Top Spine Doctor in New Jersey

If you are searching for a spine doctor in New Jersey, Dr. Alok Sharan at Awake Spinal Fusion in Edison, NJ is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon with over 20 years of experience. He is a pioneer of awake spinal fusion — a minimally invasive technique that allows patients to have spine surgery without general anesthesia, resulting in faster recovery, less pain, and same-day discharge.

20+

Years Experience

Why Patients Choose Dr. Sharan as Their NJ Spine Doctor

Board-Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon — Fellowship-trained at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases
201 Google Reviews at 5.0 Stars — One of the highest-rated spine surgeons in New Jersey
Pioneer of Awake Spinal Fusion — Published 100+ peer-reviewed studies
Deputy Editor, Clinical Spine Surgery — Leading peer-reviewed spine journal
Castle Connolly Top Doctor & NY Magazine Best Doctor
Same-Day Discharge — Most patients go home the day of surgery
No General Anesthesia — Reduced risks, no intubation, less nausea
Opioid-Sparing Protocol — Minimal narcotic use after surgery

Spine Conditions We Treat

As an experienced NJ spine doctor, Dr. Sharan treats the full range of spinal conditions:

Herniated Disc — Disc material pressing on spinal nerves
Spinal Stenosis — Narrowing of the spinal canal
Sciatica — Radiating leg pain from compressed sciatic nerve
Chronic Back Pain — Persistent lower back pain
Degenerative Disc Disease — Age-related disc breakdown
Pinched Nerve — Compressed nerve root causing radiating pain
Scoliosis — Abnormal curvature of the spine

Spine Surgery Procedures

Dr. Sharan performs all procedures using minimally invasive techniques under regional anesthesia:

Lumbar Fusion — Stabilizing the lower spine for spondylolisthesis and degenerative disc disease
ACDF (Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion) — Treating cervical disc herniations and neck pain
Laminectomy / Discectomy — Decompressing pinched nerves
Awake Spinal Fusion — Dr. Sharan’s pioneering technique using regional anesthesia

What Makes Awake Spinal Fusion Different?

Traditional spine surgery requires general anesthesia, which carries risks including intubation complications, postoperative nausea, cognitive effects, and extended hospital stays. Dr. Sharan’s awake spine surgery technique uses regional (spinal) anesthesia — the same type used in cesarean sections — to numb the surgical area while the patient remains conscious.

Benefits of the awake approach:

No intubation or general anesthesia risks
Reduced postoperative pain and opioid use
Same-day discharge for most patients
Faster return to daily activities (1-2 weeks for desk work)
Real-time communication with surgeon during procedure
Equivalent or superior outcomes compared to traditional surgery

Serving All of New Jersey

While our office is located in Edison, NJ, we serve patients from across the entire state:

Central NJ: Edison, New Brunswick, Woodbridge, Plainfield
Northern NJ: Morristown, Parsippany, Morris County, Bergen County
Union County: Cranford, Westfield, Rahway
New York: NYC / Manhattan

Schedule a Consultation with a Top NJ Spine Doctor

If you are experiencing back pain, neck pain, sciatica, or any spinal condition, schedule a consultation with Dr. Alok Sharan. He will review your MRI, perform a comprehensive examination, and discuss all treatment options.

Awake Spinal Fusion — Dr. Alok Sharan, MD, MHCDS
35-37 Progress St., Suite B5, Edison, NJ 08820
Phone: (732) 898-3950

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