Reza J. Karimi

Dr. Karimi is a nationally recognized leader in the treatment of complex brain and spine disorders, drawing patients from across New Jersey and the United States for his highly specialized care. Fellowship-trained in both microvascular and endovascular neurosurgery, he has advanced expertise in the treatment of brain aneurysms, vascular malformations (including AVMs and cavernous malformations), Chiari malformation, CSF leaks, hydrocephalus, pseudotumor cerebri, vascular tumors, and neurotrauma. His rare dual training allows him to perform intricate procedures with exceptional precision, and he is frequently referred patients by other neurosurgeons.

Dr. Karimi holds several key leadership positions at Hackensack University Medical Center, including serving as the Chief of Vascular Neurosurgery, Director of Neurosurgical Trauma and Critical Care, and co-Director of Cerebrovascular Diseases. His patient-centric philosophy emphasizes non-surgical options whenever feasible, ensuring the safest and most effective treatments are always tailored to each patient’s specific needs.

Dr Karimi’s commitment to innovation and patient care underscores his role as a leader in advancing the field of neurosurgery. He continues to lead clinical trials, FDA device trials and serves as an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. He is the author of numerous peer-reviewed research articles and textbook chapters. Additionally, he plays a pivotal role as an educator including mentoring the next generation of medical students, residents and fellows. Dr. Karimi presents and lectures nationally, including his role as an instructor at the American Association of Neurological Surgery (AANS) Goodman Board certification course. His research interests span cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery, neurocritical care, neurosurgical anatomy and intracranial aneurysm flow dynamics. Dr. Karimi’s commitment to innovation and patient care underscores his role as a leader in advancing the field of neurosurgery.