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Dr. Colin Harris, MD

Dr. Colin Harris, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Colin Harris, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Paramus, NJ and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 2004. He is affiliated with medical facilities Morristown Medical Center and Chilton Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Practice

3025 Paramus Park Mall Ste 200 Paramus, NJ 07652

Make an Appointment

(201) 267-6898

Dr. Harris is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Harris specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Harris' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Harris

4.7

14 ratings, 7 with a written review
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 person found this helpful
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Diane Lifrak – Mar 09, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Eric Higby – Apr 24, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Kenneth Epperly – Sep 19, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Sep 24, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Omar S. Nuriddin in Irvington, NJ – Mar 06, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Richard Thoren in Metuchen, New Jersey – Mar 21, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Sheri June in Syracuse, NY – Jan 06, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Each patient is given a thorough evaluation to determine the source of pain and then to discuss the least invasive treatment options that are most likely to offer a solution to their spinal problem. Dr. Harris works closely with non-surgical...read more

biography

Dr. Colin Harris is a board certified orthopedic spine surgeon experienced in the treatment of a wide range of spinal disorders. He has a special interest in spine trauma, minimally invasive and motion-sparing spine surgery techniques, and spinal...read more

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Neurosurgery

  • Diagnostic Radiology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

    Residency Hospital

  • Rush Medical College

    Fellowship Hospital, 2010

  • University Of Medicine And Dentistry Of Nj

    Residency Hospital, 2009

  • New York Medical College

    Medical School, 2004

  • Columbia University, New York

    Undergraduate School, 2000
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Dr. Harris is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Atlantic Medical Group Orthopedics at Paramus3025 Paramus Park Mall Ste 200 Paramus, NJ 07652
    1
    University Ob/Gyn Associates (Om)140 Bergen St Newark, NJ 07103
    2
    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: closed
      • Wed: closed
      • Thu: closed
      • Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
    • Directions
    Chilton Medical Center97 W Parkway Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Morristown Medical Center

      100 Madison Ave
      Morristown, NJ 07960
      Recipient of 55
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      80%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      15% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Chilton Medical Center

      97 W Parkway
      Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
      Recipient of 16
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality