Orthopaedics
Spine Surgery
Joseph Benevenia, MD, Chief of Service
For appointments call: 973-972-2150
The Division specializes in the treatment of adult and pediatric spinal
disorders. Special expertise is offered in the operative and non-operative
management of spinal trauma, degenerative spinal conditions, spinal tumors and
spinal deformities including scoliosis. Where indicated, minimally invasive
surgical techniques are utilized, including laparoscopy, thoracoscopy, and
other forms of microendoscopic treatment. Our surgeons, Dr. Michael Vives and
Dr. Saad Chaudhary, are fellowship trained in the latest techniques in spine
surgery. They utilize a team approach to patient treatment and work closely
with rehabilitiation specialists, pain management experts, and neurologists to
coordinate a patient's treatment regimen.
Dr. Michael Vives In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Vives is an active
researcher and holds positions on the editorial boards of several scientific
journals and is the Chairman of the Scientific Program for Spine at the
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. This experience provides him a unique
perspective on the spectrum of treatments available.
Dr. Saad Chaudhary. Has a clinical interest in the evaluation and management
(surgical and non-surgical) of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine disorders.
He has dedicated interest in minimally invasive spine surgery (MIS),
scar-tissue reduction, and motion preservation surgery including artificial
disc replacement. He also specializes in the surgical treatment for complex
spinal deformity and scoliosis, spinal tumors, spinal fractures and failed
spine surgeries.
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Michael Vives, MD