
Stephen J Dante, MD, FACS
Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 18-65
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAffiliations
- Cooper University Hospital
About Stephen J Dante
Title
Neurosurgeon
Awards and Honors
Merck Award for Excellence in Surgical Research, 1983Professional Memberships
America Medical AssociationAmerican Association of Neurological SurgeonsFellow, American College of SurgeonsNorth American Spine SocietyPennsylvania Neurosurgical SocietyPhiladelphia Neurological SocietySelected Publications
Gardiner, McShane, Kerr, Agarwal, Saylany, Sharma, Joshi, Pierce, Pasao-Pham, Dante, Maloney-Wilensky, Welch: Low-Dose Steroids to Decrease Postoperative Pain and Opioid Use. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners. Elsevier, 16(7):523-527, July 2020."
Faught RW, Church EW, Halpern CH, Balmuri U, Attiah MA, Stein SC, Dante SJ, Welch WC, Simeone FA. Long-term quality of life after posterior cervical foraminotomy for radiculopathy. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2016 Mar;142:22-25. doi: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2016.01.013. Epub 2016 Jan 12. PMID: 26802616." Church EW, Halpern CH, Faught RW, Balmuri U, Attiah MA, Hayden S, Kerr M, Maloney-Wilensky E, Bynum J, Dante SJ, Welch WC, Simeone FA. Cervical laminoforaminotomy for radiculopathy: Symptomatic and functional outcomes in a large cohort with long-term follow-up. Surg Neurol Int. 2014 Dec 30;5(Suppl 15):S536-43. doi: 10.4103/2152-7806.148029. PMID: 25593773; PMCID: PMC4287901." Mummaneni PV, Whitmore RG, Curran JN, Ziewacz JE, Wadhwa R, Shaffrey CI, Asher AL, Heary RF, Cheng JS, Hurlbert RJ, Douglas AF, Smith JS, Malhotra NR, Dante SJ, Magge SN, Kaiser MG, Abbed KM, Resnick DK, Ghogawala Z. Cost-effectiveness of lumbar discectomy and single-level fusion for spondylolisthesis: experience with the NeuroPoint-SD registry. Neurosurg Focus. 2014 Jun;36(6):E3. doi: 10.3171/2014.3.FOCUS1450. PMID: 24881635." Ghogawala Z, Shaffrey CI, Asher AL, Heary RF, Logvinenko T, Malhotra NR, Dante SJ, Hurlbert RJ, Douglas AF, Magge SN, Mummaneni PV, Cheng JS, Smith JS, Kaiser MG, Abbed KM, Sciubba DM, Resnick DK. The efficacy of lumbar discectomy and single-level fusion for spondylolisthesis: results from the NeuroPoint-SD registry: clinical article. J Neurosurg Spine. 2013 Nov;19(5):555-63. doi: 10.3171/2013.7.SPINE1362. Epub 2013 Sep 6. PMID: 24010898.Departments
Neurosurgery
Surgery
Programs & Centers
Cooper and Inspira Neuroscience
Spine Center
Practice Groups
Cooper University Physicians
Locations
- 2339 Route 70 West, 4th Floor, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
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- phone: 856-546-8525
- fax: 856-546-8527
- 215 North Main Street, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
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- phone: 609-778-1900
- fax: 609-536-2888
- 400 W Route 38, Suite 100, Moorestown, NJ 08057
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- phone: 856-270-4003
- fax: 856-546-8527
Education and Training
Education
- Fellowship: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Cerebrovascular Surgery, 1989
- Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Neurological Surgery, 1989
- Internship: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, General Surgery, 1984
- Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine, 1983
Board Certifications
- Neurological Surgery: American Board of Neurological Surgery, 1995
Insurance
- Aetna Better Health Medicaid HMO
- Aetna Dental Health
- Aetna First Health (Coventry)
- Aetna HMO/PPO/POS
- Aetna Medicare
- Aetna Quality Health
- Aetna Whole Health
- Aetna Workers Comp
- AmeriHealth Comp Services (Workers Comp)
- AmeriHealth HMO/PPO/POS
- AmeriHealth Medicare
- AmeriHealth Value Network
- Braven Health Medicare
- Cigna Evernorth Behavioral Health
- Cigna HMO/PPO/POS
- Cigna Medicare
- Cigna One Health
- Clover Health Medicare PPO
- Consumer Health Network Workers Comp
- Fidelis Care Medicaid HMO
- First MCO Group Health
- First MCO Workers Comp
- Galaxy Health Network Group Health
- Galaxy Health Network Workers Comp
- Guardian
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey HMO/PPO
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Omnia
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey State Benefit Plans
- Horizon NJ Health Medicaid HMO
- Horizon NJ Health NJ Family Kidcare
- Humana Medicare Advantage Medicare HMO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Medicare PPO
- Humana Military Prime
- Humana Military Standard
- Humana Military TriCare
- Independence Blue Cross Comp Services (Workers Comp)
- Independence Blue Cross IBC PPO
- Independence Blue Cross Keystone Healthplan East
- Independence Blue Cross Medicare
- Independence Blue Cross Personal Choice
- Jefferson Health Plans Medicare HMO
- Jefferson Health Plans Medicare PPO
- Liberty Mutual Auto
- Liberty Mutual Workers Comp
- Longevity Health Plan Medicare PPO I-SNP
- Magellan Behavioral Health
- MagnaCare Auto
- MagnaCare Group Health
- MagnaCare Workers Comp
- Medicaid (NJ)
- Medicare
- MultiPlan PHCS
- NJ Manufacturers Auto
- NJ Manufacturers Workers Comp
- Prime Health Services Auto/Workers Comp
- Prime Health Services Group Health
- QualCare Emblem Health
- QualCare HMO/PPO
- QualCare Workers Comp
- Railroad Medicare
- Three Rivers Contigo
- Three Rivers Devon
- United Behavioral Health Group Health
- United Behavioral Health Medicaid
- United Behavioral Health Medicare
- United Behavioral Health Optum
- United Healthcare AARP
- United Healthcare Community Plan Medicaid HMO
- United Healthcare Community Plan NJ Family Kidcare
- United Healthcare Dental
- United Healthcare Dual Complete D-SNP
- United Healthcare Group Health
- United Healthcare Medicaid
- United Healthcare Medicare
- United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
- US Family Health Plan
- VA Community Care Network
- WellCare Medicare
- Wellpoint Medicaid HMO
- Wellpoint Medicare
Ratings & Reviews
4.7 out of 5
159 ratings, 54 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- Reviewed on 1/3/2026
I think the staff and everybody took good care of me and I'm coming back for surgery and I just wanted to thank you.
- Reviewed on 1/2/2026
To whom it may concern, as a first-time visitor to your facility, I was warmly welcomed at the front door. The staff members were exceptionally kind, and the doctor provided an excellent explanation of my situation, which I fully understood and appreciated.
- Reviewed on 12/24/2025
Dr. Dante was very professional. He explained all my issues. He is wonderful.
- Reviewed on 12/23/2025
Excellent experience
- Reviewed on 12/18/2025
Very intelligent physician and a kind person
- Reviewed on 12/10/2025
Dr Stephen Dante is the only neurosurgeon I trust. Has always been up front and honest with me.
- Reviewed on 11/25/2025
Above and beyond
- Reviewed on 10/30/2025
Hi, I don't have any complaints. Dr. Dante was very good and explained things to me that made sense and I was very glad to see him. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 10/16/2025
Dr Dante provided me with the necessary information to make my decision about cervical surgery. His kind, attentive, calm and caring manner put me at ease. I only wish more physicians had the "bedside manner" he showed me. Don't let him go! My appointment was for a second opinion.
- Reviewed on 10/10/2025
Great that Dr Dante is available in Cape May County !
- Reviewed on 10/8/2025
Wonderful kind physician who took the time to listen to me
- Reviewed on 10/8/2025
Great doctor and super nice person. Very knowledgeable and professional.
- Reviewed on 10/2/2025
Dr Dante was WONDERFUL! He was caring and understanding and most helpful with his explanations and recommendations.
- Reviewed on 9/26/2025
Thank you. Appreciate Doc's care. Very empathetic.
- Reviewed on 9/18/2025
Thank you to Dr. Dante for exceptional care!
- Reviewed on 9/13/2025
1st apt with him. I was extremely pleased with everything including the ongoing treatment plan.
- Reviewed on 9/9/2025
Dr Dante is the Best ! ! !
- Reviewed on 8/22/2025
Everyone at Cooper was really nice and very helpful, and Dr. Dante is amazing. He did my surgery over 20 years ago, and he is just incredible, and he's just a really good surgeon and a very good doctor. He's very good with his patients. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 8/17/2025
I felt very good about the way the visit went.
- Reviewed on 8/14/2025
Very caring
- Reviewed on 8/12/2025
The visit was quick and easy with very little wait time. The staff were very nice and friendly
- Reviewed on 8/7/2025
Excellent Thank You!
- Reviewed on 8/6/2025
Doctor Dante and his staff where considerate and caring when discussing what I should do moving forward with my Spine and surrounding hip pain Thank you , Dr Stephen Dante
- Reviewed on 7/31/2025
Dr Dante is an excellent doctor who cares the patients and answers all questions that I ask in a professional manner.
- Reviewed on 7/1/2025
Dr Dante is the absolute best.
- Reviewed on 6/29/2025
We arrived 3 hours early not knowing about traffic and exact location of facility. Thought we could browse the mall and have lunch before appointment. Much to our surprise Dr Dante took us right in!! Wife got to browse the mall and we had lunch after my appointment and still got out of town well before the nutty drivers started homeward!
- Reviewed on 6/28/2025
Very happy with my first visit.
- Reviewed on 6/27/2025
Dr Donte was reserved at first but his personality showed through when we started to talk. Great experience
- Reviewed on 6/25/2025
I am great full for your help and knowledge
- Reviewed on 6/24/2025
Excellent physician
- Reviewed on 6/12/2025
from reception to check out, everything went perfectly. Great staff!
- Reviewed on 6/4/2025
My entire experience was very pleasant and exceptional.
- Reviewed on 5/14/2025
Dr. Dante was extremely professional and very concerned about my pain. He explained to me that surgery was more than likely not necessary. At this point, he's helping me get x-rays and an MRI to refer me to a pain management professional. Thank you, Dr. Dante.
- Reviewed on 5/10/2025
Dr. Dante was amazing. I really felt comfortable with him. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 4/30/2025
Dr. Dante is a wonderful provider. He is thorough and knowledgeable.
- Reviewed on 4/5/2025
Dr Steven Dante was excellent. So friendly and caring. He explained everything so thoroughly. I felt like I was heard. I would recommend him instantly! My visit was very pleasant and I was extremely satisfied with his recommendations.
- Reviewed on 4/3/2025
Clean office. Plenty of parking
- Reviewed on 4/3/2025
Great dr
- Reviewed on 4/2/2025
Dr. Dante did a triple disectomy with fusion on my cervical spine 14 years ago. Before I had surgery I was in severe pain, but after the procedure the pain was gone. I was so happy with the results that I have seen Dr. Dante several times since that surgery to get his advice on other spinal problems that have developed. He is compassionate, easy to understand and honest about possible treatments. I think he's the best and I trust him implicitly.
- Reviewed on 4/1/2025
Dr. Dante is very kind and considerate. He explains everything in a way I can understand.
- Reviewed on 3/19/2025
Dr. Dante is very polite, positive and explains treatment clearly.
- Reviewed on 3/18/2025
It was a positive experience, questions and concerns were answered. Felt I got exactly what was expected at appointment.
- Reviewed on 3/18/2025
Excellent care
- Reviewed on 3/16/2025
All around good Dr.
- Reviewed on 3/13/2025
In a sweet way but with professionalism.
- Reviewed on 3/11/2025
Very good experience
- Reviewed on 3/6/2025
Dr. Dante is an outstanding physician.
- Reviewed on 3/4/2025
Dr. Dante was personable and professional. He took the time to listen to me and explain things in an understandable way.
- Reviewed on 2/27/2025
I had a great experience
- Reviewed on 2/27/2025
I enjoyed seeing Dr. Dante. He is a very friendly and kind human being and made me relaxed to interact with him.
- Reviewed on 2/26/2025
Excellent professional care
- Reviewed on 2/19/2025
From the moment I arrived, the checkin staff was polite and professional as was the medtech who gathered my general health info. Within 5 minutes after the medtech finished the MD was in to see me. Very thorough, explained everything at a level most could understand. Coming from the medical profession, I appreciated that.
- Reviewed on 2/11/2025
Things went well
- Reviewed on 1/30/2025
Dr Dante put me and my husband at ease. He was very knowledgeable and explained everything simply. I would highly recommend him and his office.