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Scott L. Zuckerman MD, MPH

Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery

About Scott L. Zuckerman

Dr. Scott Zuckerman, Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery at Vanderbilt Health, talks about adult scoliosis and answers questions about symptoms and treatments.

Areas of Expertise

  • Cervical Spine
  • Neurologic Surgery
  • Neurological Surgery
  • Orthopaedics
  • Spinal Deformity
  • Spinal Surgery
  • Spine
  • Spine, Comprehensive
  • Sports Medicine
  • Tumors of the Spine and Spinal Cord

Conditions and Treatments

  • Spinal Deformity
  • Tumors of the Spine and Spinal Cord
  • Cervical Spine Care
  • Comprehensive Spine Care
  • Neurologic Surgery
  • Spinal Surgery

Locations

2025 North Mt Juliet Road, Suite 130
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks
719 Thompson Lane, Suite 23108
Nashville, TN 37204

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 2012
  • Internship - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2013
  • Master of Public Health - Harvard University, 2017
  • Residency - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2019
  • Fellowship, Global Neurosurgery - Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute, 2020
  • Fellowship - Columbia University, 2021

Board Certifications

  • Neurological Surgery - American Board of Neurological Surgery, 2024

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Patient Comments

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Great
May 21, 2026
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I was and am still blown away by the compassion, knowledge, and time spent with me. I traveled 3.5 hours for this visit and only have University of Tennessee to compare it to and let me just say, they did not compare. Not even close. Im so thankful I chose this route!
May 9, 2026
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The problem I'm having is very serious and when he told me I got to tell you I'm very scared but he did explain everything he told me what he was going to do and what I needed to do to prepare for this surgery and it's just scary but as far as Dr Zuckerman he answered every question and he stayed until I was through asking questions he took his time he did not rush and I was very impressed with him as far as doctors go Dr Zuckerman is at the top of his field
May 2, 2026
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The best doctor I have ever had.
May 2, 2026
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Dr. Zuckerman saved my life. I'm so grateful for him and his team. I have a life again
April 30, 2026
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From March 2025 Dr. Zuckerman and a team of Vanderbuilt surgeons diagnosed,developed,and implimented a plan of surgery and recovery to give me the best outcome. My wife and I trusted them to do their best. After 1 year, in April 2026, the things presented to us in this complex surgery have occurred. The skill to do surgeries of this complexity requires tremendous confidence. All members associated with this endeavor gave us a feeling that we were in great hands. We are both grateful for the ability to continue our life in the most reasonable way. We thank all of you!
April 26, 2026
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He was arrogant and ready to leave as soon as he arrived. I had a list of questions about possible complications to this type of surgery, success rate, recovery time, etc. Glad I asked because he wasn't going to bring any of that up. Thanks
April 20, 2026
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Dr. Zuckerman was really great. He is a fantastic listener and he is very personable.
March 26, 2026
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I am so appreciative of the time and attention Dr. Zuckerman gave me. I feel in very good hands under his care!
March 26, 2026
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