Our Doctors

Dr. Karimi is widely recognized as a leading expert in complex brain and spine disorders, drawing patients from across the U.S. and New Jersey seeking his specialized care. His unique expertise includes advanced fellowship training in both microvascular and endovascular neurosurgery, allowing him to perform highly intricate procedures with microscopic...

Dr. Roth is the Chairman of Neurosurgery at Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC), director of the spinal surgery division, and site director of the neurosurgical residency program. Dr. Roth is also the Founding Chair of Neurosurgery at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. In addition to his medical degree, Dr....

Dr. Khan has been published in several peer-reviewed scientific journals, and has authored several textbook chapters on the treatment of spinal disorders. He has served on the American Association of Neurological Surgeons Scientific Planning Committee. As a participant in the renowned Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, he focused on the...

An early proponent of advanced technologies, Dr. Vingan has been at the forefront of minimally invasive procedures; he was among the first in New Jersey to use frameless cranial and spinal navigation systems, endoscopic cranial and spinal techniques and other minimally invasive brain and spine procedures.

Dr. Vingan is a strong...

Dr. Kaptain is dedicated to improving the care provided to patients with brain, spine, and skull-base tumors. He has been published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of Neurosurgery andNeurosurgery, and has presented his work at preeminent national conferences including the American Association of Neurosurgeons and the Society for...

Dr. Lee is dedicated to helping advance neurosurgical knowledge in order to improve the care of patients with brain and spinal conditions. He served as an assistant professor at Hofstra University School of Medicine, and he is an avid writer. His articles have appeared in scientific journals and he has...

Dr. Walzman has a keen interest in advancing technologies in the field of neurosurgery in order to improve care for patients and provide additional treatment options. He was the first physician in Bergen County to utilize the Merci retrieval device for the treatment of ischemic strokes. He is also an...

Dr. Ali provides world-class pediatric neurosurgical care in conjunction with a team of dedicated pediatric anesthesiologists, nurses, and intensivists. A pillar of his practice philosophy is to provide clear and close communication with each child’s parents and to fully involve them in each step of their child’s care.

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Dr. Azmi is dedicated to advancing knowledge among his fellow neurosurgeons, with the goal of fostering continual improvements in patient care. The author of book chapters and peer-reviewed articles in scientific journals, he has been invited to speak both nationally and internationally and has served on national committees of the...

Dr. Carnevale’s research interests have focused on a variety of neurosurgical areas, culminating in numerous publications, national conference presentations, and multiple ongoing clinical research projects. His clinical research efforts focus on intracranial aneurysms, carotid occlusive disease, middle meningeal artery embolization for non-acute subdural hematomas, carotid body tumor embolization...

Dr. Clar is dedicated to improving care for patients, and spreading awareness about Parkinson’s and other movement disorders. She is a firm believer in integrative medicine and the complementary role exercise, nutrition and alternative therapies play in helping patients maximize their quality of life. Dr. Clar has participated in groundbreaking...

Dr. Frankel is devoted to advancing neurosurgical knowledge among his colleagues and peers. He has a particular interest in spinal deformity, computer-assisted navigation in spinal fusions, minimally invasive spine surgery, as well as resident and medical student education. While in residency, Dr. Frankel worked to help develop a...

Dr. Rotoli is dedicated to advancing neurosurgical knowledge among his colleagues and physicians in training. He teaches neurosurgical residents and medical students at Saint Barnabas Medical Center. His publications include multiple articles in peer-reviewed journals and he has presented his work at the American Association of Neurosurgeons annual meeting.

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Dr. Goodman is dedicated to advancing neurosurgical knowledge among his fellow neurosurgeons and physicians in training. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed manuscripts and publications and has served on the treatments committee of the American Epilepsy Society. He has also served as a clinical associate professor at various medical schools,...

Dr. Schmaus, physical medicine and rehabilitation physician, is a well-known speaker on the topics of ergonomics, spine injury prevention, and repetitive strain injury, and he has consulted for several large corporations. As an avid traveler, scuba diver, and snow skier, he has authored several articles about pre-season conditioning, snow sports,...

Dr. Goldstein has a special interest in spine reconstructive and stabilization but seeks the smallest intervention possible for the treatment of each patient’s issues – which in many instances does not involve surgery.  Dr. Goldstein also treats a broad spectrum of neurosurgical disorders, including Chiari malformation, brain tumors, peripheral nerve...

Dr. Chirichella is dedicated to staying on top of the latest advances in interventional pain management treatment, including developments related to epidural injections, neurotomies and sacroiliac joint injections. He is highly trained in the use of ultrasound as a diagnostic tool and adjuvant to performing accurate injections. Some of his...

Prior to joining, he was on the faculty at Rutgers-RWJMS and an attending in the Hackensack Meridian Health system. As a Vascular Neurologist, Dr. Paolucci is board certified in Neurology and Vascular Neurology and his clinical interests include acute stroke care and emergency neurology. His research...