Dr. Edward M. Decter, MD, FACS, Orthopaedic Surgeon
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Dr. Edward M. Decter, MD, FACS

Orthopaedic Surgeon

1500 Pleasant Valley Way Suite 101 West Orange NJ, 07052
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About

Dr. Edward Decter is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in West Orange, NJ. Dr. Decter specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Decter 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

Creighton University School of Medicine 1975

Board Certification

Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS

Provider Details

Male Spanish

Treatments

  • Torn Meniscus
  • Arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Herniated Disc
  • Rotator Cuff Syndrome
  • Pain
  • Rotator Cuff Tear

Dr. Edward M. Decter, MD, FACS's Practice location

Practice At 1500 Pleasant Valley Way Suite 101

1500 Pleasant Valley Way Suite 101 -
West Orange, NJ 07052
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