The Cranial Center
At Cranial Center you will find a team of caring and highly trained staff with unparalleled levels of expertise in treating infants with STARband™ cranial remolding orthoses and Clarren Helmet.
Our clinical members have treated thousands of children with head shape abnormalities stemming from Plagiocephaly, craniofacial disorders and post-op craniosynostosis.
With cutting-edge technology and the latest in cranial helmet design, we offer unmatched expertise in the field of cranial orthotics in Three New Jersey clinics conveniently located in Morristown, Hackensack and Hazlet. We treat children from Northern and Central New Jersey, as well as New York City.
Stuart Weiner, CPO, LPO, Director
Stuart Weiner CPO, LPO, a national pacesetter in orthotics and prosthetics since 1977, received his degree at NYU. Stuart pioneered intraoperative prosthetics design with Memorial Sloan Kettering and the Rusk Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine. He has been part of the clinic teams at many of the Hospitals and Rehab Centers throughout NY and NJ, including most recently the plagiocephaly, spasticity, and craniofacial clinics at Goryeb Children’s Hospital.
He serves as a consultant and guest lecturer at NYU Prosthetics and Orthotics programs and other venues in the tri-state area. He is listed in the “Who’s Who in Rehab Medicine.” A practicing orthotist for over 40 years, Stuart has been creating cranial orthoses at the technological forefront. He is one of the few in the world selected to provide specialized cranial helmet treatment for endoscopic post-craniosynostosis surgery. Stuart is a proud father of 3 sons. He also sings bass in the SJCC choir, ushers at MPAC, and restores mechanical musical instruments and
antiques.
Jack Lenze, CPO
Jack is a 1983 graduate of the NYU Prosthetic and Orthotic program. He is certified in both disciplines and has continued training over the past 35 years. Jack has also been on the cutting edge of research and innovation, possessing several advanced certificates in computerized prosthetics and orthotics.
Jack holds several patents in his field of study, helping patients worldwide. Over the past ten years, Jack has expanded his specialty to Cranial Remolding Helmets. Working with his patients has proven to be a rewarding experience. Jack has been married to Diane for 30 years, and they have two grown children. They all share a love of Disney as well as many outdoor activities.
Insurance Accepted:
Aetna
Aetna Better Health NJ
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ
Carefirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna/Great West
Community Plan (NJ and NY)
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
Evicore Healthcare
Federal Blue Cross Blue Shied
Fidelis of NJ
Highmark (BCBS)
Independence Blue Cross
Local 1199 National Benefit
Magnacare
MultiPlan
Operating Engineers Local 825
Oxford Health Plans
Premera Blue Cross
Tricare
United Healthcare
US Family Health Plan