George J. Kaptain

MD, FAANS

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Doctor's Biography

New Jersey Brain and Spine | New Jersey Brain and Spine Earns #3 National Ranking For Neurosurgical PracticesDr. Kaptain is a conscientious, thoughtful, kind and skilled board certified neurosurgeon with more than 25 years of experience managing a busy clinical practice in clinical research and teaching. He specializes in the surgical and radiosurgical treatment of benign and malignant tumors of the brain, pituitary, skull base and spine.

 

 

 

Medical School

University of Virginia

Residency

University of Virginia Department of Neurosurgery

Fellowship

Neuropathology, University of Virginia Department of Neurosurgery; Spinal Surgery, University of Virginia Department of Orthopedics; Skull-base Surgery and Neuro-oncology, Oregon Health Sciences University Department of Neurosurgery

Reviews

Lynn M.
6 months ago
Staff was courteous and attentive, waiting room was clean and nice, Dr . Kaptain was very warm and professional. He put my mind at ease. I had a wonderful experience at my appointment.
Joe C.
8 months ago
He is very, I mean VERY helpful, caring, and listens to everything you have to say. I just met with him this week. He's AMAZING!
kathleen W.
1 year ago
Very personable and professional giving me my 7 year old positive results about my brain surgery which he participated in with Doctor Lee. Thank you!! 😊
Witchy W.
3 months ago
Warm, compassionate, knowledgeable, professional. No wonder every doctor I know recommended him!
Adriane D.
8 months ago
Great place. Helped my symptoms ASAP! Dr. Kaptain...a wonderful, understanding person.
Ariana A.
3 months ago
There are many doctors who are highly skilled and knowledgeable, but it’s rare to find someone who truly cares and treats their patients as if they were family. My experience with Dr. Kaptain has shown me that he is exactly that—a blessing to have known, whose dedication and compassion make all the difference in the world. Dr. Kaptain has been an exceptional doctor. My mother faced a serious condition that required urgent brain surgery, and he made sure she received the care she needed promptly. Throughout the entire process, he treated us with empathy, compassion, and professionalism, which made a very stressful situation far more manageable. As a patient, it’s incredibly important to have someone supportive, positive, and reassuring, and Dr. Kaptain consistently shows that he will do his very best. His care gives both my mother and me a deep sense of relief and comfort during her ongoing treatments and consultations. The follow-up visits have been excellent, and he, along with his team, makes every step of the process far less stressful. His expertise, dedication, and genuine compassion have truly made this journey less overwhelming and more hopeful. We feel truly blessed to have had him by our side through every step of this difficult experience.
Patricia D.
3 months ago
Dr.Kaptains office is a dream and he should be very proud of all his staff. He is an awesome doctor. Took his time asked me questions and listened to my answers. Put me at ease and made me feel so much better. All doctors should follow his example.
Barbara W.
4 months ago
Lives up to his fine educational background and philosophy of avoiding surgery when possible. Excellent diagnostician, with understandable explanations, conservative advice offered in a compassionate manner. Welcomes questions and gives patient flexible answers. I feel safe and comfortable in his care.
Antonio A.
6 months ago
Great doctor
diann B.
1 year ago
Dr George Kaptain is a stellar neurosurgeon! He is a shining star. He consistently displays exceptional qualities and he is outstanding in his field. He possesses a high level of medical knowledge and skill, but also is compassionate with empathy and is admired by everyone. I had a meningioma in my frontal lobe. He waited for years to do the surgery until he felt it was time.Dr Kaptain was amazing. and the surgery went well With his impeccable skills and a heart like no other. He gave me and my Family his cell phone in case we had any questions or concerns about the surgery and proceeded to do the same after the surgery. Yes this was a wonderful experience and it could have been totally different. Dr Kaptain is a remarkable surgeon as well as a remarkable man! I highly recommend him! Diann Bowe

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