Expert Spine Surgery Serving Middletown, NJ
Patients seeking spine surgery in Middletown NJ are seen at The Spine and Performance Institute — located in Edison at 35-37 Progress St., Suite B5, approximately 35 minutes away via the Garden State Parkway North. Dr. Alok Sharan, MD, MHCDS, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained spine surgeon offering advanced spine care with his pioneering awake technique — regional anesthesia, no general anesthesia, and same-day discharge in most cases. His holistic approach includes IV infusion therapy alongside surgical options, making him a uniquely comprehensive choice for Middletown and Monmouth County residents. Dr. Sharan also serves patients from nearby Freehold, Toms River, Woodbridge, and New Brunswick.
Years Experience
Why Middletown NJ Patients Choose Dr. Sharan
Board-certified — American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowship-trained at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases
MHCDS — Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy
Castle Connolly Top Doctor & NY Magazine Best Doctor
Pioneer of awake spinal fusion in the United States
Holistic care including IV infusion therapy
201 five-star Google reviews — 5.0 rating
Same-day discharge in most cases
Awake Spinal Fusion — Worth the Drive from Middletown NJ
Dr. Sharan pioneered the awake spinal fusion technique in the United States — replacing general anesthesia with regional anesthesia so patients remain comfortable throughout surgery. For Middletown NJ patients, the short drive up the Garden State Parkway to Edison is well worth it: same-day discharge in most cases, 2–4 week recovery vs. 6–12 weeks traditional, fewer complications, and significantly less blood loss. Dr. Sharan also offers IV infusion therapy as part of a holistic spine care approach that most surgeons simply do not provide.
| 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 |
Spine Conditions Treated for Middletown NJ Patients
Dr. Alok Sharan — Serving Middletown NJ and Monmouth County
Dr. Alok Sharan, MD, MHCDS, is the spine surgeon Middletown NJ and Monmouth County patients trust for both complex surgical cases and holistic non-surgical care. Fellowship-trained at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, he 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 and pioneer of the awake spinal fusion technique, he brings national-level expertise to his Edison office at 35-37 Progress St., Suite B5, Edison, NJ 08820.
Getting to Our Edison Office from Middletown NJ
From Middletown, take the Garden State Parkway North to Exit 131 (Metuchen/Edison). The office at 35-37 Progress St., Suite B5, Edison, NJ 08820 is approximately 35 minutes away with ample on-site parking. Call (732) 898-3950 to schedule your appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions — Spine Surgery Middletown NJ
How far is the spine surgery office from Middletown NJ?
Approximately 35 minutes via the Garden State Parkway North to Exit 131. Address: 35-37 Progress St., Suite B5, Edison, NJ 08820. Call (732) 898-3950.
Does Dr. Sharan accept Middletown NJ patients without a referral?
No referral is needed. Call (732) 898-3950 or visit our contact page. You may also upload your MRI for advance review.
What makes awake spinal fusion worth the drive from Middletown NJ?
Regional anesthesia replaces general anesthesia — same-day discharge in most cases, 2–4 week recovery, and fewer complications than traditional surgery. Dr. Sharan also provides IV infusion therapy as part of a holistic spine care approach most surgeons do not offer.
Dial 732-898-3950 now to schedule a consultation for Middletown NJ spine surgery patients.
Dr. Sharan also serves Monmouth County patients from Freehold and Toms River. For back-specific concerns, see our back specialist page.
