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  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
  • 33 years of experience
  • Institute For Spine And Scoliosis Pa 3100 Princeton Pike Ste 1D, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
  • (609) 912-1500

Brief Intro

Dr. Antonacci's expertise is in providing care for patients with complex spine disorders who typically have already been told that they require spine surgery, and now are seeking out a top spine surgeon. Dr. Antonacci is one of only seven orthopaedic spine surgeons in Manhattan and only one of three in New Jersey who is priveleged to be an active member of the two premier spine societies for surgeons-- The Scoliosis Research Society and the Cervical Spine Research Society. Dr. Antonacci is a nationally recognized and nationally awarded spine surgeon. He sees patients both in a New Jersey location, and in Manhattan on the Upper East Side at 79th and Madison. In New York, Dr. Antonacci's practice is associated with the practice of Patrick O'Leary, M.D., P.C. Patients may call (800)372-6001, or visit our website (see below). Dr Antonacci is Attending Spine Surgeon to Lenox Hill Hospital (77th & Park Ave. NYC). He is also consultant spine surgeon to the Shriner's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia and oversees the largest pediatric spinal cord injury center on the East Coast with Dr. Randy Betz. Dr. Antonacci is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He has extensive experience with all areas of surgical spinal disorders from the more common problems of lumbar stenosis and herniated disk surgery to complex reconstructive surgery of the neck and back including the most modern techniques of minimally invasive surgery and Total disc replacement. He also specializes in pediatric and adult deformities such as scoliosis. He has been a physician since 1992. A graduate of Georgetown University and Medical School, he completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Antonacci was fellowship trained in spine surgery by Frank J. Eismont M.D. at the University of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital. He was trained in scoliosis surgery by Harry S. Shufflebarger, M.D. His extensive research interests have included osteoporosis and arthritis of the spine, as well as acute spinal cord injury at the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis. He currently continues research on the treatment of spinal cord injuries, and is the recipient of grant monies as well as national awards for his research in this area by the premier spine societies in the U.S.-- The Cervical Spine Research Society the Scoliosis Research Society, and the American Spinal Injury Association. He has twice been awarded by the Scoliosis Research Society for his research on spinal cord injuries (Russell Hibbs Award 2001 and 2003).

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Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Georgetown University School Of Medicine - 1992

Georgetown University School Of Medicine - 1992

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • Institute For Spine And Scoliosis Pa
  • 3100 Princeton Pike Ste 1D, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
  • Mon:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Conditions Addressed

  • Intervertebral Disc Degeneration

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Prominence Health Plan
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Meritain Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • Tricare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Medicaid
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Mercy Care
  • Keystone First
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Golden Rule
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • SelectHealth
  • MVP Health Care
  • Liberty HealthShare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • Unity Health Insurance
  • MagnaCare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Innovation Health
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