Dr Majhavi Kanetkar, MD

At our Paterson location, you’ll be met by doctors whose first priorities are understanding exactly what our patients are experiencing. From there, we focus on finding the best treatment options for each particular case. Our services at this location range from neurological consultations to pre-surgical education.

Dr. Geoff Appelboom, MD, PhD, is a highly skilled neurosurgeon specializing in minimally invasive spine surgery and complex brain procedures. He serves as the director of brain and spine neurosurgery at Saint Joseph University Hospitals and has extensive training from Stanford University in advanced surgical techniques. With a commitment to innovative patient care, Dr. Appelboom has published over 90 research papers and is an active member of several prestigious medical organizations. He is fluent in multiple languages and is currently accepting new patients while working with various insurance providers. Generated from the website

Dr. Silvio Podda serves as Chief of Plastic Surgery and Director of the Plastic Surgery Residency Program at St. Joseph’s Health. A globally recognized leader in plastic and reconstructive surgery, Dr. Podda specializes in congenital pediatric pathologies and facial aesthetic procedures. With advanced training in general surgery, pediatric surgery, and plastic and reconstructive surgery, he brings a rare depth of expertise to both functional and aesthetic patient care. His global humanitarian impact includes over 30 medical missions across multiple continents, where he has provided life-changing care to children with congenital deformities.