Edie Zusman,M.D., is the new neurosurgeon at NorthBay Medical Center in Fairfield. She was previously director of Neuroscience Program Development for Sutter Eden Medical Center in the East Bay for four years, and prior to that served as chief of Neurosurgery at Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, a position she held for two years.

Dr. Zusman received her medical degree in the Honors Medical Program at Northwestern University School of Medicine in Chicago, followed by residency training in neurological surgery at UC Davis Medical Center. She received fellowship training in epilepsy surgery, brain tumor surgery and molecular medicine research at the University of California, San Francisco.

Board-certified in neurosurgery, Dr. Zusman treats patients with brain tumors, epilepsy, cerebrovascular diseases, and spinal disorders. She is nationally recognized for her neuro-surgical expertise and leadership in health systems.

“As NorthBay’s chief of neurosurgery and medical director for the Center for Neuroscience, I am working to bring national caliber care to NorthBay Medical Center and the community,” Dr. Zusman said. “I do this by bringing together experts in neuro-science and working collaboratively in the care of our patients.

“Together we are working to establish the first regional concussion and traumatic brain injury clinic in Solano County, bringing top level care to NorthBay.”