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Dedicated to modern, innovative approaches to treating hand and wrist conditions, board-certified orthopedist Teddy Atik, MD, FAAOS, provides integrative care at Central Jersey Hand Surgery. Dr. Atik treats patients at the practice’s locations in Eatontown, and Toms River, New Jersey.

After earning his Doctor of Medicine from the prestigious New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in New York City, Dr. Atik went through extensive patient care training. He completed a comprehensive orthopedic surgery residency at the NYU Medical Center and Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City. 

Dr. Atik then finished a competitive fellowship program at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, where he gained extensive training in hand and microsurgery. He’s now board certified in orthopaedic surgery and surgery of the hand by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He’s also a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. 

Additionally, Dr. Atik maintains professional memberships with the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, the American Medical Association, the New York Society for Surgery of the Hand, and the Eastern Orthopaedic Association, among others. 

Because of Dr. Atik’s dedication to research-driven treatments and continuing education, he earned multiple recognitions as one of the “Top Doctors” in New Jersey Monthly and the prestigious Castle Connolly “Top Doctors” award.

Dr. Atik is one of the pioneers of Xiaflex and Needle Aponeurotomy for the treatment of Dupuytren’s contracture in the U.S. since 2008 having traveled to France and learned the procedure first hand from the doctor that invented it. He is a co-designer of a safe and effective device for the treatment of Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel and Cubital Tunnel Release being used by hundreds of surgeons around the United States.

Dr Atik is one of a few providers offering innovative techniques in basal joint arthroplasty using the BioPro Modular implant and the Medartis Touch Implant to preserve the trapezium when clinically indicated for the appropriate patients. He is also well versed on suture anchor suspensionplasty . Please book your consultation to see if you are a candidate for those innovative techniques. 

Dr. Atik currently accepts new patients and welcomes them to the practice. 

As a leader in integrative conservative care and complex minimally invasive hand and wrist surgery, board-certified orthopedist George Gabuzda, MD, FACS, FAAOS, is a trusted practitioner. He treats patients at Central Jersey Hand Surgery, which has modern offices in Eatontown, and Toms River, New Jersey.

Dr. Gabuzda earned his Doctor of Medicine from the Philadelphia University Thomas Jefferson Medical School (now Sidney Kimmel Medical College). After graduating, Dr. Gabuzda completed an orthopedic surgery residency through the University of Connecticut in Hartford. To further his expertise, Dr. Gabuzda went through an in-depth hand surgery fellowship at the prestigious Tufts University in Boston. 

Staying updated with both nonsurgical and surgical hand and wrist treatments is important to Dr. Gabuzda. He’s board certified in orthopaedic surgery and surgery of the hand by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. 

Dr. Gabuzda is also a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons. Additionally, Dr. Gabuzda maintains a professional membership with the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.

Dr. Gabuzda currently accepts new patients and welcomes them to the practice.

Known for his expertise in complex hand and wrist conditions, board-certified orthopedist Raymond Decker Jr., MD, FACS, FAAOS, ABIME, CIME, can help patients recover from the pain and restore their hand functions. Dr. Decker cares for patients at Central Jersey Hand Surgery in Eatontown, and Toms River, New Jersey. 

After earning his Doctor of Medicine from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C., Dr. Decker went through extensive patient care training. He completed an orthopedic surgery residency at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, New Jersey. Dr. Decker then finished a hand and microsurgery fellowship at Tampa General Hospital in Florida. 

Not only is Dr. Decker board certified in orthopaedic surgery and surgery of the hand by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, but he also has advanced training and professional affiliations. Dr. Decker is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons. 

He even maintains memberships with the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, the American Medical Association, and the Eastern Orthopaedic Association, to name a few. As a specialized medical expert, Dr. Decker is a respected certified Independent Medical Examiner and is affiliated with the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners. 

Dr. Decker currently accepts new patients and welcomes them to the practice. 

With his dedication to advancements in non-operative alternative treatments and surgical procedures, Board-certified Hand Surgeon, Gregory G. Fedorcik, MD, FACS, is a trusted expert for patients suffering from hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow ailments. He treats patients at Central Jersey Hand Surgery, with office locations in Eatontown, and Toms River, New Jersey.

Dr. Fedorcik earned his Bachelor of Science from Hamilton College, Medical Degree from SGUSOM, and then completed his five year Surgery Residency at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, NJ in 2005.  

Following residency Dr. Fedorcik trained at Duke University Medical Center’s highly competitive Hand, Upper Extremity and Microvascular Fellowship program in Durham, North Carolina.  During his fellowship he gained extensive experience learning and working with world leaders in hand and upper extremity surgery. 

Continuing his education and providing evidence based treatment is important to Dr. Fedorcik. He’s a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a Founder’s Member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, a member of the American Association for Surgery of the Hand, the Duke Hand Society, the Piedmont Orthopedic Society, and the New York Society for Surgery of the Hand, among others.  

Dr. Fedorcik has particular interest and expertise in minimally invasive treatment of distal radius fractures, wrist arthroscopy for sports related ligament injuries, carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel syndromes, and remains current with the most advanced treatment options for hand and wrist arthritis, Dupuytren’s disease, and peripheral nerve repair and reconstruction.  

Dr. Fedorcik continues to be recognized annually as one of the prestigious Castle Connely “Top Doctors,” and is highlighted as a “Top Doctor” in Inside Jersey magazine.  

Dr. Fedorcik currently accepts new patients and welcomes them to the practice. 

Marc Zac Handler, MD, is an acclaimed lecturer and a board-certified academic dermatologist at Kessel Dermatology in Hamilton Square, New Jersey. He is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Dr. Handler is also an assistant clinical professor in dermatology at Rutgers University New Jersey Medical School. 

He served as a Fellow in the United States House of Representatives and crafted cost-neutral legislation to combat HIV infection. He has received the Congressional Recognition Award three times from bipartisan House members for his work on health care policy and was named a Nebraska Admiral, by the Governor of the State of Nebraska, in recognition of service to the community. He has experience with medical news production, having worked with Sanjay Gupta, MD, at CNN’s medical unit, assisting with medical programming. Additionally, he has been a medical contributor for the Discovery Health program, “Dr. G: Medical Examiner.”

Dr. Handler is a recipient of the prestigious Tatotsu Imaeda, MD, PhD, Academic Scholar Award for his extensive academic work, which includes greater than 30 peer-reviewed publications and five book chapters. Dr. Handler is the only person to be the first author of back-to-back cover articles in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, the leading American journal specializing in dermatology.

Focused on improving health care access both locally and abroad, Dr. Handler has provided volunteer medical care with Project MediShare in earthquake-stricken Port-au-Prince, Haiti. His experience in Haiti led to an invitation to assist the House Foreign Affairs Committee, in Washington, DC, on USAID expenditures. He has since been a volunteer physician at the HIV hospital in Accra, Ghana, and a volunteer Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in Hoboken, New Jersey. 

Dr. Handler has been an invited guest lecturer around the globe, including Montenegro, New York, Miami, Kuwait, Iran, and Jordan. Dr. Handler holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of California, San Diego, and received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Nebraska. Dr. Handler completed a research fellowship in pediatric dermatology at the University of Miami with department chairman Dr. Lawrence Schachner, author of Pediatric Dermatology. He completed his residency in dermatology at Rutgers University with Dr. Robert A. Schwartz, providing needed care for the underserved patients of Newark, New Jersey, and military veterans at the East Orange Veterans hospital. He was selected to serve as the program’s Chief Resident during his senior year. He completed a Mohs micrographic surgery and procedural dermatology fellowship at Skin Laser & Surgery Specialists of NY and NJ under the direction of Dr. David J. Goldberg.

Paul Codjoe, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Princeton Brain, Spine & Sports Medicine, serving patients in Princeton, and Lawrenceville, New Jersey. Dr. Codjoe is passionate about sports medicine and specializes in knee and shoulder injuries, including ACL tears, rotator cuff tears, knee and shoulder arthritis, and shoulder reconstruction.

Whether a patient is a high-performance athlete, a weekend warrior, or pursues an active lifestyle, Dr. Codjoe treats them uniquely and customizes their treatment to help them reach their full potential and enjoy a pain-free life.

After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Rutgers University in New Jersey, Dr. Codjoe received his Doctor of Medicine from the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He went on to complete an orthopedic surgery residency at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and fellowship training in sports medicine at the Hughston Clinic in Columbus, Georgia, an internationally recognized center of excellence.

Dr. Codjoe maintains active membership in numerous professional organizations, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, and the American Academy of Regenerative Medicine. He holds medical licenses in six states and performs independent medical evaluations for workers' compensation claims.

Dedicated to staying at the forefront of emerging technologies and research for treatment protocols and surgical procedures, Dr. Codjoe was an early provider of OrthAlign, a computer-assisted surgical tool for precision joint replacement. He was also one of the initial surgeons to perform anterolateral ligament reconstruction, a complex surgical procedure to improve rotational stability in the knee.

Dr. Codjoe has been an attending physician and has served for more than 10 years as the director of the Sports Medicine and the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Capital Health Hospitals in Central New Jersey. He has been honored to work with renowned experts at the top clinics and facilities in the United States, including the Hughston Clinic, Robert Wood Johnson Hospital, and Temple University Hospital.

People of every age and fitness level receive exceptional care from Dr. Codjoe. His goal is to put each patient first and provide compassionate care that eliminates pain and restores mobility, function, and strength.

Orin Atlas, MD, FAAOS, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of neck and back disorders in Hainesport, New Jersey. As the owner and medical director of Atlas Spine, Dr. Atlas sees children and adults of all ages for joint diseases and reconstruction of the spine and provides conservative and surgical care for back and neck pain. 

Dr. Atlas began his education at the University of Vermont where he earned his bachelor’s degree before attending medical school at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ), now Rutgers University, in Newark, New Jersey. During his time at UMDNJ, Dr. Atlas was a member of the National Medical Honor Society.  

After earning his medical doctorate, Dr. Atlas completed his orthopedic training at Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. He then completed a fellowship in orthopedic and neurosurgical spine surgery at New York University (NYU) Hospital for Joint Diseases, now NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, in New York City. Through his training, Dr. Atlas has extensive experience in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of spinal conditions ranging from simple issues to more complex spinal diseases.

Dr. Atlas is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and focuses exclusively on spinal care. He is actively involved in medical research and has co-authored multiple publications. He is a member of The North American Spine Society, The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and sits on the board of directors for The New Jersey State Spine Society. Dr. Atlas is affiliated with Virtua Memorial Hospital in Mount Holly, New Jersey, Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden, New Jersey, and Millennium Surgical Center in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

Dr. Atlas is accepting new patients.

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

Larry Deutsch, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Coastal Spine, with offices in Mount Laurel, Sewell, Galloway, Wall Township, and Vineland New Jersey. He is fellowship trained and specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery.

Dr. Deutsch has specialized in spine surgery for more than 25 years. After attending the University of New York at Albany, he earned his medical degree from Upstate Medical School in Syracuse, New York. He remained in New York for his residency and fellowship, training at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center and New York Orthopedic Hospital. 

As the European Consultant for Pediatric and Orthopedic Spine Surgery at Landstuhl Army Regional Medical Center in Germany, Dr. Deutsch went on special assignments in Moscow, Russia, and Iraq. This service earned him several medals and two bronze campaign stars. He also served as head of the Interdisciplinary Spine Service at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, New Jersey, for 10 years.

Adding to his experience, Dr. Deutsch was an adjunct instructor of orthopedic surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Jefferson Medical College, Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine, and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He co-founded the Cooper Shriner Spine Fellowship Program and trained orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons in spine surgery.  

Dr. Deutsch has been on the cutting edge of innovative procedures, which he taught in local and national settings. He looks forward to welcoming new and returning patients to the practice.

Seth Scholl, DO, is a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Coastal Spine, with offices in Mount Laurel, Sewell, Galloway, Wall Township, and Vineland New Jersey. He deals solely with the minimally invasive treatment of neck and back pain. 

An expert in prescribing physical therapy and diagnosing musculoskeletal injuries, Dr. Scholl carefully compares your medical history, physical exam, and radiological studies to determine a diagnosis. Your treatment plan will then be laid out to you in great detail and be vetted in an attempt to avoid surgery. 

Dr. Scholl studied at Binghamton University in New York and earned his medical degree at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Glen Head, New York. He then completed his internship at Long Beach Medical Center in New York, followed by his residency at Temple University - MossRehab Hospitals in physical medicine and rehabilitation. 

At Coastal Spine, Dr. Scholl is the director of electrodiagnostics, in which he performs all the “pain-less” EMGs and supervises intraoperative monitoring for those having spine surgery.

He maintains his affiliation with Temple University as an associate professor and is a fellow of the American Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Mark Testaiuti, MD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon at Coastal Spine, with locations in Mount Laurel, Sewell, Galloway, Wall Township, and Vineland New Jersey. Dr. Testaiuti specializes exclusively in spine care and complex spinal surgery. 

Dr. Testaiuti earned his medical degree at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After graduating, he completed his residency in neurological surgery at the Albert Einstein Medical College - Montefiore Medical Center in The Bronx, New York City, where he was chief resident. Following this In-Residency Fellowship, Dr. Testaiuti joined the Cooper Health System’s Neurosurgery division at Robert Wood University Hospital, now operated by Rutgers Health,  and became an assistant professor of Neurosurgery. He earned Chief of the Division of Neurosurgery and remained such until entering private practice in 2002. Dr. Testaiuti co-founded the Cooper Shriner Spine Fellowship Program and trained orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons in spine surgery.

Dr. Testaiuti has been on staff at Virtua Health since 1998, where he partnered to develop Virtua Marlton’s spine program. This work resulted in Virtua becoming one of only a few hospitals nationally to receive the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) certification in spine care. 

A member of the American Medical Association, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, and the North American Spine Society, Dr. Testaiuti has repeatedly been listed in the yearly “Top Doc” magazine polls. He is lauded as one of America’s top surgeons through the Consumers Research Council of America survey and the Center for the Study of Services - Consumers Check Book.

Conor Dunn, MD, is a fellowship trained orthopedic spine surgeon at Coastal Spine, with offices in
Mount Laurel, Sewell, Galloway, Wall Township, and Vineland New Jersey. 
After attending the prestigious Regis High School in New York City he earned his bachelor’s degree
at The College of New Jersey. Dr. Dunn remained in New Jersey for his medical degree at Rutgers,
New Jersey Medical School. He then completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at St. Joseph’s
University Medical Center in Paterson. Finally, he completed a fellowship in spine surgery at The
Texas Back Institute, in Plano, Texas. 
Dr. Dunn treats the neck and spine and focuses on a conservative first approach, recommending
surgical intervention only when absolutely necessary. When surgery is warranted, Dr. Dunn prefers
minimally-invasive techniques and motion sparing solutions such as disc replacement over fusion.  
As a member of the North American Spine Society and the American Academy of Orthopaedic
Surgeons, Dr. Dunn has presented his published research at various international meetings for the
past decade with a focus on minimally-invasive interventions. He has also volunteered as a surgeon
for mission trips including the Uganda Charitable Spine Surgery Mission.

SPECIALTY
Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
Foot & Ankle Surgery

 

FELLOWSHIP
Medstar - Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore MD

 

RESIDENCY
Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY
Orthopedic Surgery

 

INTERNSHIP
Mt. Sinai Hospital Surgery

 

MEDICAL SCHOOL
Mount Sinai School of Medicine

 

UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

 

Dr. Guillermo Duarte

 

Guillermo Duarte, MD, is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon practicing at Manhattan Orthopedics which has locations in Brooklyn Heights, Midtown Manhattan and Astoria, Queens, in New York City. Dr. Duarte specializes in non-operative and operative management and care of the foot and ankle – including sports and tendon injuries, degenerative arthritic disorders, bunions and hammertoes, hindfoot deformities, flat foot, arthroscopic surgery, and fracture care. 

Dr. Duarte received his bachelor’s degree from Johns Hopkins University. He then completed medical school at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and an orthopedic residency at Lenox Hill Hospital. He completed fellowship training at Union Memorial under the tutelage of Dr. Lew Schon and other world-renowned foot and ankle specialists.

Dr. Duarte focuses on ensuring that patients understand their condition and collaborates with them to tailor treatment plans that take into account each patient’s specific needs. He is passionate about ensuring that his patients of all ages remain functional during recovery and return to their daily activities in a safe but timely manner. 

Dr. Duarte is fluent in both Spanish and English, making him accessible to patients from a variety of cultural backgrounds.

Dr. Burke Gao is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic hand and upper extremity surgeon at Northwell Health – Lenox Hill Hospital and Assistant Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

He specializes in the comprehensive care of the hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow, with a particular focus on sports-related conditions in athletes, nerve injuries and reconstruction, and acute trauma. His expertise spans sport specific care, advanced microsurgical techniques, tendon and ligament reconstruction, fracture management, and procedures to restore motion and strength following complex injuries.

Dr. Gao is dedicated to providing individualized, evidence-based care that helps patients return to their active lives—whether on the playing field, in the workplace, or at home.

Research & Publications

An active academic surgeon, Dr. Gao has published widely on hand and upper extremity surgery, sports medicine, and patient education. His research has appeared in journals such as the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, American Journal of Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy, and the Journal of Hand Surgery. He has presented his research nationally and internationally, including at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Society for Surgery of the Hand, and the International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand.

Awards & Recognition

Dr. Gao has received numerous national awards including competitive research scholarships from the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and the Mid-America Orthopaedic Association. He has also been awarded honors from the American Academy of Pediatrics Orthopaedic Section, Cervical Spine Research Society and Arthroscopy Journal