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Spine Care for Kids
A Castle Connolly Top Doctor brings pediatric neurosurgical care to Morris County.
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For families managing a child’s spine or neurological condition, finding the right specialist can feel overwhelming. Between imaging, follow-up appointments, school schedules, work responsibilities, and uncertainty about treatment decisions, pediatric spine care often becomes a long-term journey for both the child and the family.
Neurosurgeons of New Jersey has announced that Dr. Luigi Bassani is now seeing pediatric spine patients in Morristown, giving families in Morris County and surrounding communities a local option for specialized pediatric-focused neurosurgical care.
Dr. Bassani is a board-certified neurosurgeon with subspecialty board certification in pediatric neurosurgery. He specializes in pediatric spine care, with a clinical focus that includes pediatric scoliosis, spinal deformities, Chiari malformations, tethered cord syndrome, and other complex neurological and spinal disorders.
Alleviating Stress
For parents, one of the most stressful parts of a pediatric spine diagnosis is understanding what the condition means and what may happen next. Some children need careful monitoring over time, while others may require more advanced treatment depending on their symptoms, imaging, growth, and overall condition.”
“Pediatric spine conditions can involve years of monitoring and follow-up during important growth stages, which can be stressful for families trying to balance school, work, appointments, and uncertainty around treatment decisions,” says Dr. Bassani. “One of the most important parts of care is helping families fully understand what’s happening and what their options are.”
Dr. Bassani completed his neurosurgery residency at NYU Langone Health. He has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor and as one of NJ’s Favorite Kids’ Docs. Neurosurgeons of New Jersey has been recognized as the #1 practice in New Jersey and #2 in the nation for Neurological Surgery in 2026 by Castle Connolly and is affiliated with several leading hospitals and medical centers across New Jersey and New York, including NYU Langone Health.
“Families often come in overwhelmed with questions,” Dr. Bassani adds. “A big part of pediatric neurosurgical care is breaking complex conditions down in a way parents and patients can actually understand and feel comfortable with.”
Dr. Bassani is in-network with most major commercial insurances.
Dr. Bassani is now seeing patients at 100 Madison Ave. in Morristown. To schedule an appointment, call 973-577-2888. Telehealth options are available. Dr. Bassani also sees patients in Livingston and Edison.