New Jersey Brain and Spine has been ranked among the top three physician practices in the nation for neurological surgery care, based on its concentration of Castle Connolly Top Doctors. This marks the fourth consecutive year the practice has ranked among the top ten nationally, with fifteen of its physicians individually recognized as Castle Connolly Top Doctors. The designation reflects the depth of subspecialized expertise across the practice and its long-standing commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered neurosurgical care.
The practice, headquartered in North Jersey with offices in Paramus, Hackensack, Montclair, Montvale, and Annandale, provides comprehensive diagnostic and surgical interventions for complex conditions affecting the brain, spine, and central nervous system. "Being recognized as a Top 3 neurosurgical practice nationally speaks to the strength of our team and the way care has been delivered at New Jersey Brain and Spine for more than 30 years. Our model is built on subspecialization, collaboration, and putting the patient at the center of every decision," said Reza Karimi, MD, FAANS, FACS.
New Jersey Brain and Spine operates on a subspecialized, conservative-first model that prioritizes collaboration across disciplines to ensure patients receive the most appropriate care at every stage of treatment. The medical focus involves the evaluation and treatment of a wide range of neurological conditions, including complex spinal disorders, cerebrovascular diseases, brain tumors, and functional neurological disorders. The team also manages chronic pain, movement disorders, and pediatric neurosurgical cases, providing a continuum of care from initial diagnosis through long-term recovery.
The practice offers specialty care in advanced and minimally invasive spine surgery, neuro-oncology, endovascular and cerebrovascular care, and movement disorders and functional neurosurgery. It features an integrated care model supported by a team of neurosurgeons, neurologists, and physiatrists. This multidisciplinary structure allows for well-rounded management of all neurological conditions, ensuring patients have access to comprehensive services, including specialized diagnostic evaluations and non-surgical pain management, within a single clinical framework.
The physicians at New Jersey Brain and Spine are active contributors to the advancement of the field through extensive research and academic leadership. Many specialists hold fellowship training in areas such as vascular, neuro-oncology, and functional neurosurgery. The team participates in clinical trials and holds academic appointments at Hackensack University Medical Center and Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, where they are responsible for teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows. Top Doctors are nominated by peer physicians and selected by the physician-led Castle Connolly research team, which publishes its list at castleconnolly.com. Doctors do not and cannot pay to be selected.
This ranking is significant for patients in northern New Jersey and beyond, as it highlights a local practice achieving national recognition for clinical excellence. For the healthcare industry, it underscores the value of a subspecialized, collaborative model in neurosurgery, which can lead to more precise diagnoses, tailored treatment plans, and potentially better patient outcomes. The practice's conservative-first philosophy and integrated care approach may serve as a model for other neurosurgical groups aiming to balance innovation with patient-centered care. The continued academic involvement of its physicians also contributes to the broader medical community by advancing research and training the next generation of neurosurgeons.
