Hamilton, NJ 08690
Dr. Marc J. Levine, MD specializes in orthopedic spine surgery in Hamilton, NJ and has over 20 years of experience in the field of spine surgery and medicine. He graduated from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University with his medical degree. He operates at numerous hospitals in New Jersey, including outpatient surgical centers. Dr. Marc J. Levine is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS) and licensed to practice medicine in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. In addition, he is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS).
Dr. Levine serves as a clinical assistant professor at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Department of Orthopedic Surgery. He is the Director of the Orthopedic Spine Surgery Program at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton, where he also serves as Director of the Orthopedic and Spine Institute. He also serves as the 51st President of the Eastern Orthopedic Association, which includes orthopedic surgeons from Maine to Florida. In addition, Marc J. Levine, M.D. was the 227th President of the Medical Society of New Jersey (MSNJ), the nation’s oldest medical society, founded in 1766.
Dr. Levine completed his internship in general surgery at Pennsylvania Hospital, the nation’s oldest hospital. After which, he completed his orthopedic surgical residency at the world-renowned Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia and a spine surgery fellowship at The Emory University Spine Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
Dr. Levine is recognized as a top medical doctor. Dr. Levine continues to author published research papers regarding spine surgery, which focus on using surgical techniques that provide the best outcomes.
NJBiz named Dr. Levine one of its’ Healthcare Power of 50 for 2020. Since the onset of the Covid Crisis, Dr. Levine was chosen by the Commissioner of Health and The Office of the New Jersey Governor to serve on the Covid-19 Professional Advisory Committee, which helped guide New Jersey policy to overcome the Covid-19 health crisis.
Dr. Levine continues to lecture on a national basis and chairs spine program meetings that have international attendance. Since 2017, Dr. Levine has served as the Spine Program Chair for the annual Orthopedic Summit and Evolving Techniques (OSET).
Dr. Levine emphasizes getting an exact diagnosis prior to beginning treatment or considering surgery. Your surgical outcome is largely dependent on getting a proper diagnosis and choosing a treatment protocol tailored to your condition. When surgery is required, Dr. Levine, will spend the time to use models to go over your anatomy, injury, and pathology in conjunction with your studies so that you fully understand your path to recovery.
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Why would you travel to see an orthopedic spine surgeon? To get your treatment done right by a board certified MD who has successfully treated thousands of patients.
What are your health and a functional, active life worth to you? A small commitment of your time and a quick trip could make the difference to you having your surgery performed correctly and experiencing a higher quality of life.
If you have been diagnosed near New York with the following, make an appointment with Dr. Levine to begin your treatment and recovery as soon as possible:
The following symptoms may be related to a spinal condition that is easily treated with non-operative protocols, however, if pain persists, a surgical procedure can provide a long-standing solution. If you live near New York, call the office of Dr. Levine to begin your workup and path to recovery.
Dr. Levine emphasizes when possible to begin treatment with non-operative alternatives before considering surgery. Our practice will coordinate the following treatments a convenient flight from New York to provide relief of your back pain and get you moving again.
Patients are often interested not only in treating their condition but learning what causes the pain that they are experiencing. Dr. Levine will answer any questions you may have about back pain and spine procedures. He will take time using models of spine anatomy along with your x-rays, MRIs, and CAT Scans to explain your diagnosis and treatment options.
When you make an appointment with Dr. Levine, you should feel comforted in knowing that you will be seeing Dr. Levine at every visit. Dr. Levine will explain the reason behind your back pain, nerve injury and potential nerve damage using diagnostic modalities in conjunction with models so that you can fully appreciate your diagnosis.
Dr. Levine’s spine surgery practice will manage all of your spine study needs as well as treatments which are available under one roof. This unique practice setting allows for seamless care and coordination of your personalized needs. Your workup may include the use of the following tests near New York:
These tests help optimize getting a proper diagnosis, which is fundamental in getting an outstanding outcome.
There are surgical options today that often allow spine surgery to be done on an outpatient basis. These outpatient surgeries are done at state-of-the-art surgical facilities. Patients find themselves recovering at home with a same day procedure. Dr. Levine offers the following outpatient procedures near New York:
From the time your spine surgery is scheduled the vast resources of Dr. Levine’s practice will address all of your needs. Insurance approvals, work notes and follow up appointments will be taken care of by his dedicated team before your day of surgery. You will be educated on safe post-operative medications and activities to make your recovery safe and comfortable. Any pre-operative testing required prior to surgery will be scheduled by our surgical planners. If you would like, we can even introduce you to the nursing team that will follow you after surgery who are only steps away from Dr. Levine’s clinical office. Following your surgery, Dr. Levine will also provide treatment protocols for physical therapy and other rehabilitation medicine resources to optimize your recovery and healing time in order to return you to an active lifestyle.
Dr. Levine’s operating rooms are equipped with advanced technology that allows for intra-operative fluoroscopy and image guided navigation. Dr. Levine uses state-of-the-art technology and innovation, including minimally invasive techniques to perform the following procedures and surgeries a convenient flight from New York:
Dr. Marc J. Levine manages disorders involving the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine using minimally invasive spine surgery techniques, achieving optimal results. By utilizing a variety of different minimally invasive spine surgery procedures, many patients return to activity faster and with less pain and risk involved. Patients who might not have been medically cleared for spine surgery previously are now finding safer options utilizing minimally invasive spine surgery methods. Your initial care will include non-operative treatments, however, when needed, the following cervical spine surgeries may be offered near New York:
Your Spine Surgery may require the use of spine implants and instrumentation. Dr. Levine will carefully recommend the best options for your specific case. Together, with your family and support system, you will learn both the short-term and long-term benefits of the recommended surgical procedure. The following spinal implants may be appropriate for your spinal condition:
Dr. Levine accepts most insurances and will work with you to provide the care you need in the most efficient manner. Insurance helps protect you from high out of pocket health care costs that may be related to medical treatments, studies and surgical procedures requiring hospitalization. Our team will work with you and your insurance company to optimize your insurance benefits. Feel free to speak to our staff regarding any of your insurance concerns.
Dr. Levine is accustomed to receiving referrals from primary care physicians, pain management specialists, sports medicine doctors, neurologists, neurosurgeons as well as oncologists and infectious disease specialists. He takes great pride in providing the entire care team updates regarding the patient’s ongoing spine care. Appointments may be made for routine visits or new problems that you may be experiencing. We welcome each patient to write down questions to ask before, during and after appointments. With Dr. Levine’s help, you will better understand your symptoms, your procedure, and your ongoing care to more quickly return you to the joys of life. Dr. Levine is accepting new patients at his medical office, and available for appointments.
Dr. Levine performed spinal fusion on my lower spine a little less than a year ago, hands down best decision I’ve ever made! I am feeling awesome and can’t put into words how happy as well grateful I am that Dr. Levine was my Surgent! Needless to say this man is great at his job, I have nothing negative to say about my experience at Rothman! Thank you so much Dr. Levine!
I would highly recommend Dr. Levine to both family and friends. He was highly attentive to my needs and concerns both pre and post-operative. Awesome bedside manner, extremely easy to talk to. He made me feel like I was a priority and that my concerns were as important to him as they were to me.
Very good. Dr. Levine is very professional and knowledgeable in his field. Highly recommended!
By Mark J. Levine, MD, MD Originally published in J Orthopaedic Experience & Innovation https://doi.org/10.60118/001c.123882 It’s been a phenomenal evolution in spine surgery right now. I think that we are truly living through what I would call the golden age of spine innovation. If......
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By Mark J. Levine, MD, MD Originally published in J Orthopaedic Experience & Innovation https://doi.org/10.60118/001c.123882 It’s been a phenomenal evolution in spine surgery right now. I think that we are truly living through what I would call the golden age of spine innovation. If......
Spine surgery, it’s a term that can evoke a mix of curiosity and apprehension. If you or a loved one are considering spine surgery, you likely have many questions. What exactly happens during spine surgery? What are the different procedures, and what can you expect......
Mariani B.D., Martin D.S., Levine M.J., Booth R.E., Tuan R.S.: Polymerase Chain Reaction Detection of Bacterial Infection in Total Knee Arthroplasty, Clin. Orthop., 331:11-22, 1996. Read more
Levine M.J., Horn B.D., Pizzutillo P.D.: Surgical Management of Post-Traumatic Cubitus Varus in the Pediatric Population. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics.1996 Sep-Oct;16(5);597-601. Read more
Levine, M.J., Mariani, P.J., Tuan, R.S., Booth, R.E.: Molecular Genetic Diagnosis of Infected Total Knee Arthroplasty- A Case Report. Journal of Arthroplasty, 10(1):93-94, 1995. Read more
Mariani B.D., Levine M.J., Booth R.E., Tuan R.S.: Development Of a Novel, Rapid Processing Protocol for Polymerase Chain Reaction-Based Detection of Bacterial Infections in Synovial Fluids. Journal of Molecular Biotechnology 1996. Read more
Shenoy,K.,Goz,V., Levine, Marc J., Kaye I David,: Should Initial Management for Lumbar Herniated Nucleus Pulposus Resulting in a Dense Nerve Palsey Be Surgical. Clin Spine Surg 2020 Jan 6. Read more
Albert, T.J., Levine, M.J., Cotler, J.M., Balderston, R.A.: Concomitant Noncontiguous Thoracolumbar and Sacral Fractures. Spine, 18(10):1285-1291, 1993. Read more
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