Expert Spine Surgery Serving Sayreville, NJ
Spine surgery Sayreville NJ patients are welcome at The Spine and Performance Institute — located just 15 minutes from Sayreville in Edison, NJ. Dr. Alok Sharan, MD, MHCDS, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained spine surgeon offering advanced spine surgery near Sayreville with a pioneering awake technique — no general anesthesia, same-day discharge in most cases, and a recovery of 2–4 weeks rather than the 6–12 weeks typical with traditional surgery. His office at 35-37 Progress St., Edison, NJ 08820 serves patients throughout Middlesex County including Sayreville, Carteret, Old Bridge, Woodbridge, and New Brunswick.
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 — Sayreville’s Trusted Spine Surgeon
Sayreville residents have one of New Jersey’s most accomplished spine surgeons just minutes away. 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 throughout his 20+ year career. As Deputy Editor of Clinical Spine Surgery, Dr. Sharan is nationally recognized for his innovation in minimally invasive spine surgery and for pioneering the awake spinal fusion technique — allowing patients to remain comfortable and conscious using regional anesthesia, with no general anesthesia required. His Edison office is an easy 15-minute drive from Sayreville via the Garden State Parkway or Route 9 North.
Conditions We Treat for Sayreville Patients
Spine Surgery Procedures Available to Sayreville Patients
From his Edison, NJ surgical center — just 15 minutes from Sayreville — Dr. Sharan performs a full range of spinal procedures:
Lumbar spine surgery — awake TLIF, ALIF, XLIF techniques
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 Sayreville to Our Edison Office
From Sayreville, take the Garden State Parkway North to Exit 127 (Metuchen/Edison), then follow Route 9 North and turn onto Progress St. Alternatively, take Route 9 North directly from Sayreville toward Edison. Our office at 35-37 Progress St., Suite B5, Edison, NJ 08820 is approximately 15 minutes from Sayreville under normal traffic conditions.
Address: 35-37 Progress St., Suite B5, Edison, NJ 08820
Phone: (732) 898-3950
Frequently Asked Questions — Spine Surgery Sayreville NJ
How far is the spine surgery center from Sayreville, NJ?
Our Edison office at 35-37 Progress St., Edison, NJ 08820 is approximately 15 minutes from Sayreville via Route 9 North or the Garden State Parkway. Call (732) 898-3950 to schedule.
What spine surgery procedures are available near Sayreville?
We offer lumbar spine surgery, ACDF, laminectomy and discectomy, lumbar fusion, and Dr. Sharan’s signature awake minimally invasive spine surgery for Sayreville and Middlesex County patients.
Do I need a referral to see Dr. Sharan from Sayreville?
No referral is required. Sayreville patients can contact us directly by calling (732) 898-3950 or visiting our contact page. You may also upload your MRI for an advance review.
Is awake spinal fusion safe?
Yes. Dr. Sharan has safely performed awake spinal fusion on hundreds of patients from Sayreville, Middlesex County, and across New Jersey. Regional anesthesia reduces surgical risk compared to general anesthesia, and most patients return home the same day.
How quickly can I get an appointment from Sayreville?
New patients from Sayreville are typically seen within 1–2 weeks. Call (732) 898-3950 today to schedule your consultation.
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 nearby Carteret, Woodbridge, and Old Bridge — all within easy reach of our Edison, NJ spine surgery center.
Dr. Sharan also serves patients from nearby Spotswood — a short drive from our Edison, NJ spine surgery center. Dr. Sharan also offers minimally invasive spine surgery for Sayreville patients with same-day discharge from our Edison office.
