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  • Neurological Surgery, Pain Medicine
  • Accepting new patients
  • 37 years of experience
  • The Back Institute - Union 700 Rahway Ave Fl 2, Union, NJ 07083
  • (908) 688-1999

Brief Intro

Dr. Paul K Ratzker, was granted his medical degree from the Albert Einstein College Of Medicine. He completed his residency in 1995 at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgeons. He is also a Diplomat of the American Academy of Pain Management. Dr. Ratzker is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and performs all types of neurosurgery, from minimally invasive to complex spinal reconstruction and looks forward to discussing your individual problem in any of his New York or New Jersey offices.Please call (908) 688 - 1999 for NYC Offices and Appointments

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Jackson Health System

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Albert Einstein College of Medicine - 1988

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • English
  • Hebrew

Location & Hours

  • Back Institute
  • 700 Rahway Ave Fl 2, Union, NJ 07083
  • Mon:8:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Tue:8:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Wed:8:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Thu:8:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Fri:8:30 am - 1:30 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Neurological Surgery
  • Pain Medicine

Conditions Addressed

  • Spine compression fracture
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Scoliosis or Kyphoscoliosis
  • Sciatica
  • Intracranial Injury
  • Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
  • Spine Fractures
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Cervical Myelopathy
  • Brain Tumor
  • Brain Aneurysm
  • Neck Pain
  • Back Pain
  • Auto Injury
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Procedures Performed

  • Complex Spine Surgery
  • Tumor Removal
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Pain Management
  • Spinal Cord Surgery
  • Spinal Decompression
  • Artificial Disc Replacement
  • Laminotomy
  • Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
  • Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS)
  • Herniated Discs Treatments
  • Neurological Testing
  • Carpal Tunnel Decompression
  • Carpal Tunnel Decompression
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Insurance Accepted

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

  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • Progressive
  • The Hartford
  • Medicare
  • Travelers
  • EmblemHealth
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • State Farm
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Clover Health
  • Tricare
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare
  • Braven Health (Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey)
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Level
  • Aetna
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AARP
  • Liberty Mutual
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
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