Dr. Frederick Fakharzadeh is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) and has added subspecialty qualification in surgery of the hand.
Dr. Frederick Fakharzadeh is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) and has added subspecialty qualification in surgery of the hand.
Dr. Frederick Fakharzadeh grew up in Teaneck, NJ and completed his undergraduate training at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology Magna Cum Laude. He went to medical school at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York, followed by a surgical internship and a year of surgical residency at the Roosevelt Hospital in New York City. He then did his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the New York Orthopaedic Hospital of Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City, followed by a fellowship in hand surgery at the Hand Rehabilitation Center at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. He has been a hand surgeon in private practice in Bergen County since 1986.
Dr. Fakharzadeh is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) and has added subspecialty qualification in surgery of the hand. He is an Assistant Professor at Seton Hall University School of Medicine.
Dr. Fakharzadeh joined Garden State Orthopaedic Associates in 2019 and has focused his practice on the care of conditions and injuries that affect the hand and wrist. He specializes in the care of fractures, tendon injuries, arthritis, tendonitis, and nerve problems of the hand and wrist including both surgical and nonsurgical treatment. Dr. Fakharzadeh is also qualified and trained to administer Xiaflex, an injection used for the nonsurgical treatment of Dupuytren’s disease.
Dr. Fakharzadeh has been an active member of a number of professional organizations and has held leadership roles in the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, New York Society for Surgery of the Hand, and American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand.
Dr. Fakharzadeh believes strongly in the value of non-surgical treatment, reserving surgery for those situations where there is no suitable alternative. He also likes to take the time to make sure that his patients understand their conditions and their treatment and provide explanations using straightforward terminology.
Dr. Fakharzadeh has privileges at The Valley Hospital, Hackensack University Medical Center, and Holy Name Medical Center.
He lives in Bergen County with his wife Patricia. They have 4 grown children and 4 grandchildren. He has a wide range of interests in arts and sports and especially enjoys being with his family.
Education and Training
Hand Rehabilitation Center at Thomas Jefferson University – Fellowship in Hand Surgery
New York Orthopaedic Hospital of Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center – Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
The Roosevelt Hospital – Surgery internship and 1 year of surgery residency
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons – MD degree
Cornell University College of Arts & Sciences – BA in Biology, Magna Cum Laude
Memberships and Awards
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Medical Association
New Jersey Medical Society
New York Society for Surgery of the Hand
Bergen County Medical Society
New Jersey Orthopaedic Society
Castle Connolly Top Doctors New York Metro Area
New York Magazine Top Doctors
Inside Jersey Magazine Top Doctors
A true professional explained everything to me in a way I could understand what was happening to me very clearly
Best of the best! Highly recommend seeing him.
Dr. Fakharzadeh is so professional and courteous. An excellent listener and explains things very plainly which helps me understand better.
Dr Fakharzadeh is so kind and patient. He takes his time and explains everything very clearly. And does not make me feel rushed. I was very comfortable with him.
The BEST
Excellent, as always.
Is the best doctor 💯 x100 was i very pleasure to see him today I recommend to everyone Dr Frederick Fakharzadeh
Quick, efficient, professional and arrived at an accurate diagnosis. 👍🏼
+ Dr. Fakharzadeh is the best! You always get world class and personalized attention from him and his friendly and very efficient staff. God bless, SJF
Simply the kindest and most expert surgeon in his field.