NJ’s Pioneer of Awake Spinal Fusion
If you are searching for the best spine surgeon in NJ, Dr. Alok Sharan, MD, MHCDS stands apart as New Jersey’s only surgeon who performs awake spinal fusion — spine surgery without general anesthesia. Board-certified, fellowship-trained at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, and recognized by Castle Connolly and NY Magazine as a Best Doctor, Dr. Sharan brings 20+ years of spine surgery expertise to patients throughout New Jersey from his Edison, NJ office.
With over 201 five-star Google reviews and 100+ peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Sharan is not only highly rated — he is one of the most published spine surgeons in the state. His pioneering awake spine technique allows most patients to go home the same day, with significantly less pain, fewer medications, and faster recovery than traditional spine surgery.
Co-editor of Awake Spine Surgery — Thieme Medical Publishers (2026)
5-Star Google Reviews
Why Patients Choose Dr. Sharan as Their NJ Spine Surgeon
Pioneer of Awake Spinal Fusion — the only NJ surgeon performing spine surgery without general anesthesia
201 five-star Google reviews — highest-rated spine surgeon in Edison, NJ
Board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon — ABOS certified with fellowship training at NYU
Castle Connolly Top Doctor and NY Magazine Best Doctor — recognized by peers
100+ peer-reviewed publications — Deputy Editor of Clinical Spine Surgery journal
Same-day discharge — most patients go home the day of surgery
Opioid-sparing protocol — significantly reduced pain medication after surgery
What Makes Dr. Sharan the Best Spine Surgeon in New Jersey?
The title of “best spine surgeon in NJ” is earned through a combination of clinical outcomes, patient experience, academic achievement, and innovation. Dr. Alok Sharan meets every benchmark — and leads the field in one critical area that no other New Jersey spine surgeon can claim: awake spinal fusion.
Traditional spine surgery requires general anesthesia, which carries significant risks including intubation complications, postoperative nausea, cognitive effects, and extended hospital stays. Dr. Sharan pioneered a technique that performs the same proven spine surgery — lumbar fusion, ACDF, laminectomy and discectomy — using only regional (spinal) anesthesia. The patient stays awake, alert, and pain-free, and goes home the same day.
This approach is now published in over 100 peer-reviewed journal articles. It is taught at medical conferences. It has been featured on ABC7 News. And it is available exclusively at Awake Spinal Fusion in Edison, NJ — the only practice in New Jersey offering this technique.
Credentials That Define the Best
- Medical School: Seton Hall University School of Graduate Medical Education
- Residency: Montefiore Medical Center — Orthopedic Surgery
- Fellowship: NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases — Spine Surgery (fellowship-trained)
- Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)
- Academic Role: Deputy Editor, Clinical Spine Surgery (peer-reviewed journal)
- Awards: Castle Connolly Top Doctor, NY Magazine Best Doctor, Becker’s Healthcare Power Player
- Publications: 100+ peer-reviewed studies in Spine, Clinical Spine Surgery, Global Spine Journal, JBJS
- Patient Reviews: 201 Google reviews at a perfect 5.0-star rating
Conditions Treated by NJ’s Top Spine Surgeon
Dr. Sharan treats the full spectrum of spine conditions affecting New Jersey patients. Whether you have been living with chronic back pain or have just received a diagnosis, he provides expert evaluation and a full range of treatment options — from conservative care to minimally invasive spine surgery.
Serving Patients Across New Jersey
Located at 35-37 Progress St., Suite B5, Edison, NJ 08820, Dr. Sharan’s practice is centrally positioned in Middlesex County with easy access from across New Jersey via I-287, NJ Turnpike, and US-1. Patients travel to see Dr. Sharan from across New Jersey and New York City, including:
Dr. Sharan also sees patients from nearby Piscataway — learn more about spine surgery in Piscataway NJ.
Somerset County patients searching for the best spine surgeon in Bridgewater, NJ will find Dr. Sharan’s Edison office just 25 minutes away via I-287.
