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Dr. Hongyam Zou, MD, PhD

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Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Neurosurgery

Stanford University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: acoustic neuroma, fractures (broken bones), minimally invasive spine surgery, and more.

135-16 Roosevelt Avenue Second Floor
Flushing, NY 11354

(718) 559-0312

Dr. Hongyam Zou, MD, PhD is a spine surgeon in New York, NY specializing in spine surgery and neurosurgery. She graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Hongyam Zou, MD, PhD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System and ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI.

Office Locations

1 Gustave Levy Place Box 1136b
New York, NY 10029

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Mount Sinai Health System

135-16 Roosevelt Avenue Second Floor
Flushing, NY 11354

(718) 559-0312

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168 Centre Street Suite 3m
New York, NY 10013

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5 E 98th Street
New York, NY 10029

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Some issues Dr. Hongyam Zou, MD, PhD can help you with:

Craniotomy

Craniotomy and craniectomy are surgical procedures used to access the brain and treat tumors, intracranial pressure, or other conditions. These surgeries are performed by creating holes in the skull, or cranium, to expose the brain. The opening in the skull can be immediately replaced (craniotomy), or it can be replaced during a later procedure (craniectomy). The following procedures use craniotomy or craniectomy:

Brain biopsy, which is done by guiding a needle through the opening in the skull to the targeted area of the brain. This procedure may be performed through an open or minimally invasive approach. The minimally invasive approach, called stereotactic brain biopsy, uses a computer to guide the needle.
Brain tumor resection, which may be performed following a biopsy with image guidance. Depending on the size and location of the tumor, resection will require 2-5 hours.
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak repair, particularly for leaks that continue for a long period of time after a surgery. CSF leaks that are left untreated can lead to complications such as meningitis, an inflammation of the outer layers (meninges) of the brain.
Decompression, often following a stroke or injury. Decompressive craniotomy or craniectomy temporarily removes a flap from the skull to give the brain more room for swelling, which provides pressure relief.
Hematoma evacuation, which can also relieve pressure on the brain. A hematoma is a swelling of clotted blood. It can occur between the skull and the outer covering of the brain, or dura (epidural), between the dura and the brain (subdural), and within the brain (intracerebral). Craniotomy or craniectomy may be used to access and remove the hematoma.

To perform a craniotomy, the surgeon will need to make an incision on the scalp to expose the skull. Some of the hair may be shaved, and the scalp will be cleaned with antiseptic solution. Following the incision, the surgeon will use a drill to remove a piece of the skull, called a bone or skull flap. If the surgeon needs to reach a tumor or perform an aspiration, the dura, which covers the brain, will be incised (cut) to access the lesion. The bone flap will be reattached once the surgeon has completed the procedure. If the surgeon is performing a craniectomy, the same steps will be followed, but a mesh piece will be placed where the bone flap was, and the scalp will be surgically closed. Patients will need to wear a special helmet for a few months after the procedure. The bone flap will be preserved and replaced during a later operation, or it may never be replaced.

Patient recovery period can range from two days to two weeks, depending on the specific procedure and condition. Patient will require monitoring and may be given medication for pain or brain swelling. Patients will have to restrict their physical activity for some time after the procedure, and they may need to work with a physical therapist.

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.

Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.

Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:

Paralysis, such as paraplegia (loss of function in the legs), or quadriplegia (loss of function from the neck down)
Spine fracture or trauma, which can lead to impairment and/or significant pain
Spinal infections
Myelopathies, such as herniated disks, spinal tumors, and rheumatoid arthritis
Inflammatory diseases such as ankylosing spondylosis, and degenerative conditions like Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS)

Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.

Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.

Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.

Spinal Fusion

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure to permanently join together two or more vertebrae, the bones in the spine. Certain spinal disorders can lead to instability and pain, and the idea behind spinal fusion is that fusing vertebrae together can both make them stronger and reduce motion, which can sometimes reduce pain.

There are several different types of spinal fusion surgery available, mostly depending on where a patient's pain is located and whether his or her surgeon will perform the procedure through the back, front, or side. In general, a fusion is performed by packing the vertebrae to be fused with grafted bone. This bone may be taken from the patient's hip, may be donated from a cadaver, or it may be a manufactured synthetic material. The bone is placed along the vertebrae, and sometimes, the disc that lies in between the vertebrae is removed and replaced with grafted bone. The bone material will grow and cement the two vertebrae together. After the bone graft is placed, the vertebrae are sometimes held in place with rods, screws, plates, or cages, depending on the weakness of the spine and needs of the graft.

Spinal fusion is a significant surgery and can take three to four hours or more. Recovery is typically two to four days in the hospital. After surgery, it is important to remember that the fusion takes time to grow from the bone graft. So, the actual fusion is not complete for several months. Patients will probably feel somewhat better right away, but it may take a while to feel the full effects of the fusion as the bone grows into place. In the meantime, doctors might have patients wear a brace to protect their spine and keep it properly aligned.

Spinal fusion is not used for all kinds of back pain. Changing the way the spine moves can lead to strain on the other joints in the back, and fusion is only performed when the benefits outweigh the risks. Some spine disorders that are treated with fusion include:

Curvature disorders, such as scoliosis and kyphosis
Degenerative disc disease
Spondylolisthesis, a disorder that causes vertebrae to slip over each other
Significant spinal fractures that cause instability
Weakened spine due to infection or tumor
Some cases of spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal column
Chronic lower back pain (although the use of fusion to treat this is controversial)

Regardless of the diagnosis, there is always a possibility of 'failure' with spinal fusion, or of the surgery not fully solving the pain. This is more likely when fusion is used primarily to treat pain instead of structural problems. Patients can improve their chances of a successful outcome by stopping smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, moving their body every day, and following their doctor's instructions for any physical therapy that they are prescribed.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hongyam Zou, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	52

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hongyam Zou, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	95

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hongyam Zou, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	60
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hongyam Zou, MD, PhD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	31
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	41
Dementia	15
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hongyam Zou, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	100

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hongyam Zou, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	12
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	71
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hongyam Zou, MD, PhD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	31
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	48
Dementia	18
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hongyam Zou, MD, PhD treated as a spine surgeon in New York, NY during 2015 were nerve procedures, decompression surgery and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hongyam Zou, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	107
nerve procedures	18
spinal procedures	18

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hongyam Zou, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	24
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	180
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hongyam Zou, MD, PhD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	29
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	55
Dementia	15
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Hongyam Zou, MD, PhD treated as a spine surgeon in New York, NY during 2016 were nerve procedures, decompression surgery and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hongyam Zou, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	123
nerve procedures	17
spinal procedures	17

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hongyam Zou, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	95
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hongyam Zou, MD, PhD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	40
Dementia	22
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hongyam Zou, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	78

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hongyam Zou, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	58
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hongyam Zou, MD, PhD in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	47
Dementia	22
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hongyam Zou, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	55

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hongyam Zou, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	12
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	43
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hongyam Zou, MD, PhD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	30
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	55
Dementia	27
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hongyam Zou, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	65

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hongyam Zou, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	31

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	11
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	35
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hongyam Zou, MD, PhD in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	43
Dementia	31
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hongyam Zou, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	16

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hongyam Zou, MD, PhD in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	55
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hongyam Zou, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	18

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hongyam Zou, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	16

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	13
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hongyam Zou, MD, PhD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hongyam Zou, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	11

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hongyam Zou, MD, PhD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hongyam Zou, MD, PhD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	52
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hongyam Zou, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Hongyam Zou, MD, PhD treated as a spine surgeon in New York, NY were nerve procedures, decompression surgery and spinal procedures.

decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	70
nerve procedures	17
spinal procedures	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hongyam Zou, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	52
Non-Hispanic White	5
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	29

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hongyam Zou, MD, PhD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hongyam Zou, MD, PhD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	22
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	41
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	13
Cancer	0

Education & Training

Dr. Hongyam Zou, MD, PhD graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine. She completed residency at Stanford University Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Stanford University School of Medicine

Residency: Stanford University Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Hongyam Zou, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mount Sinai Health System

ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Hongyam Zou, MD, PhD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, MagnaCare, Elderplan, EmblemHealth, WellCare, Oscar, Fidelis Care, Healthfirst Medicaid, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Healthfirst Medicare, MetroPlus Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Centivo, Medicare - NY, AETNA - Medicare, Oxford - Freedom and Liberty, Medicare - NJ, AETNA - Commercial, VNSNY Choice Medicare and VillageCareMax.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Hongyam Zou, MD, PhD accepts the following insurance providers:

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

MagnaCare

Elderplan

EmblemHealth

WellCare

Oscar

Fidelis Care

Healthfirst Medicaid

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Cigna

1199SEIU

Healthfirst Medicare

MetroPlus Health

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

Centivo

Medicare - NY

AETNA - Medicare

Oxford - Freedom and Liberty

Medicare - NJ

AETNA - Commercial

VNSNY Choice Medicare

VillageCareMax

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Hongyam Zou, MD, PhD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
DePuy Synthes Products LLC	$23,094 Spine $9,647	EXPEDIUM $4,028	MIS/Lateral $2,279	Thoracolumbar $950	$6,191
Orthofix Medical, Inc.	$394 cervical-stim $171	Spinal-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator $113	spinal-stim $111
ABIOMED	$249 Impella $249
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$219 Spine $219
NUVASIVE, INC.	$137 BASE $63	COHERE $47	ACP $27
Other	$240 TITAN NANOLOCK $82	Battalion TLIF - PC $42	Invictus MIS $38	ANDEXXA $24	ActaStim-S $14	Other $41

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$17,557
Travel and Lodging	$5,274
Food and Beverage	$1,474
Education	$28

Biography

Dr. Hongyan Zou's specialties are spine surgery and neurosurgery. She speaks Mandarin and Cantonese. Areas of expertise for Dr. Zou include laminectomy, carpal tunnel surgery, and acoustic neuroma. Dr. Zou's professional affiliations include Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai West, and Mount Sinai Brooklyn. Dr. Zou is a graduate of Weill Cornell Medical College and Stanford University School of Medicine and a graduate of Stanford University Medical Center's residency program. She is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Medicaid Managed Care, Blue California, and Fidelis Care. She has received the following distinction: New York Rising Stars. Dr. Zou has an open panel in New York, NY according to Mount Sinai Health System.