Ugo Paolucci

Very thorough. Explained in detail what the problem could be. Also explained what needed to be done to get 100% diagnosis. Happy he was recommended by Dr. Kaptain. Looking forward to working closely with him.

Dr. Reza Karimi is simply the best! 2 years ago he pointed out the blockage in my husband’s vertebral artery that no other doctor had told us about. The stent he implanted continues to keep the blood flowing. His expert advice and skill are invaluable. We are fortunate to have found him and are eternally grateful to him.

From the first moment I met Dr. Reza Karimi, he inspired absolute confidence on me. Making the decision was a difficult process for me, because I was very afraid, until I finally did it and… I don't regret it at all, he saved my life. Dr. Karimi is an eminence, a genius, a brilliant neurosurgeon to whom we must take our hats off. God bless Dr Karimi for continuing to help humanity save lives.

Kind and caring. Took the time to speak to me on a level I could understand. Did not feel rushed or like I was just another number.

My husband and I met Dr. Karimi this past Thursday. The office of NJ Brain & Spine is very lovely and modern. And the staff couldn’t be any more helpful and friendly. Dr. Karimi explained my pretty serious medical condition in detail, answered all our questions, and after a further test he ordered, explained every possibility moving forward. I feel complete trust in him, and feel I will have the best outcome in his care. Thank you Doctor Karimi.

Staff and doctor Karimi were very nice and knowledgeable…

Dr Karimi is extremely thorough, professional and interested in getting you well. In addition, he performed surgery on my father and saved him from paralysis. I HIGHLY recommend him!!

Right from the start, NJBrainandSpine listened. Dr. Karimi and Dr. Frenkel understood my pain — not just physically, but how the undiagnosed pain was affecting my daily life. I couldn’t do my regular workouts or fully coach my high school varsity teams, and it was starting to take an emotional toll. They idn’t rush to conclusions. They carefully reviewed my prior imaging and, instead of jumping on the “looks like hairline fractures” wagon, they took the time to investigate further. They ordered nuclear fusion imaging, analyzed the results, and met as a team to determine the true cause. Ultimately, they found that I needed thoratic spinal fusion — and even identified an incidental hemangioma that needed attention. From start to finish, every person at NJ Brain & Spine made me feel like their top priority. Nurse Practitioner Yvette, Dr. Frenkel, and Dr. Karimi were incredible — compassionate, thorough, and genuinely invested in my care. The front desk staff was just as impressive, answering every question, coordinating pre-op exams, and helping calm my nerves before surgery. On “game day,” Dr. Frenkel and Dr. Karimi were my heroes. Thanks to them, I got my life back.

To say Dr. Karimi is compassionate, knowledgeable, kind and supportive is only mentioning a few of his finest qualities. When my husband was facing a medical emergency, he was lucky enough to be placed under the care of Dr. Karimi at Hackensack University Hospital and he could not have been luckier. Dr. Karimi was patient, caring and informative when explaining what my husband was facing and the best course of action. He took the time to answer all of our questions, addressed our concerns, and reassured us at a very difficult time. He was confident and realistic in his abilities to help my husband and with his clear expertise in his field, my husband has made a full recovery thanks to this amazing man. His bedside manner is unparalleled and my family thanks Dr. Karimi from the bottom of our hearts for healing him. We have absolutely no reservations in recommending him for any neurosurgical needs.

Dr Karimi: Very professional and great bedside manner. Was able to get a follow up appointment as recommended per the discharge paperwork. His team also assisted with other doctor recommendations for appointments not easy to secure. Just want to say thank you to him and his team.