Dr. Charles Gatto, MD

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Get to know Orthopedic Spine Surgeon Dr. Charles Gatto, who serves patients throughout the State of New Jersey.

Dr. Gatto is a highly trained orthopedic spine surgeon with over 21 years of expertise in resolving complex conditions of the spine. He serves as the Director of the Spine Division for the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Morristown Medical Center, the state's top orthopedic facility. He is also the Founder of The Advanced Spine Center, where he partners with Dr. Jason E. Lowenstein and Dr. George S. Naseef, two other experts in minimally invasive techniques.

Together, he and his colleagues provide lasting relief from chronic back pain to the communities of Bridgewater, Morristown, Rockaway, and Sparta, New Jersey. Their multidisciplinary practice employs the latest advancements in minimally invasive surgical technology to reduce postoperative discomfort and redefine the recovery process. His collaborative approach to spine care ensures that every patient receives the right expertise and appropriate treatments to maximize their outcomes.

Pertaining to his educational pursuits, Dr. Gatto received his medical degree from the Albany Medical College, where he also completed his internship and residency in orthopedic surgery, as well as his fellowship in disease, disorders, and surgery of the spine. His areas of surgical expertise include addressing the full spectrum of spinal disorders, including work-related traumas, spinal cord injuries, and degenerative spine diseases. He also specializes in reconstructive spine surgeries, and is well-versed in prevalent spine issues such as radiculopathy, intervertebral disc herniations, sciatica, and more.

Board-certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, the doctor has been recognized as a leader in the field of worker's compensation, and he oversees an annual seminar on the subject where he advises fellow healthcare professionals on best practices for optimizing patient outcomes and insurance/legal claims. He has received several awards and honors for his outstanding work in the field of medicine, including The Barnett Award for Excellence in Medicine and The Clark Award for Excellence in Research.

Orthopedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.

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