Summary

Ronald D. Karnaugh, M.D. is a board-certified, fellowship-trained physical medicine and rehabilitation physician who specializes in interventional pain medicine. With fellowship training in spine intervention and sports medicine, Dr. Karnaugh specializes in a minimally invasive treatment option for synovial cysts and other spine related disorders.



Dr. Karnaugh and other researchers at the Hackensack Meridian Neuroscience Institute at JFK University Medical Center are studying an interventional procedure, called fluoroscopic percutaneous lumbar cyst rupture–a procedure using an X-Ray guided needle injection to rupture a cyst. As a result, patients often experience immediate symptom relief without surgery. 



As part of the multidisciplinary team at the Brain and Spine Tumor Program at JFK University Medical Center, Dr. Karnaugh works alongside neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists, medical neuro-oncologists, neuropathologists, and neuroradiologists utilizing innovative new treatments to provide comprehensive patient and family-centered care.



The Spine Care Program at JFK University Medical Center treats all aspects of spinal cord injury and related complications. Here, Dr. Karnaugh joins a team of spine specialists collaborating with neurosurgeons, pain medicine physicians, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists and radiologists to determine the most appropriate plan of care for patients and their families. 



A world-class swimmer and member of the 1992 U.S. Olympic team, Dr. Karnaugh competed in Barcelona as a favorite to medal in the 200 individual medley. After a devastating family tragedy at the opening ceremonies, Dr. Karnaugh went on to compete, placing sixth in his race. After the Olympics, he went on to fulfill his dream of attending medical school with the extraordinary support of Yankees Owner, George Steinbrenner. 


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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 23 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Hospital for Special Surgery
  • 2 written reviews
  • 4 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Ronald D Karnaugh has 2 locations

HMH - Neurosurgery - Iselin

1 Wellbrook Pl Fl 2Iselin, NJ 08830

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Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish, Russian, Arabic Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, Chinese
Edison , NJBrooklyn , NYBridgewater , NJFresh Meadows , NY
Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Med School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Med School: New York Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ronald D Karnaugh

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • Cigna
  • Claritev
  • Clover Health
  • Consumer Health Network
  • Fidelis Care
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon NJ Health)
  • Karna WTC
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • QualCare
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare (UHC)
  • UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Medicare
  • US Family Health Plan
  • Wellpoint

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ronald D Karnaugh has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ronald D Karnaugh has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Chronic Pain
  • EMG/Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Injury
  • Nerve Damage
  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine
  • Pain Medicine
  • Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation
  • Prosthetics
  • Rehabilitation
  • Surgery Recovery

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Sports Medicine, 2019

American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2010

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New Jersey, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Hospital for Special Surgery2010

Residency

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School2008

Internship

Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital2005

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Dr. Ronald Karnaugh speaks English.
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Dr. Ronald Karnaugh is affiliated with Jfk Johnson Rehabilitation Institute.

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