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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

Peter C. Wenger, MD, is an orthopedic and non-operative sports injury specialist at Princeton Sports and Family Medicine, P.C., in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. He is board certified in both family medicine and sports medicine. 

Dr. Wenger graduated magna cum laude from Loyola College with a Bachelor of Science in biology. He attended and earned his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wenger then completed a surgical internship at Rush University in Chicago, Illinois, and was promoted with highest honors. 

Afterward, he completed his residency in family medicine with an emphasis in orthopedics at Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center. Finally, he completed his training at the University of Pittsburgh – Center for Sports Medicine, where he graduated from the Shadyside Hospital Sports Medicine Fellowship with distinguished honors.

Dr. Wenger brings a unique approach to sports medicine care with his comprehensive understanding of family medicine, sports medicine, and surgery. As a multisport athlete himself, he understands a patient’s desire to safely return to their sport.

Richard Levandowski, MD, specializes in orthopedic medicine and primary care medicine at Princeton Sports and Family Medicine, P.C., in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. He is a primary care sports medicine specialist who is board certified in sports medicine and family medicine.

Dr. Levandowski spent ten years as a team physician and the Director of Athletic Medicine at Princeton University in New Jersey. He then became the Director of the Institute for Sports Medicine Institute, where he started the Sports Medicine Fellowship that is now part of Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Dr. Levandowski has been a team physician at the Pan American Games, World Athletics Championships for USA Track and Field, and Princeton Training Camps for the USRowing, as well as for the Haitian National Athletics Team and Intercollegiate Tennis Association. Dr. Levandowski is deeply proud of his long association with Special Olympics New Jersey and is honored to be named the Head Physician for the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.