Atlantic Brain and Spine

What Atlantic Brain and Spine does

Atlantic Brain and Spine is a private neurosurgical and spine care practice headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, operating as a specialty clinical service line within the Atlantic Health System. The practice delivers integrated brain, spine, and neurovascular care through a network of approximately 7 outpatient clinic locations in Edison, Manalapan, Morristown, Summit, and Freehold, with procedures performed across 12 Atlantic Health System–affiliated hospitals statewide. It is organized around Centers of Excellence including the Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center, the ABS Spine Center, the Neurovascular Center, the Brain Aneurysm Center, the Skull Base Surgery Center, the Epilepsy Center, and a Stereotactic Radiosurgery program anchored on the CyberKnife and TrueBeam platforms.

The practice's service portfolio spans the full neurosurgical continuum: robotic-assisted and minimally invasive spine surgery (Globus ExcelsiusGPS navigation platform), motion-preserving spine procedures (artificial disc replacement, dynamic stabilization), brain tumor surgery with intraoperative brain mapping and fluorescent imaging, laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT), endoscopic endonasal and skull base surgery, stereotactic radiosurgery (CyberKnife SRS, TrueBeam), endovascular thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke, aneurysm coiling and clipping, and ROSA-robot–assisted epilepsy surgery. Care delivery is supported by a weekly multidisciplinary Brain Tumor Board and Spine Board that provide built-in second-opinion review for complex cases, and by 24/7 neurointerventional stroke coverage at Comprehensive Stroke Centers. The clinical team comprises roughly 10 fellowship-trained neurosurgeons and orthopedic spine surgeons, supported by 8 advanced practice providers, plus affiliated neuro-oncologists, radiation oncologists, and rehabilitation specialists through Atlantic Medical Group.

The business model is a fee-for-service specialty physician practice: revenue is generated through professional services billed to insurance (all major commercial plans, Medicare/Medicaid, workers' compensation, and auto insurance) with self-pay as a fallback, processed through the Atlantic Health System's MyChart portal and InstaMed billing platform. Patient acquisition flows through four channels — Atlantic Health System physician and hospital referrals, direct patient self-referral via the website, emergent hospital-to-specialist transfers, and a Virtual Sunday Clinic for second opinions. The practice holds designations including Level IV Epilepsy Center status (NAEC) at both Overlook and Morristown Medical Centers and a North American Skull Base Society Multidisciplinary Team of Distinction, and claims the largest CyberKnife stereotactic radiosurgery program in New Jersey.

Name

Atlantic Brain and Spine

Legal name

Atlantic Brain and Spine

Website

https://atlanticbrainandspine.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Atlantic Brain and Spine is a private New Jersey neurosurgical and spine care practice within Atlantic Health System, delivering brain, spine, neurovascular, and epilepsy care across 12 affiliated hospitals and 7 outpatient clinics using advanced surgical robotics, CyberKnife radiosurgery, and a multidisciplinary tumor-board model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Neurosurgery and Spine Care Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Offices of Physicians (62111)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Spine (Orthopedic Spine) (HLAKALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Stroke & Vascular Neurology (HLAKAIAG), Orthopedic & Spine Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAG)

Keywords

• Neurosurgical care services
• Spine surgery
• Brain tumor treatment
• Neurovascular care
• Stereotactic radiosurgery

Headquarters

HQ city

Morristown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Neurosurgical and Spine Care Services: Atlantic Brain and Spine generates revenue through the provision of neurosurgical consultations, diagnostic services, surgical procedures (brain tumor surgery, spine surgery, neurovascular procedures), radiation therapy (CyberKnife, TrueBeam), and follow-up care. Services are billed to insurance (accepting all major insurance plans including workers' compensation and auto insurance) and via self-pay. The practice is part of Atlantic Health System and leverages 12 affiliated hospitals across New Jersey for procedure delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Atlantic Brain and Spine provides specialized neurosurgical, spine, brain tumor, neurovascular, epilepsy, and skull base care to patients in New Jersey through fellowship-trained surgeons and advanced surgical and radiosurgical platforms. The practice operates multiple centers of excellence (Spine Center, Glasser Brain Tumor Center, Neurovascular Center, Brain Aneurysm Center, Skull Base Surgery, Epilepsy Center, Facial Pain & Spasm Center) and delivers care across four outpatient clinic locations and 12 affiliated Atlantic Health System hospitals. Services are billed through insurance (including all major plans, workers' compensation, and auto insurance) and via self-pay, with virtual consultations and 24/7 stroke transfer capability.

Product overview

Atlantic Brain and Spine is a comprehensive neurosurgical and spine care practice offering a multi-disciplinary approach to brain, spine, and neurovascular conditions. The portfolio includes specialized centers for Spine Care (with robotic-assisted, minimally invasive, and motion-preserving surgery options), Brain Tumor Care (Glasser Brain Tumor Center offering surgical and radiosurgical treatments), Skull Base Surgery, Stereotactic Radiosurgery (CyberKnife/TrueBeam), Neurovascular Care including Brain Aneurysm and Stroke treatment, Epilepsy Surgery, and Patient Services including second opinions and MyChart portal access. The practice utilizes advanced technologies including the Globus ExcelsiusGPS robotic navigation system and CyberKnife radiosurgery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center: Comprehensive brain tumor care center offering advanced surgical and non-surgical treatments for benign and malignant brain tumors
• ABS Spine Center
• CyberKnife Radiosurgery Program

Products and services

• Spine Center Comprehensive spine care center offering evaluation, surgical and non-surgical treatment options, and rehabilitation for conditions affecting the spine including back and neck pain. For patients with spinal disorders.
• Robotic Spine Surgery Robotic-assisted spine surgery using the Globus ExcelsiusGPS system for sub-millimeter precision in cervical/lumbar fusion, disc replacement, tumor resection, and revision procedures. For patients requiring precise spinal implant placement.
• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS)
• Motion-Preserving Spine Surgery Procedures including cervical and lumbar artificial disc replacement, dynamic stabilization, and decompression-only techniques that maintain spinal movement while treating disc disease and nerve compression. For patients who want to avoid spinal fusion.
• Glasser Brain Tumor Center Comprehensive brain tumor care including image-guided resection, fluorescent imaging, awake craniotomy with brain mapping, LITT, endoscopic surgery, CyberKnife radiosurgery, and tumor-treating fields therapy for benign and malignant tumors. For patients diagnosed with brain tumors.
• Skull Base Surgery Center Specialized surgical care for skull base conditions using endoscopic/minimally invasive approaches and microsurgical open techniques for acoustic neuromas, chordomas, craniopharyngiomas, pituitary tumors, meningiomas, and trigeminal neuralgia. For patients with skull base tumors and conditions.
• Stereotactic Radiosurgery (CyberKnife, TrueBeam) Non-invasive, high-dose radiation therapy using CyberKnife and TrueBeam platforms for precise tumor treatment with submillimeter accuracy, used for brain tumors, AVMs, and metastatic lesions without incisions. For patients eligible for radiosurgical treatment.
• Neurovascular Center Comprehensive neurovascular care including emergency stroke treatment, brain aneurysm treatment, AVM management, carotid artery procedures, and endovascular techniques with 24/7 coverage. For patients with neurovascular conditions.
• Brain Aneurysm Center Specialized center for brain aneurysm diagnosis and treatment including microsurgical clipping, endovascular coiling, flow diversion with stents, and artery occlusion/bypass procedures. For patients diagnosed with or at risk of brain aneurysm.
• Endovascular Thrombectomy Emergency catheter-based mechanical clot removal procedure for acute ischemic stroke using Stentriever technology, available up to 24 hours from stroke onset for selected patients. For acute ischemic stroke patients.
• Epilepsy Center Advanced epilepsy surgical care using ROSA robot for minimally invasive procedures, vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), responsive neurostimulation (RNS), and laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT). For patients with drug-resistant epilepsy.
• Medical Second Opinions Expert second opinion consultations for spine, brain, and neurological conditions where specialists review medical records, imaging, and treatment recommendations to confirm diagnosis and explore options in-person or virtually. For patients seeking validation or alternative treatment options.
• Patient Portal (MyChart) Electronic patient portal for viewing health records, scheduling appointments, and accessing medical information integrated with Atlantic Health System. For patients of Atlantic Brain and Spine.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7,500+ brain tumor procedures performed by the Brain Tumor Center team
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature14 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Atlantic Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAtlantic Brain and Spine is an integral part of the Atlantic Health System network. The practice operates in partnership with 12 affiliated hospitals across New Jersey including Morristown Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center, CentraState Medical Center, Chilton Medical Center, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, Englewood Hospital, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Monmouth Medical Center, Newton Medical Center, RWJ University Hospital, St. Peter's University Hospital, and The Valley Hospital. The practice leverages the health system's infrastructure, patient portal (MyChart), billing platform (InstaMed), and referral network.
• Gerald J. Glasser Neuro-oncology ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAtlantic Brain and Spine's Brain Tumor Center is closely integrated with the Gerald J. Glasser Neuro-oncology program, which provides comprehensive medical management of brain tumors through neuro-oncologists Robert Aiken, MD and Nicholas Metrus, MD, along with APN Angela Contrino. The neuro-oncology program is part of Atlantic Medical Group.
• Glasser Brain Tumor CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Glasser Brain Tumor Center at Atlantic Brain and Spine/Overlook Medical Center integrates neurosurgery, radiation oncology, neuro-oncology, neuroradiology, neuropathology, and rehabilitation medicine. Named after Gerald J. Glasser, the center has over 60 years of combined experience in delivering brain tumor treatments and offers multidisciplinary tumor board reviews for all patients.
• CyberKnife Center of New JerseycoreTechnology or IntegrationAtlantic Brain and Spine operates the largest and most experienced CyberKnife stereotactic radiosurgery program in New Jersey at Overlook Medical Center. CyberKnife is a robotic radiation delivery platform used for precise, non-invasive treatment of brain tumors, spinal tumors, and neurological conditions.
• Globus Medical / ExcelsiusGPScoreTechnology or IntegrationAtlantic Brain and Spine uses the Globus ExcelsiusGPS robotic navigation platform for spinal procedures. Dr. Kimberly B. Ashayeri serves as a spinal robotics proctor at Overlook Medical Center, training surgeons in advanced robotic techniques using Globus technology. The ExcelsiusGPS system provides sub-millimeter precision for implant placement and surgical planning.
• Atlantic Medical GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAtlantic Brain and Spine's neuro-oncology team members (Robert Aiken, MD, Nicholas Metrus, MD, John Paul Bouffard, MD) and radiation oncologists (Joana S. Emmolo, MD, Joseph P. Weiner, MD, Mona Karim, MD, Yana P. Goldberg, MD) are part of Atlantic Medical Group, a multi-specialty physician group affiliated with Atlantic Health System that provides integrated medical services across New Jersey.
• Varian Medical Systems / TrueBeamsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationAtlantic Brain and Spine uses the TrueBeam radiotherapy system for treating tumors in hard-to-reach areas. TrueBeam offers fast, flexible treatment delivery with high doses in shorter sessions and minimal impact to surrounding tissue.
• ROSA (ROSA Brain Robot) / Zimmer BiometcoreTechnology or IntegrationAtlantic Brain and Spine is the first in New Jersey to use the ROSA Robot for minimally invasive epilepsy surgery. The ROSA Brain Robot enhances surgical precision for epilepsy procedures. Dr. Ronald P. Benitez pioneered ROSA Brain surgery in the state.
• Comprehensive Stroke Centers at Atlantic Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAtlantic Brain and Spine's neurovascular team provides 24/7 neurointerventional stroke coverage at Comprehensive Stroke Centers within Atlantic Health System, including Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center. These centers are designated stroke centers with streamlined protocols for rapid stroke treatment including endovascular thrombectomy.
• Summit Health / ENT SpecialistssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerAtlantic Brain and Spine's Skull Base Surgery team collaborates with specialists from Summit Health, including ENT physician Giant Lin, MD, and head and neck surgeon Erik Cohen, MD, for multidisciplinary skull base care requiring combined neurosurgical and otolaryngology expertise.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hospital for Special Surgery: Nationally dominant orthopedic specialty hospital with an integrated spine service. Competes for complex and motion-preserving spine cases that ABS targets, especially for patients willing to travel from NJ into NYC.
• NYU Langone Department of Neurosurgery: Academic neurosurgery program with strong regional reputation in spine, tumor, and endovascular care. Competes for tertiary referrals that might otherwise be directed to ABS from northern New Jersey.
• Barrow Neurological Institute: Nationally recognized high-volume academic neurosurgery program. Comparable in scope (brain tumor, neurovascular, skull base, spine) but operates as part of a larger hospital system rather than a private practice model.
• Northwell Health Neuroscience Institute: Large multi-hospital neuroscience service line in the NY metro area. Overlaps with Atlantic Brain and Spine's neurovascular, spine, and brain tumor programs at the system level, drawing tertiary referrals from the broader region.
• Weill Cornell Medicine Brain and Spine Center: Academic multispecialty brain and spine program at Weill Cornell. Comparable service mix (brain tumor, spine, neurovascular, skull base) with far larger research and tertiary footprint, competing for high-acuity cases from the NJ/NY metro area.
• NewYork-Presbyterian Och Spine Hospital: Dedicated specialty spine hospital adjacent to ABS's New Jersey catchment. Competes for complex spine cases from northern NJ patients willing to travel into NYC, with a broader orthopedic-spine and neurosurgery portfolio.

Direct peers

• Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine: Independent, fellowship-trained neurosurgery and spine specialty practice in Indianapolis. Highly comparable in model: physician-led, multi-subspecialty neurosurgery group offering brain tumor, neurovascular, and complex spine care across multiple sites.
• Semmes Murphey Clinic: Memphis-based independent neurosurgery and spine practice with deep physician experience and academic affiliations. Closely mirrors Atlantic Brain and Spine's combination of brain tumor, spine, and neurovascular specialties under a multi-site private-practice umbrella.
• Premier Brain & Spine: Private neurosurgery and spine practice group operating across New Jersey. Directly competes with Atlantic Brain and Spine for the same NJ patient base, with overlapping offerings in minimally invasive spine and cranial procedures.

Regional players

• Hackensack Meridian Neuroscience Institute: Large hospital-system-based neurosciences program operating across central and northern New Jersey. Competes with ABS for the same regional patient pool through integrated hospital-based neurosurgery, stroke, and tumor services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/atlanticneuro

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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