Expert Nerve Surgery& Pain Relief Restoring Function, Eliminating Pain
Dr. Oren Michaeli specializes in advanced peripheral nerve surgery, offering hope and healing for chronic nerve pain, compression neuropathies, and complex nerve conditions across New Jersey, New York, and Long Island.
2000+
Successful Nerve Surgeries
Performed with precision
99%
Patient Satisfaction Rate
Exceptional outcomes
10+
Partner Hospitals
Across NJ & NY
99%
Patient Satisfaction
About Our Practice
Welcome to The Peripheral Nerve & Brachial Plexus Center
When nerve pain, numbness, or muscle weakness disrupts your life, you deserve expert care from a specialist who truly understands the complexity of the peripheral nervous system. At Peripheral Nerve & Brachial Plexus Center, Dr. Oren Michaeli is a board-certified nerve surgeon dedicated to providing advanced surgical solutions for patients suffering from debilitating nerve-related conditions.
Living with chronic nerve pain or loss of function can be overwhelming,
especially when conventional treatments have failed to provide relief. Whether you’re experiencing burning sensations, shooting pain, persistent numbness, or muscle weakness that limits your daily activities, you don’t have to accept this as your new normal. Dr. Michaeli combines the latest surgical techniques with a deep understanding of peripheral nerve anatomy to address the root cause of your symptoms and restore your quality of life.
With over 2,000 successful nerve surgeries performed and an impressive 99% patient satisfaction rate, Dr. Michaeli has established himself as one of the most trusted nerve surgeons on the East Coast. His reputation extends beyond his patients—physicians throughout the region regularly refer their most complex nerve cases to Dr. Michaeli, confident in his expertise and commitment to exceptional outcomes.
AtPeripheral Nerve & Brachial Plexus Center, we believe that every patient deserves personalized attention and a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to their unique condition.
Why Patients & Physicians Trust Dr. Michaeli
Recognized Expertise: Dr. Oren Michaeli has earned recognition as one of the most recommended nerve surgeons on the East Coast. His expertise spans the full spectrum of peripheral nerve conditions, from common compression neuropathies like carpal tunnel syndrome to complex brachial plexus injuries and rare nerve tumors. This breadth of experience means that no matter how unique or challenging your condition may be, you’re in capable hands.
What sets Dr. Michaeli apart is not just his technical expertise, but his ability to tackle the cases that other surgeons find too challenging. Physicians throughout New Jersey, New York, and beyond regularly refer their most difficult nerve cases to Dr. Michaeli, knowing that he has the skill, experience, and dedication to help patients who have been told there are no remaining options.
99%
Patient Satisfaction Rate
Nearly every patient reports significant improvement in pain, function, and quality of life following treatment.
2000+
Successful Surgeries
Extensive experience across the full spectrum of peripheral nerve conditions.
ASPN
Member, ASPN
American Society for Peripheral Nerve – Part of an elite group of specialists.
Double Board
Hand Surgery
Recognized expertise by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic & General Surgery.
These credentials and outcomes reflect Dr. Michaeli’s dedication to staying at the forefront of peripheral nerve surgery, continuously refining his techniques, and delivering results that restore hope to patients who have often struggled for years with their conditions.
Comprehensive Hospital Network
Understanding that access to care is crucial, Dr. Michaeli maintains surgical privileges at over 10 premier hospitals across New Jersey and New York. This extensive network ensures that you can receive world-class nerve surgery care close to home, without the stress of long-distance travel.
- Englewood Hospital
- Holy Name Medical Center
- Carewell Hospital
- HMH Palisades Medical Center
- HMH Mountainside Medical Center
- RWJ Barnabas Health Secaucus University Hospital
- RWJ Barnabas Health Hoboken University Hospital
- RWJ Barnabas Health Bayonne University Hospital
- RWJ Barnabas Health Heights University Hospital
- RWJ Barnabas Health Jersey City Medical Center
- RWJ Barnabas Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
- Englewood Hospital
Comprehensive Surgical Solutions for Complex
Nerve Conditions
Dr. Michaeli provides expert surgical care for the full spectrum of peripheral nerve disorders. Whether you’redealing with chronic pain, compression neuropathy, amputation-related issues, or muscle weakness, our specialized treatments can help restore function and relieve suffering.
Pain & Numbness
Chronic nerve pain can be one of the most challenging conditions to treat, often persisting long after the original injury has healed. Dr. Michaeli specializes in surgical interventions that target the source of nerve pain and numbness, providing relief whenzzz other treatments have failed.
Nerve Lacerations
When nerves are cut or severely injured, specialized surgical repair is essential to restore function. Dr. Michaeli uses microsurgical techniques to reconnect damaged nerves, promoting regeneration and recovery of sensation and movement.
Neuromas
These painful nerve growths can develop after injury, surgery, or amputation, causing intense pain and sensitivity. Dr. Michaeli offers surgical excision and nerve reconstruction to eliminate neuroma pain and restore comfort.
Pelvic Pain
Chronic pelvic nerve pain can be debilitating and is often misdiagnosed. Dr. Michaeli treats conditions affecting the pudendal nerve and other pelvic nerves, including vaginal pain, penile pain, and anal pain.
Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR)
An innovative surgical technique that redirects damaged nerves to nearby muscles, effectively treating neuromas and reducing phantom limb pain by giving severed nerves a new target.
Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interface (RPNI)
A cutting-edge procedure that wraps the end of severed nerves in muscle tissue, creating a biological interface that prevents painful neuromas and can restore sensory feedback.
Vascularized Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interface (VRPNI)
An advanced version of RPNI that includes a dedicated blood supply, enhancing nerve regeneration and improving long-term outcomes for complex cases.
Compression Neuropathy
Nerve compression occurs when surrounding tissues—bones, ligaments, muscles, or scar tissue—place pressure on a nerve, causing pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness. While some compression neuropathies respond to conservative treatment, many require surgical decompression for lasting relief:
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
The most common compression neuropathy, causing pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and fingers due to median nerve compression at the wrist. Surgical release restores normal nerve function and eliminates symptoms.
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow causes numbness in the ring and little fingers, hand weakness, and pain radiating down the forearm. Decompression or transposition surgery provides excellent outcomes.
Radial Tunnel Syndrome
Often misdiagnosed as tennis elbow, this condition involves compression of the radial nerve in the forearm, causing pain and weakness that doesn’t respond to standard tennis elbow treatments.
Pronator Syndrome
Median nerve compression in the forearm causes symptoms similar to carpal tunnel but originates higher in the arm. Precise diagnosis and surgical decompression resolve this often-overlooked condition.
Piriformis Syndrome
The sciatic nerve can be compressed by the piriformis muscle in the buttock, causing pain that radiates down the leg, mimicking herniated disc symptoms. Surgical release eliminates the compression.
Peroneal Nerve Compression
Compression of the peroneal nerve near the knee causes foot drop and numbness in the lower leg and foot, significantly impacting mobility and balance.
Amputation Pain
Life after amputation presents unique challenges, and many amputees struggle with persistent pain that can be more debilitating than the original injury or condition that led to amputation. Dr. Michaeli offers advanced surgical solutions specifically designed for post-amputation pain:
Phantom Limb Pain
The sensation of pain in a limb that has been amputated affects up to 80% of amputees. Through techniques like TMR and RPNI, Dr. Michaeli can significantly reduce or eliminate phantom pain by addressing the neurological source of these sensations.
Neuroma Pain
Painful neuromas frequently develop at amputation sites where nerves were severed. These can cause excruciating localized pain that prevents prosthetic use and limits function. Surgical excision combined with nerve redirection techniques provides lasting relief.
TMR for Amputees
Originally developed for improved prosthetic control, TMR has proven highly effective in preventing and treating post-amputation pain by providing severed nerves with new muscle targets.
RPNI for Amputees
By wrapping nerve endings in muscle grafts, RPNI creates a biological environment that promotes healthy nerve regeneration while preventing painful neuroma formation.
VRPNI for Complex Cases
For patients with challenging anatomy or previous failed procedures, VRPNI offers enhanced healing potential through improved blood supply to the regenerative nerve interface.
Muscle Paralysis & Weakness
When nerves that control muscles are damaged, the resulting paralysis or weakness can be devastating, affecting everything from fine motor control to basic mobility. Dr. Michaeli specializes in nerve reconstruction procedures that can restore function even in severe cases:
Brachial Plexus Injuries
Damage to the network of nerves controlling the arm and hand, often from traumatic accidents or birth injuries, can cause complete paralysis. Surgical nerve transfers and reconstruction can restore significant function.
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Compression of nerves and blood vessels in the space between the collarbone and first rib causes pain, numbness, and weakness in the arm and hand. Surgical decompression creates space for these vital structures.
Foot Drop
Inability to lift the front of the foot, often from peroneal nerve damage, makes walking difficult and increases fall risk. Nerve decompression or tendon transfer surgery can restore normal gait.
Tetraplegia
While complete spinal cord injury presents unique challenges, Dr. Michaeli works with tetraplegic patients to explore nerve transfer options that may restore some upper extremity function and independence.
Spinal Cord Injuries
Certain spinal cord injury patients may benefit from peripheral nerve procedures that enhance remaining function or address secondary nerve complications.
Nerve Lacerations/Cut Nerves
Whether from accidents, previous surgery, or other trauma, severed nerves require immediate expert repair to maximize functional recovery and prevent permanent paralysis.
Spasticity
Excessive muscle tone and involuntary muscle contractions can result from nerve dysfunction, significantly limiting mobility and causing pain. Dr. Michaeli offers surgical interventions to reduce spasticity and improve quality of life for patients with neurological conditions affecting muscle control.
Board Certified
About the Surgeon
Meet Dr. Oren Michaeli: Your Peripheral Nerve Surgery Specialist
Dr. Oren Michaeli is a fellowship-trained peripheral nerve surgeon whose expertise spans the full spectrum of nerve-related conditions. With specialized training in peripheral nerve surgery and board certification in hand surgery, Dr. Michaeli brings a unique combination of skills and knowledge to every patient encounter.
As an active member of both the American Society for Peripheral Nerve (ASPN) and the Peripheral Nerve Society, Dr. Michaeli remains connected to the global community of nerve surgery specialists, staying current with the latest research and techniques. This commitment to ongoing education ensures that his patients have access to the most advanced treatment options available.
What truly distinguishes Dr. Michaeli, however, is his unwavering commitment to his patients. He understands that behind every diagnosis’s a person whose life has been disrupted by pain, numbness, or weakness. He listens carefully, explains thoroughly, and works collaboratively to develop treatment plans that align with each patient’s goals and values.
Take the First Step Toward Relief Today
You don’t have to live with nerve pain, numbness, or weakness. With the right expertise, many conditions that seem hopeless can be successfully treated, restoring function and eliminating suffering.
Dr. Michaeli and his dedicated team are here to provide the expert evaluation and advanced surgical care you deserve. From your first consultation through recovery, we’ll be with you every step of the way.
Contact Peripheral Nerve & Brachial Plexus Center today to schedule your comprehensive consultation and discover how we can help you reclaim your life from nerve pain.