TOP DOCTORS PROFILES
PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT: Mark Pizzurro, M.D., Andrew Brief, M.D., Kevin Roenbeck, M.D., Umer Dasti, M.D., Anthony Delfico, M.D., Ismar Dizdarevic, M.D., Lauren Terranova, M.D., Arnold Criscitiello, M.D.
RIDGEWOOD ORTHOPEDIC GROUP
85 South Maple Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450 • 201.445.2830 • ridgewoodortho.com Dr. Joseph P. Pizzurro. “By getting people more mobile, we can enhance the healing process or better yet, decrease the odds of having them suffer from orthopedic problems in the first place.” As part of the practice’s “keep moving” initiative, the doctors will help lay out an appropriate exercise plan, and when necessary advocate for physical therapy as a way to make the body and joints feel restored and ready for a more active, fit lifestyle. In partnership with patients, the doctors stress physical activity as a way to strengthen bones and muscles; a key component to good orthopedic treatment. All seven surgeons are affiliated with The Valley Hospital as well as two Bergen County surgical centers. Therapeutic injections for pain management are done in the office. “As a rule, we take a conservative approach to treating most orthopedic conditions. We often try physical therapy, injections and activity modifications before recommending
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surgery,” explains Dr. Anthony J. Delfico, a sports medicine specialist. Our bigger goal is finding ways to manage and treat pain through lifestyle modifications and good health alternatives.” The hardworking physicians and staff at Ridgewood Orthopedic Group are a close-knit group always in sync with patients needs as well as each other’s. “Our goals are simple,” says Dr. Umer Dasti, a sports medicine surgeon. “We strive to provide top-notch surgical and nonsurgical care for our patients through education and strong patientphysician relationships with a mindfulness on getting patients healthy through good habits, stress management and exercise.” Ridgewood Orthopedic Group will do whatever it takes to keep you active to do the things you love and lead the life you deserve.
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