Expert Spine Surgery Serving Union, NJ
Patients searching for spine surgery in Union NJ are seen at The Spine and Performance Institute — located just 20 minutes away in Edison at 35-37 Progress St., Suite B5. 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. Union County residents benefit from Dr. Sharan’s unique holistic approach, which includes integrative spine care and IV infusion therapy alongside surgical options. Dr. Sharan also serves patients from nearby Cranford, Westfield, Clark, Rahway, and Linden.
Years Experience
Why Union 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 — A Better Option for Union NJ Patients
Dr. Sharan pioneered the awake spinal fusion technique in the United States — a transformative approach that replaces general anesthesia with regional anesthesia, allowing patients to remain comfortable and conscious throughout surgery. For Union NJ patients who have been told they need spine surgery, this means a dramatically safer experience with fewer complications, less blood loss, and same-day discharge in most cases. The short drive from Union to our Edison office on the Garden State Parkway makes accessing this advanced care straightforward and convenient.
| 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 |
Spine Conditions Treated for Union NJ Patients
Dr. Alok Sharan — Serving Union NJ and All of Union County
Union Township is one of the most accessible communities to our Edison office — just a short drive via the Garden State Parkway or Route 22. Dr. Alok Sharan, MD, MHCDS, has built one of New Jersey’s most respected spine surgery practices at The Spine and Performance Institute. 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, he is nationally recognized for advancing minimally invasive spine surgery and pioneering the awake spinal fusion technique. Beyond surgery, Dr. Sharan also offers IV infusion therapy as part of his holistic spine care approach — something few spine surgeons in New Jersey provide.
Getting to Our Edison Office from Union NJ
From Union Township, our Edison office is approximately 20 minutes away. Take the Garden State Parkway South to Exit 131 (Metuchen/Edison), or take Route 22 West to Route 1 South. The office at 35-37 Progress St., Suite B5, Edison, NJ 08820 has ample parking on site. Call (732) 898-3950 to schedule your appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions — Spine Surgery Union NJ
How far is the spine surgery office from Union NJ?
Our Edison office at 35-37 Progress St., Suite B5, Edison, NJ 08820 is approximately 20 minutes from Union Township via the Garden State Parkway or Route 22. Call (732) 898-3950 to book an appointment.
Does Dr. Sharan accept patients from Union NJ without a referral?
No referral is needed. Union NJ residents can call (732) 898-3950 or use our contact page to schedule directly. You may also upload your MRI for advance review.
What makes Dr. Sharan’s spine surgery different for Union NJ patients?
Dr. Sharan pioneered the awake spinal fusion technique — regional anesthesia, no general anesthesia, same-day discharge in most cases, and 2–4 week recovery. He also offers holistic care including IV infusion therapy for inflammation, something most spine surgeons do not provide.
What spine conditions does Dr. Sharan treat for Union NJ patients?
Dr. Sharan treats herniated discs, spinal stenosis, sciatica, degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, pinched nerves, scoliosis, and more. Visit our back pain treatment page for a full list.
Dial 732-898-3950 now to schedule a consultation and learn more about spine surgery for Union NJ patients.
Dr. Sharan also serves Union County patients from Elizabeth, Springfield, Kenilworth, Cranford, Westfield, Clark, Rahway, and Scotch Plains. For patients with back-specific concerns, see our back specialist page.
