Restoring lives with neurosurgical precision

A painted image of Dr. Christopher Zacko in the operating room.

J. Christopher Zacko, MD
Neurosurgeon
Penn State Health Neurosurgery

As a neurosurgeon, Dr. Christopher Zacko thrives on the challenge of treating brain injuries caused by trauma. Each case demands quick thinking and specialized expertise, as when 8-year-old Cameron Wamsher arrived with a life-threatening epidural hematoma, a rapidly progressing brain bleed.

“As one of the nation’s top children’s hospitals, recognized by U.S. News & World Report, Penn State Health Children's Hospital offers an unmatched level of pediatric subspecialty care in central Pennsylvania,” said Dr. Zacko. “In critical cases like Cameron’s, every second counts and time lost transferring to another hospital could be fatal. I’m proud that families in our region have access to this exceptional care, right here at home.”

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