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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
656 Ratings
241 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
656 Ratings
241 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 ā 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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Outstanding. Very knowledgeable, straight to the point, answered and ask questions. I always feel comfortable And safe around Dr. Andrew Brief. Thank youuuuuuu Kudos to all the Staff, Nurses, Doctors, Anesthesiologist, Everyone in the Hospital, and all Dr. Briefs staff. Thank youuuuuuu. I felt right at home. I felt that I was in Perfect hands,.. and I was. Thank you Jesus for pointing me in the right direction. God bless us all
Dr. Brief performed an outstanding surgery on both of my feet. Each foot was done He explained everything thoroughly.
Very nice and easy to talk to. The doctor explained my options in a clear and concise manner.
Dr. Brief is always pleasant and easy talk to. He answered my questions and gave me great news today. I graduated!!
Dr Brief was very thorough in his evaluation prior to the surgery. And followed up with my wife with the results. I was Confident and he has always been easy to speak with during the process. Very open minded and felt he is concerned about his patients
Knowledgeable, caring & kind
Very nice, concerned, takes time to explain and answer questions
Dr Brief, was very nice and thorough! Hate to leave practice but moved to far away. Highly recommend him and his practice!!
Dr Andrew Brief is incredible . Iām so grateful for the blessing of having such a professional & knowledgeable surgeon willing to work with me. Thank you
EXCELLENT