful, individualized attention every patient deserves.
We are committed to delivering world-class care across New Jersey and New York, prioritizing patient education, conservative treatment principles, and exceptional surgical outcomes.
Our Mission
To provide the highest level of neurosurgical care through precision, integrity, and patient-centered decision-making. We strive to give every patient clarity in their diagnosis, confidence in their treatment plan, and compassionate support throughout their recovery.
Our goal is simple: to help you regain function, reduce pain, and restore quality of life using the safest, most effective treatments available.
About Peter A. Zahos, MD
To provide the highest level of neurosurgical care through precision, integrity, and patient-centered decision-making. We strive to give every patient clarity in their diagnosis, confidence in their treatment plan, and compassionate support throughout their recovery.
Our goal is simple: to help you regain function, reduce pain, and restore quality of life using the safest, most effective treatments available.
Board-Certified Neurosurgeon | Yale-Educated| Clinical Assistant Professor
Dr. Peter A. Zahos brings a depth of training and experience rarely found in private neurosurgical practice today. His academic foundation began at Yale University, followed by medical training at The George Washington University School of Medicine, and a rigorous neurosurgical residency and chief residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center.
He has held leadership and faculty positions at some of the nation’s most respected hospitals and academic institutions, including:
Chairman of Neurosurgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida
Director of Movement Disorder Surgery & Co-Director of Surgical Neuro-Oncology, JFK Medical Center
Associate Clinical Professor, UCSF School of Medicine
Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, New York Medical College (current)
Dr. Zahos is also a long-standing fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a published researcher, and the holder of multiple U.S. patents in spine and neurosurgical innovation.
His career reflects a commitment not only to surgical mastery but to advancing the field of neurosurgery through research, teaching, and innovation.
Contact us
Whenever you feel ready to take the next step toward getting better — or even if you simply want a trusted second opinion — our team is here to help guide you. At Level One Neurosurgery, you’ll receive thoughtful, individualized care backed by decades of neurosurgical expertise.
We make it easy to reach out, ask questions, and schedule an evaluation. No pressure. No rush. Just honest guidance from a surgeon who puts your safety, clarity, and outcomes first.
