“Every patient deserves a precise, personalized approach. My goal is to restore comfort, mobility, and quality of life with the least disruption possible.”
– Dr. Geoff Appelboom
MD, PhD, FACS
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Spine Specialist
Brain Tumor
Minimally Invasive Spine
Chiari Malformation
Peripheral Nerve Pain
New York
Wayne
Paterson
Secaucus
About Dr. Geoff Appelboom
Dr. Geoffrey Appelboom is a fellowship trained spine surgeon and Director of Neurosurgery at Saint Joseph University Hospitals. A Stanford-trained expert in complex spinal disorders and robotic spine surgery, he specializes in minimally invasive techniques, revision procedures, and second opinions for failed spine surgeries. His expertise includes cervical and lumbar spine conditions, advanced spinal fusion techniques, and other advanced treatments designed to reduce pain and restore optimal spinal function.
Meet Dr. Appelboom
Dr. Geoffrey Appelboom is a fellowship-trained spine surgeon and Director of Neurosurgery at Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center, the largest hospital system in New Jersey, serving Wayne, Totowa, Paterson and Bloomfield. He also performs complex spinal cases at New York University (NYU) hospital in Manhattan, where he is actively involved in teaching spine surgery techniques to neurosurgery residents.
A graduate of Stanford University’s prestigious spine surgery fellowship, Dr. Appelboom is recognized nationally for his expertise in complex spinal disorders, minimally invasive techniques, and robotic-assisted procedures.
With a focus on restoring function and reducing pain, he provides both surgical and non-surgical spine treatment options, tailoring care to the needs of each patient. He is especially sought out for second opinions and revision surgeries in cases of failed spine procedures.
Dr. Appelboom specializes in the treatment of:
- Cervical and lumbar disc herniations (microscopic & endoscopic approaches)
- Degenerative spinal stenosis requiring decompression
- Artificial disc replacement (cervical and lumbar)
- Complex Spinal fusion procedures (ACDF, TLIF, screwless fusion techniques)
- Revision surgeries for failed fusions or implants
- Brain tumors and other complex cranial disorders
From his state-of-the-art clinic in Wayne, NJ, Dr. Appelboom integrates the latest robotic navigation and minimally invasive technologies to deliver precise, advanced spine care that minimizes tissue disruption, accelerates recovery, and improves long-term spinal outcomes. His expertise in handling challenging, revision, and complex spine cases makes him a leading referral surgeon in the region.
Training & Education
Dr. Appelboom trained at Stanford University in Palo Alto California and specializes in modern brain and spine surgery methods using state-of-the-art technology. After completing his brain and spine surgery training, Dr Appelboom began his neurosurgical practice as clinical instructor of complex spine surgery at Stanford University Hospital before being recruited back to New York.
Dr Appelboom has spent the past couple of years providing New Jersey (Passaic County) with high level, conservative spine surgery, including cervical and lumbar discectomy, laminectomy and fusions.
He has published over 90 research papers, authored four book chapters, and has served on editorial boards for five medical journals. He is an active member of the American College of Surgeons (ACS), the North American Spine Society (NASS), and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS).
Dr. Appelboom is also fluent in French, Dutch and Spanish. He is in-network with most commercial insurances and is currently accepting new patients.
Hospital Privileges
In addition to working out of our Paterson office, Dr. Appelboom has the ability to treat and admit patients at the following area hospitals.
- St. Joseph’s Health (Wayne and Paterson Locations)
- Hudson Regional Hospital
- New York University Hospital
Publications
See the research Dr. Geoff Appelboom has had published.
- Neuro-Oncology, July 2016
- World Neurosurgery, January 2016
- Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, December 2015
- Journal of Neurosurgery, December 2015
- Neurosurgery, November 2015
- Journal of Neurosurgery, November 2015
- Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, September 2015
- World Neurosurgery, September 2015
- Neurosurgery, August 2015
- JMIR Mhealth Uhealth, July 2015
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
- Horizon NJ Health
- 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
Dr. Appelboom trained at Stanford University in Palo Alto California and specializes in modern brain and spine surgery methods using state-of-the-art technology. After completing his brain and spine surgery training, Dr Appelboom began his neurosurgical practice as clinical instructor of complex spine surgery at Stanford University Hospital before being recruited back to New York.
Dr Appelboom has spent the past couple of years providing New Jersey (Passaic County) with high level, conservative spine surgery, including cervical and lumbar discectomy, laminectomy and fusions.
He has published over 90 research papers, authored four book chapters, and has served on editorial boards for five medical journals. He is an active member of the American College of Surgeons (ACS), the North American Spine Society (NASS), and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS).
Dr. Appelboom is also fluent in French, Dutch and Spanish. He is in-network with most commercial insurances and is currently accepting new patients.
In addition to working out of our Paterson office, Dr. Appelboom has the ability to treat and admit patients at the following area hospitals.
- St. Joseph’s Health (Wayne and Paterson Locations)
- Hudson Regional Hospital
- New York University Hospital
- NYU Langone Health
See the research Dr. Geoff Appelboom has had published.
- Neuro-Oncology, July 2016
- World Neurosurgery, January 2016
- Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, December 2015
- Journal of Neurosurgery, December 2015
- Neurosurgery, November 2015
- Journal of Neurosurgery, November 2015
- Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, September 2015
- World Neurosurgery, September 2015
- Neurosurgery, August 2015
- JMIR Mhealth Uhealth, July 2015
- 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
- Horizon NJ Health
- 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. Appelboom has accomplished over the years.
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons Society (2013-Present)
- Stanford Biodesign Innovation Award (Coulter Award) (2018)
- For Excellence in Research (WBI) Award (2016)
- Congress of Neurological Surgeons (2015)
- European Spine Society (2015)
- The American Heart Association (2010)
- Belgian American Exchange Foundation (BAEF) Research Award (2010)
- Belgian American Exchange Foundation (BAEF) Hoover Fellowship (2010)
Patients’ Stories
James’s Story
James is a retired police officer. He loves being active and spending time with family. One day while playing catch with his grandson everything changed.
Watch James sharing his experience of getting back to normal after being treated by Dr. Appelboom.
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