Dr. Luigi Bassani, MD - Livingston, NJ - Pediatric Neurosurgeon, Spine Surgeon, Brain Surgeon Open Now

Dr. Luigi Bassani, MD

Pediatric Neurosurgeon, Spine Surgeon, Brain Surgeon
Livingston, NJ 07039 (1 other location)
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Dr. Bassani is a board-certified neurosurgeon with fellowship training in pediatric neurosurgery practicing out of the Livingston office.  Dr. Bassani is one of the leading pediatric neurosurgeons in the area. Dr. Bassani specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of pediatric brain and spinal cord tumors, craniosynostosis, spasticity, hydrocephalus, epilepsy, and vascular malformations such as Moyamoya, arteriovenous malformations, and cavernous malformations.  While practicing a broad range of pediatric neurosurgery, his subspecialty interests lie in the treatment of pediatric brain tumors, congenital craniovertebral junction anomalies (Chiari malformations, instability, and syringomyelia), cervical spine trauma, and tethered cords. Dr. Bassani utilizes the latest techniques in pediatric neurosurgery to care for his patients, including computer-guided surgical navigation, minimally invasive endoscopy, and microsurgery. His expertise in these areas was
garnered from his high volume clinical training in brain and spinal cord disorders while at NYU Langone Medical Center and Primary Children’s Hospital, the primary neurosurgery referral center for five states.Dr. Bassani received his Bachelor of Arts, graduating cum laude, from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts.  He went on to attend Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, District of Columbia. Dr. Bassani then completed his general surgery internship and his Neurological Surgery residency and chief residency at New York University School of Medicine.  After completing his neurosurgical training, Dr. Bassani pursued subspecialty fellowship training in pediatric neurosurgery at Primary Children’s Hospital through the University of Utah School of Medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah.Following fellowship training, he served as Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery and Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery in the Department of Neurological Surgery at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Newark, NJ.  There he cared for pediatric patients with brain and spinal cord tumors, congenital spinal anomalies, hydrocephalus, and traumatic brain and spinal cord injury. In addition to his pediatric interest, Dr. Bassani practices general adult neurosurgery focusing on primary brain and spinal cord tumors and metastasis, cervical and lumbar herniated discs, and spinal degeneration disorders.  He is particularly interested in continuing care of adults with congenital pediatric neurosurgical pathology such as hydrocephalus, epilepsy, tethered cords, Chiari malformations, and spasticity. Dr. Bassani utilizes advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques where applicable for his patients.Dr. Bassani has published multiple peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on treatments for epilepsy and spasticity, techniques for treatment of cervical spine trauma and congenital malformations, and treatment of hydrocephalus.  He has been invited to lecture in the field of pediatric neurosurgery on both the state and national levels.   Dr. Bassani is a diplomat of the American Board of Neurological Surgeons.  He participates actively in organized pediatric neurosurgery and is a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the American Association of Neurological Surgery, and the AANS/CNS Section of Pediatric Neurosurgery.  He has been designated one of New Jersey’s Favorite Kids’ Docs for Pediatric Neurosurgery in 2015 and 2017 by New Jersey Family magazine. Dr. Bassani was also named New Jersey Top Doctor for Pediatric Neurosurgery in 2018. 
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 17 years of experience
  • 23 insurances accepted
  • speaks Italian, English
  • Georgetown University School Of Medicine
  • 36 comments
  • 3 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 2 locations

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Patients’ Perspective

  • On-time appointments
  • Good bedside manner

Locations

Dr. Luigi Bassani has 2 locations

Neurosurgeons of New Jersey (Livingston)

200 S Orange Ave Ste 265 Livingston, NJ 07039
Accepting New Patients

Neurosurgeons of New Jersey (Edison)

3840 Park Ave Ste 103B Edison, NJ 08820
Accepting New Patients

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Luigi Bassani

  • Aetna Medicare
  • Aetna Meritain & Assure
  • Aetna Signature (1199 & GEHA)
  • Aetna Whole Health
  • Braven Medicare Access Group HMO-POS
  • Braven Medicare Choice PPO
  • Braven Medicare Freedom PPO
  • Braven Medicare Group HMO-POS
  • Cigna Mohawk Valley (PPO only thru Valley Cigna)
  • Clover Health (Medicare plan)
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon Braven Health (PPO, HMO-POS)
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Medicare (Part A)
  • Medicare Part B (traditional Medicare)
  • No Fault - NJ only
  • Omnia (tier 1)
  • Oxford Garden State
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • UHC under Empire/NYSHIP Plan
  • United Healthcare Commercial
  • Workers Compensation

Specialties

Dr. Luigi Bassani has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Luigi Bassani has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Brain Tumor
  • Laminectomy
  • Craniotomy
  • Aneurysm
  • Stroke
  • Glioblastoma
  • Brain Surgery

Education

Georgetown University School Of Medicine

Graduated in 2007

U S Department Of Veterans Affairs

Residency

University of Utah School of Medicine in Salt Lake City, Utah

Fellowship

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