Dr. Latrice Akuamoah named 2026 NJ Top Doctor

NJ Top Docs has recognized Dr. Latrice A. Akuamoah of Visco Spine & Joint Center as a 2026 NJ Top Doctor based on merit. The honor highlights her role in interventional pain care across Northern New Jersey, where she treats chronic pain with minimally invasive options.

Why it matters: - The recognition puts a spotlight on Dr. Latrice A. Akuamoah’s work in pain medicine at a time when many patients are seeking alternatives to long-term medication or major surgery. - The award also underscores the growing role of interventional pain and neuromodulation in treating chronic back, neck, joint, and nerve pain.

What happened: - NJ Top Docs reviewed and approved Dr. Akuamoah of Visco Spine & Joint Center as a 2026 NJ Top Doctor based on merit. - Dr. Akuamoah serves as Director of Interventional Pain and Neuromodulation. - The announcement was dated June 11, 2026, in Hoboken, New Jersey.

The details: - Dr. Akuamoah is double board-certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine. - Her practice focuses on long-term relief from chronic pain through advanced, minimally invasive treatment options. - She treats sciatica, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, arthritis, chronic joint pain, headaches, neuropathic pain, and persistent pain after spine surgery. - Her non-surgical options include neurostimulation therapies, radiofrequency ablation, and minimally invasive lumbar decompression. - Dr. Akuamoah is known for a patient-centered approach that emphasizes listening, individualized treatment goals, and improved mobility and comfort. - She practices in Northern New Jersey with locations in Hoboken, Jersey City, and Bayonne.

Between the lines: - The honor suggests peer review and professional standing remain important signals in a crowded specialty-care market. - Dr. Akuamoah’s emphasis on minimally invasive care reflects a broader shift toward treatments that aim to reduce pain while preserving function. - Her collaborative work with surgery, psychology, chiropractic medicine, and physical therapy points to a multidisciplinary model of care. - Dr. Akuamoah also holds appointments and leadership roles beyond the clinic, including Clinical Assistant Professor in Anesthesiology at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and Vice Chair of the Diversity and Outreach Leadership Council for the American Society of Pain and Neuroscience.

What’s next: - Dr. Akuamoah will continue serving patients across Northern New Jersey through her existing locations. - NJ Top Docs will continue its merit-based review process for physicians and dentists in New Jersey. - More information is available at NJ Top Docs.