By Alok Sharan, MD, MHCDS, board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon · Updated November 1, 2026
Patients from across Union County see Dr. Alok Sharan at the Spine and Performance Institute in Edison, just south of the county line. He treats neck and back conditions with minimally invasive and awake spine surgery, and most of his surgical patients go home the same day.
Where is the office, and how do I get there from Union County?
The office is at 35-37 Progress St, Suite B5, Edison, NJ 08820. From Union County, the Garden State Parkway, Route 1, Route 27 and the New Jersey Turnpike all run south to Edison. There is on-site parking.
Which Union County towns do patients come from?
We see patients from across Union County, including Berkeley Heights, Clark, Cranford, Elizabeth, Fanwood, Garwood, Hillside, Kenilworth, Linden, Mountainside, New Providence, Plainfield, Rahway, Roselle, Roselle Park, Scotch Plains, Springfield, Summit, Union, Westfield, Winfield.
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 Union County?
Dr. Sharan sees patients at one office: 35-37 Progress St, Suite B5, Edison, NJ 08820. From Union County, the Garden State Parkway, Route 1, Route 27 and the New Jersey Turnpike all run south 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.
