– Dr. Alfred T. Ogden

MD, FAANS

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Spine Specialty

Nyack

Ridgewood

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About Dr. Alfred T. Ogden

Dr. Alfred T. Ogden is a board-certified neurosurgeon internationally recognized for minimally invasive spine surgery and spinal tumor treatment. He treats common conditions such as spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, and herniated discs in addition to complex spinal problems. With over 30 publications and multiple awards, Dr. Ogden delivers conservative, expert, compassionate care to restore mobility and quality of life.

Meet Dr. Ogden

Dr. Alfred T. Ogden is a board-certified neurosurgeon and recognized leader in minimally invasive spine surgery, cervical spine treatment, and advanced care for complex spinal disorders. Widely regarded for his expertise in treating spondylolisthesis, degenerative spine disease, spinal cord tumors and spinal cord compression, he is consistently recognized among the best spine surgeons in New Jersey

Dr. Ogden provides a full spectrum of spine surgery services, including:

Minimally invasive lumbar fusion, including TLIF and related interbody fusion techniques
Cervical spine surgery such as disc replacement, ACDF (anterior cervical discectomy and fusion), cervical laminectomy, and treatment for cervical myelopathy and radiculopathy
Surgery for spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, herniated discs, and other complex spinal conditions
Pain-relieving procedures for cervical radiculopathy, lumbar radiculopathy, and nerve root compression

He has received numerous awards for his research and contributions, from a variety of organizations including Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, the New York Neurosurgical Society, the American Academy of Neurological Surgeons, and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons/Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Ogden has authored more than 30 peer-reviewed publications and 13 book chapters.

What sets Dr. Ogden apart is his commitment to patient education. He takes time to explain each patient’s condition, discuss treatment options, and set realistic recovery expectations. His approach focuses on maximizing quality of life while minimizing recovery time. Dr. Ogden practices at Neurosurgeons of New Jersey and maintains affiliations with The Valley Hospital, NYU/Langone Medical Center, and St. Joseph’s Health.

Training & Education

He received a BS in Biology from Yale University in 1993. After working as a research scientist at New York University in Developmental Genetics, he went on to medical school at Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, along with being awarded Alpha Omega Alpha Honors. He was a member of the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery. He received a MD in 2000. Dr Ogden stayed at Columbia University Medical Center for his neurosurgery residency, then completed a fellowship in minimally invasive spine surgery at the University of Chicago and Northwestern. After fellowship, he returned to Columbia University Medical Center where he was an Assistant Professor in Neurological Surgery and the Director of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery for 11 years. He has recently left Columbia and is currently the Director of Minimally Invasive Spine surgery at Valley Hospital and Chief Medical Officer for Neurosurgeons of New Jersey.

His scholarly work on minimally invasive spine surgery and spinal tumors has appeared in numerous peer-reviewed journals and book chapters. He is a member of The Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery. He has taught numerous courses on minimally invasive spine surgery to fellow neurosurgeons at national meetings and has been an invited speaker on this topic at numerous national and international meetings. He is a regular reviewer for Neurosurgery, Operative Neurosurgery, and the Journal of Neuro-Oncology.

He has been recognized for his surgical results and expertise by numerous independent quality evaluators including Castle Connolly Top Doctors, Press-Ganey, Vitals.com Patient’s Choice, Best Doctors, and 201 Magazine’s Best of Bergen.

Hospital Privileges

In addition to working out of our Ridgewood and New York offices, Dr. Ogden has the ability to treat and admit patients at the following area hospitals.

St. Joseph’s Health
The Valley Hospital

Publications

Dr. Ogden has published over 30 publications, here are a few examples:

Insurances

Aetna Medicare
Aetna Meritain & Assure
Aetna Signature (1199 & GEHA)
Aetna Whole Health
Clover Medicare – Case by Case exception
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (Blue Card/Suitcase/PPO)
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ (commercial)
Horizon Braven Health (PPO, HMO-POS)
Braven Medicare Choice PPO
Braven Medicare Freedom PPO
Braven Medicare Group HMO-POS
Braven Medicare Access group HMO-POS
Medicare (Part A and Part B)
No Fault (New Jersey Motor Vehicle Accidents Only)
Omnia (tier 1)
Oxford Garden State Health Plan
Oxford Health Plan
UHC under Empire/NYSHIP plan
United HealthCare (commercial, including All Savers) UMR
Worker’s Comp- NJ Only

He has been recognized for his surgical results and expertise by numerous independent quality evaluators including Castle Connolly Top Doctors, Press-Ganey, Vitals.com Patient’s Choice, Best Doctors, and 201 Magazine’s Best of Bergen.

In addition to working out of our Ridgewood and New York offices, Dr. Ogden has the ability to treat and admit patients at the following area hospitals.

St. Joseph’s Health
The Valley Hospital
NYU Langone Hospitals

Dr. Ogden has published over 30 publications, here are a few examples:

Aetna Medicare
Aetna Meritain & Assure
Aetna Signature (1199 & GEHA)
Aetna Whole Health
Clover Medicare – Case by Case exception
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (Blue Card/Suitcase/PPO)
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ (commercial)
Horizon Braven Health (PPO, HMO-POS)
Braven Medicare Choice PPO
Braven Medicare Freedom PPO

Braven Medicare Group HMO-POS
Braven Medicare Access group HMO-POS
Medicare (Part A and Part B)
No Fault (New Jersey Motor Vehicle Accidents Only)
Omnia (tier 1)
Oxford Garden State Health Plan
Oxford Health Plan
UHC under Empire/NYSHIP plan
United HealthCare (commercial, including All Savers) UMR
Worker’s Comp- NJ Only

Honors, Awards & Recognition

See what Dr. Ogden has accomplished over the years.

Awards

American Academy of Neurological Surgeons’ Annual Award for Research (2006)
American Association of Neurological Surgeons/Congress of Neurological Surgeon’s
Cloward Award (2007)
Press Ganey Top 5% Patient Satisfaction (2014, 2015, 2016)
Bergen Top Doctors (2015, 2016)

Positions

Director of Minimally invasive Spine Surgery, Columbia University Medical Center
Director of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, The Valley Hospital
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Teaching

Invited Faculty for Minimally Invasive Spine Courses at AANS National Meeting (2009, 2010)
CNS National Meeting (2012, 2013, 2014)
New York Minimally Invasive Spine Course (2014)
International Society for Minimal Intervention in Spine Surgery (2017)

Ask the Doctor

What is TLIF Surgery? – Dr. Alfred T. Ogden

Dr. Alfred T. Ogden is an accomplished neurosurgeon practicing out of our Ridgewood office. Dr. Ogden is internationally recognized as a leader in minimally invasive spine surgery and an expert in the treatment of tumors in the brain and spine.

What to Expect After TLIF Surgery? – Dr. Alfred T. Ogden

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Recent Videos

The Visualization Revolution [with Fred Ogden MD]

Dr. Ogden joins Jay Pendelton, on the Sultan of Sales podcast, to describe the evolution of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery. He describes it as “The Visualization Revolution”. Dr. Ogden specifies how a positive patient experience is always a priority and is constantly looking to improve patient outcomes.