Dr. Julianne M. Forlizzi, M.D., is a highly skilled orthopedic sports medicine specialist with expertise in shoulder, knee, hip, and ankle procedures. She is committed to providing each and every one of her patients with pain relief and improved quality of life. After her undergraduate studies at Colby College, Dr. Forlizzi returned to New Jersey to complete medical school and an orthopedic surgery residency at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson.
Dr. Julianne M. Forlizzi, M.D., is a highly skilled orthopedic sports medicine specialist with expertise in shoulder, knee, hip, and ankle procedures. She is committed to providing each and every one of her patients with pain relief and improved quality of life. After her undergraduate studies at Colby College, Dr. Forlizzi returned to New Jersey to complete medical school and an orthopedic surgery residency at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson.
Dr. Julianne M. Forlizzi, M.D., is a highly skilled orthopedic sports medicine specialist with expertise in shoulder, knee, hip, and ankle procedures. She is committed to providing each and every one of her patients with pain relief and improved quality of life.
After her undergraduate studies at Colby College, Dr. Forlizzi returned to New Jersey to complete medical school and an orthopedic surgery residency at Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson. While in residency, she helped care for the athletes at Rutgers University, including the football and basketball programs, during their transition into the Big Ten Conference. She also served as a team physician for local high schools in New Jersey.
Dr. Forlizzi specializes in treating patients of all ages with sports-related injuries and is specifically interested in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, hip, and knee. She also has specialized expertise in proximal hamstring tendon ruptures, which is predominantly an injury suffered by water skiers.
Dr. Forlizzi is a New Jersey native and lifelong athlete. At Colby College, she was a two-year captain of the women’s basketball team, a 1,000-point scorer, and helped lead the team to two consecutive NCAA tournament appearances. She was also a member of the NESCAC champion women’s lacrosse team.

Great bedside manner! Friends were pushing me toward HSS but, she won me over to Coastal Ortho!
Dr. Forlizzi is the best!!!
Love her!! She is absolutely great. Answers any questions you may have. Makes you feel comfortable and reassuring.
Very friendly, caring, and down to earth staff. Very clear in their explanations and expectations.
Successful surgery. Great bedside manner.
Dr. Forlizzi is amazing. I recommend her to anyone who has shoulder, knee or hip issues. I am so happy with the hip replacements she gave me!
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Dr. Forlizzi is fantastic. She answers all of my questions, give great care and has a fantastic personality!
Excellent doctor. I’m very pleased.
Dr. Forlizzi, is thorough, reliable and has a great friendly manner about her. I would highly recommend Dr. Forlizzi to other patients.