New Jersey Brain and Spine has been ranked among the top three physician practices in the nation for neurological surgery care, based on its concentration of Castle Connolly Top Doctors. This designation marks the fourth consecutive year the practice has ranked among the top ten nationally, with fifteen of its physicians individually recognized as Castle Connolly Top Doctors. The ranking reflects the depth of subspecialized expertise across the practice and its long-standing commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered neurosurgical care.
The importance of this recognition lies in what it signifies for patient access to specialized neurological care in the region. For individuals facing complex conditions affecting the brain, spine, and central nervous system, the concentration of top-tier specialists within a single practice can streamline the diagnostic and treatment process. The practice provides comprehensive interventions for conditions including complex spinal disorders, cerebrovascular diseases, brain tumors, and functional neurological disorders, also managing chronic pain, movement disorders, and pediatric neurosurgical cases.
"Being recognized as a Top 3 neurosurgical practice nationally speaks to the strength of our team and the way care has been delivered at New Jersey Brain and Spine for more than 30 years. Our model is built on subspecialization, collaboration, and putting the patient at the center of every decision," said Reza Karimi, MD, FAANS, FACS. The practice operates on a conservative-first model that prioritizes collaboration across disciplines to ensure patients receive the most appropriate care at every stage, from initial diagnosis through long-term recovery.
The implications of this ranking extend to the broader healthcare landscape by highlighting a successful integrated care model. New Jersey Brain and Spine features a team of neurosurgeons, neurologists, and physiatrists working within a multidisciplinary structure. This allows for well-rounded management of neurological conditions, providing patients access to comprehensive services including specialized diagnostic evaluations and non-surgical pain management within a single clinical framework. The practice offers specialty care in advanced and minimally invasive spine surgery, neuro-oncology, endovascular and cerebrovascular care, and movement disorders and functional neurosurgery.
Furthermore, the physicians contribute to the advancement of the field through extensive research and academic leadership. Many specialists hold fellowship training in areas such as vascular, neuro-oncology, and functional neurosurgery. The team participates in clinical trials and holds academic appointments at Hackensack University Medical Center and Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, where they are responsible for teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows. This academic involvement ensures the practice remains at the forefront of neurosurgical innovation and education.
The Castle Connolly Top Doctors list is a significant benchmark in healthcare. Top Doctors are nominated by peer physicians and selected by the physician-led Castle Connolly research team based on criteria including medical education, training, hospital appointments, and disciplinary histories. Doctors cannot pay to be selected. The list is published at castleconnolly.com. This peer-reviewed recognition underscores the practice's standing within the medical community, offering patients a verified measure of expertise when seeking care for complex neurological conditions.
