Expert Spine Surgery Serving Milltown, NJ
Spine surgery Milltown NJ patients receive exceptional care at The Spine and Performance Institute — located approximately 15 minutes from Milltown in Edison, NJ. Dr. Alok Sharan, MD, MHCDS, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained spine surgeon offering advanced spine surgery near Milltown with his pioneering awake technique — regional anesthesia, no general anesthesia, and same-day discharge in most cases. His office at 35-37 Progress St., Edison, NJ 08820 serves patients throughout Middlesex County including Milltown, New Brunswick, North Brunswick, South Brunswick, and Highland Park.
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 — Milltown’s Spine Surgery Specialist
Milltown residents have a world-class spine surgeon just minutes away 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 in minimally invasive spine surgery and pioneered the awake spinal fusion technique. From Milltown, patients reach his Edison office in about 15 minutes via Route 27 North or Route 1 North.
Conditions We Treat for Milltown Patients
Spine Surgery Procedures for Milltown 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 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 Milltown NJ to Our Edison Office
From Milltown, take Route 27 North toward Edison or head to Route 1 North. Our office at 35-37 Progress St., Suite B5, Edison, NJ 08820 is approximately 15 minutes from Milltown. Address: 35-37 Progress St., Suite B5, Edison, NJ 08820
Phone: (732) 898-3950
Frequently Asked Questions — Spine Surgery Milltown NJ
How far is the spine surgery center from Milltown, NJ?
Our Edison office is approximately 15 minutes from Milltown via Route 27 North. Call (732) 898-3950.
What spine procedures are available near Milltown?
We offer lumbar spine surgery, ACDF, laminectomy, lumbar fusion, and Dr. Sharan’s awake minimally invasive spine surgery.
Do I need a referral from Milltown?
No referral is needed. Call (732) 898-3950 or visit our contact page. You may also upload your MRI for advance review.
How quickly can I be seen from Milltown?
New patients are typically seen within 1–2 weeks. Call (732) 898-3950 today.
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 New Brunswick, Highland Park, and South Brunswick — all close to our Edison, NJ spine surgery center. Dr. Sharan also offers minimally invasive spine surgery for Milltown patients with same-day discharge from our Edison office.
