Overview
Dr. Nachwalter is the author of two spine book chapters in press as well as four articles in peer review journals regarding spinal surgery and several abstracts. He has presented over 40 medical presentations and poster exhibits and has participated in course faculty.Away from his practice, he maintains ties to current research and practices through his memberships in the North American Spine Society, The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery, The New Jersey Orthopedic Society and the Medical Society of New Jersey. Dr. Nachwalter has also been the recipient of numerous Healing Hand Awards and ACE awards.Currently, Dr. Richard Nachwalter is involved cutting edge spinal surgery at Morristown Medical Center, by serving as Chairman of the Spine New Technology Committee. He also serves on the Spine Steering committee and on the Orthopedic advisory committee. He has extensive experience in both surgical and nonsurgical management of spinal disorders. He utilizes minimally invasive techniques, microscopic surgical techniques, and traditional surgery as well. All conservative measures are exhausted before surgery is considered.
His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis and Spinal Stenosis.
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- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
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Locations
131 Madison Avenue, Suite 110, Morristown, NJ 07960
541 East Broad Street, Westfield, NJ 07090
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Nachwalter has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard S. Nachwalter
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard S. Nachwalter?
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What conditions does Dr. Richard S. Nachwalter specialize in?
While Dr. Richard S. Nachwalter is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Richard S. Nachwalter accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard S. Nachwalter accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 973-971-3500 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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