Meet Dr. Peter Zilahy, DC, L.Ac, FPSC
Fellowship-Trained Chiropractor • Acupuncturist • Spine Care Specialist
Dr. Peter Zilahy has been helping patients with neck pain, back pain, headaches, and spinal injuries for more than 40 years. With extensive training in diagnosis, management, and treatment of spinal conditions, he offers patients a unique blend of evidence-based care and complementary medicine.
Dr. Zilahy is qualified in Trauma, Primary Spine Care, and MRI Interpretation Review, giving him the ability to accurately evaluate complex spinal injuries, including those from motor vehicle accidents, whiplash, and disc or ligament trauma. His expertise has made him a trusted resource not only for patients, but also for physicians, attorneys, and healthcare organizations.
Recognition & Leadership
Awarded “Chiropractor of the Year” by the Connecticut Chiropractic Association
Elected to the Board of Directors of the Waterbury Chamber’s Healthcare Council
Appointed to the Examining Board of the American Clinical Board of Nutrition
First chiropractor and acupuncturist granted hospital privileges in Connecticut (St. Mary’s Hospital)
Teaching & Mentorship
As a Professor of Clinical Services at the University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Dr. Zilahy teaches the next generation of chiropractors and acupuncturists. His office regularly hosts interns, giving them hands-on experience in the latest advances in chiropractic, acupuncture, and integrative spine care.
Care Philosophy
Patients choose Dr. Zilahy because he combines decades of experience with a personalized, compassionate approach. His mission is to help each patient reduce pain, restore mobility, and improve quality of life through safe, natural, and effective treatments.