Dr. Peter DiPaolo, MD
Orthopedist
1225 McBride Ave Suite 111 Woodland Park New Jersey, 07424About
Dr. Peter DiPaolo is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Cedar Grove, NJ. Dr. DiPaolo specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. DiPaolo tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
University Of Medicine and Dentistry Of New Jersey / Newark M.D. 1992
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
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Dr. Peter DiPaolo, MD's Expert Contributions
I am having a severe pain in my neck post an accident. What can i do?
Call the office and make an appointment at 973-638-1661. READ MORE
Can gout be treated permanently or does it come back?
With correct diet and medication, it can be treated. READ MORE
Can joint pain be considered as a symptom for gout?
No READ MORE
Awards
- Patients' Choice Award Patients' Choice
- On-Time Doctor Award On-Time Doctor
- Compassionate Doctor Recognition Compassionate Doctor
Treatments
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
- Epidural Block, Facet Blocks
- Fracture Care
- Hand And Wrist Fracture And Dislocation Treatment
- Hip Fracture And Dislocation Treatment
- Hip Fracture And-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
- Joint Drainage
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Knee Replacement
- Knee Surgery
- Knee And Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
- Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Nerve Block, Somatic
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection (PRP)
- Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Steroid Injection
- Trigger Point Injection
- Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
- Lumbar and Cervical Discectomy
- Carpal Tunnel
- Wrist Injuries
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member American Academy of Neurological and Orthopedic Surgeons
- Professional Member Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Professional Member North American Spine Society
- Professional Member New Jersey Orthopedic Society
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Neurological and Orthopedic Surgeons, Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, North American Spine Society, New Jersey Orthopedic Society
Articles and Publications
- Grand Marshal, NYC Columbus Day Parade, 2017
What do you attribute your success to?
- Making sure the patient is always first
Hobbies / Sports
- Boating, Traveling
Favorite professional publications
- The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
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