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. The designation reflects the depth of subspecialized expertise across the practice and its long-standing commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered neurosurgical care. This marks the fourth consecutive year New Jersey Brain and Spine has ranked among the top ten nationally, with fifteen NJBS physicians individually recognized as Castle Connolly Top Doctors. The practice provides comprehensive diagnostic and surgical interventions for complex conditions affecting the brain, spine, and central nervous system.
Being recognized as a top three 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 thirty years. Our model is built on subspecialization, collaboration, and putting the patient at the center of every decision, said Reza Karimi, MD, FAANS, FACS. New Jersey Brain and Spine is built on a subspecialized, conservative-first model that prioritizes collaboration across disciplines to ensure patients receive the most appropriate care at every stage of treatment. The medical focus of the practice involves the evaluation and treatment of a wide range of neurological conditions. This includes complex spinal disorders, cerebrovascular diseases, brain tumors, and functional neurological disorders. The team also manages chronic pain, movement disorders, and pediatric neurosurgical cases, providing a continuum of care that spans from initial diagnosis through long-term recovery.
New Jersey Brain and Spine offers specialty care in advanced and minimally invasive spine surgery, neuro-oncology, endovascular and cerebrovascular care, and movement disorders and functional neurosurgery. The practice features an integrated care model supported by a team of neurosurgeons, neurologists, and physiatrists. This multidisciplinary structure allows for well-rounded management of all neurological conditions, ensuring that patients have access to comprehensive services, including specialized diagnostic evaluations and non-surgical pain management, within a single clinical framework. The physicians at New Jersey Brain and Spine are active contributors to the advancement of the field through extensive research and academic leadership. Many of the practice's 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.
Top Doctors are nominated by peer physicians and selected by the physician-led Castle Connolly research team. Castle Connolly publishes its Top Doctors list at https://castleconnolly.com and in a variety of print and online partner publications. Nominations are open to all board-certified MDs, DOs, and DPMs. The Castle Connolly team chooses honorees based on nominee criteria that includes their medical education, training, hospital appointments, and disciplinary histories. Doctors do not and cannot pay to be selected as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor. The recognition underscores the practice's role as a leading destination for complex neurosurgical care, grounded in a philosophy that emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and exceptional patient outcomes.
