About Dr. Lloyd Zucker

Lloyd Zucker, MD, FAANS, is a board-certified neurosurgeon at the Brain and Spine Center of South Florida, providing complete neurosurgical care to people of all ages at locations in Delray Beach and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Dr. Zucker started his professional education at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, where he earned his undergraduate degree with honors. Then, he enrolled at the Rutgers University School of Dental Medicine (formerly the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey) in Newark, obtaining his medical degree.

Before entering private practice, Dr. Zucker completed a neurosurgical residency at the University of Connecticut - Hartford Hospital in Hartford and a spinal surgery fellowship at the University of South Florida - Tampa General Hospital in Tampa.

Dr. Zucker has more than 30 years of experience diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the brain and spine. He holds several leadership positions at area facilities, including Chief of Neurosurgery at Delray Medical Center in Delray Beach, former Chief of Surgery, and director of neurosurgical services for the Palm Beach Health Network including Good Samaritian and Palm Beach Gardens Hospitals. 

Dr. Zucker is admired throughout South Florida for his clinical expertise. He’s one of the few providers in the area offering radiosurgery, neuro-oncology, and stereotactic procedures. He has led multiple clinical trials, most recently exploring the use of focused ultrasound in the treatment of Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease. 

Dr. Zucker proudly holds membership in several professional organizations, including the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and the North American Spine Society. He also serves as secretary and treasurer of the Subcortical Surgery Group.

When he isn’t meeting with patients, Dr. Zucker enjoys sharing his knowledge with others. He regularly attends national meetings and symposiums and sets aside time each year to spend time with colleagues at major private and academic centers.  

Dr. Zucker welcomes anyone seeking neurosurgical care to the Brain and Spine Center of South Florida today.

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