Expert Spine Surgery Serving Toms River, NJ
Spine surgery Toms River NJ patients are welcome at The Spine and Performance Institute — approximately 45 minutes from Toms River in Edison, NJ. Dr. Alok Sharan, MD, MHCDS, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained spine surgeon offering advanced spine surgery near Toms River with his pioneering awake technique — regional anesthesia, no general anesthesia, and same-day discharge in most cases. His office at 35-37 Progress St., Edison, NJ 08820 serves patients throughout Ocean County and Middlesex County including Toms River, Sayreville, South Amboy, Perth Amboy, and Carteret.
Years Experience
Why Choose Awake Spinal Fusion?
Regional anesthesia — with sedation
Same-day discharge in most cases
2–4 week recovery vs 6–12 weeks traditional
Fewer complications, less blood loss
Opioid-sparing — significantly reduced need for narcotic pain medication
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Co-editor of Awake Spine Surgery — Thieme Medical Publishers (2026)
Dr. Alok Sharan — Serving Toms River and Ocean County
Toms River patients have convenient access to one of New Jersey’s most accomplished spine surgeons at The Spine and Performance Institute in nearby Edison. Dr. Alok Sharan, MD, MHCDS, is fellowship-trained at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, a Castle Connolly Top Doctor, NY Magazine Best Doctor, and has published over 100 peer-reviewed studies across his 20+ year career. As Deputy Editor of Clinical Spine Surgery, Dr. Sharan is nationally recognized for advancing minimally invasive spine surgery and pioneering the awake spinal fusion technique. Toms River patients can reach his Edison office in approximately 45 minutes via the Garden State Parkway North.
Conditions We Treat for Toms River Patients
Spine Surgery Procedures for Toms River Residents
Lumbar spine surgery — awake TLIF, ALIF, XLIF
ACDF — Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
Lumbar fusion — awake technique, same-day discharge
Cervical disc replacement and spinal decompression
Awake vs Traditional Surgery
| Traditional Spine Surgery | Awake Spinal Fusion — Dr. Sharan |
|---|---|
| General anesthesia | Regional anesthesia — with sedation |
| 1–3 day hospital stay | Same-day discharge in most cases |
| 6–12 week recovery | 2–4 week recovery |
| Higher complication risk | Fewer complications, less blood loss |
| Higher cost | Lower cost, most insurance accepted |
Directions from Toms River NJ to Our Edison Office
From Toms River, take the Garden State Parkway North to Exit 127, then follow Route 9 North to Edison. Our office at 35-37 Progress St., Suite B5 is approximately 45 minutes from Toms River. Address: 35-37 Progress St., Suite B5, Edison, NJ 08820
Phone: (732) 898-3950
Frequently Asked Questions — Spine Surgery Toms River NJ
How far is the spine surgery center from Toms River?
Our Edison office is approximately 45 minutes from Toms River via the Garden State Parkway North. Call (732) 898-3950.
What spine procedures are available near Toms River?
We offer lumbar spine surgery, ACDF, laminectomy, lumbar fusion, and Dr. Sharan’s awake minimally invasive spine surgery.
Do I need a referral from Toms River?
No referral is needed. Call (732) 898-3950 or visit our contact page. You may also upload your MRI for advance review.
How quickly can I be seen from Toms River?
New patients are typically seen within 1–2 weeks. Call (732) 898-3950 today.
Dial 732-898-3950 now to schedule a consultation and learn more about how we can help change your life.
Dr. Sharan also serves patients from nearby Sayreville, South Amboy, and Perth Amboy — all part of our extended spine surgery service area. Dr. Sharan also offers minimally invasive spine surgery with same-day discharge from our Edison office.
