Spine Center at Neurosurgeons of New Jersey

Dr. Luigi Bassani is a top neurosurgeon in New Jersey and Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, practicing in Livingston, Paterson, and Edison. He specializes in pediatric and adult neurosurgery, treating complex brain and spine conditions across all ages. Dr. Bassani treats cervical and lumbar stenosis, herniated discs, scoliosis, spinal tumors, tethered cords, Chiari malformations, hydrocephalus, epilepsy, craniosynostosis, and congenital craniovertebral conditions. He uses advanced navigation, minimally invasive endoscopy, and microsurgery to reduce pain, minimize tissue disruption, and support faster recovery for children and adults.

Dr. James K. Liu is a board-certified neurosurgeon and Director of the Skull Base Institute of New Jersey, specializing in skull base surgery, cerebrovascular microsurgery, and pituitary surgery. He treats complex brain and spinal cord tumors including pituitary tumors, acoustic neuromas, meningiomas, and chordomas, as well as cerebrovascular conditions like brain aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations. Dr. Liu utilizes advanced techniques including minimally invasive endoscopic endonasal surgery, keyhole microneurosurgery, and awake craniotomy with brain mapping. An international expert with over 500 invited lectures worldwide, he has published over 300 journal articles and created "The Art of Brain Surgery: Masterclass" YouTube series.

Dr. Paul R. Gigante is a Harvard-trained neurosurgeon practicing in Livingston at St. Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center. He specializes in spine surgery, brain tumors, and movement disorders. Dr. Gigante treats spinal stenosis, cervical and lumbar disc herniations, spinal cord compression, cervical myelopathy, Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dystonia, trigeminal neuralgia, facial pain, and hemifacial spasm. His expertise includes minimally invasive discectomy, spinal fusion, deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's disease and movement disorders, microvascular decompression, and spinal cord stimulation. He prioritizes conservative care and uses procedures only when necessary to preserve neurological function and quality of life.