Spine Surgeon for Bergen County, NJ

Bergen County residents looking for an expert spine surgeon can access advanced, minimally invasive care at Awake Spinal Fusion in Edison, NJ. Dr. Alok Sharan, MD, MHCDS is a nationally recognized pioneer of awake spine surgery, offering Bergen County patients surgical techniques that aren’t widely available — with faster recovery and fewer risks than traditional approaches.

Why Bergen County Patients Travel to See Dr. Sharan

Bergen County has many healthcare options, but Dr. Sharan offers something unique: awake spine surgery. This pioneering technique allows complex spinal procedures to be performed while you’re awake under local anesthesia, eliminating the risks of general anesthesia and enabling same-day discharge. It’s the kind of innovation that’s worth a drive.

Our Edison office is approximately 45-55 minutes from most Bergen County locations via the Garden State Parkway or NJ Turnpike.

Conditions We Treat

• Herniated Disc
• Sciatica
• Degenerative Disc Disease
• Scoliosis
• Spinal Stenosis
• Chronic Back Pain
• Pinched Nerve
• Spondylolisthesis
• Spinal Fractures
• Failed Back Surgery Syndrome

Procedures

• Awake Spinal Fusion
• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
• Lumbar Fusion
• Laminectomy & Discectomy
• ACDF
• Microdiscectomy
• Artificial Disc Replacement

Bergen County Communities We Serve

• Hackensack — ~50 min via GSP
• Fort Lee — ~55 min via I-95/NJ Turnpike
• Englewood — ~55 min
• Paramus — ~50 min via GSP
• Teaneck — ~50 min via I-95/NJ Turnpike
• Ridgewood — ~50 min via GSP
• Fair Lawn — ~50 min
• Bergenfield — ~50 min
• Garfield, Lodi, Saddle Brook
• Mahwah, Ramsey, Wyckoff

Getting Here from Bergen County

Address: 35-37 Progress St., Suite B5, Edison, NJ 08837
Phone: (732) 898-3950

Via Garden State Parkway

Take the Garden State Parkway South to Exit 131. Follow Route 27 toward Metuchen/Edison. Continue to Parsonage Road.

Via NJ Turnpike

Take the NJ Turnpike South to Exit 10 (Edison). Follow signs to Parsonage Road.

Free parking available at our building.

Why Choose Awake Spinal Fusion?

• Pioneering awake surgery: Not available at most Bergen County practices
• Conservative-first approach: Surgery only when necessary
• Same-day discharge: Most patients go home the same day
• Board-certified specialist: Fellowship-trained with extensive experience
• Published researcher: Advancing the field of spine surgery
• 200+ five-star reviews: Trusted across New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it worth driving from Bergen County for spine surgery?

Many Bergen County patients find that Dr. Sharan’s specialized awake spine surgery technique, combined with his expertise and excellent outcomes, makes the drive very worthwhile. The ability to have same-day surgery and go home means you only need to make the trip once for the procedure itself.

What is awake spine surgery?

Awake spine surgery uses local anesthesia and light sedation instead of general anesthesia. You remain conscious during the procedure, which eliminates anesthesia risks, allows same-day discharge, and results in faster recovery. Learn more.

Do you offer virtual consultations?

Contact our office at (732) 898-3950 to ask about telehealth options for initial consultations. You can also upload your MRI for Dr. Sharan to review remotely.