Dr. Rafael Levin is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of spinal disorders, including degenerative and traumatic conditions. He serves as Chief of the Division of Spine Surgery at Hackensack University Medical Center at Pascack Valley and Chief of Spine Surgery at Hudson Crossing Surgical Center.

Dr. Levin earned his medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, completed his orthopedic surgery residency through Boston University School of Medicine, and pursued fellowship training in spine surgery at NYU/Hospital for Joint Diseases. His approach emphasizes conservative treatment when appropriate and minimally invasive surgical techniques to help reduce pain, restore function, and improve patients’ quality of life. He is a full partner at Comprehensive Spine Care and a member of the North American Spine Society and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Dr. Nomaan Ashraf is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in spinal disorders and advanced surgical techniques, including minimally invasive procedures and artificial disc replacement. His clinical expertise includes cervical and lumbar spine conditions, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, spinal trauma, and spinal tumors.

Dr. Ashraf earned his undergraduate degree with honors from the University of Pennsylvania and completed his MD/MBA at Tufts University School of Medicine. Following orthopedic surgery residency at Carolinas Medical Center, he pursued advanced spine surgery fellowship training at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He also serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, where he teaches orthopedic surgery residents and spine surgery fellows. An active contributor to spine surgery research, Dr. Ashraf has authored publications and textbook chapters and presented his work at national and international meetings.

Dr. Jonathan Lester is a board-certified physiatrist specializing in the non-surgical treatment of spinal disorders and musculoskeletal pain. He takes a comprehensive approach to pain management, incorporating medication management, physical therapy, and minimally invasive interventional procedures to help patients improve function and quality of life.

Dr. Lester earned his undergraduate degree in Chemistry and medical degree from the University of Florida, where he was recognized with Phi Beta Kappa honors. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, serving as Chief Resident. With additional specialization in pain management, Dr. Lester remains active in clinical research, professional education, and advancing treatment approaches for complex spinal and pain conditions.

Dr. Evan Baird is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in traditional and minimally invasive spine surgery, including complex and revision procedures. His clinical expertise includes cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine conditions, such as spinal stenosis, herniated discs, spondylolisthesis, spinal cord compression, and spinal trauma.

Dr. Baird earned his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, where he served as Administrative Chief Resident. He completed fellowship training in spine surgery at Emory University Hospital and previously served as a faculty surgeon and Associate Program Director for the orthopedic surgery residency at Mount Sinai. He continues to teach residents and spine surgery fellows as an Assistant Clinical Professor while contributing to spine research, publications, and advancements in surgical outcomes.