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Dr. Catherine Mazzola, MD

Dr. Catherine Mazzola, MD

Pediatric Neurosurgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Catherine Mazzola, MD is a pediatric neurosurgery specialist in Morristown, NJ and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1995. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Hackensack University Medical Center and Holy Name Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Practice

131 Madison Ave Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 326-9000

Care Philosophy

"Dr. Mazzola is a BOARD certified Pediatric and Adult Neurosurgeon who provides compassionate and individualized care to every patient. She is one of the few FEMALE neurosurgeons in the US. Dr. Mazzola was selected to..."

- Dr. Catherine Mazzola, MD

Dr. Mazzola is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Mazzola specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Neurosciences Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Mazzola's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Mazzola

4.3

25 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 19, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Maureen in Newark, NJ – Nov 08, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
NJ – Oct 31, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 24, 2018
Thank you so much for your kind words! I...Read More
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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C. Anne in NJ – Jun 30, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
RH in Rockaway NJ – Nov 24, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Ana in Hackensack, NJ – Jun 15, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Short Hills, NJ – Mar 02, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Mazzola is a BOARD certified Pediatric and Adult Neurosurgeon who provides compassionate and individualized care to every patient. She is one of the few FEMALE neurosurgeons in the US. Dr. Mazzola was selected to be on the Executive Committee...read more

biography

Dr. Catherine Mazzola is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons and the American Board of Pediatric Neurological Surgery.  Dr. Mazzola completed her Pediatric Neurosurgical Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh in 2002...read more

  • Pediatric Neurosurgery

  • Craniofacial Surgery

  • Neurosurgery

  • Movement Disorders Surgery

  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

    Internship Hospital

  • University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center-children's Hospital-pediatric Neurosurgery

    Fellowship Hospital, 2002

  • Umdnj New Jersey Medical School-neurosurgery

    Residency Hospital, 2001

  • New Jersey Medical School-general Surgery

    Internship Hospital, 1996

  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

    Medical School, 1995

  • College Of Mount St. Vincent

    Undergraduate School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Mazzola is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Atlantic Vascular-Morristown131 Madison Ave Morristown, NJ 07960
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    Frank G. Alberta M.D. PC385 Prospect Ave Ste 2 Hackensack, NJ 07601
    2

    Practice

    Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Medical Center65 James St Edison, NJ 08820
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    • Hours
      • Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Morristown Medical Center

      100 Madison Ave
      Morristown, NJ 07960
      Recipient of 55
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      80%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      15% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Holy Name Medical Center

      718 Teaneck Rd
      Teaneck, NJ 07666

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback

    • Hackensack University Medical Center

      30 Prospect Ave
      Hackensack, NJ 07601
      Recipient of 29
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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