Joseph R. ZerboDO

Dr. Zerbo evaluates and treats patients with disorders of the spine exclusively, specializing in:  

• Surgical and non-surgical disorders of the neck and low back
• Diagnostic and therapeutic injections of the cervical and lumbar spine
• Minimally invasive spine surgery
• Advanced spinal fusion surgery
• Complex spinal trauma surgery
• Re-operative spine surgery

Joseph R. Zerbo, DO has practiced Orthopedic Spine Surgery in Southern New Jersey for over 35 years providing expert evaluations and treatment options for all back and spine conditions and injuries.  He additionally specializes in expert medical-legal evaluations of patients, including Independent Medical Examinations, second opinions in the areas of personal injury workman’s compensation and motor vehicle accident cases.  

Dr. Zerbo, served as Chief Orthopedic Resident at Kennedy Memorial Hospitals. He is an active member of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, North American Spine Society, American Osteopathic Association, New Jersey Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons and New Jersey Orthopedic Society. 

“I am passionate about caring for patients suffering from disorders and injuries of the spine, neck, and back measuring success by the patient satisfaction and return to their favorite activities.”      

• College – Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia
• Medical School – University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences – Des Moines, IA
• Residency – University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey

Additional Spine Training

• Hahnemann University – Drs. Stephen and David Bosacco
• AIfred I. DuPont Institute
• Cooper University Hospital