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).