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Jersey Spine Associates is a unique, southern New Jersey based spine practice serving patients from the tri-state area to the Jersey Shore that focuses specifically on spine-related conditions. JSA providers utilize a personalized, patient-centered approach to spinal conditions that emphasizes accurate diagnosis, education, and customized comprehensive treatment plans. We use evidence-based clinical decisions to provide patients the best chances for a speedy recovery. The practice offers comprehensive evaluations, nonsurgical management, and surgical procedures for spine-related conditions. Additional services include workers’ compensation and automobile injury evaluations, second opinions, and independent medical evaluations. Jersey Spine Associates was founded by Ravi K. Ponnappan, MD, an American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery certified orthopaedic spine surgeon, who has completed an advanced fellowship in complex reconstructive techniques, as well as minimally invasive approaches

Elliot Decker, MD, is a highly respected and fellowship-trained physician who specializes in hand and wrist surgery at MidJersey Orthopaedics in Flemington, New Jersey. 

Dr. Decker graduated from Le Moyne College in Syracuse, New York, earned his medical degree from Georgetown University in Washington, DC, and finished his studies with a residency at New York Medical College and St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York City.

He’s also completed numerous fellowships, including a fellowship in hand surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, and a fellowship in foot and ankle surgery at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington, Massachusetts. He also was awarded two fellowships with the National Institute of Health, one in bone pathology at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, and another in bone metabolism at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Connecticut. 

Dr. Decker stays active in his field as a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American College of Sports Medicine, the Philadelphia Hand Society, the New Jersey Orthopaedic Society, the American Medical Association, the Medical Society of the State of New Jersey, and the Hunterdon County Medical Society. He also holds leadership positions in several institutions, serving as a member of the board of trustees for the United States Department of Health and Human Services, the vice-chairman of the Harrisburg Medical Center Foundation, and a past president of the Hunterdon County Medical Society. 

In his practice, Dr. Decker has expertise in hand and wrist surgery, foot and ankle surgery, general orthopaedics, and sports injuries and conditions. He’s also highly skilled in shockwave therapy, “no crutch” foot surgery, minimal incision carpal tunnel surgery, and treating work-related injuries and conditions. He prides himself on developing treatment plans that are unique to each patient.

With unparalleled compassion and experience, Thomas St. John, MD, helps his patients at MidJersey Orthopaedics in Flemington, New Jersey, overcome extreme pain and limited mobility to regain their quality of life. As a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon, he specializes in spine surgery, adult hip reconstruction, and knee reconstruction.

Dr. St. John graduated magna cum laude from Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, with a Bachelor of Science in biology. He earned his medical degree with distinction in research from the State University of New York at Stony Brook in Stony Brook, New York, and completed his residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He stayed at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital for a fellowship in adult reconstruction and spine surgery.

Dr. St. John is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and stays active in his field with membership in the North American Spine Society, the Jefferson Orthopaedics Society, and the American Academy of Hip and Knee Surgeons. He’s also a member of the American Medical Association, the Hunterdon County Medical Society, and the New Jersey Orthopaedic Society. He holds a faculty appointment at Hunterdon Medical Center in Flemington, New Jersey. 

When treating new patients, Dr. St. John insists on learning their entire medical history to provide informed and effective treatment. His primary goal is to get his patients back to the life they remember, helping numerous people overcome their pain and recover from injury.

As a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon, Robert More, MD, treats patients at MidJersey Orthopaedics in Flemington, New Jersey. He was named a top doctor by New Jersey Monthly in 2018.

Dr. More was high school valedictorian and graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Summa Cum Laude from the University of California, Irvine. He attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he earned his medical degree, completed his residency, and also did a fellowship in joint replacement. Next, he participated in a fellowship in Sports Medicine at the University of California, San Diego, and underwent advanced training in Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation and the J & J DePuy Attune© knee replacement.

Dr. More is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery with subspecialty certification in sports medicine. He’s a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Orthopaedics Society for Sports Medicine, the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, the Academy of Medicine of New Jersey, and the American Medical Association.

In his practice at MidJersey Orthopaedics, Dr. More specializes in sports medicine, knee replacements, shoulder problems, and general orthopedics and trauma. He strives to provide an exceptional overall patient experience and is inspired by seeing his patients get back to their daily activities after treatment. 

He was named a Top Doctor by New Jersey Monthly Magazine in 2018 and 2020, and by Castle Connelly in 2021.

As a highly-trained board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Richard Chang, MD, has established himself as one of the leading orthopedists in the area. As part of the team at MidJersey Orthopaedics in Flemington and Bridgewater, New Jersey, Dr. Chang treats a wide variety of disorders of both the lower and upper extremities, including the knee, hip, ankle, shoulders, and more. 

Dr. Chang obtained his undergraduate degree at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, graduating with honors. He then completed medical school at the New York University School of Medicine in New York. Dr. Chang underwent his residency training at Thomas Jefferson University and the Rothman Institute, both in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as well as Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware, and Cooper University Hospital in Camden, New Jersey. 

Dr. Chang then completed several fellowships, including hand and upper extremity, shoulder, and pediatric hand and upper extremity care at multiple hospitals throughout New York City and Dallas, Texas. 

Dr. Chang is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Somerset County Medical Society and the Contractor Advisory Committee for Novitas Medicare JL Region. In addition, he serves as the President and on the Board of Directors for the New Jersey Orthopedic Society, and has been recognized as a New Jersey Top Doctor by NJ Top Docs. Dr. Chang has also earned the distinction of being recognized in Castle Connolly’s list of America’s Top Orthopedic Surgeons.

Eric Gordon, MD, boasts a strong work ethic, expert training, and a compassionate bedside manner while serving patients throughout the Flemington and Bridgewater, New Jersey, communities. Through his work with the team at MidJersey Orthopaedics, Dr. Gordon focuses on total knee replacements, partial knee replacements, total hip replacements, and more. 

Dr. Gordon attended Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, for his undergraduate studies. He moved on to Joan & Sanford I. Weill Medical College of Cornell University in New York City for medical school. After graduation, Dr. Gordon completed his residency training at New York Orthopedic Hospital and New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center in Manhattan, New York. He then underwent additional fellowship training in adult reconstruction at the Insall Scott Kelly Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Lenox Hill Hospital also located in Manhattan. 

Dr. Gordon is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons and is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. He is also a member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, the International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty, and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Gordon holds a faculty appointment at Hunterdon Medical Center in Flemington, New Jersey. 

Philip Glassner, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at MidJersey Orthopaedics in Flemington and Bridgewater, New Jersey. He’s a three-time New Jersey Monthly top doctor and was Hunterdon Medical Center’s physician of the year in 2013. 

Dr. Glassner graduated magna cum laude from Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts. He earned his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (now known as Rutgers New Jersey Medical School) in Newark, New Jersey, and completed his residency at the New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City. He finished his training with a fellowship in hip and knee arthroplasty at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. 

Dr. Glassner is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He holds membership in several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, the Hunterdon County Medical Society, the New Jersey Orthopedic Society, and the Medical Society of the State of New Jersey. He also has a faculty appointment at the Hunterdon Medical Center in Flemington, New Jersey.

In his practice, Dr. Glassner has notable expertise in primary and revision hip and knee replacement, partial knee replacement, and arthroscopy of the knee. He takes the time to design treatment plans that are best suited to his patient’s individual needs and works closely to ensure successful recovery from surgery. He’s passionate about helping people recover from limited ability and get back to their daily routines as soon as possible.

Dr. Glassner has also been the recipient of NJ Top Doc for the last eight years (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023), the Castle Connolly Top Doctors Award (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023) and  NJ Monthly Bone and Joint Select 2023. 

Daniel Torino, MD, is a distinguished orthopaedic surgeon with a wide range of expertise. With a passion for improving patients' lives, Dr. Torino brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to MidJersey Orthopaedics, practicing out of the Washington and Bridgewater, New Jersey, locations.

Dr. Torino completed his undergraduate studies at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree. He continued to Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica, West Indies, where he obtained his medical degree. Following medical school, he completed an internship in General Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania and a residency at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA. To further refine his skills, Dr. Torino completed a fellowship at Allegheny Health Network Drexel University in Pittsburgh, PA.

Dr. Torino specializes in Minimally Invasive Direct Anterior Hip Replacement, Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction, Minimally Invasive Partial Knee Replacement, Computer Navigation and Robotic Assisted Surgery, Revision Arthroplasty, General Orthopaedics, and Trauma. He is an active member of prominent professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, the American Academy of Hip and Knee Surgeons, the Eastern Orthopaedics Society, and the American Medical Association.

Dr. Torino's impact extends beyond clinical practice. He holds faculty appointments at Hunterdon Medical Center and Hunterdon Center for Surgery, contributing to medical education and training. His special interests include enhanced recovery outpatient surgery and fitness, reflecting his holistic approach to patient care.

At MidJersey Orthopaedics, Dr. Torino is committed to providing compassionate, innovative, and personalized orthopaedic care. His expertise and dedication make him an invaluable asset to the medical community in Washington and Bridgewater, New Jersey.

Keith Crivello, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon with advanced specialty training in hand, upper extremity, and microvascular surgery.

Dr. Crivello was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, but grew up on Long Island, New York. He attended the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in international relations and a minor in chemistry.

Before attending medical school, he taught chemistry at Cathedral High School in New York City. He graduated from Boston University School of Medicine, where he was involved with scientific and clinical research with the Departments of General and Orthopaedic Surgery.

Dr. Crivello completed his internship and residency at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City. In addition to the time spent at St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals, where he received training from the esteemed CV Starr Hand Center, Dr. Crivello also served at Memorial Sloan Kettering for orthopaedic oncology and A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children for pediatric orthopaedic care.

He continued to be involved with research during residency – with publications and presentations at national meetings – and book chapters and multimedia educational tools.

Dr. Crivello completed advanced fellowship training at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City in hand, upper extremity, and microvascular surgery. During that time, he helped to care for players from the New York Mets, New York Giants, New Jersey Nets, and professional and Division I collegiate athletes from several different sports.

George Gorgy, MD, is a board-eligible orthopaedic surgeon specializing in spinal procedures and surgeries at Mid-Jersey Orthopaedics in Bridgewater and Washington, New Jersey. Throughout his career, Dr. Gorgy has contributed to pioneering research in his field and has won multiple awards for his work. Today, he uses his expertise to provide patients with top-of-the-line spinal care at Mid-Jersey Orthopaedics. 

Dr. Gorgy began his schooling at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. After completing his bachelor’s, he continued with medical school at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Newark, New Jersey. He completed a residency at Rutgers Health-Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, New Jersey, before fellowship training at Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center in Manhattan, New York City. 

At Mid-Jersey Orthopaedics, Dr. Gorgy’s primary specialties include spinal fusion surgery, cervical disc replacement, and minimally-invasive robotic surgery for conditions like spinal stenosis, fractures, and degenerative disc disease. Patients trust Dr. Gorgy to guide them through the treatment process and answer their questions in detail.

To set up an appointment with Dr. Gorgy for a spinal evaluation and treatment consultation, call Mid-Jersey Orthopaedics in Bridgewater or Washington, New Jersey, or schedule a visit online today. 

About Jeffrey T. Van Gelderen, MD

Dr. Jeffrey Van Gelderen is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon caring for patients at Orthocenter. Dr. Van Gelderen specializes in the treatment of sports injuries and performs Arthroscopic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Shoulder, Hip, and Knee. His clinical focus includes Joint Preservation procedures for patients who want to maintain an active lifestyle.

A New Jersey native, Dr. Van Gelderen graduated from Holmdel High School in Monmouth County. After graduating magna cum laude from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., he returned home to receive his Medical Degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark, NJ. Dr. Van Gelderen then completed his Orthopaedic Residency at New York University’s Hospital for Joint Disease. Following residency, he received an additional year of Fellowship training in Sports Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Medical Center. During his Fellowship, Dr. Van Gelderen served as assistant team physician for a number for variety of National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I athletes from nearby colleges and universities.

Over the past 11 years, Dr. Van Gelderen has firmly established his reputation in the community he moved back to. He has consistently been cited as one NJ Top Doctors, maintains a 4.8 star rating on Google with over 180 reviews, and donates an annual health sciences scholarship to the local community.

About Robert Borzio, MD

Robert Borzio, MD, is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon who specializes in computer-navigated, minimally invasive anterior approach total hip and robotic quadriceps sparing knee replacements and revisions. Dr. Borzio also provides general orthopaedic care and treatment of fractures in the upper and lower extremities.

Born and raised in the Middletown NJ area and former Eagle Scout, Dr. Borzio received his Medical Degree from New Jersey Medical School Rutgers, where he graduated with the distinction of acceptance into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Following graduation, Dr. Borzio completed his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. He went on to specialize in hip and knee replacements by completing his Fellowship in Adult Reconstructive Surgery at New York University and Insall Scott Kelly® Institute for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine.

Dr. Borzio is dedicated to improving the field of orthopaedic surgery, serving as a member of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, and publishing in several well-regarded journals, such as the Journal of Orthopaedic Research and International Orthopaedics. Dr. Borzio is eager to identify his patients’ orthopaedic issues and develop a unique treatment plan precisely for their situation.

 

About Larry Bloomstein, MD

A native of Livingston NJ, Dr. Larry Bloomstein is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon who brings a unique set of skills and highly specialized knowledge to Orthocenter.

Dr. Larry Bloomstein received his Medical Degree from the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. Following graduation Dr. Bloomstein completed his Orthopaedic Residency at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, NJ. During residency Dr. Bloomstein’s training included Pediatric Orthopaedics at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Orthopaedic Trauma at Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, NJ. 

Following Residency, Dr. Bloomstein completed his first Fellowship in Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery at the University of Tennessee Campbell Clinic in Memphis, TN. During his Fellowship, Dr. Bloomstein was part of a relief mission to help the earthquake victims in Haiti in 2010. In a five-day period, the team of eight orthopaedic surgeons operated on over fifty patients who survived the earthquake. The surgical team was able to perform numerous surgeries to restore the patients to an independent level of functioning.

Dr. Bloomstein completed a second Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in the specialty of Foot & Ankle. He shadowed several pioneers in Total Ankle Replacement and other joint sparing surgeries in the treatment of foot and ankle disorders. Dr. Bloomstein offers both surgical and non-surgical options for foot and ankle issues such as bunions, hammertoes, ankle sprains, arthritis, flatfoot, and Achilles tendon pain. •

Given his extensive experience in Orthopaedic trauma, Dr. Bloomstein also specializes in the management of fractures in upper and lower extremities. He offers both non-operative and operative treatments and helping patients achieve an improved level of function and restore independence following an injury.

Dr. Bloomstein is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, a fellow of the American board of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a member of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, The Orthopaedic Trauma Association, and the New Jersey Orthopaedic Society

About Keith M. Rinkus, MD, MS

Dr. Keith Rinkus is a Fellowship trained Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon specializing in treatments of the Lumbar, Thoracic, and Cervical regions of the Spine. At Orthocenter, Dr. Rinkus performs both surgical and nonsurgical treatments for his patients. Dr. Rinkus is affiliated with hospitals in the Hackensack Meridian, Saint Barnabas, and Mount Sinai Health Systems.

Dr. Rinkus is an expert in both surgical and nonsurgical treatments of the Spine including minimally invasive and outpatient spine procedures, disk replacements, decompressions as well as complex Adult Spinal Reconstruction and deformity correction procedures.

Before turning to medicine and surgery, Dr. Rinkus studied civil and environmental engineering, earning both a B.S. and an M.S. in Engineering. He later received his Medical Degree at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, NC. During medical school, Dr. Rinkus was the recipient of the Wake Forest Medical Alumni scholarship and was granted a National Institutes of Health Young Investigators Research Fellowship. 

In Dr. Rinkus’ pursuit of excellence, he completed an Orthopaedic Internship and Residency at Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA where he received the Pfizer Scholars in Pain Management Award. He also completed a Fellowship in Orthopaedic Spine Surgery at Emory University Orthopaedics and Spine Hospital in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Rinkus is Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is an active member of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons as well as the North American Spine Society. 

In addition to performing surgeries and treating spinal conditions, Dr. Rinkus enjoys hiking, biking, teaching, studying the spine and writing. He has written numerous scholarly articles and chapters about spinal disorders and Orthopaedic care.

About Steven P. Lisser, MD

Dr. Steven Lisser is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon at Orthocenter who specializes in Hand, Shoulder, and Elbow Surgery, as well as Sports Medicine. Dr. Lisser is passionate about his field, with special interests that include rotator cuff disease, ligament reconstruction, reconstructive microsurgery, arthroscopy, endoscopic carpal tunnel release, and shoulder cuff disease.

Dr. Lisser earned his Medical Degree and completed his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. He then completed a Hand, Elbow and Microsurgery Fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. After that, Dr. Lisser completed a Shoulder Surgery Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Lisser is Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He holds additional certifications in Hand Surgery and Sports Medicine. Dr. Lisser is a Member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery and American Society for Surgery of the Hand.

Dr. Lisser serves as the Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Hackensack Meridian Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank, NJ and is a past President of the Medical Staff and past member of the Riverview Medical Center Foundation Board.

Dr. Lisser serves on the Board of the Hackensack Meridian Health Hospital Corporation and Chairs the Board’s Medical Council. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Shrewsbury Surgical Center and is a consultant for medical device companies.

About Steven Friedel, MD

Dr. Steven Friedel is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, specializing in both Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. Dr. Friedel brings a record of awards and recognition to people in New Jersey at Orthocenter.

Prior to joining Orthocenter Dr. Friedel boasted an impressive 19-year career as an Orthopaedic Surgeon in the United States Army.

Dr. Friedel completed his undergraduate degree at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Following graduation, he then studied at Uniformed Services University School of Medicine in Bethesda, MD where he earned his Medical Degree.

After receiving his Medical Degree, Dr. Friedel completed his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado.

Dr. Friedel’s work as an Army Surgeon has been well decorated. During his military career, Dr. Friedel received an array of awards, including the Bronze Star, the National Defense Medal, the Kuwait Liberation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Asian Campaign Ribbon with two Oak Leaf Clusters, and the Combat Medic Badge.