Tag: Orthopedic Surgery

NJ Top Docs Approves Dr. Jacob Katz of Katz Medical Group For 2025 Dr. Jacob Katz of Katz Medical Group has been reviewed and approved by NJ Top Docs based on merit for 2025. Jacob Katz, MD, is a board-certified physician specializing in non-surgical orthopedics, sports medicine (for both adults and children), and interventional pain management. With a patient-centered approach, he provides comprehensive care for individuals of all ages and athletic abilities. Dr. Katz is committed to educating his patients about their bodies, conditions, and available treatment options while guiding them through every step of their recovery. Dr. Katz’s expertise is backed by fellowship training in Sports Medicine and Non-Surgical Orthopedic Medicine at Bayfront Health Medical Center and Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida. He also completed his residency in Family Medicine at ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital in Michigan. Dr. Katz has extensive experience as a team physician, having served for NCAA Division I and II colleges, high schools, professional soccer teams, and hockey teams. Currently, he volunteers at triathlons and running races and is an appointed ring-side physician for professional boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA). He has also held positions as an attending physician at Read More

NJ Top Docs Proudly Presents Nader A. Bakhos, MD For 2025 NJ Top Docs has reviewed and approved Nader A. Bakhos, MD based on merit for 2025. Dr. Bakhos is a skilled, Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon committed to delivering personalized and compassionate care at Orthocenter. With a wealth of experience and a continually expanding expertise, he specializes in Joint Replacement Surgery, with a focus on muscle-sparing and minimally invasive techniques for hip and knee replacements. A proud Monmouth County, NJ native, Dr. Bakhos left New Jersey to pursue his undergraduate studies at The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. He returned to his roots to earn his Medical Degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark, where he graduated with distinction as a member of the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Dr. Bakhos then completed his Orthopaedic Residency at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, followed by the Otto E. Aufranc Fellowship in Adult Reconstructive Surgery at New England Baptist Hospital—recognized as one of the nation’s leading centers for orthopaedic care and joint replacement. During this fellowship, he honed his expertise in complex and revision hip and knee replacements. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Read More

Dr. Nicholas A. Jarmon of Manasquan, New Jersey Named NJ Top Doc For 2024 NJ Top Docs has reviewed and approved Nicholas A. Jarmon, MD of Orthopaedic Institute Brielle Orthopaedics for 2024. Dr. Jarmon was born and raised in Monmouth County and graduated from Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft. He earned his Biology degree from Georgetown University and his Doctor of Medicine from New Jersey Medical School, where he also completed his orthopaedic residency. During his residency, Dr. Jarmon presented research on orthopaedic trauma, infections, and shoulder reconstruction at national and regional meetings. He further honed his skills by completing a fellowship in shoulder reconstruction at Johns Hopkins Medical Center, recognized as the top hospital in America for twenty-one consecutive years by U.S. News and World Report. At Johns Hopkins, Dr. Jarmon engaged in clinical research focusing on treatment options for shoulder arthritis. Dr. Jarmon served as the team physician for the Baltimore Orioles for two seasons, gaining valuable experience in sports medicine. Dr. Jarmon is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with specialized training in shoulder replacement procedures, including traditional and reverse total shoulder replacements. Dr. Jarmon is dedicated to tailoring treatment plans to meet individual patient needs, emphasizing comprehensive evaluations Read More

Dr. Anthony J. Scillia of Academy Orthopedics Awarded As 2023 NJ Top Doc NJ Top Docs has reviewed and approved Anthony J. Scillia M.D. of Academy Orthopedics for 2023. Dr. Scillia is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon with subspecialty certification in sports medicine. He was trained at Dr. James Andrews’ prestigious fellowship, the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Alabama where he covered the University of Alabama during their 2012 National Championship run, and learned the most advanced surgical techniques for the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, and ankle. Dr. Scillia then returned to New Jersey, where he played ice hockey and lacrosse at Delbarton High School, to be associate professor and a team physician for Seton Hall University. Dr. Scillia specializes in the arthroscopic and reconstructive treatment of shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee disorders in adult and pediatric patients. He has a special interest and is researching the use of biologics, such as stem cells (BMAC), to potentially improve tendon, ligament, and cartilage healing. Dr. Scillia has developed numerous surgical techniques, published more than 65 peer reviewed journal articles, six book chapters, given more than 100 invited lectures, and over 75 presentations at sports medicine meetings. In addition, Dr. Scillia Read More

Dr. Oladapo M. Babatunde of City Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Awarded As 2023 NJ Top Doc Under the expert guidance of NJ Top Doc, Oladapo M. Babatunde, MD, FAAOS, City Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is dedicated to providing exceptional care and cutting-edge treatments to help patients regain mobility and improve their quality of life. Dr. Babatunde, a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, brings his wealth of knowledge and expertise to the practice. Specializing in sports medicine, arthroscopy, joint preservation, and minimally invasive joint replacement surgery, Dr. Babatunde has helped countless patients overcome a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. He is honored to have been awarded by NJ Top Docs and NY Top Docs for outstanding contributions in the field of orthopaedic surgery. This recognition not only stands as a testament to our continuous striving for excellence but also augments our reputation within the medical community. City Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine prides itself on offering a comprehensive approach to patient care. Their team of highly trained professionals includes orthopaedic surgeons, physical therapists, and sports medicine specialists who work together to develop personalized treatment plans that prioritize patient safety, comfort, and satisfaction. With convenient locations Read More

Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, Dr. Robin Gehrmann Awarded As 2023 NJ Top Doc NJ Top Docs has reviewed and approved Robin M. Gehrmann, MD based on merit for 2023. Dr. Robin Gehrmann specializes in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery and focuses on the treatment of a variety of orthopaedic conditions at the Collegiate Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Institute, LLC located in Madison, New Jersey. Dr. Gehrmann is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is fellowship trained in sports medicine. A few of the procedures Dr. Gehrmann often performs include: Minimally Invasive Arthroscopic Surgery, Adult and Pediatric Ligament Reconstruction, Cartilage Transplantation, and Complex Shoulder & Knee Reconstruction. In his practice he treats athletes of all ages, ranging from the competitive adolescent to the middle-aged weekend warrior. He currently serves as the Head Team Physician for all of the Rutgers/Newark Athletic Teams. Dr. Gehrmann is also currently affiliated with Overlook Medical Center, St. Barnabas Medical Center, St. Joseph’s University Hospital, and Rutgers—New Jersey Medical School. “My goal is to treat each patient as an individual and not an injury,” Dr. Gehrmann says. “I integrate patient age and activity level with their personal expectations. My stress is on patient Read More

NJ Top Docs Proudly Presents Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Richard Seldes For 2023 Dr. Richard Seldes has been reviewed and approved based on merit by NJ Top Docs for 2023. Dr. Seldes is a board certified orthopedic surgeon who completed a fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery for total joint replacements of the hip, knee, and shoulder. He stays on the cutting-edge of orthopedic techniques and incorporates the most beneficial treatments into his practice. All patients can count on receiving the utmost respect, professionalism and compassion from Dr. Seldes and his staff. He always makes it a priority to listen to patients as they voice their concerns and ensures each patient truly understands exactly what type of care they will be receiving. This efficient, caring nature, paired with his excellence in medicine is what patients love most about Dr. Seldes. “To see patients get back to their active lives without pain or disability is extremely rewarding. It is a great honor when a patient agrees to have me perform their surgery,” says Dr. Seldes. “I take this honor seriously and do everything I can to continuously provide outstanding care.” Dr. Seldes is affiliated with the Northwell Long Island Jewish Read More

Six Physicians at Garden State Pain & Orthopedics Have Been Approved By NJ Top Docs For 2023 NJ Top Docs has reviewed and approved six physicians of Garden State Pain & Orthopedics for 2023. Garden State Pain & Orthopedics is on the cutting edge of technology in pain medicine and has assembled a team of highly-trained physicians with expertise across diverse pain conditions and treatment modalities, including interventional pain techniques, minimally-invasive surgeries, medical management, physical therapy, rehabilitation, and behavioral therapy. If you have any type of pain, from headaches and migraines, to neck, back, hip, leg, knee, or joint pain, you can count on their diagnostic and imaging procedures to determine the cause of your pain. Then through a personalized treatment plan, you’ll receive immediate and long-term pain relief. The following Garden State Pain & Orthopedics physicians have been reviewed and approved for 2023 by NJ Top Docs based on merit: Deepan Patel, MD Dev Sinha, MD Dipan Patel, MD Jahnna Levy, DO Neil Sinha, MD Saurabh Dang, MD Garden State Pain and Orthopedics takes pride in their ability for Same-Day Appointments. Between all of their locations, they are able to get patients into the office at their earliest convenience. Read More
Scotch Plains – April 2013 “My philosophy towards treating patients is to always try to get them back to the state they were before their injury or ailment.This is exemplified with treating athletes.I never want to tell my patient that there is nothing I can do for them and that they have to live in their compromised condition.I have focused much of my effort and expertise utilizing new cutting edge techniques to treat conditions in which previously there were less effective solutions available.” Dr. Daniel Fox, NJ Top Doc 2012, is a Board Certified Attending Orthopedic Surgeon at Community Medical Center in Toms River, New Jersey.He is both a Fellow of The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery and The American College of Surgeons.He is also a Fellow in The American College of Sports Medicine, The American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, and The Arthroscopy Association of North America. “Over the years I have enjoyed treating high school, college, and professional athletes as well as recreational athletes.I especially get great satisfaction seeing the local high school athletes that I have treated for injuries over the years make it and succeed to the next level whether it be college or professional.I Read More
Scotch Plain – March 2013 Dr. Gerald D. Hayken, Dr. Mark G. Schwartz and Dr. Andrea L. Bowers, NJ Top Docs, along with two physician assistants, provide the most up to date, cutting edge orthopedic care available to a very large population of southern New Jersey.The practice spans the scope of orthopedics, including sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, joint replacements of the hip, knee and shoulder, fracture care in both children and adults, as well as general orthopedics, including work related injuries, trauma, sprain and strains, back and neck pain. The physicians of Burlington County Orthopaedic Specialists have attended some of the most prestigious medical schools in the country, including Temple University School of Medicine, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine and Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.The physicians have also done residencies in orthopedic surgery at the University of Pennsylvania and at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine and attended fellowship training at the world famous Hughston Orthopedic Clinic and Hospital for Special Surgery. All three doctors are Board Certified in orthopedic surgery and have conducted research and authored or co-authored many Orthopedic publications.Dr. Hayken is the Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Virtua Memorial Hospital of Burlington County in Mt. Holly, New Jersey, Read More