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.

Dr forlizzi was very gracious and informative.
Dr. Forlizzi was great so down to earth. Felt very comfortable.
I had a great experience with Doctor Forlizzi. She listened carefully, explained everything clearly, and provided helpful advice. I feel healed already and more confident about my treatment plan now. Thank you!
Always a smile and I feel relaxed and comfortable when I’m in her care.
The doctor listened and offered sound advice for me at this time.
Dr. Forlizzi is wonderful! She is warm, personable, and genuinely listens to her patients. I felt comfortable and confident in her care from the very first visit. I highly recommend her!
Dr. Forlizzi is absolutely amazing! She is incredibly sweet, knowledgeable, and attentive, and did an amazing job with my hip replacement. She made me feel comfortable and informed every step of the way, and was always quick to answer any questions. I couldn’t have asked for a better surgeon!
I am very grateful with the skills and expertise of Dr Forlizzi who made the surgery successful.
Great bedside manner! Friends were pushing me toward HSS but, she won me over to Coastal Ortho!
Dr. Forlizzi is the best!!!