Matthew Joseph Michel, MD

Matthew Michel, M.D., MBS, is an orthopedic spine surgeon specializing in the evaluation and surgical management of complex cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine pathology. A New Jersey native, Dr. Michel is proud to return to the region to provide advanced, patient-centered spine care to the community he calls home.

He treats a comprehensive spectrum of spinal conditions, including radiculopathy, myelopathy, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, adult spinal deformity, spinal fractures, and complex revision cases. His practice emphasizes evidence-based decision-making and thoughtful patient selection, with surgery recommended only when it offers a clear and durable clinical benefit.

When operative intervention is indicated, Dr. Michel frequently utilizes minimally invasive, robotic-assisted, and motion-preserving techniques, along with advanced surgical technologies, to optimize outcomes, improve accuracy, reduce postoperative morbidity, and facilitate efficient recovery. He is comfortable managing both routine and complex spine cases and values multidisciplinary collaboration.

Dr. Michel prioritizes close communication with referring physicians and views his role as a partner in the patient’s longitudinal spine care. He is readily available for curbside consultation and ensures timely feedback and follow-up after evaluation or surgical intervention.

Clinical Interests & Procedures:

• Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar decompression
• Instrumented spinal fusion
• Minimally invasive and robotic-assisted spine surgery
• Adult spinal deformity and complex revision surgery
• Disc replacement and vertebral augmentation