Department of Neurological Surgery

SCOTT L. ZUCKERMAN, MD, completed his undergraduate education at Cornell University in 2008, graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology & Society. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2012. There, he served as class president for four years and was awarded the School of Medicine Award of Distinction. Dr. Zuckerman's research interests include spine surgery outcomes, sport-related concussion, vascular neurosurgery, and quality improvement metrics. He is a member of Dr. Matt McGirt's Spine Outcomes Lab in addition to V-SCoRe, Vanderbilt Sports Concussion Research effort of the Vanderbilt Sports Concussion Center.

Outside of the hospital, Scott is an avid sports fan, specifically the New York Yankees and New York Knicks. He also enjoys playing basketball, baseball, softball, and golf, in addition to weight lifting and crossfit. Baseball is his favorite sport, and he enjoys reading about the game's rich history.

scott.zuckerman@vanderbilt.edu