Dr. Ashayeri — a leader in advanced spinal surgery — combines cutting-edge technology with a holistic, patient-centered approach. She tailors each treatment plan to achieve the best possible outcome for every patient.

Trained in the most innovative techniques, Dr. Ashayeri specializes in minimally invasive procedures, complex spinal reconstructions, and advanced robotic surgery. Her expertise in robotic-assisted surgery enhances precision, reduces recovery times, and improves patient outcomes.

A recognized expert in her field, Dr. Ashayeri regularly presents her research at national and international conferences and publishes in leading spine surgery journals. She is also an active member of several prestigious medical associations.

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Clinical Expertise

Conditions Treated
Working with a comprehensive team of spine experts, Dr. Ashayeri treats individuals dealing with back or neck pain, whether it is mild or debilitating, so they can get back to living their lives.

Back pain
Neck pain
Herniated disc
Radiculopathy/Sciatica
Stenosis
Degenerative disc disease
Scoliosis/kyphosis
Spinal tumors
Tethered cord
Myelopathy
Spine Trauma
Treatments

Treatments
While expert in a broad spectrum of treatment modalities, Dr. Ashayeri’s expertise lies in emerging technologies and robotic spine surgery.

Minimally invasive spine surgery
Robotic spine surgery
Artificial disc replacement
Complex spine surgery
Spine trauma
Spine tumor resection
Scoliosis surgery
Lumbar fusion
Cervical fusion
Cervical laminoplasty

Leadership

Atlantic Brain and Spine Leadership

Director of Multidisciplinary Spine Board at Atlantic Brain and Spine
Director of Quality Outcomes Initiative at Atlantic Brain and Spine
Director of Neurosurgical Advanced Practitioner Education at Atlantic Brain and Spine

Atlantic Health & Institutional Leadership

Designated Proctor for Robotic Spine Surgery at Atlantic Health
Atlantic Health System CMS TEAMs Committee Member
Overlook Hospital Department of Neurosurgery Advisory Committee Member
Overlook Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees – Elected Member

National & Professional Leadership

AANS/CNS Spine Joint Section Committee on Artificial Intelligence – Member
Women in Neurosurgery
Academic Reviewer for Spine Journal
Academic Reviewer for World Neurosurgery
Former Instructor in Spine Surgery, Johns Hopkins University Department of Neurosurgery

Invited Speaking Engagements

Robotics and Navigation Institute — Invited Speaker (2025)
Women Advancing Spine Surgery Course — Invited Speaker (2026)
Robotics and Navigation Institute — Invited Speaker (2026)
North American Spine Society Annual Meeting, Women in Spine Session — Invited Speaker (2026)

Case Studies

Robotic Single-Position Lumbar Fusion for Degenerative Scoliosis

Credentials

Undergraduate: Yale University
Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine – MD degree
Residency: NYU Department of Neurosurgery – Neurosurgery
Fellowship: Johns Hopkins Department of Neurosurgery – Complex and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Awards

Kuntz Scholar Award Recipient at the AANS/CNS Joint Spine Section for Excellence in Neurosurgical Research
Neurosurgical Research and Education Foundation (NREF) Clinical Fellowship Grant recipient
NYU Neurosurgery Outstanding Resident of the Year Award
Finalist, Whitecloud Award for Best Clinical Research Paper at the 27th International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques

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Life-Changing Care

Locations

Morristown
60 Columbia Rd
Building A
Morristown, NJ 07960
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Summit
Medical Arts Center (MAC) II
11 Overlook Rd, Suite B110
Summit, NJ 07901
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