Helping patients get their health and their lives back is the most important aspect of our work. We are proud of the many successes our patients have had and are delighted to share some of their stories.

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Dana Raleigh’s Story

Imagine being just 23 years old and suddenly suffering from debilitating back pain. That is exactly the scenario in which Dana found herself. Four years later, still in pain, she feared her forthcoming wedding would be interrupted by the severity of her condition.  “As silly as it may sound, I really wanted to last in shoes for longer than five minutes at my own wedding. I didn’t want to be...

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Dana Raleigh’s Story

Imagine being just 23 years old and suddenly suffering from debilitating back pain. That is exactly the scenario in which...

Sandy Deck’s Story

This video highlights the story of Sandy Deck, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and struggled with the symptoms until...

Patty Petrula’s Story

Patty Petrula was training for her first triathlon when she collapsed at the gym and was rushed to the hospital,...

We Love Our Patients for Teaching Us Life’s Best Lessons

Over our years of practice and treating thousands of cases from golfer’s elbow to life-threatening aneurysms, one thing is sure:...

Thrombectomy saves young mom’s life and a child’s hope

Young people have strokes. A thrombectomy can likely save them. One morning in late 2021, a pre-teen girl found her...

An aneurysm nearly killed this N.J. woman | NJ.com

The first thing Patty Petrula did after crossing the finish line at the New York City Marathon was text a...

22-year-old Makes Incredible Recovery from Both COVID-19 and Stroke

This article was originally posted on Hackensack Meridian Health’s website and features our own neurosurgeon, Reza Karimi, MD. As a...

How Neurosurgeon Roy D. Vingan Cured One Patient’s Chronic Back Pain: Stephen Tinney’s Story

Stephen Tinney had been experiencing lower back pain for years, but when he started to feel numbness in his legs...

Newark Woman Uses Gift Of Hope To Fight Parkinson’s Disease

NEWARK, NJ — Susan O’Rourke has a gift: she can see hope where others see depression. Now, the president of...

Surviving Multiple Aneurysms: Michele Blum’s Story

Michele Blum is an actress who lives to be on the stage. But when multiple aneurysms left her in a...

Dennis Kavanagh’s Story: Spinal Fusion Surgery

Dennis is a self-made contractor who enjoys his work. He takes special pride in restoring his 18th century home in...

Paula Guerriero’s Story

After she began experiencing crippling back and leg pain, Paula sought help from New Jersey Brain and Spine physician Dr....

How Dr. Mohammed Faraz Khan Eased One Patient’s Lower Back Pain

About 12 years ago, James Wolfe, a recently retired middle school vice principal, was enjoying a day at the shore...

Dr. Karimi Successfully Treats Father, Daughter for Brain Aneurysms

Priscila Evans received a harrowing call at work one day from her mother. Her father had a brain aneurysm that...

Baby Born with Exencephaly First to Survive, Thrive, After History-Making Surgery

About New Jersey Brain & Spine For over 20 years, the physicians and surgeons of NJBS have restored children and...

A baby born with part of his skull missing beat the odds. He’s the first with the condition to survive past birth

Excerpt from original CNN story — Maria Santa Maria was told she would never spend more than a few minutes...

Eric LeGrand: Tragic Accident During Football Game

Dr. Roy Vingan was featured in a trio of stories about the paralyzed Rutgers football player, Eric LeGrand. Doctors still...

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“No one ever wants to have surgery, but knowing Dr. Khan would be performing the procedure made me much more comfortable. He’s one heck of a surgeon, but he’s also a fantastic person. He gave me my life back.”

- James W.

This group is the best of the best. Dr. Lee saved my mom’s life (brain tumor) and less than two weeks later Dr. Karimi saved mine (ruptured aneurysm). There are no words to express our gratitude…..truly an amazing group of doctors.

- Linda C.

I had two cervical spine fusions with New Jersey Brain and Spine. They are hands down the best at what they do. 12 years ago after a nasty fall I had the pleasure of meeting Dr Kaptain who performed my 1st surgery. Just recently, after another accident, I met Dr Azmi who did my 2nd surgery. Both very professional and explained everything related to the surgery.

- Rich M.

I recommend Dr. Karimi to everyone I know. He saved my Dad’s life, and he may have saved mine.

- Priscila Evans