Why Do People in New Jersey Choose Atlantic Brain and Spine for Brain and Spine Care?

Choosing where to go for brain or spine care is one of the most consequential health decisions a patient can face. The conditions are complex, the stakes are high, and the right surgeon can mean the difference between living with chronic pain and a full recovery. For patients across New Jersey, that decision frequently leads to Atlantic Brain and Spine. The reasons go beyond reputation. They come down to how the practice is structured, the credentials of its surgeons, and the technology behind every procedure.

That structure is reflected in the scale of the practice. Atlantic Brain and Spine offers 16 specialty programs and treats 52 distinct neurological conditions, supported by a team of 18 neurosurgeons, spine surgeons, and advanced care providers. That breadth is matched by patient confidence, with the practice holding a combined average rating of 4.90 stars across 990 patient reviews.

A Subspecialized Approach to Neurosurgery

Many general neurosurgeons treat a broad mix of conditions. Atlantic Brain and Spine (ABS) takes a different path. Each surgeon concentrates on a focused area of the brain or spine, so patients are treated by a specialist who handles their specific condition routinely rather than occasionally. This subspecialized model is one of the clearest reasons patients travel to ABS from across the state and beyond.

That focus shows up in the care itself. A patient with a brain tumor is treated by a surgeon whose practice centers on brain tumors, while a patient with a herniated disc is treated by a spine specialist. The depth of repetition tends to translate into sharper clinical judgment, more precise surgery, and recovery plans matched to the actual diagnosis.

Sixteen Specialty Programs Across Brain, Spine, and Neurovascular Care

Atlantic Brain and Spine organizes its work into 16 specialty programs grouped under dedicated centers of excellence. Together, these programs treat 52 distinct neurological conditions, ranging from common spine complaints to rare and life-threatening disorders.

Spine Care

The Spine Center treats back and neck pain, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and degenerative spine conditions. Treatment options include minimally invasive spine surgery, robotic-assisted spine surgery, motion-preserving disc replacement, and complex spinal fusion, often with smaller incisions and faster recovery than traditional open surgery.

Brain Tumor Care

The Brain Tumor Center, home to the Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center, provides multidisciplinary care for benign and malignant tumors. Approaches range from awake brain tumor surgery and skull base surgery to incisionless Gamma Knife stereotactic radiosurgery. The program also includes access to clinical trials and patient support groups.

Neurovascular Care

The Neurovascular Center and Brain Aneurysm Center treat stroke, aneurysms, and arteriovenous malformations using endovascular thrombectomy and other advanced techniques, often in time-critical situations where surgical experience is decisive.

Facial Pain, Epilepsy, and More

The Facial Pain and Spasm Center is recognized for treating trigeminal neuralgia, a severe facial pain condition that is often misdiagnosed for years. The practice also offers epilepsy surgery for seizures that do not respond to medication. A complete overview is available on the ABS conditions and treatments pages.

Center of Excellence	Conditions and Treatments
Spine Center	Herniated discs, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, degenerative disc disease. Minimally invasive spine surgery, robotic-assisted spine surgery, motion-preserving disc replacement, and complex spinal fusion.
Brain Tumor Center	Benign and malignant brain tumors, metastatic disease, skull base tumors. Awake brain tumor surgery, skull base surgery, and incisionless Gamma Knife radiosurgery.
Neurovascular Center	Stroke, brain aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). Endovascular thrombectomy, aneurysm repair, and paired VNS therapy.
Facial Pain and Spasm Center	Trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm, and other cranial nerve disorders. Microvascular decompression and stereotactic radiosurgery.
Epilepsy Center	Drug-resistant epilepsy and seizure disorders. Diagnostic evaluation and epilepsy surgery.

A Team of 18 Fellowship-Trained Surgeons and Providers

The most common reason patients cite for choosing ABS is the team itself. The practice brings together 18 neurosurgeons, spine surgeons, and advanced care providers, many trained at some of the most respected programs in the country. A few examples illustrate the depth of that bench:

• Yaron A. Moshel, MD, PhD, who directs the Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center and specializes in complex brain and skull base tumor surgery.
• Stephen A. Johnson, MD, who trained in Gamma Knife radiosurgery and microvascular decompression and focuses on brain tumors and cranial nerve disorders.
• Kimberly B. Ashayeri, MD, Guilherme Barros, MD, Jonathan J. Baskin, MD, Ronald P. Benitez, MD, Brian D. Beyerl, MD, Kyle T. Chapple, MD, Fabio A. Frisoli, MD, and Farah Musharbash, MD, covering spine, neurovascular, and complex cranial care.

Supporting the surgical team is a group of advanced care providers, including nurse practitioners and physician assistants, who coordinate care before and after surgery. Because the team collaborates with neurologists, oncologists, and pain management specialists, patients receive a full continuum of care under one practice rather than being passed between disconnected providers.

Technology That Improves Outcomes and Recovery

Advanced tools deliver results only in experienced hands, and ABS pairs the two. The practice invests in technology designed to reduce surgical risk, shorten hospital stays, and speed recovery:

• Robotic-assisted spine surgery for greater precision and smaller incisions.
• Intraoperative imaging that allows surgeons to confirm their work in real time.
• Incisionless Gamma Knife radiosurgery, which treats certain tumors and lesions without an open incision.
• Endovascular techniques for treating stroke and aneurysms through the blood vessels.

For many patients, this combination means a faster return to daily life, which is the outcome that matters most.

A 4.90 Rating Across 990 Patient Reviews

Reputation in medicine is earned at the bedside, and patient feedback reflects that. Atlantic Brain and Spine holds a combined average rating of 4.90 stars across 990 patient reviews, including reviews collected and verified through rater8, a third-party service that confirms each review reflects a genuine patient experience.

The recurring themes in that feedback are consistent: clear communication, honesty about whether surgery is truly necessary, and compassionate follow-up care. Many reviews describe years of pain resolved after a single procedure, and several credit ABS surgeons with restoring mobility that seemed permanently lost. That pattern, more than any single testimonial, is what reassures prospective patients comparing their options.

Convenient Locations Across New Jersey

Access matters, particularly when travel is painful or a diagnosis is time-sensitive. Atlantic Brain and Spine maintains offices in Morristown, Summit, New Brunswick, Manalapan, and Toms River, with care delivered through leading Atlantic Health System hospitals such as Morristown Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center, and Saint Peter’s University Hospital. This network places expert neurosurgical care within reach of patients across the state.

Main appointment line: 973.993.7100. Dedicated lines serve spine care (973.993.7770), brain tumor care (973.993.7322), and neurovascular care (973.993.7772).

Frequently Asked Questions

How many conditions does Atlantic Brain and Spine treat?

Atlantic Brain and Spine treats 52 neurological conditions across 16 specialty programs, spanning brain tumor care, spine care, neurovascular care, facial pain, and epilepsy.

Is Atlantic Brain and Spine part of a larger health system?

Yes. Atlantic Brain and Spine delivers care in partnership with Atlantic Health System hospitals across New Jersey, providing access to advanced facilities and a coordinated network of specialists.

Does Atlantic Brain and Spine offer second opinions?

Yes. ABS provides a dedicated second opinion service for patients who want added confidence before proceeding with a diagnosis or surgical plan.

Does Atlantic Brain and Spine offer minimally invasive procedures?

Yes. The practice offers minimally invasive and robotic-assisted approaches for many spine conditions, along with incisionless Gamma Knife radiosurgery for certain brain conditions, which can shorten recovery time.

Where is Atlantic Brain and Spine located?

Atlantic Brain and Spine has offices in Morristown, Summit, New Brunswick, Manalapan, and Toms River, New Jersey, with surgery performed at affiliated Atlantic Health System hospitals.