By Alok Sharan, MD, MHCDS, board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon · Updated November 1, 2026
Patients from across Monmouth County, from the Bayshore to Freehold and the shore towns, travel to Edison to see Dr. Alok Sharan at the Spine and Performance Institute. He has one office, in Edison. He treats neck and back conditions with minimally invasive and awake spine surgery, and most of his surgical patients go home the same day, so recovery happens at home in Monmouth County.
Where is the office, and how do I get there from Monmouth County?
The office is at 35-37 Progress St, Suite B5, Edison, NJ 08820. From most of Monmouth County, take the Garden State Parkway north; from western Monmouth (Freehold, Manalapan, Marlboro, Englishtown), Route 9 and Route 18 connect to Edison. There is on-site parking.
Which Monmouth County towns do patients come from?
We see patients from across Monmouth County, including Aberdeen, Asbury Park, Atlantic Highlands, Belmar, Bradley Beach, Brielle, Colts Neck, Deal, Eatontown, Englishtown, Fair Haven, Farmingdale, Freehold, Hazlet, Highlands, Holmdel, Howell, Keansburg, Keyport, Little Silver, Long Branch, Manalapan, Manasquan, Marlboro, Matawan, Middletown, Monmouth Beach, Neptune, Ocean Township, Oceanport, Red Bank, Rumson, Sea Bright, Sea Girt, Shrewsbury, Spring Lake, Tinton Falls, Union Beach, Wall, West Long Branch.
What does Dr. Sharan treat?
- Lower-back and leg pain from spinal stenosis, herniated discs and spondylolisthesis
- Neck and arm pain from cervical disc herniation and cervical stenosis
- Sciatica that hasn’t improved with physical therapy or injections
- Pediatric and adult scoliosis
Procedures include awake spine surgery without general anesthesia, minimally invasive lumbar fusion (TLIF), laminectomy and discectomy, and ACDF for the neck. Read about the pros, cons and risks of spinal fusion and anesthesia for neck surgery.
Why see Dr. Sharan?
Dr. Alok Sharan, MD, MHCDS, is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon and a pioneer of awake spinal fusion, done under spinal anesthesia instead of general anesthesia. He co-edited the textbook Awake Spine Surgery (Thieme), serves as Deputy Editor of the journal Clinical Spine Surgery, has published more than 100 peer-reviewed papers, and has trained surgeons from other countries in his technique.
| Procedure | Patients who go home the same day |
|---|---|
| Spinal fusion | About 70% |
| Laminectomy | About 95% |
Source: Spine and Performance Institute.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the nearest office to Monmouth County?
Dr. Sharan sees patients at one office: 35-37 Progress St, Suite B5, Edison, NJ 08820. From most of Monmouth County, take the Garden State Parkway north; from western Monmouth (Freehold, Manalapan, Marlboro, Englishtown), Route 9 and Route 18 connect to Edison. There is on-site parking.
Can I go home the same day after spine surgery?
Most patients do. In Dr. Sharan’s practice, about 70% of spinal fusion patients and 95% of laminectomy patients go home the same day.
How do I book an appointment?
Call the Spine and Performance Institute at (732) 898-3950. You can send your MRI ahead of your visit.
Book a consultation
Call (732) 898-3950 to schedule a visit with Dr. Sharan in Edison.
