Professional Associations

• Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery
• Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society
• Alpha Omega Alpha National Honor Society
• North American Spine Society

Training & Education

• Fellowship: Washington University Medical Center, Orthopaedic Spinal Surgery, St. Louis
• Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Joint Diseases, Orthopaedic Institute, New York
• Internship: New York University Bellevue Hospitals, General Surgery, New York
• MD, State University of New York at Syracuse, Syracuse
• BS, State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook

Locations & Languages

• Currently, Dr. Marsicano is available to see patients in Brick Township, NJ
• Languages: English

Hospital Affiliations

• HMH Ocean University Medical Center
• HMH Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Why Choose Dr. Joseph G. Marsicano?

Dr. Joseph G. Marsicano is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in spine surgery.

He completed fellowship training in orthopaedic spine surgery at Washington University Medical Center following residency at the Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute in New York.

Dr. Marsicano provides patient-centered care focused on evaluating and treating spine conditions affecting the neck and back.

Patients choose Dr. Marsicano for his advanced spine training and his commitment to helping patients understand their treatment options and recovery plan.

Conditions Treated

• Neck pain
• Back pain
• Herniated discs
• Spinal stenosis
• Degenerative disc disease
• Sciatica
• Spinal instability
• Cervical spine conditions
• Lumbar spine conditions

Services & Procedures

• Orthopaedic spine surgery
• Cervical spine surgery
• Lumbar spine surgery
• Spinal fusion procedures
• Disc-related spine surgery
• Decompression procedures for spine conditions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When should I see a spine specialist?

If neck or back pain is persistent, worsening, or affecting daily activities, evaluation may be helpful.

What conditions do spine surgeons treat?

Spine surgeons treat conditions affecting the neck and back such as disc herniations, stenosis, and degenerative spine disease.

Do all spine conditions require surgery?

No. Many spine conditions are treated without surgery depending on severity.

What is spinal surgery?

Spinal surgery is performed to treat structural problems in the spine that may be causing pain or nerve compression.

What should I expect at my first visit?

Your physician will review your symptoms, imaging, and medical history to determine the most appropriate treatment plan.