Dr. Charles Gatto

Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon

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About Dr. Gatto


Dr. Charles A. Gatto is a partner at the Advanced Spine Center and chief of the spine section for the department of orthopedic surgery at Morristown Medical Center, in Morristown, NJ.

Dr. Gatto is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has extensive training in all aspects of spine surgery, with a particular interest in spine trauma, degenerative spinal disorders, work-related spinal conditions, and the advancement of minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Gatto’s approach to treatment is very conservative, fully utilizing all diagnostic options and preferring to exhaust all nonoperative avenues before considering surgery.

He received his medical degree from the Albany Medical College of Union University in Albany, New York. He stayed there and went on to complete his internship and residency in orthopedic surgery, as well as his fellowship in disease, disorders, and surgery of the spine. While in Albany, he received The Barnett Award for Excellence in Medicine & The Clark Award for Excellence in Research. He also served as chief resident in his final year of training and was an attending surgeon on staff for orthopedic trauma as a clinical instructor in orthopedic surgery.

After completing his fellowship, Dr. Gatto accepted a position as an attending surgeon and clinical assistant professor at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Manhattan, NY, where he served as the chief of spine for the department of orthopedic surgery. Dr. Gatto then moved his practice to New Jersey, and was previously a partner at Tri-County Orthopedics in Morristown, NJ, where he served as the Director of the Tri-County Spine Center.

New Jersey Monthly Magazine has named Dr. Gatto one of New Jersey Top Docs of 2015. In addition, each year since 2006, the Consumers Research Council of America has named him as one of America’s Top Physicians in spine surgery.

Dr. Gatto is also a co-founder, past president, and current board member of Kids’ Chance of New Jersey, Inc. a charitable organization dedicated to providing scholarships for vocational and college education to the children of catastrophically or fatally injured New Jersey workers.

We are proud to work together as a team to ensure that every patient receives the right expertise and appropriate techniques to maximize their outcomes.

Patient Testimonials

cassandra weber
cassandra weber
2024-01-11
I went in miserable, and dr nachwalter had seen that did everything and checked everything. I after surgery after being a severe pain for a month I felt 80% better after surgery of course the pain that I was feeling after surgery was normal. I have to say he is amazing and comforting.
Caroline Crane
Caroline Crane
2023-10-27
I found the Advanced Spine Center online and their website explained everything I was going through with nerve pain from collapsed discs in my neck. My phone call to Advanced Spine Center and everyone of the staff members, including Dr. Lowenstein was so helpful and professional. Highly recommend this practice.
Carolyn Castaldo Hall
Carolyn Castaldo Hall
2023-10-08
Extremely grateful for this practice and especially Dr.Gatto who did my husband's back surgery. Absolutely the most professional practice with the best back and spine surgeon ever! THANK YOU!!
Ms. L. Cahill
Ms. L. Cahill
2023-09-11
To say that my family was fortunate to have met Dr. Lowenstein, his Physician Assistants, and his team of professionals would be an understatement. From our very first appointment in February of 2023, we knew we were in very capable hands. Dr. Lowenstein diagnosed my then eleven year old son with a high grade spondylolisthesis and thoroughly explained to us why surgery was necessary to correct his condition. We scheduled his surgery for March 16, 2023. The procedure was very lengthy, but Dr. Lowenstein and his team calmed our nerves and kept us updated on how our son was doing throughout the surgery. After the surgery was complete, Dr. Lowenstein and his team visited my son multiple times a day while he was in the hospital to check on both his physical and mental progress. The surgery was a complete success. My son is no longer in any pain and continues to get better every day! We were very blessed to have our son in Dr. Lowenstein’s care. We think very highly of him and his entire staff and would recommend using him with hesitation!
Gary G
Gary G
2023-04-18
Met with Dr Lowenstein back in January, he was informative and talked me through my situation and options. He performed surgery in early Feb which was successful and he and his team have been working with me throughout my recovery. Recovery is long w nerve pain but he and his team have been there answering questions and supporting me.
Lorrie Lupio
Lorrie Lupio
2023-04-07
Dr Naseef and Matt were patient, informative and filled with information for my fractured vertebrae. HIGHLY recommend them.
Sheri Groh
Sheri Groh
2022-07-18
I had a great experience with the whole Team at the Advanced Spine Center. From check in, which went smoothly and I didn't have to wait long at all, to Richard explaining my Insurance coverage, to the associates taking my x-rays, to the Physician's Assistant Tonya who went over my x-rays and MRI in detail and then performed a physical to test my strength and mobility. She was awesome and very patient with me. Then of course, Dr. Gatto who understood what I already tried and talked me through my options and what his best recommendations would be. I am only at the beginning of my treatment with him but so far, he has turned my pessimism into optimism.