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Zachary Levine
Clinical Professor at The George Washington University Hospital
Zachary T. Levine, M.D., is a distinguished Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery at The George Washington University Hospital and a board-certified neurosurgeon. He completed his medical education at New York University School of Medicine, followed by a residency in neurological surgery at the George Washington University Hospital. Dr. Levine holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Philosophy from Dartmouth College.
Professional Background
Dr. Levine has extensive expertise in several advanced neurosurgical techniques, including:
- Cranial Base Surgery
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
- Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery
- Artificial Disc Replacement
He is recognized as a leader in the field, being the first to perform focused ultrasound treatment for tremor and minimally invasive brain surgery using the BrainPath system in the D.C. area. His contributions to neurosurgery include proctoring other surgeons in DBS techniques and serving on technical advisory boards for FDA-approved DBS devices.123
Academic and Clinical Roles
In addition to his role at GWU, Dr. Levine is also the Director of Neurosciences at Holy Cross Hospital and has been involved in clinical research published in peer-reviewed journals. His work often collaborates with the National Institutes of Health, focusing on skull base surgery, cerebrovascular surgery, and functional neurosurgery.12
Professional Affiliations
Dr. Levine is a member of several prestigious organizations, including:
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
- North American Skull Base Society (NASBS)
- American Society of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery (ASSFN)
He has received numerous accolades for his contributions to medicine, including induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society and recognition as a "Top Doctor" by Washingtonian magazine since 2005.123
