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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

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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
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3 star
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1 star
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Dr Mazzola and her team (Dr. Morin, Dr. Tatiana and the wonderful Arleen) are simply the best. She diagnosed my 3 month-old-baby at first sight before X-rays. Only someone with more than 20 years´experience and the gift given by God can do this diagnose. One month later, the surgery of my baby was perfectly done. There is no word in the vocabulary that parents can said to thank everything done. God bless her, her team and America.
What went well
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What could be improved
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3 others found this helpful
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Jul 19, 2020
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Dr. Mazzola's experience and skill set make her very highly sought after in the care of children with neurosurgical issues. I've witnessed first hand how she treats her patients and their families. Her acumen, judgement, insight and professionalism are extraordinary. She is always available to speak to the parent and child, and she does so in a way they can understand. Her compassion and dedication to the children she serves is always present, even on the most challenging of days.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Maureen in Newark, NJ – Nov 08, 2018
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Dr. Mazzola is an amazing doctor. She has patience and always takes the time to answer all questions, no matter what they are. I put my complete trust in Dr. Mazzola and her friendly staff. Thank you for all that you do!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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NJ – Oct 31, 2018
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Dr. Mazzola is a wonderful doctor! She is so kind, professional and easy to talk to. Always take her time. I highly recommend her!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Oct 24, 2018
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After going here twice to have a bump checked on my daughter's head, I honestly have the feeling that they are more concerned with booking appointments than actually needing them. The front desk person was SO rude on the phone that it has made me never want to go there again. My daughter has a very tiny bump on her head and one of the nurse practitioners even threw out the potential of getting cosmetic surgery if it bothered me, which was so ridiculous as the bump is not even visible.
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 others found this helpful
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C. Anne in NJ – Jun 30, 2018
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I am so grateful to Dr Mazzola!! She diagnosed my daughter's condition at age 5, after I had taken her to many doctors and had many scans and the condition had been missed. When my daughter de-stabilized this year, Dr Mazzola was there for us and provided the guidance we so needed. I don't know what we would have done without her expertise and compassion.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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RH in Rockaway NJ – Nov 24, 2016
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One word AMZAING!!!!!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Ana in Hackensack, NJ – Jun 15, 2016
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I would definitely recommend Dr. Mazzola to a family member or friend. I trust her and have faith that she has the best interest for her patients health. Her and her staff go above an beyond for patients! When I hear about other people who have seen her they have nothing but nice things to say about her. When devastated parents hear that their child will have to have surgery, Dr. Mazzola is very informative and compassionate in helping them. She is a fantastic surgeon!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others 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)

      Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

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

      Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

      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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