Expert Spine Care Serving Piscataway, NJ
Patients searching for a spine doctor in Piscataway, NJ are welcome at Spine and Performance Institute — just 10 minutes away in Edison. Dr. Alok Sharan, MD, MHCDS, is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon offering the most advanced spine surgery near Piscataway using his pioneering awake technique — no general anesthesia, same-day discharge, and recovery in weeks instead of months. Located at 35-37 Progress St., Suite B5, Edison, NJ 08820, Dr. Sharan serves all of Middlesex County including Piscataway, New Brunswick, South Plainfield, and surrounding communities.
Years Experience
Why Piscataway Patients Choose Dr. Sharan
Only 10 minutes from Piscataway — fastest drive in Middlesex County
Regional anesthesia only — no general anesthesia risks
Same-day discharge in most cases
2-4 week recovery vs. 6-12 weeks with traditional surgery
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
Spine Conditions Treated Near Piscataway NJ
Dr. Sharan treats a full range of spinal conditions for Piscataway-area patients. Whether you are dealing with chronic back pain, a herniated disc pressing on nerves, or degenerative changes in your spine, our team offers both non-surgical and surgical solutions:
Herniated Disc Treatment — nerve compression causing arm or leg pain
Spinal Stenosis — narrowing of the spinal canal causing pain and weakness
Sciatica — radiating pain from lower back down through the leg
Degenerative Disc Disease — age-related disc breakdown causing chronic pain
Chronic Back Pain — persistent lumbar or thoracic pain
Pinched Nerve — numbness, tingling, or weakness from nerve compression
Scoliosis — spinal curvature requiring monitoring or surgical correction
Spine Surgery Procedures for Piscataway Patients
Dr. Sharan offers the full spectrum of spine surgery, all performed awake with regional anesthesia — a breakthrough approach he pioneered that dramatically reduces risk and accelerates recovery:
Awake Lumbar Spinal Fusion — stabilizing lumbar vertebrae without general anesthesia
Laminectomy & Discectomy — removing bone or disc material pressing on spinal nerves
ACDF Surgery — cervical disc removal and fusion for neck pain and arm numbness
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery — smaller incisions, less tissue damage, faster healing
Lumbar Spine Surgery NJ — comprehensive lower back surgical care
The Awake Surgery Difference for Piscataway Patients
Traditional spine surgery puts patients under general anesthesia — carrying risks of cognitive side effects, nausea, longer hospital stays, and slower recovery. Dr. Sharan’s awake spinal fusion technique uses regional anesthesia instead, keeping you comfortable while eliminating those risks entirely.
Most Piscataway patients go home the same day, return to light activity within 2 weeks, and are fully recovered in 4-6 weeks — compared to 3-6 months with conventional surgery. As a spine doctor near Piscataway NJ, Dr. Sharan combines cutting-edge technique with unmatched credentials: Deputy Editor of Clinical Spine Surgery journal, 100+ published studies, and 20+ years of surgical experience.
Driving Directions from Piscataway to Edison
Our Edison office is one of the closest spine surgery centers to Piscataway — just a 10-minute drive:
From central Piscataway: Take Stelton Rd south, merge onto NJ-287 South, take Exit 5 for Durham Ave, turn right on Progress St. Approximately 10 minutes, 5 miles.
From Rutgers University (Busch Campus): Head south on Sutphen Rd, continue to NJ-27 South through Edison, turn right on Progress St. Approximately 12 minutes.
By public transit: NJ Transit Northeast Corridor line to Edison Station, then short rideshare to our office.
Address: 35-37 Progress St., Suite B5, Edison, NJ 08820 | (732) 898-3950
We also serve: Piscataway spine surgeon, New Brunswick, Edison, Plainfield, Woodbridge, Parsippany, and all of New Jersey.
Schedule Your Consultation — Piscataway Spine Doctor
If you are a Piscataway resident living with back pain, neck pain, or a spine condition that has not responded to conservative treatment, it is time to consult with Dr. Alok Sharan. With 201 five-star Google reviews, a 5.0 rating, and a proven awake surgery approach that gets patients back on their feet faster, Dr. Sharan is the top-rated spine doctor serving Piscataway, NJ. Read patient testimonials or upload your MRI to fast-track your consultation: Upload MRI Here.
Dr. Sharan also offers minimally invasive spine surgery near Piscataway, NJ with same-day discharge from our Edison office.
