About Dr. Zaazoue

Dr. Mohamed Zaazoue, MD, MSc, MBA is a dual fellowship-trained neurosurgeon with advanced expertise in complex spine deformities, spinal oncology, and robotic and minimally invasive surgery. He treats a wide range of conditions, including scoliosis, degenerative spine disease, spinal stenosis, cervical spine disorders, spine tumors and spinal trauma.

He completed the prestigious post-graduate adult and pediatric complex spine fellowship with the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Washington University in St. Louis, uniquely positioning him to integrate the most effective approaches from both neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery to deliver exceptional patient care.

His research focuses on spinal deformities and optimizing surgical outcomes. His clinical and research efforts are dedicated to helping patients live their fullest, most active lives—with the least invasive intervention possible.

Dr. Zaazoue is deeply passionate about patient education, believing that informed patients are empowered partners in their care. He is committed to strengthening the surgeon-patient collaboration throughout the treatment journey. His philosophy is that spine surgery is a team sport that takes a whole team inside and outside of the operating room to optimize patient outcomes.

Education and training

Fellowship: Orthopedic spine

2024-2025 Washington University in St. Louis, MO

Fellowship: Neuro oncology and skull base surgery (under Dr. Aaron Cohen-Gadol)

2023-2024 Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN

Residency: Neurosurgery

2017-2023 Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN

Post-doctoral research fellowship: Pediatric Neurosurgery

2015-2016 Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

Residency: Neurosurgery

2011-2015 Ain Shams University Hospitals, Cairo, Egypt

Medical School

2004-2011 Ain Shams University School of Medicine, Cairo, Egypt

Dr. Zaazoue has received several awards and recognitions. Most recently, he was selected to be part of a small cohort of emerging young investigator at the prestigious Academy meeting. He was named one of Forbes' "30 Under 30" most influential people under 30 in the world in 2014. He was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society in 2019 and elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society in 2021. He has also received the Starts of Social Entrepreneurship award from the American Chamber of Commerce in 2015, the Rexley Cross Award from the International Federation of Medical Students' Associations in 2012, and the Urban Ingenuity Award in 2012. He also received the Best Project Award from the East Mediterranean Region Meetings in 2011.