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Dr. Rachid Assina, MD

Dr. Rachid Assina, MD

Neurological Spine Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Rachid Assina, MD is a neurological spine surgery specialist in Montville, NJ and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in 2008. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Morristown Medical Center and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 110 reviews 5 Star Rating (110 reviews)

Prime Neuro Spine Institute

115 Horseneck Rd Ste 3 Montville, NJ 07045

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Dr. Assina's Reviews

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110 ratings, 98 with a written review
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  • Explained conditions well
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  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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Yolanda E Smith – Feb 28, 2025
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Oct 22, 2024
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Oct 19, 2024
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  • Appointment wasn't rushed
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Daniel S. – Sep 03, 2024
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Aug 16, 2024
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Bill Pador – Jun 26, 2024
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Wayne H. Owen – Jun 12, 2024
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  • Staff friendliness
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Jessica Hincapie – May 29, 2024
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  • Explained conditions well
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  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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Ashley Rechten – May 09, 2024
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Patty Suchocki – Apr 25, 2024
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Sandy B – Apr 09, 2024
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  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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Apr 09, 2024
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  • Appointment scheduling
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  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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Patti – Mar 25, 2024
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  • Explained conditions well
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  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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Dec 29, 2023
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  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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Bharathi – Nov 22, 2023
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  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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  • Appointment wasn't rushed
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Steve Carlsen – Sep 20, 2023
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  • 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
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Sep 19, 2023
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  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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G. Bremer – Jul 08, 2023
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  • 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
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About Me

care philosophy

As a neurosurgeon and an orthopedic fellowship-trained spine surgeon, Dr. Assina performs the most innovative surgical techniques, including minimally invasive endoscopic surgery, artificial disc replacement, image-guided scoliosis correction, and laser-assisted tumor surgery to achieve the best results for his patients.

biography

Dr. Assina specializes in Complex and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery with a special interest in the treatment of spinal tumors and scoliosis. Dr. Assina's practice method centers on a comprehensive integrated approach to the development and implementation...read more
  • Neurological Spine Surgery

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

  • Neurosurgery

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  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

    Residency Hospital, 2015
  • The Mount Sinai Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2013
  • Umdnj - University Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 2009
  • Ross University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2008
  • Massachusetts College Of Pharmacy And Health Sciences School Of Public Health

    Undergraduate School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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    Locations

    Prime Neuro Spine Institute

    Prime Neuro Spine Institute - Montville115 Horseneck Rd Ste 3 Montville, NJ 07045
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    Mountainside Medical Center - Montclair1 Bay Ave Ste 1 Montclair, NJ 07042
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    Teaneck Office197 Cedar Ln Teaneck, NJ 07666
    3

    Neurological Institute of New Jersey

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    Saint Mary's General Hospital Spine Center350 Boulevard Passaic, NJ 07055
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    Neurological Institute of New Jersey90 Bergen St # 8100STE Newark, NJ 07103
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    RWJ Barnabas Health Newark Beth Israel Spine Center166 Lyons Ave # Ground Newark, NJ 07112
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