Zion Zibly

Zion Zibly, MD, MBA is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at Yale School of Medicine. He holds multiple leadership roles including Director of the Center of Neuromodulation, Director of the Center of Neurosurgical Cancer Pain, and Head of Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery and the Focused Ultrasound Institute. Previously served as Chair of Neurosurgery at Sheba Medical Center after graduating from Technion’s Faculty of Medicine (MD) and Coller School of Management (MBA).

Research Interests: Specializes in Neuromodulation for movement disorders (Parkinson’s, tremors, dystonia), Deep Brain Stimulation, Gene Therapy for pediatric neurodegenerative conditions, Oncological Neurosurgery, and Neurological Pain Management. Combines Functional Neurosurgery with Focused Ultrasound technology.

Scientific Contributions: Participated in pioneering Alzheimer’s brain stimulator procedures and Gene Therapy applications. Active member of the North American Association of Functional Neurosurgery and Israeli Neurosurgical Society.

Clinical Expertise: Implantation of electrostimulators for Parkinson’s and essential tremor, treatment of Benign/Malignant CNS Tumors, and management of Neurological Pain Conditions. Affiliated with Yale Cancer Center and Center for Brain & Mind Health.