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  • Regenerative Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, Pain Medicine
  • Accepting new patients
  • 20 years of experience
  • First State Orthopaedics 4102B Ogletown Stanton Rd, Newark, DE 19713
  • (302) 437-0265

Brief Intro

Dr. James Zaslavsky earned a physical therapy degree, from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia and practiced for three years as a physical therapist. He attended medical school at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine where he graduated with highest honors, while concurrently earning an MBA from LaSalle University. Dr. Zaslavsky completed a residency in orthopedic and spine surgery at the Rothman Institute in Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He performed his specialty training in spine surgery at Twin Cities Spine Center where he pursued a special interest in the surgical management of the cervical spine and minimally invasive surgery.

This year Dr. Zaslavsky was nominated again by his peers for the honor of Top Doc 2019 – Orthopaedic Spine Surgery. Not only was Dr. Zaslavsky named #1 in Orthopedics of the Spine he was also recognized as one of 4 doctors across Delaware that go the extra mile when it comes to caring for their patients.


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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Rothman Institute

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine - 2005

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • English

Location & Hours

  • First State Orthopaedics
  • 4102B Ogletown Stanton Rd, Newark, DE 19713
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Pain Medicine
  • Regenerative Medicine

Conditions Addressed

  • Back Pain
  • Neck Pain
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Radiculopathy
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • CRPS (chronic regional pain syndrome)
  • Annular tears
  • Auto Accident Injuries
  • Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
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Procedures Performed

  • Lumbar discectomy
  • Lumbar Spinal Fusion
  • Disc Replacement Surgery
  • Cervical Discectomy and Decompression
  • Anterior cervical fusion
  • Lumbar Fusion
  • Cervical Fusions
  • Laminectomy
  • Anterior Lumbar Interbody fusion (ALIF)
  • Lateral Interbody Fusion
  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
  • Workers Compensation
  • Spinal Cord Surgery
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Spinal Cord Surgery
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Aetna
  • Humana
  • Travelers
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • Medicaid
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Liberty Mutual
  • Medicare
  • CHAMPVA
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Cigna
  • Benefit Management Inc
  • State Farm
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • AARP
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Progressive
  • GEHA
  • Tricare
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Medica
  • Community First Health Plans
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • EmblemHealth
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  • Cancer 3
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 3
  • Orthopedics 3
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 3
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 3
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 3
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 3
  • Children's Hospital 1
  • Urology 3
  • Psychiatry 5
  • Geriatrics 3
  • Rehabilitation 5
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 1
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 1
  • Long Term Care 1
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 2