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Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD

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Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Brown University, Alpert Medical School

Professional interests include: neck problems, musculoskeletal problems, scoliosis, and more.

40 Main Street
Chatham, NJ 07928

(973) 635-0800

Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD is a spine surgeon in Millburn, NJ specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Brown University, Alpert Medical School. Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD is affiliated with Atlantic Health System, Overlook Medical Center and Morristown Medical Center.

Office Locations

Morristown Medical Center

25 East Willow Street
Millburn, NJ 07041

(973) 379-1114

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Morristown Medical Center

40 Main Street
Chatham, NJ 07928

(973) 635-0800

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Morristown Medical Center

631 Broadway Btwn 29th and 30th
Bayonne, NJ 07002

(201) 435-5880

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Some issues Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.

Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.

Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:

Paralysis, such as paraplegia (loss of function in the legs), or quadriplegia (loss of function from the neck down)
Spine fracture or trauma, which can lead to impairment and/or significant pain
Spinal infections
Myelopathies, such as herniated disks, spinal tumors, and rheumatoid arthritis
Inflammatory diseases such as ankylosing spondylosis, and degenerative conditions like Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS)

Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.

Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.

Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Millburn, NJ during 2012 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	240
nerve procedures	15
spinal procedures	45
X-rays	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Millburn, NJ during 2013 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	235
nerve procedures	21
spinal procedures	44
X-rays	23

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	96
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	43
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Millburn, NJ during 2014 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	306
nerve procedures	21
spinal procedures	59
X-rays	38

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	17
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Millburn, NJ during 2015 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	286
nerve procedures	17
spinal procedures	41
X-rays	24

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD.

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	230
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	34
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Millburn, NJ during 2016 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	292
nerve procedures	17
spinal procedures	49
X-rays	32

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	110
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	16
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Millburn, NJ during 2017 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	348
nerve procedures	20
spinal procedures	49
X-rays	29

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	37
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Millburn, NJ during 2018 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	21
doctor visit	296
nerve procedures	21
spinal procedures	49
X-rays	28

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD.

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	102
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	12
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	40
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Millburn, NJ during 2019 were X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	211
spinal procedures	21
X-rays	21

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	77
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	17
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Millburn, NJ during 2020 were X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	138
spinal procedures	23
X-rays	23

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD.

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	38

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	44
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Millburn, NJ during 2021 were X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	175
spinal procedures	36
X-rays	36

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	59
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Millburn, NJ during 2022 were X-rays and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	154
spinal procedures	29
X-rays	29

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	61
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Millburn, NJ were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	243
nerve procedures	18
spinal procedures	40
X-rays	28

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD.

**Gender**
Female	69
Male	53

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	11
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	94
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	8
75 to 84	35
Less than 65	10
65 to 74	56

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD graduated from Brown University, Alpert Medical School. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in New Jersey.

Medical School: Brown University, Alpert Medical School

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: New Jersey

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Atlantic Health System

Overlook Medical Center

Morristown Medical Center

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, CorVel, Humana ChoiceCare Network, Great-West Healthcare, AmeriHealth, Community Care Network (CCN), Aetna, TRICARE, Oxford Health Plans, Medicare, Consumer Health Network, Railroad Medicare, QualCare, AARP, Focus Health Solutions, Health Payors Organization, Gallagher Bassett, Travelers, Mastercare (Workers Comp), AHS PPO Employee Medical Plan, AIG, State Farm, American Imaging Management, Healthcare Payors Coalition, NJ Manufacturers Insurance, Managed Care Strategies, Liberty Mutual, Firemans Fund and Empire Medicare.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

CorVel

Humana ChoiceCare Network

Great-West Healthcare

AmeriHealth

Community Care Network (CCN)

Aetna

TRICARE

Oxford Health Plans

Medicare

Consumer Health Network

Railroad Medicare

QualCare

AARP

Focus Health Solutions

Health Payors Organization

Gallagher Bassett

Travelers

Mastercare (Workers Comp)

AHS PPO Employee Medical Plan

AIG

State Farm

American Imaging Management

Healthcare Payors Coalition

NJ Manufacturers Insurance

Managed Care Strategies

Liberty Mutual

Firemans Fund

Empire Medicare

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Steven G. Dorsky, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Centinel Spine, LLC	$1,340 MIDLINE II $1,250	STALIF M FLX $90
Paradigm Spine, LLC	$297 DSS $291	COFLEX $5
EMPI, INC.	$70 Osteogenesis Stimulators $70
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$16 DARZALEX $16

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$1,250
Food and Beverage	$473

Biography

Dr. Steven Dorsky is a specialist in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. His areas of expertise include scoliosis, spinal cord injury, and pain management. Dr. Dorsky is professionally affiliated with Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center. He takes AARP, Blue California, and Humana ChoiceCare Network, in addition to other insurance carriers. According to Atlantic Health System, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Dorsky's office in Chatham, NJ. He is a graduate of Brown University, Alpert Medical School.