Board-Certified Spine Surgeon Serving Piscataway, NJ
Patients searching for a spine surgeon in Piscataway, NJ will find expert care at Awake Spinal Fusion — just 10 minutes away in Edison. Dr. Alok Sharan, MD, MHCDS, is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon near Piscataway who has pioneered the awake spinal fusion technique — spine surgery performed under regional anesthesia with no general anesthesia, same-day discharge, and recovery in weeks rather than months. Located at 35-37 Progress St., Suite B5, Edison, NJ 08820, Dr. Sharan serves Piscataway, New Brunswick, South Plainfield, and all of Middlesex County.
Years Experience
Why Piscataway Patients Choose Dr. Sharan as Their Spine Surgeon
Only 10 minutes from Piscataway — the closest board-certified spine surgeon in Middlesex County
Regional anesthesia only — no general anesthesia risks or cognitive side effects
Same-day discharge in most surgical cases
2–4 week recovery vs. 6–12 weeks with traditional spine surgery
Castle Connolly Top Doctor & NY Magazine Best Doctor
201 five-star Google reviews — 5.0 rating
Deputy Editor, Clinical Spine Surgery journal — 100+ published studies
Fellowship-trained at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases
Spine Conditions Treated by Our Piscataway-Area Surgeon
As a spine surgeon serving Piscataway, NJ, Dr. Sharan treats the full spectrum of spinal conditions. He always explores non-surgical options first and recommends surgery only when it will deliver a meaningful improvement in quality of life:
Herniated Disc Treatment — cervical and lumbar disc herniations causing arm or leg pain
Spinal Stenosis — narrowing of the spinal canal causing pain and weakness
Sciatica — radiating nerve pain from the lower back down through the leg
Degenerative Disc Disease — age-related disc breakdown causing chronic pain
Chronic Back Pain — persistent lumbar or thoracic pain unresponsive to conservative care
Pinched Nerve — numbness, tingling, or weakness from nerve compression
Scoliosis — adult and adolescent spinal curvature requiring surgical correction
Surgical Procedures Performed by Dr. Sharan
Dr. Sharan performs the full range of spine surgery — all using his pioneering awake technique with regional anesthesia. Piscataway patients receive the same surgical expertise found at top academic medical centers, at a convenient Edison location:
Awake Lumbar Spinal Fusion — stabilizing lumbar vertebrae without general anesthesia
Laminectomy & Discectomy — removing bone or disc material compressing spinal nerves
ACDF Surgery — anterior cervical disc 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 near Piscataway
The Awake Surgery Advantage for Piscataway Patients
Most spine surgeons in the Piscataway area perform surgery under general anesthesia — carrying risks of cognitive side effects, nausea, prolonged hospital stays, and months of recovery. Dr. Sharan’s awake spinal fusion technique uses regional anesthesia instead, keeping you comfortable while eliminating those risks entirely.
Piscataway patients who choose Dr. Sharan as their spine surgeon typically go home the same day, return to light activity within 2 weeks, and achieve full recovery in 4–6 weeks — compared to 3–6 months with conventional surgery. As a spine surgeon near Piscataway NJ, Dr. Sharan combines pioneering technique with unmatched credentials: Deputy Editor of Clinical Spine Surgery journal, 100+ published studies, and 20+ years of surgical experience.
Driving to Our Office from Piscataway
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 a short rideshare to our office.
Address: 35-37 Progress St., Suite B5, Edison, NJ 08820 | (732) 898-3950
We also serve: New Brunswick, Edison, Piscataway, Woodbridge, and all of New Jersey.
Schedule with a Top-Rated Spine Surgeon Near Piscataway NJ
If you are a Piscataway resident living with back pain, neck pain, or a spine condition that has not improved with conservative treatment, consult with Dr. Alok Sharan — the top-rated spine surgeon serving Piscataway, NJ. With 201 five-star Google reviews, a 5.0 rating, and a pioneering awake surgery approach, Dr. Sharan gets patients back on their feet faster than traditional spine surgery. Read patient testimonials or upload your MRI to fast-track your consultation: Upload MRI Here.
