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Dr. Carl Spivak, MD

Dr. Carl Spivak, MD

Neurosurgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Carl Spivak, MD is a neurosurgeon in Newton, NJ and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Manitoba Faculty of Medicine in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities Newton Medical Center and Hackettstown Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 44 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (44 reviews)

Practice

157 High St Newton, NJ 07860

Make an Appointment

(908) 452-5612

Dr. Spivak 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
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Spivak specializes in the areas of Neurosurgery & Pain Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Spivak's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Spivak

4.7

44 ratings, 23 with a written review
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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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John M – Jan 08, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Darren B – Nov 30, 2023
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Frank – Nov 09, 2022
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Zdena – Aug 27, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • 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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Kim M – Mar 23, 2021
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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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Joan Paciullo – Mar 23, 2021
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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
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 24, 2020
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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
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Bonnie Harrison – Dec 18, 2020
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Cheryl Huberdeau – Dec 18, 2020
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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
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Dec 09, 2020
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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
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 13, 2020
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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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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John Fazekas – Nov 05, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Kathy Sayers – Aug 31, 2020
We are so glad to hear Kathy. We hope you are...Read More
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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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Brian – May 27, 2020
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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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Feb 16, 2020
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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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Carl F Wenner – Oct 09, 2019
Thank you for sharing Carl. We are so glad you...Read More
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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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
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Chris – Sep 17, 2019
We are happy you chose us as well! Thank you for...Read More
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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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kelly – Aug 17, 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
3 people found this helpful
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Kimberly T in New jersey – Mar 21, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

His clinical interests are interventional and minimally invasive spinal surgery and he is well known for his conservative minimally invasive approach and innovative cutting edge endoscopic spinal techniques

biography

Dr. Spivak is a member of numerous prestigious medical organizations including the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, North American Spine Society and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

His interest...read more

  • Neurosurgery

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

  • Semmes Murphey Clinic

    Fellowship Hospital, 2007

  • Stanford University Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2005

  • University Of Saskatchewan

    Residency Hospital, 2004

  • University Of Manitoba / Faculty Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 2000

  • University Of Manitoba Faculty Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1998

  • University Winnipeg

    Undergraduate School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery
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Neurosurgery†
American Board of Physician Specialties®
American Board of Physician Specialties
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Pain Medicine†
†Self designated 
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Dr. Spivak is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Premier Brain and Spine LLC157 High St Newton, NJ 07860
    1

    Practice

    Executive Spine Surgery PC657 Willow Grove St Ste 402 Hackettstown, NJ 07840
    2
    Iom Technical LLC90 Matawan Rd Ste 302 Matawan, NJ 07747
    3

    Practice

    Hackettstown Medical Center651 Willow Grove St Hackettstown, NJ 07840
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Newton Medical Center

      175 High St
      Newton, NJ 07860
      Recipient of 14
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      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

      75%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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    • Hackettstown Medical Center

      651 Willow Grove St
      Hackettstown, NJ 07840
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

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

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

      69%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      6% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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