Expert Spine Surgery Serving Marlboro, NJ
Patients seeking spine surgery in Marlboro NJ are seen at The Spine and Performance Institute — located in Edison at 35-37 Progress St., Suite B5, approximately 25 minutes away via Route 9. Dr. Alok Sharan, MD, MHCDS, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained spine surgeon offering advanced spine surgery near Marlboro NJ with his pioneering awake technique — regional anesthesia, no general anesthesia, and same-day discharge in most cases. His Edison office serves patients throughout Monmouth County including Marlboro, Freehold, Manalapan, Colts Neck, and Howell.
Years Experience
Why Marlboro NJ Patients Choose Dr. Sharan
Board-certified — American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship-trained at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases
Castle Connolly Top Doctor & NY Magazine Best Doctor
Pioneer of awake spinal fusion in the United States
100+ peer-reviewed published studies
201 five-star Google reviews — 5.0 rating
Same-day discharge in most cases
Co-editor of Awake Spine Surgery — Thieme Medical Publishers (2026)
Dr. Alok Sharan — Spine Specialist Serving Marlboro and Monmouth County
Marlboro residents no longer need to travel to Manhattan or Philadelphia for world-class spine care. Dr. Alok Sharan, MD, MHCDS, brings nationally recognized expertise to within 25 minutes of Marlboro at The Spine and Performance Institute in Edison, NJ. Fellowship-trained at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, Dr. Sharan is a Castle Connolly Top Doctor, NY Magazine Best Doctor, and has published over 100 peer-reviewed studies across his 20+ year career. As Deputy Editor of Clinical Spine Surgery, he is recognized nationwide for pioneering the awake spinal fusion technique — a procedure he developed to eliminate the risks of general anesthesia and dramatically shorten recovery times for patients across Monmouth County.
Dr. Sharan evaluates each Marlboro patient individually to determine whether an awake, outpatient approach is appropriate. For the majority of surgical candidates, it is — meaning patients drive themselves home the same day and return to light activity within 2–4 weeks rather than spending days in a hospital. His team coordinates every aspect of care, from your initial MRI review through post-operative follow-up, ensuring seamless, personalized treatment close to home.
Spine Conditions Treated for Marlboro NJ Patients
Spine Surgery Procedures for Marlboro Residents
Lumbar spine surgery — awake TLIF, ALIF, XLIF
ACDF — Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
Lumbar fusion — awake technique, same-day discharge
Cervical disc replacement and spinal decompression
Awake vs Traditional Spine Surgery
| Traditional Spine Surgery | Awake Spinal Fusion — Dr. Sharan |
|---|---|
| General anesthesia | Regional anesthesia with sedation |
| 1–3 day hospital stay | Same-day discharge in most cases |
| 6–12 week recovery | 2–4 week recovery |
| Higher complication risk | Fewer complications, less blood loss |
| Higher cost | Lower cost, most insurance accepted |
Getting to Our Edison Office from Marlboro NJ
From Marlboro, take Route 9 North, then merge onto Route 18 North/Route 1 toward Edison — approximately 25 minutes total. Our office is at 35-37 Progress St., Suite B5, Edison, NJ 08820 with ample on-site parking. You may upload your MRI online before your visit so Dr. Sharan can review your imaging in advance. Phone: (732) 898-3950
Frequently Asked Questions — Spine Surgery Marlboro NJ
How far is the spine surgery office from Marlboro NJ?
Our office at 35-37 Progress St., Suite B5, Edison, NJ 08820 is approximately 25 minutes from Marlboro via Route 9 North to Route 18 North/Route 1. Call (732) 898-3950 to schedule your appointment.
Does Dr. Sharan accept Marlboro NJ patients without a referral?
No referral is needed. Marlboro area patients can book directly by calling (732) 898-3950 or visiting our contact page. You may also upload your MRI for advance review before your first visit.
What makes awake spinal fusion different for Marlboro NJ patients?
Regional anesthesia replaces general anesthesia — patients remain comfortable, recover faster, and go home the same day in most cases. Dr. Sharan pioneered this technique and has performed it on hundreds of patients from Marlboro and across Monmouth County, with 2–4 week recovery times vs. the 6–12 weeks typical of traditional spine surgery. Unlike traditional open surgery, the awake approach also allows Dr. Sharan to communicate with patients during the procedure, enabling real-time nerve monitoring that improves surgical precision and reduces the risk of post-operative complications.
How quickly can I be seen from Marlboro?
New patients from Marlboro are typically seen within 1–2 weeks. Call (732) 898-3950 today to get started, or upload your MRI online so Dr. Sharan can review it before your consultation.
Dial 732-898-3950 now to schedule a consultation and learn more about how we can help change your life.
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Dr. Sharan also serves patients from nearby Freehold, Monroe Township, and South Brunswick — all within the Monmouth and Middlesex County spine surgery service area.
Dr. Sharan also serves patients from nearby Holmdel, Colts Neck, Englishtown, and Shrewsbury — all within the Monmouth County spine surgery service area.
