Catherine Vanessa Zarama is a board-certified family nurse practitioner specializing in neurosurgery and neurointerventional care at Mount Sinai Medical Center. She provides comprehensive inpatient and perioperative management for patients with complex neurosurgical and neurovascular conditions, collaborating closely with neurosurgeons, neurointerventionalists, and critical care teams to optimize patient outcomes.

She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Purdue Global University and brings more than 13 years of progressive experience in neuroscience and critical care. In her current role, Catherine performs detailed neurological assessments, conducts pre- and post-operative evaluations, orders and interprets diagnostic studies, and develops individualized, evidence-based treatment plans. Her background includes advanced practice roles in inpatient and outpatient neurology, as well as extensive experience in neurocritical care and cardiac catheterization settings.

Catherine is committed to compassionate, patient-centered care and strong multidisciplinary collaboration. She prioritizes clear communication, clinical excellence, and continuity of care to support patients and families throughout the neurosurgical treatment journey.

She is fluent in English and Spanish.