Dr. Nasser Ani

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

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 NJ in Hazlet and Old Bridge, New Jersey. Specializing in a number of 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.

dr. nasser ani orthopedic surgeon in new jersey

Education and Training

Dr. Ani completed his education at the American University of Beirut in Lebanon. After receiving his medical degree, Dr. Ani completed two years of surgical residency at the American University of Beirut and four 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.

dr. nasser ani points out a spine condition to a patient

Professional Societies

Dr. Ani is a board-certified Orthopedic and Spine surgeon and is 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 American Society of Spine Surgery.

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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.

orthopedic surgeon dr. nasser ani performs surgery

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 post-operative 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 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