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Dr. Sandro LaRocca, MD

Spinal Cord Injury Medicine ·  Male · Age 57

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(609) 896-0020

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Dr. LaRocca
(609) 896-0020

Dr. Sandro LaRocca, MD is a spinal cord injury specialist in Lawrenceville, NJ and has been practicing for 18 years. He graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University, Thomas Jefferson University in 1995 and specializes in spinal cord injury medicine, orthopedic surgery, and more.

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(609) 896-0020
New Jersey Neck & Back Institute, P.C.
3131 Princeton Pike Bldg 106
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

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Dr. LaRocca accepts the following insurance:

Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
Medicaid
Blue Cross Blue Shield
CareSource
Medicaid
Cigna
Community Health Choice
Medicaid
Health Net
Medicaid
HealthPlus
Medicaid
inHealth
Medicaid
INTotal Health
Medicaid
Medicaid
Midwest Health Plan
Medicaid
Molina Healthcare
Medicaid
Peach State Health Plan
Medicaid
Principal Financial Group
Staywell (Wellcare)
Medicaid
UnitedHealthCare
Medicaid
United Healthcare
Wellcare of Georgia
Medicaid

Background Check

No malpractice claims found for New Jersey
No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
No board actions found for the years we collect data
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Dr. LaRocca's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency
Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
high
high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. LaRocca treats Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement) more than 87% of his peers

Dr. LaRocca treats this condition more than 87% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

  • Brachial Neuritis
  • Neuritis
  • Neuritis With Brachial Predilection
  • Optic Neuritis
  • Peripheral Neuritis
  • Polyneuritis
  • Radiculitis
  • Ulnar Neuritis
  • Vestibular Neuritis
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Spine Disorders
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normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. LaRocca treats Spine Disorders more than 48% of his peers

Dr. LaRocca treats this condition more than 48% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

  • Arthritis of the Spine
  • Degenerative Spine Diseases
  • Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament of the Spine
  • Pediatric Spinal Tumor
  • Progressive Spinal Muscular Atrophy
  • Progressive Spinobulbar Muscular Atrophy
  • Spinal Cord Tumor
  • Spinal Dysostosis, Anhalt Type
  • Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
  • Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Ryukyuan Type
  • Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Scapuloperoneal
  • Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Type I
  • Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Type II
  • Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Type III
  • Spinal Tuberculosis
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Spinal Stenosis
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normal

Treatment Frequency

Dr. LaRocca treats Spinal Stenosis more than 33% of his peers

Dr. LaRocca treats this condition more than 33% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

  • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
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Dr. LaRocca's conditions and procedures:

  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Bone Disorders
  • Cervical Herniated Disc
  • Cervical Spine Myelopathy
  • Cervical Spine Reconstruction
  • Cervical Spondylitis
  • Chronic Neck Pain
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Degenerative Disorders
  • Disc Replacement
  • Disc Surgery
  • Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
  • Herniated Disc
  • Herniated Disc Surgery
  • Intervertebral Disc Disease
  • Joint Drainage
  • Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
  • Laminectomy
  • Low Back Pain
  • Low Back Procedure
  • Lumbar Herniated Disc
  • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
  • Lumbar Spine Fracture
  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
  • Myelopathy
  • Neck Pain Procedure
  • Neck Surgery
  • Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
  • Sacrum Disorders
  • Spinal Compression Fracture
  • Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
  • Spinal Cord Disorders
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Spinal Fusion
  • Spinal Instability
  • Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spinal Tumor Surgery
  • Spine Deformities
  • Spine Dislocation
  • Spine Disorders
  • Spine Fracture Treatment
  • Spine Fractures, Traumatic
  • Spine Surgery
  • Spondylitis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Steroid Injection
  • Thoracic Spine Fracture
  • Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
  • Vertebral Column Tumors
  • Vertebral Compression Fractures
  • Vertebral Fracture

About Me

Care Philosophy

Dr. LaRocca?s expertise in spinal surgery is an integral part of a multidisciplinary approach to care of the back He has extensive experience in minimally invasive and open techniques of spinal reconstruction, stabilization, and neural decompression of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine.

Specialties

  • Spinal Cord Injury Medicine
  • Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Board Certifications

  • Orthopedic Surgery
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Education

2001
The New England Baptist Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
2000
Ther Albert Einstein Medical Center
Residency Hospital
2000
Albert Einstein Medical Center
Internship Hospital
1998
Temple University
Undergraduate School
1995
Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University, Thomas Jefferson University
Medical School
2001
2000
2000
1998
1995

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Dr. LaRocca's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. LaRocca

4.5

Based on 70 reviews

5 Stars
87.14285714285714%
(61)
4 Stars
1.4285714285714286%
(1)
3 Stars
0%
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2 Stars
0%
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1 Star
11.428571428571429%
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Dr. LaRocca was a fantastic physician, describing in great detail what was involved with my procedure and the other information I needed in order for this to be successful. Would highly recommend him to anyone who needs a procedure in his areas of expertise.
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I was forced to use a walker for three months. I was unable to stand or walk for even short periods of time. I was unable to drive, work, or go about daily activities. My condition continued to decline and I had surgery. Dr. LaRocca is a very compassionate surgeon and his surgical skills are...Read More
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I am so thankful to my physician who referred me to Dr. LaRocca. I would absolutely refer him to my friends or family. He thoroughly explained my problem and my surgical treatment. I rate this practice a 5 out of 5!
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I had an accident at work, and I started having back pain. Dr. LaRocca helped me so much during and after surgery. He is a very caring physician. I feel safe under his care. Surgery helped me get back to all my activities. I am now walking longer distances, reading, and also watching television.
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After suffering for several weeks with lower back pain, which affected my left leg and foot as well, and going through a course of physical therapy with little to no relief, I was referred to Dr. LaRocca for further evaluation. Upon reviewing my x-rays, he told me that I needed surgery to correct...Read More
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