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144 NJ-34, Matawan, NJ 07747
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Dr. Alok Sharan Orthopedic Spine Surgeon Matawan NJ
Dr. Alok Sharan, Director of Spine and Orthopedics at NJ Spine and Wellness, is a world renowned Orthopedic Spine Surgeon with a focus on minimally invasive spine surgery. As the originator of the Awake Spinal Fusion procedure, Dr. Sharan’s unique and advanced approach to spine surgery allows patients to have dramatically improved outcomes.
Awake Spine Surgery is an enhanced recovery protocol that allows patients to recover faster and mobilize quickly after spine surgery, with overall less pain. It is a minimally invasive procedure involving a small incision (approximately one to two inches) in the skin. In this procedure, Dr. Sharan substitutes the use of general anesthesia with local anesthesia, allowing patients to get better faster sooner with significantly fewer negative side effects of surgery. In most cases, patients have recovered sufficiently to return home a few hours after the procedure.
Specialties/Services
Conditions Include:
- Bulging And Herniated Disc
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Pinched Nerve
- Spinal Stenosis
- Bone Spurs
- Neck And Lower Back Pain
Specialties/Services Include:
- Chiropractic Care
- Physical Therapy
- Neuro Rehab
- Occupational Therapy
- Acupuncture
- Pain Management
- Sports Medicine
- Spinal Decompression
Education and Training:
After obtaining his undergraduate degree at Boston University, Dr. Sharan received his MD degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ. He completed his orthopedic residency at Albany Medical Center and a spine surgery fellowship at NYU-Hospital for Joint Disease. He was named an AO Spine Fellow and an AAOS Washington Health Policy Fellow. In 2015 he completed a healthcare management degree at Dartmouth College titled Masters in Health Care Delivery Science.
Previous Experience
Dr. Sharan began his career as Chief of the Orthopaedic Spine Service at Montefiore Medical Center. He then continued on as a co-director at Westmed Spine Center before joining the team at NJ Spine and Wellness.
Medical Licensure & Certifications
New Jersey State Medical License
Awards
Committed to providing the community with high-quality spine surgical care, Dr. Sharan has been recognized as a Best Doctor by Castle Connolly, New York Magazine Best Doctor, along with Westchester Magazine Best Doctor.
Publications, Presentations & Research
Dr. Sharan has received numerous academic distinctions for his research with over 100 publications, abstracts, and book chapters. He has co-edited a textbook entitled Basic Science of Spinal Diseases, and has been featured in publications such as Becker’s Spine Review, Los Angeles Times, Reader’s Digest and The Star Ledger. Dr. Sharan also spoke at the Seattle Science Foundation’s 5th Annual MIS Spine Symposium.
Insurance Accepted
Medicare, and most PPO Plans
Additional Offices:
Main office: 300 Perrine Road, Suite 330, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
210 Mounts Corner Drive, Freehold NJ 07728
150A Tices Lane, East Brunswick NJ 08816