Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
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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.
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.
Douglas Navasartian, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon at Orthocenter, which has locations in Red Bank, Morganville, Eatontown, and Holmdel, New Jersey. He has completed subspecialty fellowship training in orthopaedic sports medicine.
Dr. Navasartian earned a Bachelor of Science degree in general biology and a Master of Science degree in biology from the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Navasartian then completed medical school at the State University of New York in Stony Brook. Following medical school, he completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Monmouth Medical Center in New Jersey, one of the oldest residency programs in the state. Through his residency, he spent time training at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, as well as UMDNJ Newark. This allowed him to obtain well-rounded training in numerous aspects of orthopaedic surgery.
Dr. Navasartian then went on to complete subspecialty fellowship training in Sports Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. During his fellowship, he was trained by one of the pioneers and founders of modern shoulder arthroscopy, Dr. Stephen Burkhart, MD. Dr. Burkhart invented many of the tools and techniques used in shoulder arthroscopy, and Dr. Navasartian is proud to have had him as a mentor. Because of his training with Dr. Burkhart, Dr. Navasartian is very well-versed in treating some of the most complex shoulder problems using arthroscopic techniques.
Additionally, Dr. Navasartian is trained in complex knee surgery, including arthroscopic and open techniques. Dr. Navasartian is also a published author, with some of his published literature describing techniques in shoulder and knee arthroscopy. In addition to sports medicine, his interests in orthopaedic surgery also include fracture care and joint replacement surgery.
Board-certified orthopedic surgeon David Lent, MD, FAAOS, provides outstanding services to patients at the Yonkers office of SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER ORTHOPEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE in New York.
Dr. Lent serves as the chief of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at St. John's Riverside Hospital in Yonkers, along with serving his patients at SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER ORTHOPEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE.
Dr. Lent specializes in orthopedic trauma and sports medicine and works with many local athletes. His expertise extends to joint replacement surgery, including robot-assisted total hip, total knee, and partial knee replacement.
Dr. Lent received his bachelor's degree from Yeshiva University in New York City, then earned his medical degree from NYU Robert I. Grossman School of Medicine, also in New York City.
He completed general surgery and orthopedic residencies at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, New York City, followed by a sports medicine fellowship at both the Staten Island University Hospital in Staten Island and the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.
Dr. Lent has extensive experience in robot-assisted joint replacement surgery and is an instructor for Stryker's Mako® technology. He travels around the world teaching other surgeons about robot-assisted joint replacement.
He is a leader in minimally invasive surgery using advanced arthroscopic techniques, performing procedures such as ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) reconstruction in the knee and SLAP (superior labrum from anterior to posterior) repair in the shoulder.
Dr. Lent is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He has been selected for the Castle Connolly Top Doctors List, is consistently named as a Top Doctor in the Westchester community, and has been recognized in Westchester Magazine's Top Doctors list for five consecutive years.
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SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER ORTHOPEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE
Eric Spencer, MD, FAAOS, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He delivers exceptional services to patients in Yonkers,NY at SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER ORTHOPEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE.
Dr. Spencer specializes in joint replacement surgery and hand, wrist, and elbow surgery. His specialty includes nerve compression problems like carpal tunnel syndrome. An expert in advanced sports medicine, he treats many athletes, at both the high school and collegiate level, for musculoskeletal injuries such as sports-related tendinitis.
Backed by his considerable skills and experience in minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery, Dr. Spencer frequently performs complex upper extremity procedures such as arthroscopic labral and rotator cuff repair, total shoulder replacement, and wrist reconstruction.
He excels at surgeries such as Mako® Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology for partial knee replacement and arthroscopic knee surgery.
Dr. Spencer graduated with honors from Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. He earned his medical degree from Columbia University’s Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in Manhattan's Washington Heights, receiving several prestigious research grants and honors during his time there.
Also in New York City, Dr. Spencer went on to complete his general surgery and orthopedic residencies at Lenox Hill Hospital — one of the 100 best hospitals in the country. Dr. Spencer also completed a hand and upper extremity surgery fellowship at NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital in New York.
Since 2012, Dr. Spencer has consistently been among Castle Connolly's Top Doctors for the NYC Metro Area and Westchester County. He was also voted one of the Consumer's Research Council of America's Top Surgeons and named a Top Doctor by Westchester Magazine.
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SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER ORTHOPEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE
Dr. Sharif Soliman is the co-owner and clinical director of physical therapy at Precision Rehab Occupational Physical & Hand Therapy. The office is a sports medicine and orthopedic-focused private practice serving patients in Fresh Meadows and Little Neck, New York.
Dr. Soliman earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training/Sports Medicine from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York. He went on to complete his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from MCPHS University in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Soliman's interest in physical therapy stems from his own journey through many sports-related injuries coupled with his drive to help people achieve their therapeutic goals.
Dr. Soliman underwent extensive training during his clinical rotations, ranging from acute-care hospital settings to sports-specific settings. He also had the opportunity to treat professional athletes from the NFL, the NBA, the MLB, and the MLS. Dr. Soliman applies skills from various backgrounds to formulate care plans that target each patient's needs and encourage them to remain confident and motivated.
Several of Dr. Soliman's professional interests include pre- and post-operative rehabilitation, outpatient orthopedics, sports medicine, and vestibular rehabilitation. He is dedicated to providing attentive, high-quality, and individualized care to every patient he treats. His approach is to personalize evidence-based treatments towards a patient's specific needs to maximize their recovery.
Dr. Soliman is focused on providing early patient education so patients can take proactive steps towards recovery while maximizing treatment benefits and helping patients understand how to stay healthy for the long term. In his spare time, Dr. Soliman enjoys watching sports — he is an avid NY Rangers fan — playing golf and various recreational sports, exercising, exploring the outdoors, and traveling.
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Precision Rehab Occupational Physical & Hand Therapy
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.
“That was definitely one of my best doctors visits ever. I actually called people after to tell them how well it went. Mainly because Dr. Viradia took the time to genuinely listen to my concerns, his bedside manner is stellar, he talked to me like I matter and not in a superior Dr way, and he was fun and funny. I felt seen and heard and taken care of. He was recommended to me and it couldn’t have worked out better. ”
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.
“That was definitely one of my best doctors visits ever. I actually called people after to tell them how well it went. Mainly because Dr. Viradia took the time to genuinely listen to my concerns, his bedside manner is stellar, he talked to me like I matter and not in a superior Dr way, and he was fun and funny. I felt seen and heard and taken care of. He was recommended to me and it couldn’t have worked out better. ”
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.
“That was definitely one of my best doctors visits ever. I actually called people after to tell them how well it went. Mainly because Dr. Viradia took the time to genuinely listen to my concerns, his bedside manner is stellar, he talked to me like I matter and not in a superior Dr way, and he was fun and funny. I felt seen and heard and taken care of. He was recommended to me and it couldn’t have worked out better. ”
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As a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon, Michael Pollack , MD treats patients at Midjersey Orthopaedics in Flemington, New Jersey.
Dr. Pollack strives to exhaust conservative treatment measures, including injections, home exercises, physical therapy, rest and activity modification, for all my patients prior to recommending and pursuing surgical treatments.
My approach to surgery is always as a last resort for my patients. When necessary, I employ the most current and minimally invasive techniques to minimize pain and accelerate recovery. I specialize in shoulder arthroscopy including rotator cuff repairs, labral repairs, biceps tenodesis, SLAP repairs and shoulder stabilizations. I also specialize in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery, total and reverse shoulder arthroplasty and knee arthroplasty.
I received my training in orthopedic surgery in New York City at St. Luke’s-RooseveltHospital Center and pursued advanced fellowship training in shoulder and arthroscopic surgery at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. I’ve been in practice for more than 20 years and I’m most proud of the tens of thousands of patients I have helped and thousands of successful surgeries I have performed.
I’m also proud to have been named a New Jersey Monthly Top Doctor three times and also a New Jersey Monthly Bone and Joint Select Surgeon the last four years running. I am very clear, compassionate and direct with my patients and treat them as I’d treat a family member or friend. My favorite part of my job is restoring my patients to a high quality of life and helping them return to their desired recreational activities and passions.
In my free time I enjoy spending as much time as possible with my wife, two teenage daughters and dogs Daisy and Peri. I also enjoy exercise and travel.
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.
“That was definitely one of my best doctors visits ever. I actually called people after to tell them how well it went. Mainly because Dr. Viradia took the time to genuinely listen to my concerns, his bedside manner is stellar, he talked to me like I matter and not in a superior Dr way, and he was fun and funny. I felt seen and heard and taken care of. He was recommended to me and it couldn’t have worked out better. ”
Patrick A. Wang is an exceptional board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. He treats patients at MidJersey Orthopaedics, boasting two state-of-the-art clinics conveniently located in Flemington, Bridgewater and Washington, New Jersey.
Dr. Wang graduated cum laude from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. There, he earned a Bachelor of Science in interdisciplinary studies with a concentration in neuroscience. After finishing undergrad, he went on to Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he graduated with his Doctor of Medicine.
Dr. Wang stayed at Drexel University College of Medicine for his orthopaedic surgery residency, which he completed in conjunction with the Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He also finished a fellowship in orthopaedic sports medicine at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
In his practice at MidJersey Orthopaedics, Dr. Wang is passionate about providing expert care and looks forward to improving the quality of life for all of his patients.
“That was definitely one of my best doctors visits ever. I actually called people after to tell them how well it went. Mainly because Dr. Viradia took the time to genuinely listen to my concerns, his bedside manner is stellar, he talked to me like I matter and not in a superior Dr way, and he was fun and funny. I felt seen and heard and taken care of. He was recommended to me and it couldn’t have worked out better. ”
Dr. Nader Bakhos is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon who provides dedicated and compassionate care at Orthocenter. As a winner of the Patients Choice Compassionate Doctor Award, Dr. Bakhos brings a seasoned and ever-deepening skill set to his practice. He specializes in Joint Replacement Surgery, focusing on muscle-sparing and minimally invasive hip and knee replacements.
Dr. Bakhos was born and raised in Monmouth County, NJ. He left New Jersey to pursue his undergraduate degree at The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. Dr. Bakhos then returned home earning his Medical Degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark, where he graduated as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Following graduation, Dr. Bakhos completed his Orthopaedic Residency at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. He then furthered his sub-specialty training by completing the Otto E. Aufranc Fellowship in Adult Reconstructive Surgery at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, one of the top orthopaedic and joint replacement centers in the country. There Dr. Bakhos received extensive training in complex and revision hip and knee replacements.
Dr. Bakhos also dedicates time to expanding his field with research, particularly on topics such as soft tissue preservation in total hip arthroplasty; the reduction of blood transfusions after joint replacement; and the minimization of risks in total hip dislocation. Dr. Bakhos’ work has been presented at numerous national meetings.
While a dedicated surgeon, Dr. Bakhos is forever a student and always looks to add to his surgical skills and techniques. He regularly attends meetings where he looks to integrate the latest developments into his practice for the betterment of his patients.
Dr. Bakhos is a Member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, and the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction. Dr. Bakhos has also been awarded the Honor of Top Doctor by NJ TopDocs in 2023 for his excellence in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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.
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.
Dr. Qasim M. Husain is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon at the Orthocenter. He received advanced training in the surgical and non-surgical management of the entire range of spinal disorders from degenerative conditions to complex spinal deformity. Dr. Husain has also undergone training in minimally invasive techniques, such as 'micro' surgery and percutaneous instrumentation, to address a variety of spinal disorders.
Dr. Husain received his undergraduate degree in Neurobiology from Cornell University and went to the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University for his medical education. There he graduated with an M.D. degree with Recognition in Research and stayed on-board to complete his Surgical Internship as well as his Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery. As a junior resident he received the "Outstanding Resident" of the year award and was appointed as the Chief Administrative Resident in his final year.
Following residency, Dr. Husain was accepted to the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases to complete his Fellowship training in Spine Surgery. There he was trained in the surgical and non-operative management of the full spectrum of spinal conditions by several of the pioneers in the field. Throughout his career, Dr. Husain has been actively involved in research and academics. Dr. Husain has multiple publications on a variety of topics related to spine surgery in peer-reviewed journals as well as textbooks.
Dr. Husain is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and an active member of the North American Spine Society.
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Professional Memberships
Diplomate American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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.
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.
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