An internationally renowned surgeon, Dr. Antonacci has extensive surgical experience in adults and children, with particular specialization in scoliosis surgery, as well as extensive experience in complex reconstructive neck and spine surgery.
He is considered one of the Top Spine Surgeons in NJ and NY, and as the pioneer of ASC, the preeminent surgeon for ASC internationally.
From 2001 to 2015 Dr. Antonacci operated mostly in Manhattan at Lenox Hill Hospital and Mount Sinai University Hospital. Since approximately 2015/16, Dr. Antonacci has performed his ASC by Drs. ABC surgeries at Saint Peters University Hospital in NJ (approx. 20 minutes from Newark Int’l Airport), where both his adult and pediatric patients, for the most part, are allowed to stay in private ICU rooms their entire stay.
A graduate of Georgetown University and Georgetown University School of Medicine, Dr. Antonacci is the youngest of six siblings, five of whom are medical doctors, and one who has a doctorate in education. Dr. Antonacci has three college level children of his own.
Dr. Antonacci is honored to be among the few individuals worldwide to have twice received the prestigious Russell A. Hibbs Award for Research from the Scoliosis Research Society.
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Because of his meticulous surgical expertise and vast experience, Dr. Antonacci is able to optimize recovery times and outcomes for his patients.
Even before his pioneering advancements in scoliosis, Dr. Antonacci was pioneering other minimally invasive techniquesand made pioneering advancements in muscle-sparing spine surgery as early as 2001, for the modified Wiltse approach to far lateral lumbar interbody fusion, which drastically reduces blood loss and shortens hospital stays. He uses this approach for spondylolisthesis surgery.
Board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Antonacci is among a select few individuals worldwide with the expertise to perform a wide range of adult and pediatric spinal surgery, from traditional techniques to anterior scoliosis correction techniques for scoliosis, or percutaneous and mini-open approaches.
Dr. Antonacci has been granted hospital privileges at some of the finest medical centers in the northeast United States.
These locations include Mount Sinai Medical Center in Manhattan, NY, Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center in Plainsboro, New Jersey and Saint Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. As a senior spine surgery consultant, Dr. Antonacci has also performed complex scoliosis and spinal deformity surgery on children at the prestigious Shriners Hospitals for Children® in Philadelphia in the past.
Currently, Dr. Antonacci’s ASC (Anterior Scoliosis Correction) procedures are performed approximately 20 minutes away from Newark Int’l Airport in NJ at Saint Peter’s University Hospital.
Our lead surgeon and founder, Dr. M. Darryl Antonacci, MD FACS, along with his team, Drs. ABC (Antonacci, Betz, Cuddihy) have pioneered a revolutionary surgical technique known as Anterior Scoliosis Correction (ASC). This groundbreaking method is hailed as the most innovative surgery for scoliosis in over 50 years.
ASC is a 100% paraspinal muscle-sparing surgery that outperforms traditional methods like VBT (Vertebral Body Tethering) and metal rod fusion. With clinical success rates between 92% and 96% at least two years post-surgery, ASC has given new hope to individuals aged 4 to 55 with curve sizes ranging from 40° to 95°.
ASC surgery offers numerous benefits over traditional methods:
Dr. Antonacci and his team’s vast experience in both adult and pediatric spinal surgery, coupled with their pioneering work on the ASC technique, make the Institute for Spine & Scoliosis a leading provider of advanced treatment options for spine and scoliosis.
Dr. M. Darryl Antonacci has dedicated his career to transforming the lives of individuals suffering from spine and scoliosis conditions. His commitment to providing exceptional care is evident in every aspect of his practice.
Dr. Antonacci believes that each patient is unique and deserves a personalized approach to their care. He takes the time to understand each patient’s condition, lifestyle, and treatment goals, ensuring they receive the most appropriate and effective treatment plan for their specific needs.
Despite his extensive experience and knowledge, Dr. Antonacci remains committed to learning and adopting the latest advancements in spinal and scoliosis care. This dedication to continued learning ensures his patients always have access to the most cutting-edge treatments available.
Dr. Antonacci is deeply involved in the medical community, sharing his knowledge and expertise through lectures, research papers, and training other surgeons in the ASC technique. His efforts have not only advanced the field of spinal and scoliosis care but also ensured that more patients worldwide can benefit from these innovations.
With Dr. M. Darryl Antonacci, MD FACS, FAAOS, at the helm, the Institute for Spine & Scoliosis is a beacon of hope for patients suffering from debilitating spinal and scoliosis conditions. Our revolutionary ASC surgery, pioneered by Dr. Antonacci himself, offers a less invasive, highly effective solution to traditional methods.
Don’t let spinal or scoliosis disorders dictate your life. With the Institute for Spine & Scoliosis, you’re not just getting treatment; you’re getting a chance to reclaim your life, live pain-free, and move with ease.
If you or your loved ones are grappling with spine or scoliosis issues, we invite you to get your case personally reviewed by Dr. Antonacci today and take the first step towards a healthier, happier future. Your journey towards better spinal health starts here.