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Specialty > Orthopedics > New Jersey > Ridgewood Orthopedic Group, LLC, a division Ortho New Jersey > Brian J. DePalma, MD
Brian J. DePalma, MD
Ridgewood Orthopedic Group, LLC, a division of OrthoAlliance NJ
Orthopedics
Ridgewood, NJ
Most recent review: 4 days ago
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5.0
302 Ratings
157 Comments
Dr. Brian J. DePalma, M.D., attended Robert Wood Johnson Medical School at Rutgers University where he was one of the top students in his class, being elected first ballot to the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) medical honor society. Subsequently he completed his training in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Maryland Medical Center and world famous R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, MD where he was selected to be the administrative Chief Resident.
5.0
302 Ratings
157 Comments
Dr. Brian J. DePalma, M.D., attended Robert Wood Johnson Medical School at Rutgers University where he was one of the top students in his class, being elected first ballot to the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) medical honor society. Subsequently he completed his training in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Maryland Medical Center and world famous R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, MD where he was selected to be the administrative Chief Resident.
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Dr. Brian J. DePalma, M.D., studied in the prestigious Integrated Business and Engineering honors program at Lehigh University as an undergraduate, and worked in management consulting afterwards prior to transitioning to a career in medicine. He attended Robert Wood Johnson Medical School at Rutgers University where he was one of the top students in his class, being elected first ballot to the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) medical honor society. Subsequently he completed his training in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Maryland Medical Center and world famous R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, MD where he was selected to be the administrative Chief Resident.
After residency, Dr. De Palma went on to one more year of subspecialty specific fellowship training in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty at Wake Forest University in North Carolina through Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. There he gained invaluable experience in primary and revision surgery including contemporary techniques like the Direct Anterior Approach to hip replacement, minimally invasive surgery and robotic assistance. Over the years he has published numerous scientific research articles contributing to the advancement of Orthopaedic Surgery.
Dr. De Palma was born and raised locally in Bergen County and is pleased to be able to help provide orthopedic care to his community.
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Kind caring knowledgeable and fun
Spent time to explain my problem to me
Very easy to talk to and very informative. I have a lot of confidence in his advice and his ability
He is wonderful, kind, informative and listens to his patients. And he never rushes your appointment. He is great and we have Recommended him to many.
VERY good professional
Dr. DePalma did a fantastic job on my left hip for which I am forever grateful and his encouragement and support and information in the follow up visits has been very helpful and useful in my recovery. I am so grateful to have been referred to him.
Great doctor and support.
Dr. DePalma is fabulous. Kind, thoughtful, and thorough. Will be going back for my next hip replacement. Hopefully not for a few years!
Very patient and clear.
Very professional and warm. He took the time to review and explain my test results and treatment options with me . Answered all my questions clearly !