New Jersey Pediatric Neuroscience Institute
Catherine A. Mazzola, MD, FAANS
John Collins, MD, FAANS
Tatiana Sikorskyj, APN, RNFA
Yvelisse Ng, NP-C
Specialty: Neurosurgery
The neurosurgery division of the New Jersey Pediatric Neuroscience Institute (NJPNI) provides comprehensive, patient-centered care for both pediatric and adult patients and their families. The practice has welcomed more than six new board-certified pediatric neurosurgeons and neurologists, and recently opened a new office in Hamilton to better serve children and families.
Family-Centered Treatment
Board-certified pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Catherine Mazzola and her team provide patients with exceptional and individualized treatment for conditions including cerebral palsy, Chiari malformation, epilepsy, hydrocephalus, brain tumors and spina bifida, as well as ADHD, autism, headaches and tics.
“Our practice is very family-centered, and we make the evaluation and treatment process as stress-free as possible,” Dr. Mazzola says.
The doctors use the most advanced cutting-edge technologies to provide patients with the best possible treatment and outcomes. They collaborate with an extensive network of neurologists, therapists, psychologists and orthotists to develop an individualized care plan for each patient.
Comprehensive and Collaborative Care
The doctors make themselves available at night and on weekends for emergency office visits and consultations, and they participate in many insurance plans. With the help of a compassionate team of nurse practitioners, they provide an array of surgical as well as minimally-invasive therapeutic options to improve each child’s health and quality of life.
“We understand the stress involved in caring for a sick child, and ensure each child receives the necessary therapies and interventions,” says Dr. Mazzola, the first pediatric neurosurgeon in New Jersey to launch multidisciplinary programs in the areas of spasticity, cerebral palsy, craniofacial disorders and pediatric brain tumors.
New Jersey Pediatric Neuroscience Institute
Catherine A. Mazzola, MD, FAANS
John Collins, MD, FAANS
Tatiana Sikorskyj, APN, RNFA
Yvelisse Ng, NP-C
Hackensack, Hazlet, Jersey City, Morristown, Rockaway
973-326-9000
njpni.com
“Dr. Collins is a blessing! He is very kind, compassionate, thoughtful, and very thorough..I recently have been having an issue with my insurance, and I thought I was going to have to reschedule my daughters appointment. My daughter has been very sick with migraines, but instead of rescheduling I was allowed to pay a small fee and bring her to the appointment! I thank God for him, his MA Ray, and the whole staff, starting with the man from the billing department who spoke with the team to see about me bringing her in. My heart was full to know that this team is so genuinely caring for the children they attend to! Thank you Dr. Collins, you and your team are truly amazing!” – T.H., Newark”
“Our daughter had been in pain and having severe headaches for 2 years and everyone told her everything was working fine and even recommended treatments that exacerbated her problem. Dr. Collins took the time to think through the problem and the symptoms. He came up with a plausible hypothesis on what was going wrong. We could not get the definitive testing to prove that his theory was correct due to her age, but we all agreed that his explanation was extremely logical and we were willing to risk surgery. Within 2 months of the initial consultation, he performed surgery and every one of his theories on what had gone wrong and what he needed to do as a surgeon to fix the issue were proved correct in the operating room. My daughter is now pain free and able to re-join all her friends leading a normal teenagers life. I was awed with the time he took with us and her to explain the process, risks, follow up post surgery, and helping us get the clearance with the insurance. His level of expertise both as a diagnostician and surgeon have proved to me once again that people make the difference. Grateful for Dr. Collins!!” – M.S., Morristown
“I love how patient Dr. Collins is, how thorough he is and how much he cares. Even though he has so much experience he is always willing to learn more.” – G.B., West Orange
“Tatiana is truly one of a kind! She is kind, compassionate, knowledgable and client-centered. She has a wonderful way to share and educate on difficult subjects with families in a way that leaves you feeling empowered and confident rather than scared and worried. She is always available to answer any questions or concerns and her love for the patients she treats is evident.” – M.M., West Milford
“Tatiana was not only amazing with my son but on top of everything she got him whatever resources he needed and was extremely responsive whenever there was an issue, concern, or a question. I could not have asked for a better provider to care for my son.” – N.M., South Amboy
“I love honestly everything about Yvelisse! From the awesome staff to the caring doctor. Everything was impeccable! She explains everything in details and answered any questions I had. I have no words to describe how it feels to find such an excellent doctor to leave my precious daughter’s health in her hands. Thank you for all the love and care you provide to children and their parents!” – E.M., Union
