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Andrew Brief, M.D.
Ridgewood Orthopedic Group, LLC, a division of OrthoAlliance NJ
Orthopedics: Adult and Pediatric Foot and Ankle Reconstruction, Sports Injuries, Complex Fractures
Ridgewood, NJ
4.9
790 Ratings
299 Comments
Dr. Andrew Brief is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult and pediatric foot and ankle reconstruction, as well as the care and management of sports injuries, complex fractures, non-unions, and arthritis.
4.9
790 Ratings
299 Comments
Dr. Andrew Brief is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult and pediatric foot and ankle reconstruction, as well as the care and management of sports injuries, complex fractures, non-unions, and arthritis.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of Ridgewood Orthopedic Group, LLC, a division of OrthoAlliance NJ through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
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Dr. Andrew Brief is proud to bring his experience and expertise in orthopedics to the Ridgewood Orthopedic Group. He is a board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult and pediatric foot and ankle reconstruction. He also specializes in the care and management of sports injuries, complex fractures, non-unions, and arthritis. He is among the first surgeons in the state of New Jersey to employ cutting-edge techniques like platelet rich plasma injections, stem cell bone grafting, cartilage restoration techniques, total ankle replacement and Cartiva implant. Dr. Brief has also designed and innovated several orthopedic implants that are FDA approved and used internationally. This includes the Nextremity Solutions InCore implant for bunion correction and the Extremity Medical OMNI Lisfranc system for midfoot injuries (www.nextremitysolutions/incore) and (www.extremitymedical.com/lower-extremity/omni-plating-system).
Dr. Brief previously practiced in Englewood and Teaneck, NJ. He is fellowship trained in foot and ankle surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. Dr. Brief did his orthopedic internship and residency training at the NYU-Hospital for Joint Diseases. He attended medical school at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, NY and graduated college from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. He hails originally from West Nyack, NY.
Dr. Brief has published multiple research papers in leading orthopedic journals, and has presented his research findings at several national orthopedic conferences. In private practice, he continues to pursue his academic and research interests with his mentors and via the design and implementation of new orthopedic surgical equipment and techniques.
Specialties
Fractures & Trauma
Sports Injuries
Running & Dance Injuries
Osteoarthritis & Rheumatoid Arthritis
Ankle Replacement
Ankle Arthroscopy
Bunion and Toe Correction
Flatfoot Reconstruction
Osteochondral Lesions (OCLs) and Cartilage Injury
Stem Cell Treatment (BMAC)
Platelet Rich Plasma Treatment (PRP)
Cartiva Implant
InCore Lapidus implant
Extremity Medical OMNI Lisfranc implant
Non-unions and revision surgery
Plantar plate repair
Education
Undergraduate: Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
Medical: Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York
Training
General Surgery Internship: NYU Medical Center, New York, New York
Orthopedic Surgery Residency: NYU Medical Center – Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, New York
Foot & Ankle Surgery Fellowship: Hospital for Special Surgery, Department of Foot & Ankle Surgery, New York, New York
Hospital Affiliations
The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, New Jersey
Holy Name Medical Center, Teaneck, New Jersey
Englewood Hospital & Medical Center, Englewood, New Jersey
St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center, Paterson, New Jersey
Rockland Bergen Surgery Center, Montvale, New Jersey
Licenses And Certifications
Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
License to Practice Medicine in New Jersey and New York
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Dr Brief always answers any questions or concerns. Very thorough doctor. The office staff is excellent as well.
Very professional and friendly. My experience was top notch !
He is absolutely excellent.
Excelent profesional !
Extremely personable. Calm demeanor. Knowledgeable. Took care of my broken foot. No surgery needed
Dr. Brief is phenomenal and helped my son tremendously. We are so thankful for his knowledge and expertise.
Dr Brief is the best. My Achilles tendon repair has healed way ahead of schedule and I am no restrictions. If you have an issue there is nobody better to treat you then Dr Brief.
Concise and friendly
I saw Dr Brif 5 min before my schedule appointment. We reviewed the MRI result on my Achilles tendon and he answered ALL of my pre and post surgical questions. The staff is cordial , responsive and professional.
Dr Brief was very good about explaining what happened to my toe and how to treat it. I would definitely recommend him to anyone needing a foot and ankle surgeon.