SPINE SURGEON NJ

Dr. Ponnappan is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who is fellowship trained in advanced techniques and complex spinal surgery of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. He has devoted his career to helping those suffering from spinal conditions and been active in research, teaching, and innovation. Dr. Ponnappan has been rated one of the top physicians in patient satisfaction and honored as one of southern New Jersey's Top Doctors in orthopaedic spine surgery. Dr. Ponnappan is a prou... d member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, North American Spine Society, and Cervical Spine Research Society. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and has received honors for his research on intervertebral disc disease as well as cervical spine compressive pathology. He has been serving the South Jersey community for 10 years specializing primarily in spinal surgery including the neck, mid-back, and lumbar regions. Our services include a conservative approach to spinal problems with emphasis on personalized, patient-centered care. Our focus is to help educate our patients and allow them to make appropriate decisions in managing the spinal conditions limiting them. Our goal is to help patients return to a more functional lifestyle as quickly and safely as possible.More