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Spine Surgeon - Hackensack, NJ

We found 11 spine surgeon in Hackensack, NJ. See refinement options below.

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Dr. Richard Dongil Rhim, MD, FAAOS

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Spine Surgery, Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

25 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack, NJ 07601

201-343-2277

Dr. Richard Rhim specializes in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and practices in Hackensack, NJ and Glen Ridge, NJ. He studied at New York University (NYU) School of Medicine.
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Dr. George J. Kaptain, MD

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(2 ratings)

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Spine Surgery, General Surgery, Neurosurgery

20 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack, NJ 07601

201-342-2550

Dr. George Kaptain specializes in neurosurgery and practices in Oradell, NJ, Hackensack, NJ, and Paramus, NJ. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Medicine.

"I can’t say enough great things about Dr. Kaptain. In our household, we affectionately call him “The Captain”—and for good reason. He is not only an exceptionally skilled neurosurgeon but also a genuinely kind, intelligent, and compassionate human being. His precision, expertise, and “light touch” (a critical trait for brain surgery!) are matched by his unwavering commitment to patient care. Dr. Kaptain goes above and beyond, taking the time to thoroughly explain every step of the surgical process with complete transparency. He met with us multiple times before my wife's surgery, patiently answering all our questions and ensuring we felt informed and reassured. His dedication and high standard of excellence are truly inspiring. In fact, his work ethic and character have left such a profound impact on me that I’m already encouraging my 5-year-old to become a neurosurgeon—one with the same integrity, skill, and compassion as Dr. Kaptain. "

March 13, 2025
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Dr. David S. Wells-Roth, MD

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(1 rating)

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Spine Surgery, Neurosurgery

146 17 Highway, Hackensack, NJ 07601

732-906-9600

Dr. David Wells-Roth studied at Georgetown University School of Medicine.

"I booked a consultation with Dr. Wells-Roth for this upper back pain I have been having. With some scans and tests, he was able to diagnose me with mild kyphosis. He prescribed me some medication and some exercises that could lessen the pain. After a few weeks of this, my back feels great!"

September 27, 2022
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Dr. Themistocles Themistocle Protopsaltis, MD

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Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery

5 Summit Avenue, Hackensack, NJ 07601

212-598-2781

lumbar stenosis, kyphosis, robotic surgery
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Dr. Themistocles Protopsaltis studied at Columbia University College P&S.
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Dr. Aaron Joseph Greenberg, MD

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(1 rating)

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Spine Surgery, Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

146 17 Route, Hackensack, NJ 07601

Dr. Aaron Greenberg is a specialist in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He works in Cherry Hill, NJ, Union, NJ, and Edison, NJ.
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Dr. Roy D. Vingan, MD

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Spine Surgery, General Surgery, Neurosurgery

2 University Plaza Drive, Hackensack, NJ 07601

Dr. Roy Vingan sees patients in Hackensack, NJ, Paramus, NJ, and Montvale, NJ. His medical specialty is neurosurgery. He studied at SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine.
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Dr. Patrick A. Roth, MD

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Spine Surgery, General Surgery, Neurosurgery

20 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack, NJ 07601

Dr. Patrick Roth specializes in neurosurgery and practices in Hackensack, NJ, Paramus, NJ, and Montvale, NJ. He studied at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University.
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Dr. Harshpal Singh, MD

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(1 rating)

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Spine Surgery, General Surgery, Neurosurgery

146 17 Route, Hackensack, NJ 07601

866-590-0601

Dr. Harshpal Singh, who practices in Edison, NJ, Hackensack, NJ, and Maywood, NJ, is a medical specialist in neurosurgery.
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Dr. Mohammed Faraz Khan, MD

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Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery

20 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack, NJ 07601

201-342-2550

Dr. Mohammed Khan, who practices in Oradell, NJ, Hackensack, NJ, and Paramus, NJ, is a medical specialist in spine surgery and neurosurgery. Dr. Khan attended SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences.
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Dr. Kangmin Daniel Lee, MD

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Spine Surgery, General Surgery, Neurosurgery

20 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack, NJ 07601

201-342-2550

Dr. Kangmin Lee is a specialist in neurosurgery. He works in Oradell, NJ, Hackensack, NJ, and Paramus, NJ. He is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine.
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Dr. Jigar Gandhi, MD

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Spine Surgery, Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

87 Summit, Hackensack, NJ 07601

201-904-4859

Dr. Jigar Gandhi is a specialist in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He works in Hackensack, NJ.

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What is Spine Surgery?

Spinal surgery is the subspecialty that uses surgery to restore the normal function of the spine when things go wrong due to trauma, disease, or other disorders. There are many ways that the spine can begin to hurt or lose the ability to move properly, and surgery is not always necessary. However, when surgery is needed, there's no one more qualified for the job than a spine surgeon.

Spinal surgery can be considered a subspecialty of either orthopedics or neurosurgery. That means that a spine surgeon may take either path to this specific career, training first as either an orthopedist or a neurosurgeon. Orthopedics deals mainly with the structural issues of the back and spine: the bones, muscles, and joints. Neurosurgery deals mainly with issues of the brain, nerves, and spinal cord. So when choosing a spine surgeon, it is sometimes possible that a surgeon's background will have a bearing on someone's particular diagnosis. However, in most cases, it doesn't matter. Either an orthopedist-spine surgeon or a neurosurgeon-spine surgeon can handle the majority of spine surgeries. What is more important is that some spine surgeons specialize in specific areas of the spine, such as lumbar surgery or cervical surgery. In that case, it is important to connect with a surgeon who is experienced with a patient's particular need.

Some of the surgeries performed on the spine include:

Correction of spinal deformities, such as scoliosis
Spinal fusion
Minimally invasive spine surgery, including decompression surgeries such as discectomy and laminectomy
Balloon kyphoplasty, a procedure done to repair compression fractures in vertebrae

The spine is a very complicated piece of the body's machinery, and a very necessary part of movement and function. It holds people up and allows them move. Having a working spine is important, and having a skilled surgeon when spinal surgery is needed is critical.