Spine Doctor Highland Park NJ — Dr. Alok Sharan, MD

Expert Spine Care Serving Highland Park, NJ

If you are searching for a spine doctor in Highland Park, NJ, expert care is approximately 10 minutes away in Edison. Dr. Alok Sharan, MD, MHCDS, is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon and pioneer of the awake spinal fusion technique, offering advanced spine care near Highland Park without general anesthesia. Patients from Highland Park and across Middlesex County choose Dr. Sharan for his minimally invasive approach, same-day discharge, and faster recovery. Our office is located at 35-37 Progress St., Suite B5, Edison, NJ 08820 — easily accessible via Route 27 East or Route 1 North.

Spine doctor serving Highland Park NJ patients
20+

Years Experience

Awake spine surgeon near Highland Park NJ

Why Highland Park Patients Choose Dr. Sharan

Approximately 10 minutes from Highland Park via Route 27 East or Route 1 North

No general anesthesia — awake surgery with regional anesthesia only

Same-day discharge in most cases

Recovery in 2–4 weeks vs. 6–12 weeks traditional

Castle Connolly Top Doctor & NY Magazine Best Doctor

201 five-star Google reviews — 5.0 rating

100+ peer-reviewed published studies

Fellowship-trained at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases

Deputy Editor, Clinical Spine Surgery journal

The Awake Surgery Advantage for Highland Park Patients

Most spine doctors near Highland Park, NJ perform surgery under general anesthesia. Dr. Sharan’s awake spinal fusion technique replaces general anesthesia with targeted regional anesthesia, so you remain comfortable throughout without those risks. Highland Park patients typically go home the same day and achieve full recovery in four to six weeks — a fraction of the three-to-six-month timeline of conventional surgery.

Spine Conditions Treated Near Highland Park NJ

Herniated Disc — nerve compression causing radiating arm or leg pain

Spinal Stenosis — canal narrowing causing pain and weakness

Sciatica — shooting pain from lower back through the leg

Degenerative Disc Disease — age-related disc breakdown

Chronic Back Pain — persistent pain unresponsive to therapy

Pinched Nerve — numbness, tingling, or weakness

Scoliosis — spinal curvature requiring correction

Spine Procedures Available to Highland Park Patients

Awake Lumbar Spinal Fusion — same-day discharge in most cases

Laminectomy & Discectomy — decompression surgery

ACDF Surgery — cervical disc removal and fusion

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery — faster healing

Lumbar Spine Surgery NJ — comprehensive lower back care

Driving Directions from Highland Park to Edison

From Highland Park, take Route 27 East or Route 1 North to reach our Edison office at 35-37 Progress St., Suite B5, Edison, NJ 08820 — approximately 10 minutes. Ample on-site parking. Call (732) 898-3950. No referral needed. Upload your MRI in advance to fast-track your appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions — Spine Doctor Near Highland Park NJ

How far is Dr. Sharan’s office from Highland Park, NJ?

Approximately 10 minutes from Highland Park via Route 27 East or Route 1 North. Address: 35-37 Progress St., Suite B5, Edison, NJ 08820.

Does Dr. Sharan use general anesthesia?

No. All spine surgery is performed using regional anesthesia only — the core of his awake spinal fusion approach.

How do I get started as a Highland Park patient?

Call (732) 898-3950 or schedule online. No referral required. New patients are typically seen within 1–2 weeks.

Ready to See a Spine Doctor Near Highland Park?

Call 732-898-3950 to schedule your consultation today.

Dr. Sharan also serves patients from nearby Highland Park, New Brunswick, and Milltown and across New Jersey. See our spine surgery Highland Park NJ page for procedure details.