What our patients have to say.

The well-being of our patients is our foremost priority. From the initial consultation to the procedure and through recovery, Dr. LaRocca and our dedicated team are committed to providing continuous, personalized care at every phase of their journey.

  • 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 the problem. Dr. LaRocca performed the surgery I needed, but not before I fully understood what was to be done. He took time for me; he answered all of my questions and put my mind at ease. I am now pain free!!! Thank you, Dr. LaRocca!! I am now able to perform regular lifestyle and housekeeping tasks (just the things you take for granted such as making the bed, washing clothes, dishes, etc.), and walking with NO PAIN. If I need to vacuum, I do it in stages, making sure I am not overdoing it.

    E.C.

  • In 2004, I fell at work and had a lot of back problems. Once again, in 2011, I picked up a heavy object and felt a pop in my back. I had a disc out of place and a lot of pain. The quality of care from Dr. LaRocca is second to none! He took every step to get to the heart of my problem. Dr. LaRocca’s staff is very experienced and helpful. They are always kind and courteous.

    K.R.

  • I fell on Long Beach Island and sustained a C1 cervical fracture. When the ER physicians saw my MRI, they said the best place was the hospital in Hopewell. That is where we met Dr. LaRocca, who came in on a Saturday night to assess the situation. He explained the injury and I was placed in a cervical collar. Dr. LaRocca and his staff were supportive, thorough and most professional. I had another health issue that complicated my treatment. I finally had to have a spinal fusion which was successful.

    A.M.

  • In I herniated my L-4, L-5 disc. I was suffering from severe back pain, numbness, and tingling in my left leg and foot. I underwent a microdiscectomy before I met Dr. LaRocca that made my symptoms worse. I had numbness and tingling in both legs after surgery. I was unable to sit, stand, or walk for more than 20 minutes. I tried Physical Therapy, Epidural injections, Cortizone injections, nerve blocks and RFA from levels L-3 to L-5 and S1. After seeing numerous doctors, I found Dr. LaRocca. Dr. LaRocca has helped me more than I can put into words. At my first appointment he made me feel like my health and happiness was the most important thing. Other doctors were afraid of my case because I am only 21 years old, but Dr. LaRocca looked at my quality of life rather than my age. Dr. LaRocca gave me my life back and has continued to make sure my recovery is as smooth and fast as possible. My fusion is probably the best thing that happened to me. Because of this surgery, I’ll be able to sit through my classes as I finish my senior year of college. I will be able to work as an auditor upon graduation. I can coach field hockey at a collegiate level and will be able to eventually play again. I am finally able to live without pain.

    C.L.

  • As a police officer, I had an accident while on duty as a motor cyclist which caused severe pain to my neck and back. Ever since having my spine surgery by Dr. LaRocca in 2011, my police office, family and friends cannot believe I am the same person! I returned as if nothing happened. Thank you all for changing my life from pain to painless!

  • For twenty years I suffered with low back pain that, at times, left me bed-ridden for days. My back problems started while I was in my mid-twenties. Two herniated discs resulted from years of wear and tear and were treated early on using pain management techniques including physical manipulation, rest and medication together with strength training. The final attempt with pain management included spinal injections whose frequency increased with each subsequent administration to the point where putting a bandage on the problem was no longer feasible. Of the three recommendations from very reputable medical institutions, only NJNBI shared a sincere interest in identifying the root cause of my chronic pain. Dr. LaRocca spent considerable time over several visits to understand my condition and together with my historical records made the correct decision to perform the surgery to correct the problem. Today I am pain-free with no need for taking medications or getting spinal injections and together with my regular exercise continue to be as nimble as ever. My profession requires considerable amount of time at a desk and prior to the surgery required me to perform periodic stretching exercises to relieve pain. The need to lay on the floor at work and do isometric exercises is no longer needed because the pain doesn’t exist!

    K.G.

  • I suffered with back issues since my college days, but had extreme pain the past four years. I did everything possible using non-invasive methods. Chiropractic care, Acupuncture, Epidural injections, and Physical Therapy, but I hit a plateau and realized, surgery was my last option. When I first consulted with Dr. LaRocca, I was very fearful of needing and having surgery. He answered all my questions, went over all the risks. There was something about Dr. LaRocca that just made me feel very calm, and I had 100% confidence in his experience and ability. I felt safe with him and unafraid. The surgery was a success and his follow-up and concern about my progress has been excellent. I’m now sleeping better. The horrible burning sensation that used to make me crazy is GONE, that alone made the surgery worthwhile. I just bought a pilates machine and will be starting that soon, and also start walking and swimming again.

    E.K.