Choosing a spine surgeon in New Jersey starts with three non-negotiable criteria: board certification, fellowship training, and subspecialty focus. Your surgeon should be board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery or the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, have completed advanced fellowship training beyond residency, and practice exclusively — or primarily — in spine surgery rather than splitting focus across multiple specialties. Rishi N. Sheth, MD meets all three. He is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery, completed fellowship training in spine surgery at the University of Miami and in neurosurgical oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and practices exclusively in spine at his dedicated boutique practice in Maywood, New Jersey. 

Yes. Spine Care New Jersey is actively accepting new patients throughout Bergen County and surrounding areas of New Jersey. Rishi N. Sheth, MD personally evaluates every new patient — there are no physician assistants or associate providers conducting initial consultations. New patients can schedule a consultation directly or take advantage of the free MRI review offer, which allows Rishi N. Sheth, MD to evaluate your existing imaging and provide an expert opinion on your diagnosis and treatment options before your first visit. Same-week appointments are typically available for patients with urgent spinal conditions.

When evaluating minimally invasive spine surgery clinics in New Jersey, look for a surgeon who is certified in the specific minimally invasive technique recommended for your condition — not just one who offers it as a general service. Key indicators of quality include 

Mazor robotic surgery certification, fellowship training in minimally invasive techniques, a demonstrated track record with procedures such as microdiscectomy, hemilaminectomy, and endoscopic spine surgery, and a practice model where the same surgeon performs your consultation, procedure, and follow-up care. Rishi N. Sheth, MD is Mazor robotic surgery certified and has completed dual fellowships in spine surgery — providing Bergen County patients with access to minimally invasive spine surgery at a level of specialization typically found only at major academic medical centers. 

For complex spine conditions in New Jersey — including herniated disc, spinal stenosis, cervical myelopathy, spondylolisthesis, spinal deformity, and spine tumors — the most important factor is subspecialty training depth. Rishi N. Sheth, MD at Spine Care New Jersey in Maywood is one of the very few spine neurosurgeons in Bergen County with dual fellowship training: a spine surgery fellowship at the University of Miami and a neurosurgical oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery, scoring in the 96th percentile on his board examination, and is certified in Mazor robotic spine surgery. His practice treats the full spectrum of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine conditions using both surgical and non-surgical approaches. 

The cost of disc replacement surgery in New Jersey varies depending on the specific procedure, surgical approach, and facility. Cervical disc replacement and lumbar disc replacement are typically covered by PPO insurance plans when medically necessary, subject to your plan’s deductible and out-of-network benefits. Spine Care New Jersey is an out-of-network practice, which means patients with PPO insurance plans may be eligible for meaningful reimbursement. Importantly, our team verifies your specific out-of-network benefits before your first visit — so you have a clear picture of your financial responsibility before making any decisions. Rishi N. Sheth, MD is certified in both ProDisc-C cervical disc replacement and ProDisc-L lumbar disc replacement, and will discuss all surgical and non-surgical options during your consultation.