Meet Nasser Ani, MD, FACS, FRCS(C)

Board Certified Orthopedic & Spine Surgeon

Trained in the most advanced spinal injury treatment techniques, Nasser Ani, MD, FACS, FRCS(C), is a board-certified orthopedic and spine surgeon treating patients at the Orthopaedic and Spine Institute of New Jersey in Hazlet, NJ, and Old Bridge, NJ. Specializing in several surgical procedures, Dr. Ani is committed to patient care and stays informed on the latest treatments and technologies for helping patients overcome spine and orthopedic injuries. 

Nassar Ani — Hazlet, NJ — Ani Orthopedics

Education & Training 

Dr. Ani completed his education at the American University of Beirut in Lebanon. After receiving his medical degree, Dr. Any completed 2 years of surgical residency at the American University of Beirut in Lebanon and 4 years of orthopedic training at McGill University in Montreal. Dr. Ani has received extensive medical training in a number of specialist areas, including a spinal surgery fellowship at McGill University and Lutheran Medical Center in Cleveland. 

Professional Societies 

Dr. Ani is a board-certified orthopedic and spine surgeon and a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Royal College of Surgeons, North American Spine Society, and other prestigious orthopedic and spine societies. Outside the office, Dr. Ani is a dedicated member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery and the American Society of Spine Surgery. 

Committed to Surgical Excellence 

Because of his broad orthopedic experience, Dr. Ani is comfortable treating a number of conditions, including herniated discs, Spinal Stenosis, back pain, and arthritis. He’s committed to fostering healthy patient-doctor relationships and takes the time to educate each of his patients on their condition, treatment options, and recovery. With transparency and open communication, Dr. Ani is able to help each patient achieve optimal results. 

  • Education

    • Bachelor of Science, Biology & Chemistry, American University of Beirut, Lebanon Dean’s Honor List 1976-1979

    • Medical Degree, American University of Beirut, Lebanon 1979-1984

    • Surgical Internship before receiving MD, American University of Beirut, Lebanon

    • General Surgery Resident (trauma), American University of Beirut, Lebanon 1984-1985

    • General Surgery Resident, McGill University, Montreal 1985-1986

    • Orthopedic Resident, McGill University, Montreal 1986-1988

    • Chief Resident, McGill University, Montreal 1988-1989

    • Spinal Surgery Training, McGill University, Dr. A. Hadhjipavlou, McGill University – six months, Dr. A. Steffee, Cleveland, Ohio – six months 1989-1990

    • Private Practice, Ani Orthopaedic Group 1990-Present

    • Orthopedics and Spine Institute of NJ, Chief of Groups 1990-Present

  • Hospital Affiliations

    • Bayshore Community Hospital, Chairman of the Department of Orthopedics

    • Raritan Bay Medical Center

    • Riverview Medical Center

    • Metropolitan Surgical Institute

    • Hudson Regional Hospital

    • Integrated ASC

    • Ambulatory Surgery Center

    • Monmouth Medical Center

    • Neptune Surgery Center

    • Hackensack ASC

  • Licensure

    • Licensed to practice in New York, New Jersey, Vermont, and Florida

  • Certifications

    • Diplomat of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

    • American Board of Spine Surgery

    • Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (Canada) Orthopedics

  • Research

    • 1986 – The superior gluteal nerve topography and its relevance to the surgical approaches to the hip

    • 1987 – Review of Olliers’ Disease, Shriner’s Hospital, Montreal.

    • 1988 – Pre-operative planning for interpedicular spinal instrumentation.

    • 1990 – Two-year follow-up on high-grade spondylolisthesis (published).

    • Acidosis postoperative in spinal surgery.

    • 1991 – Present Lecturer in the field of Orthopedics and Spinal Surgery

  • Papers Presented

    • “Pre-Operative Planning for Interpedicular Spinal Instrumentation” Quebec Scoliosis Society, Quebec City, Quebec, 1989

    • “Pre-Operative Planning for Interpedicular Spinal Instrumentation” Canadian Residents Orthopedic Association, Ottawa, Ontario, 1989

    • “Pre-Operative Planning for Interpedicular Spinal Instrumentation” American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery, New Orleans, LA, 1990

    • “Two-Year Follow-up On High-Grade Spondylolisthesis” NASS meeting, 1990. Published Spine Journal, Volume 16, 6s, 1991. (pp. 302-2310)

  • Awards

    • 1989 Eugene Rogala Award for Best Resident Paper “Pre-Operative Planning for Interpedicular Spinal Instrumentation” McGill University, Montreal

    • 1998 Developed business plan with joint commission of hospital accreditation for the development of the center of evaluation for orthopedic surgery in the Middle East

    • 2007 Established the SAMS N.E. Society and Foundation, President of Society and Foundation

    • 2008 Patent pending for development of a device for treatment for disk herniation

    • 2008 Patent for development of a GPS luggage tracking system

    • 2008 Patent pending for Minor invasive spine procedure

  • Societies

    • Fellow of the American College of Surgeons

    • Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (Canada)

    • Fellow of the American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians

    • Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery

    • Fellow of the North American Spine Society

    • Member of the American College of Physicians Executives

    • American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery

    • American Medical Association

    • New Jersey Medical Association

    • New Jersey Medical Society

    • New Jersey Orthopedic Society

    • New Jersey Spine Society

    • Monmouth County Medical Society

    • Canadian Orthopedics Association

    • Arab American Medical Society

  • Patents

    • Luggage Tracking patent awarded in 2012 in USA and Europe, Founder/Chairman of the LugTrack Company

    • Patent-pending for distraction spinal fixation

Want to know more about Dr. Ani? Call (732) 264-8282 to schedule your consultation. 

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