05 Nov New Jersey Monthly Names Top Doctors of 2026
Drs. Yakov Gologorsky, Omar Syed, and Kevin Yao have one simple philosophy for patient care: Every patient deserves a thoughtful, individualized approach—not a one-size-fits-all solution.
The board-certified surgeons, along with their colleagues Drs. Jacob L. Goldberg, Frank Moore, and Alfred Steinberger, specialize in a variety of surgical procedures, from minimally invasive techniques for spine surgery to complex tumors. “We believe patients should recover quickly and comfortably without sacrificing surgical precision,” says Dr. Yao. “That means taking time to fully evaluate each case, exploring non-surgical options first when appropriate, and making sure patients understand and feel confident in their care every step of the way.”
“Our group is comprised entirely of neurosurgeons who bring decades of combined experience in spine and brain surgery,” says Dr. Gologorsky. “We offer some of the most advanced treatment options available, with proven track records for improving patient outcomes. Our physicians have expertise in motion-preserving cervical and lumbar disc replacement, minimally invasive spine surgery, robotic- and navigation-assisted spinal instrumentation when appropriate, and complex revision spine surgery. We tailor the least invasive, most effective treatment to each individual patient.”
Metropolitan Neurosurgery Brain & Spine is a practice where patients get both the expertise of a highly experienced team and the personal attention of a small, close-knit group. “Over the years, seeing patients who came to us in pain or facing frightening diagnoses go on to live full, active lives and knowing they trusted us with that is what we look back on with the most pride,” says Dr. Syed.