Neurosurgery

Neurosurgery Care

Neurosurgery is the medical specialty focused on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the brain, spine, and nervous system. While many people associate neurosurgery primarily with brain surgery, neurosurgeons also treat common conditions such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, sciatica, and neck pain, as well as complex disorders including aneurysms, stroke, epilepsy, and movement disorders. At New Jersey Brain and Spine, our team brings together fellowship-trained experts in multiple neurosurgical subspecialties, allowing patients to benefit from specialized expertise for a wide range of brain, spine, and neurovascular conditions.

Recognized as one of the nation’s leading neurosurgery practices, New Jersey Brain and Spine was ranked #3 in the country for neurosurgery by Castle Connolly. Our physicians combine advanced subspecialty expertise with a conservative-first philosophy, treating the patient, not just the imaging, and recommending surgery only when it is truly the best path forward. Whether you’re seeking a first consultation, a second opinion, or an evaluation for surgical treatment, our multidisciplinary team is here to help.

OUR DOCTORS

Neurosurgery Experts

Patrick A. Roth

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....

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Roy D. Vingan

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...

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George J. Kaptain

Dr. Kaptain is an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine and serves as the Surgical Director of Neuro-Oncology, Skull-Base Surgery, and Radiosurgery at the John Theurer Cancer Center of Hackensack Meridian Health. He has served as site director for the neurosurgical residency and directs a...

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Daniel E. Walzman

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...

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Hooman Azmi

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...

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Reza J. Karimi

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...

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Kangmin Daniel Lee

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...

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Mohammed Faraz Khan

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...

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Giorgio J. Rotoli

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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Robert R. Goodman

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,...

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Aryan Ali

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.

Dr...

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Ira M. Goldstein

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...

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Joseph Carnevale

At New York Presbyterian and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Dr. Carnevale mastered neurosurgical skills in cerebrovascular disorders, along with minimally invasive brain surgery, spine surgery, neuroendoscopy, and tumors of the brain and spine. He was then selected for the prestigious Endovascular Neurosurgical Fellowship at Weill Cornell – New York...

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H. Gregory Frankel

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...

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CONDITIONS + TREATMENTS

Neurosurgical Conditions & Treatments

Our highly skilled team of neurosurgeons diagnose and treat a broad spectrum of brain, spine, and neurovascular conditions. Below are some of the most common conditions we treat and procedures we perform:

Common Conditions

Common Treatments

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A highly specialized team of fellowship-trained neurosurgeons delivering personalized care for everything from everyday back and neck pain to complex brain, spine, and neurovascular conditions, with a focus on long-term outcomes and helping you return to an active life.

Fast access to appointments, including next-day availability when medically urgent.

  • Common Neurosurgical Conditions – Brain tumors, aneurysms and AVMs, stroke, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, movement disorders, epilepsy, and spine trauma.
  • Common Treatments – Minimally invasive brain and spine surgery, endovascular intervention, deep brain stimulation, spinal fusion, and laminectomy.

When Should You See a Neurosurgeon?

  • Persistent neck or back pain
  • Herniated disc
  • Numbness or weakness
  • Brain tumor diagnosis
  • Brain aneurysm
  • Movement disorder
  • Need a second opinion
  • Recommended spine surgery elsewhere

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