Bio
Dr. Rovner achieved his medical degree from New York Downstate College of Medicine. From there, he completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and a prestigious spine fellowship at the Twin Cities Spine Center in Minneapolis. He is board-certified in orthopaedic surgery with a practice specialization in spine surgery.
Since establishing his practice in Englewood, NJ, Dr. Rovner has earned a reputation for delivering cutting-edge, minimally-invasive spine surgeries. These advanced techniques are associated with a number of important patient benefits, including less blood loss, reduced risks, a faster recovery and less post-operative pain. In addition, Dr. Rovner is one of a handful of spine specialists in New Jersey qualified to perform robotic procedures. As such, it is easy to see why he is regarded as a top spine surgeon New Jersey has to offer.
Beyond his technical expertise and commitment to continued leadership of his field in innovation and skill, Dr. Rovner is known among his clients for his compassionate approach to patient care. He knows that back surgery is scary, and he does everything within his power to put his clients at ease and assure them that they are in experienced, highly capable hands.
Education
Twin Cities Spine Center - Fellowship
Minneapolis, MN
2007 - 2008
Spine Surgery Fellow
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Residency
Bronx, NY
2002 - 2007
Orthopaedic Surgery Resident
SUNY Downstate Medical School - Medical Education
Brooklyn, NY
1998 - 2002
Rutgers University - Pre-Professional Education
New Brunswick, NJ
1994 - 1998
BA in Biology & Hebraic Studies
Magna Cum Laude, Graduated with High Honors.
Awards/Honors
American Medical Student Association Recruitment Award, 2000
Patients Choice Award, 2011 - 2012
Healthgrades Honor Roll
Compassionate Doctor Recognition, 2011
Affiliations
NJ Spine Society
North American Spine Society
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
NJ Orthopaedic Society
Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Board-Certified
Publications
Can Prophylactic Epidural Blood Patch Reduce the Incidence and Severity of Postpartum Dural Puncture Headache in Obstetrics
1998
Other contributors include Lowenwirt I, Cohen S, Zephyr J, Hamer R, Hronkova B, Rovner JS.
A Camparison of Infection Rates in Minimally Invasive vs. Open TL/F's : A Single Surgeon Restrospective Review
Abstract Spine Journal
1998
Other contributors include Schwender J, Mullaney K, Pinto M, Garvey T.
Lumbar Scheurmann's Kyphosis
article published on www.Understandingspinesurgery.com.