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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: Oct 10, 2025
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4.9
166 Ratings
92 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.
4.9
166 Ratings
92 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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Very thorough and listened to my concerns Excellent
Personable & professional.
Dr DePalma did a through exam and explained everything in language that I understood. He included me in deciding my treatment plan
Excellent diagnosis and treatment
Very professional doctor, excellent communication skills. Good listener, natural way of talking. Through examination. All the options recommendation explanations. Treatment on first visit.
Generous listener, and really great at explaining your X-ray and MRI in a digestible way.
Answered my questions and provided care with courtesy and friendliness.
Dr DePalma is a excellent Dr. Compassionate,informative and a skilled surgeon. Has treated me for 2 significant leg issues. One was a total knee replacement. Prior to and following the surgery, Dr DePalma was straightforward about the surgery and all that was gonna come with it. I'm thankful I have such a engaged caregiver.
Outstanding doctor with strong caring manner, Surgery was excellent with little pain afterwards. Dr. DiPalma is a major credit to your practice and deserves. a 5-star rating.
Knowledgeable and helpful. Kind and understanding.