James W. Cahill, MD

Dr. James Cahill, M.D., is a board certified orthopedic surgeon, whose private practice is proudly affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, New Jersey. He is a senior attending physician and one of the founding members of the Center for Joint Replacement at Hackensack Medical Center. He is also affiliated with Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck, NJ and Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ. Dr. Cahill is a fellowship trained sports medicine and reconstruction specialist, in practice for over twenty years and routinely performs arthroscopic and joint replacement surgery of the shoulders, elbow, hip and knee. As a result, cutting edge techniques and technology are always utilized.

Currently, Dr. Cahill has particular interests in joint replacements, arthroscopic shoulder and knee ligament repair/reconstructive surgery as well as treatment of cartilage injuries. Dr. Cahill has lectured on and participated in original research for the treatment of cartilage injuries that ultimately require cartilage repair and reconstruction. He has been selected as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor as well as Inside Jersey Top Doctors. Dr. Cahill states that science and technology are at long last providing a solution for these previously difficult to treat problems.

My initial approach to most injuries is a non-operative attempt to avoid surgery when possible. When surgical treatment is necessary, current reconstructive techniques can return patients to a full level of activity. Over the past five years, surgical techniques have advanced considerably. We are able to achieve excellent levels of success in patient satisfaction. We are also much better in controlling the discomfort often associated with surgical treatment specifically, joint replacement surgery.”

Dr. Cahill stresses an individual and personalized approach to patient care. Dr. Cahill’s staff is friendly and professional and strives to provide the highest level of service.

As a competitive cyclist and former college football and track athlete, Dr. Cahill has a unique understanding of sports injuries and helping patients get back in the game.

Education
Undergraduate: The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
Medical: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, NY, NY

Training
Internship: Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY
Orthopedic Surgery Residency: Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY
Sports Medicine Fellowship: The Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute, New York, NY
Pediatric Orthopedics Fellowship: The Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute, New York, NY

Certifications
Certified in Robotic Surgery for Joint Replacements (MAKO)
Certified in Autologous Chrondrocyte Implantation for Cartilage Repair

Professional Affiliations
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Arthroscopy Association of North America
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
New Jersey Orthopedic Association
Bergen County Medical Society
American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine

Hospital Affiliations
Hackensack Meridian Health, Hackensack, NJ
Holy Name Hospital, Teaneck, NJ
Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, NJ
Director of Sports Medicine at St. Peter’s University, Jersey City, NJ