Expert Spine Surgery Serving Metuchen, NJ
Spine surgery Metuchen NJ patients are welcome at The Spine and Performance Institute — located just 10 minutes from Metuchen in Edison, NJ. Dr. Alok Sharan, MD, MHCDS, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained spine surgeon offering advanced spine surgery near Metuchen with a pioneering awake technique — no general anesthesia, same-day discharge in most cases, and a 2–4 week recovery that gets patients back to their lives faster. His office at 35-37 Progress St., Edison, NJ 08820 is among the closest spine surgery centers to Metuchen, serving patients throughout Middlesex County including Metuchen, Edison, Piscataway, South Plainfield, and Woodbridge.
Years Experience
Why Choose Awake Spinal Fusion?
Regional anesthesia — no general anesthesia risks
Same-day discharge in most cases
2–4 week recovery vs 6–12 weeks traditional
Fewer complications, less blood loss
Opioid-sparing — significantly reduced need for narcotic pain medication
201 five-star Google reviews — 5.0 rating
Co-editor of Awake Spine Surgery — Thieme Medical Publishers (2026)
Dr. Alok Sharan — Metuchen’s Premier Spine Surgeon
Metuchen residents have the advantage of one of New Jersey’s top spine surgeons located right next door in Edison. Dr. Alok Sharan, MD, MHCDS, is fellowship-trained at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, a Castle Connolly Top Doctor, NY Magazine Best Doctor, and has authored over 100 peer-reviewed published studies in his 20+ year career. As Deputy Editor of Clinical Spine Surgery, Dr. Sharan is nationally recognized for advancing minimally invasive spine surgery and for pioneering the awake spinal fusion technique. Metuchen patients reach his Edison office in approximately 10 minutes via Route 1 or the Garden State Parkway — and NJ Transit’s Metuchen train station offers rail access just minutes from the office.
Conditions We Treat for Metuchen Patients
Spine Surgery Procedures for Metuchen Residents
From his Edison, NJ surgical center — a 10-minute drive or short train ride from Metuchen — Dr. Sharan offers a full range of spinal procedures:
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 Surgery
| Traditional Spine Surgery | Awake Spinal Fusion — Dr. Sharan |
|---|---|
| General anesthesia | Regional anesthesia — you stay awake |
| 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 |
Directions from Metuchen NJ to Our Edison Office
From Metuchen, take Route 1 North toward Edison and turn onto Progress St. Alternatively, take the Garden State Parkway North to Exit 127 (Metuchen/Edison). Our office at 35-37 Progress St., Suite B5, Edison, NJ 08820 is approximately 10 minutes from Metuchen. NJ Transit passengers can take the NJ Coast Line from Metuchen Station to Edison Station and walk or take a short ride to our office.
Address: 35-37 Progress St., Suite B5, Edison, NJ 08820
Phone: (732) 898-3950
Frequently Asked Questions — Spine Surgery Metuchen NJ
How far is the spine surgery center from Metuchen, NJ?
Our Edison office at 35-37 Progress St., Edison, NJ 08820 is approximately 10 minutes from Metuchen via Route 1 North or Garden State Parkway North to Exit 127. Call (732) 898-3950 to schedule.
What spine procedures are available near Metuchen?
Dr. Sharan offers lumbar spine surgery, ACDF, laminectomy, lumbar fusion, and his signature awake minimally invasive spine surgery — all available to Metuchen patients just 10 minutes away.
Do I need a referral to see Dr. Sharan from Metuchen?
No referral is needed. Metuchen patients can contact us directly by calling (732) 898-3950 or via our contact page. You may also upload your MRI for advance review.
Can I take the train from Metuchen to see Dr. Sharan?
Yes. NJ Transit’s Metuchen station is on the NJ Coast Line and Edison station is just one stop away. Our office is a short distance from Edison station. Call (732) 898-3950 and we can help coordinate your visit.
How quickly can I be seen from Metuchen?
New patients from Metuchen are typically seen within 1–2 weeks. Call (732) 898-3950 today to get started.
Dial 732-898-3950 now to schedule a consultation and learn more about how we can help change your life.
Dr. Sharan also serves patients from neighboring Edison, South Plainfield, and Woodbridge — all within minutes of our Edison, NJ spine surgery center. Dr. Sharan also offers minimally invasive spine surgery for Metuchen patients with same-day discharge from our Edison office.
