You may be experiencing painful symptoms such as:
- Sciatica
- Pinched Nerve
- Herniated Disc
- Back Spasms
- Stiff Neck
- Buttock Pain
- Numbness/Burning in the Feet or Hands
The Spine Center at MidJersey Orthopaedics is a comprehensive center of treatment dedicated to helping patients regain their quality of life. Problems with our spinal health can begin before we start to recognize symptoms like neck or back pain and headaches. At MidJersey Orthopaedics, our physicians take the time to review your entire patient history to determine the best treatment available. Our expert team will help you decide on the best treatments, including pain management, minimally invasive procedures, or surgery.
Spine problems are common. Approximately 80 percent of Americans will have an episode of severe, spine-related pain. Conservative treatments, including a home exercise program, physical therapy, medications, and injections, typically resolve these symptoms; however, expert supervision and treatment help prevent the long-term symptoms that impair function and quality of life.
Related problems may present as:
- Neck pain and arm pain
- Mid back and rib pain
- Low back and leg pain/hip pain
Our multidisciplinary facility offers urgent care for acute and chronic spine-related pain. Our team of fellowship-trained interventional physicians and surgeons diagnose and treat in the same facility. We also perform urgent open MRI scanning and EMG testing to help pinpoint your exact diagnosis.
Spine Center – Team of Specialists
MidJersey Spine is staffed with fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeons, and physiatrists to provide you with excellence in spine care.
If you are experiencing back pain, neck pain, or other pain-related issues, contact us at (908) 782-0600. Our Center Coordinator, Stevetta Donaruma, will help coordinate your care and is always available to address any concerns you may have. We have three convenient locations to serve you.
Meet Our Spine Practitioners
Thomas St. John, MD
Hip and Knee Total Joint Replacement
With unparalleled compassion and experience, Thomas St. John, MD, helps his patients at MidJersey Orthopaedics in Flemington, New Jersey, overcome ext...
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Hip and Knee Total Joint Replacement
With unparalleled compassion and experience, Thomas St. John, MD, helps his patients at MidJersey Orthopaedics in Flemington, New Jersey, overcome extreme pain and limited mobility to regain their quality of life. As a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon, he specializes in spine surgery, adult hip reconstruction, and knee reconstruction.
Dr. St. John graduated magna cum laude from Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, with a Bachelor of Science in biology. He earned his medical degree with distinction in research from the State University of New York at Stony Brook in Stony Brook, New York, and completed his residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He stayed at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital for a fellowship in adult reconstruction and spine surgery.
Dr. St. John is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and stays active in his field with membership in the North American Spine Society, the Jefferson Orthopaedics Society, and the American Academy of Hip and Knee Surgeons. He’s also a member of the American Medical Association, the Hunterdon County Medical Society, and the New Jersey Orthopaedic Society. He holds a faculty appointment at Hunterdon Medical Center in Flemington, New Jersey.
When treating new patients, Dr. St. John insists on learning their entire medical history to provide informed and effective treatment. His primary goal is to get his patients back to the life they remember, helping numerous people overcome their pain and recover from injury.
Christopher A Caruso, MD
Orthopaedic Spine Surgery, General Orthopaedics
Christopher A. Caruso, MD, is a respected board-certified, orthopaedic surgeon specializing in spinal treatments. He provides dedicated care as part o...
Read MoreChristopher A Caruso, MD
Orthopaedic Spine Surgery, General Orthopaedics
Christopher A. Caruso, MD, is a respected board-certified, orthopaedic surgeon specializing in spinal treatments. He provides dedicated care as part of the team of providers at MidJersey Orthopaedics in Flemington, Bridgewater and Washington, New Jersey.
Dr. Caruso graduated from Pennsylvania State University in State College, Pennsylvania, before going on to earn his medical degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
He began his postgraduate training with residencies at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Saint Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune City, New Jersey, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City.
After his residencies, Dr. Caruso completed two prestigious fellowships in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: one in adult and pediatric spine surgery at the University of Pennsylvania and the other in pediatric spinal congenital malformations and scoliosis surgery at Shriners Hospital for Children.
Dr. Caruso is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the North American Spine Society, and the Scoliosis Research Society. He’s also active in the New Jersey Orthopaedic Society and the American Medical Association. He’s board-eligible with the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
In his practice, Dr. Caruso has expertise in several conditions, including disorders of the neck and back, spinal stenosis, disc herniation, and degenerative disc disease. He’s highly skilled in many advanced treatments, including minimally invasive spine surgery, total disc replacement and spinal fusion surgery, and fracture care and osteoporosis treatment.
He enjoys teaming with his patients at MidJersey Orthopaedics and helping them find relief from their conditions.
Outside of his practice, Dr. Caruso enjoys traveling, playing golf and spending time with his wife, Natalie. He enjoys spending time outdoors, trying new cuisines, watching college football and college basketball, and is always rooting for his Alma mater Penn State.
George Gorgy, M.D.
Orthopaedic Spine Surgery, General Orthopaedics
George Gorgy, MD, is a board-eligible orthopaedic surgeon specializing in spinal procedures and surgeries at Mid-Jersey Orthopaedics in Bridgewater an...
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Orthopaedic Spine Surgery, General Orthopaedics
George Gorgy, MD, is a board-eligible orthopaedic surgeon specializing in spinal procedures and surgeries at Mid-Jersey Orthopaedics in Bridgewater and Washington, New Jersey. Throughout his career, Dr. Gorgy has contributed to pioneering research in his field and has won multiple awards for his work. Today, he uses his expertise to provide patients with top-of-the-line spinal care at Mid-Jersey Orthopaedics.
Dr. Gorgy began his schooling at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. After completing his bachelor’s, he continued with medical school at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Newark, New Jersey. He completed a residency at Rutgers Health-Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, New Jersey, before fellowship training at Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center in Manhattan, New York City.
At Mid-Jersey Orthopaedics, Dr. Gorgy’s primary specialties include spinal fusion surgery, cervical disc replacement, and minimally-invasive robotic surgery for conditions like spinal stenosis, fractures, and degenerative disc disease. Patients trust Dr. Gorgy to guide them through the treatment process and answer their questions in detail.
To set up an appointment with Dr. Gorgy for a spinal evaluation and treatment consultation, call Mid-Jersey Orthopaedics in Bridgewater or Washington, New Jersey, or schedule a visit online today.
Aleya Salam, MD
Non-Surgical Spine Care
As a specialist in non-surgical spine care, regenerative musculoskeletal therapies, and interventional pain management, board-certified physician Aley...
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Non-Surgical Spine Care
As a specialist in non-surgical spine care, regenerative musculoskeletal therapies, and interventional pain management, board-certified physician Aleya Salam, MD, brings a unique set of treatment modalities to the team at MidJersey Orthopaedics in Flemington and Bridgewater, New Jersey.
Dr. Salam earned her medical degree from King Edward Medical University in Lahore, Pakistan, and completed a residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (now known as Rutgers New Jersey Medical School) in Newark, New Jersey, and the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. She received further training with fellowships in interventional spinal care at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and in stem cell therapies at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida.
Dr. Salam also completed postdoctoral research fellowships, culminating in pulmonary critical care at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts, and the role of infectious agents in autism at the University of California, Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California. She’s board-certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Dr. Salam stays abreast of developments in her field with memberships in several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the North American Spine Society, the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, and the International Spine Intervention Society (ISIS).
In her practice, Dr. Salam begins her care with a comprehensive intake session, listening to her patients’ concerns and expectations and investigating their full medical history. Taking a holistic approach to minimally invasive spinal care helps her achieve more efficient and effective results. She offers cutting-edge spine and pain treatments for the whole spine and regenerative options for the spine and joints.
Dr. Salam is now offering Botox treatments for migraines and cervical dystonia. Contact us today!
Daniel G Areson, DO, MS
Non-Surgical Spine Care
Daniel G. Areson, DO, MS, is a skilled osteopath provider specializing in neck, spine, and joint treatments at MidJersey Orthopaedics in Bridgewater a...
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Non-Surgical Spine Care
Daniel G. Areson, DO, MS, is a skilled osteopath provider specializing in neck, spine, and joint treatments at MidJersey Orthopaedics in Bridgewater and Washington, New Jersey.
Dr. Areson graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. He went on to complete a Masters in Medical Science at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida, where he majored in molecular medicine. Finally, he earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in East Lansing, Michigan.
Dr. Areson began his postgraduate training with an internship at Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead, New York, and a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at University Hospitals Richmond Medical Center in Richmond Heights, Ohio.
He then went to the University of North Carolina Hospital in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, to complete a second residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation, during which time he served for two years as the chief resident of medical student education. He completed his training with a fellowship in interventional spine and musculoskeletal medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina.
As a passionate contributor to his field, Dr. Areson has published in many peer-reviewed publications, given many respected poster presentations, and conducted research for numerous medical organizations. He’s also a member of the Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the Spine Intervention Society, and the Association of Academic Physiatrists.
In his practice, Dr. Areson provides treatments for pain in the neck, back, low back, nerves, spine, and joints. He also treats sciatica and radiculopathy.
When he’s not working, he likes to surf, watch soccer, and hike in the mountains. He also enjoys spending time with his wife, traveling, and experiencing new cuisines.
Stevetta Donaruma
BSN, RNFA, CNOR