Catherine Mazzola

Catherine Mazzola is a highly accomplished pediatric neurosurgeon and the President and Chief Executive Officer of the New Jersey Pediatric Neuroscience Institute.3 Here are some key details about her background and qualifications:

Medical Training and Certification

Dr. Mazzola is certified by both the American Board of Neurological Surgeons and the American Board of Pediatric Neurological Surgery.1 She completed her pediatric neurosurgical fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh in 2002 and her neurosurgery residency at New Jersey Medical School.1

Professional Experience

Dr. Mazzola has been practicing at Morristown Medical Center since 2005.1 She founded several programs at Goryeb Children's Hospital, including:

• The Craniofacial program in 2007
• The Pediatric Brain and Spine Tumor program in 2009 (now called GNOP)
• The Spasticity and Movement Disorder Program for Children in 20101

She served as the Director of the Division of Pediatric Neurological Surgery from 2005 to January 2019.1

Leadership and Committees

Dr. Mazzola has held several leadership positions in professional organizations:

• Chair of the Workforce committee for the Council of State Neurosurgical Societies
• Northeast Regional Vice-Chair for the Council of State Neurosurgical Societies2
• Chair of the Medicolegal Committee for the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
• Former Chair of the Ethics Committee for AANS1

Research and Publications

Dr. Mazzola has published over 45 peer-reviewed papers and has been the main author on several endorsed guidelines, including those for Pediatric Hydrocephalus, Plagiocephaly, and Spina Bifida.1 She has also contributed to evidence-based medicine practices, working with the ACR on imaging appropriateness for pediatric head trauma.1

Personal Life

Dr. Mazzola became a single mother while in college and later married during her residency. She has five children in total.1 She has participated in neurosurgical missionary trips to Kenya and has planned trips to Guatemala City.1