
Matthew A. Amarante , MD
Neurosurgeon / Spine Surgeon
- Back
- Head
- Neck
- Spine
Languages Spoken:English (American),
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Matthew A. Amarante, MD
Neurosurgeon / Spine Surgeon
- Back
- Head
- Neck
- Spine
Languages Spoken:English (American),
Matthew A. Amarante, MD is a member of Summit Medical Group’s Neurosurgery team. Dr. Amarante is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon with a specific focus on spinal disorders. He treats many intracranial conditions, including tumors, hydrocephalus, and trauma, as well as degenerative spinal conditions, spinal tumors and cysts, and chronic pain. In addition to routine procedures, Dr. Amarante has extensive training in cutting-edge techniques and technologies used to treat more complicated spinal conditions, including minimally invasive surgery. He received CAST accreditation in spinal surgery during his fellowship year. Dr. Amarante is also experienced in spinal cord stimulation for chronic pain, vagal nerve stimulation for epilepsy, and treating peripheral nerve disorders.
In addition to his innate desire to help others, Dr. Amarante has long been fascinated by science and technology. During his first year of medical school, he was pleased to discover that neurosurgery was a field where he could combine both those interests, and he quickly embraced both the complexity of brain and spine surgery and the delicate touch required to heal his patients.
He notes, “As a neurosurgeon, I’m often encountering patients during the most difficult of times, so getting to know them and their concerns, not just their condition, is a big part of my job.” He adds, “I keep an open line of communication and work to build trust with the patient and their family, so that I can guide them comfortably through both the decision-making and treatment processes.”
While in residency, Dr. Amarante participated in numerous research studies and has co-authored several articles in peer-reviewed publications. He spent a year conducting laboratory research at the Neural Stem Cell Institute, studying the mechanisms of spinal cord injury and potential therapeutic options. Dr. Amarante is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
Dr. Amarante is a native of New Jersey and is thrilled to have the opportunity to come back to the area to practice neurosurgery. Outside of work, Dr. Amarante enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter, and their family dog; taking walks around the neighborhood and trips to the beach.
Hospital Affiliations
Hospital Affiliations
- Overlook Medical Center Summit, NJ
- Morristown Medical Center Morristown, NJ
- St. Barnabas Medical Center Livingston, NJ
Education & Certifications
Education
- M.D. Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ
- Sc.B. Brown University, Providence, RI
Residency
- Neurosurgery Albany Medical Center, Albany NY
Fellowship
- Spine Surgery Albany Medical Center, Albany NY
Procedures
General Orthopedics
Hand & Wrist
- Carpal tunnel release
- Nerve repair
- Peripheral nerve surgery – release, repair and transfer
Spine
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
- Artificial cervical disc placement/cervical arthroplasty
- Cervical foraminotomy
- Cervical laminectomy
- Kyphoplasty/vertebroplasty
- Lateral interbody fusion/XLIF
- Lumbar artificial disc placement / lumbar arthroplasty
- Lumbar discectomy
- Lumbar fusion/TLIF, ALIF, PLIF
- Lumbar laminectomy
- Lumbar spinal fusion
- Microdiscectomy
- Revision cervical fusion
- Revision lumbar fusion
- Spinal cord stimulation
- Spinal cord stimulator placement
- Spinal stenosis decompression
- Thoracic discectomy/fusion
- Thoracic laminectomy
Sports Medicine
- Hand & Wrist
Conditions
Hand & Wrist
Head
- Brain tumor
- Chiari malformation
- Epidural hemorrhage
- Hydrocephalus
- Intracranial hemorrhage
- Intracranial infection
- Meningioma
- Skull fracture
- Subdural hemorrhage
- Traumatic brain injury
Shoulder & Elbow
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Ulnar neuropathy
Spine
- Arthritis
- Back pain
- Bulging discs
- Cervical kyphosis
- Compression fractures
- Degenerative disc disease
- Degenerative spondylolisthesis
- Failed surgeries
- Fractures
- Herniated disc
- Inflammatory or infectious conditions of the spine
- Myelopathy
- Neck pain
- Prior surgery
- Radiculopathy
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Spinal instability
- Spinal stenosis
- Spine tumors
- Spondylosis
- Synovial cyst
- Hand & Wrist
- Head
- Balance Problems
- Concussion
- Seizures
- Spine
AETNA®
- Choice Plans
- EPO
- HMO
- Medicare Advantage
- Open Access
- POS
- PPO
We are not in network with Aetna New Jersey Savings Plus Individual EPO Plan, Aetna Aexcel Plan, or APCN NNJ (Aetna Premier Care Network Northern New Jersey ). We are not a participating facility for imaging and lab services with the Aetna Medicare Prime plan.
AMERIHEALTH®
- EPO
- HMO
- Open Access
- Open Access Plus
- POS
- PPO
We are not in network with AmeriHealth Local Value Plans and NJ Tier-1 Advantage Plans.
ATLANTIC HEALTH
- PPO
CIGNA GREAT-WEST HEALTHCARE®
- HMO
- PPO
CIGNA®
- Cigna Health Plan (CHP)
- HMO
- Network Open Access
- PPO
HORIZON BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD (BCBS) BARNABAS EMPLOYEE HEALTH PLAN
- Direct Access
- OMNIA
HORIZON BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD (BCBS) NOVARTIS - SEE SUMMIT AND SAVE
For Invited Novartis Employees Or Covered Dependents Only.
HORIZON® BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD (BCBS) NEW JERSEY
- Advantage
- BC out-of-state PPO plans
- EPO
- HMO
- Horizon Blue Medicare Advantage
- OMNIA
- POS
- PPO
MAGNACARE™
- PPO
MEDICARE
- Railroad Medicare
- Traditional Medicare
MULTIPLAN
- PPO
- TPA
OSCAR
- EPO
- Oscar NJ Individual & Family Plans
- Oscar NJ PPO Plan
OXFORD®
- Freedom Plans
- Liberty Plans
We are not in network with Oxford Americhoice Plan, Compass Plan, or Garden State HMO Plan.
QUALCARE, INC.
- HMO
- PPO
- TPA
UNITED HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC.®
- AARP Medicare Advantage
- EPO
- HMO
- Medicare Advantage
- Navigate
- New York State Health Insurance Plan (NYSHIP)
- POS
- PPO
- TPA