Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Hillside NJ — Dr. Alok Sharan, MD
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Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Near Hillside, NJ
If you are looking for minimally invasive spine surgery near Hillside, NJ, expert care is approximately 20 minutes away in Edison. Dr. Alok Sharan, MD, MHCDS, performs advanced minimally invasive spine surgery at The Spine and Performance Institute, 35-37 Progress St., Suite B5, Edison, NJ 08820 — reached from Hillside via NJ Turnpike North or Garden State Parkway North. His awake technique means smaller incisions, no general anesthesia, same-day discharge, and a 2–4 week recovery for most patients.
Why Hillside Patients Choose Dr. Sharan for MISS
Approximately 20 minutes from Hillside via NJ Turnpike North or Garden State Parkway North
Awake surgery — regional anesthesia, no general anesthesia risks
Same-day discharge in most cases
2–4 week recovery vs. 6–12 weeks traditional
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Co-editor, Awake Spine Surgery — Thieme (2026)
Minimally Invasive vs. Traditional Spine Surgery
| Traditional Open Spine Surgery | Minimally Invasive Surgery — Dr. Sharan, Serving Hillside NJ |
|---|
| Large incisions (3–6 inches) | Tiny incisions (less than 1 inch) |
| General anesthesia required | Regional anesthesia with sedation |
| 1–3 day hospital stay | Same-day discharge in most cases |
| 6–12 week recovery | 2–4 week recovery |
| Significant muscle disruption | Muscle-sparing technique |
| Higher complication risk | Fewer complications, less blood loss |
Conditions We Treat for Hillside Patients
Getting to Our Edison Office from Hillside
From Hillside, take NJ Turnpike North or Garden State Parkway North — approximately 20 minutes. Address: 35-37 Progress St., Suite B5, Edison, NJ 08820. Phone: (732) 898-3950. No referral required.
Schedule Your Consultation Today
Call
732-898-3950 to schedule. Serving Hillside, NJ from our Edison office.
Dr. Sharan also serves as spine doctor for Hillside patients and offers back pain treatment near Hillside. Learn more about minimally invasive spine surgery in NJ.
