Joseph L. Albano, DO
Orthopedist | Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
242 Claremont Ave Montclair NJ, 07042About
Dr. Joseph Albano is an orthopaedic surgeon in Montclair, New Jersey who specializes in minimally invasive and motion-sparing spine surgery using the most advanced technology available. It is his belief that surgery should be a last resort after extensive conservative care has been exhausted. Dr. Albano focuses on listening to his patients carefully in order to tailor a thoughtful and individualized treatment plan for each patient’s specific symptoms. He is a highly skilled orthopedic surgeion, treating a wide range of orthopedic conditions, including knee and shoulder injuries, fractures, and specializes in spinal pathologies. He utilizes the latest technologies to deliver advanced care. His approach centers on actively listening to his patients, and developing personalized treatment plans tailored to each individual's symptoms and needs.
Education and Training
Rockhurst University MBA 2015
Kansas City University MS 2010
Rutgers University B.S. Biology 2008
Kansas City University DO 2015
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (M.S.) 2009
Board Certification
American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery
AOBOS Part 1 – Pass 2020
COMLEX Level 3 – Pass 2015
COMLEX Level 2 CE – Pass 2014
COMLEX Level 2 CS – Pass 2014
USMLE Step 2 – Pass 2014
COMLEX Level 1 – Pass 2013
USMLE Step 1 – Pass 2013
Institute for Healthcare Improvement Open School Certified
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Joseph L. Albano, DO's Expert Contributions
How can I improve my flexibility and range of motion to support spinal health?
This is an excellent question and one I go over with all of my patients. The key to spine health, as you mentioned, is in part by maintaining flexibility and maintaining the strength of your core. Yoga type exercises are excellent for maintaining flexibility. Pilates type exercises where you focus on stamina strengthening of all the muscles from your chest to your knees is key to maintaining your core. Both of these exercises are the key to maintaining the health and flexibility of your spine. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Associate Professor Jersey City Medical Center Orthopaedic Surgery Residency 2022 - Present
- Orthopaedic Surgeon Orthopaedic and Spine Surgeons of New Jersey 2021 - Present
- Peer Reviewer - International Journal of Spine Surgery 2024 - Present
- Board Member National Arthritis Foundation, Local Leadership Board, New Jersey 2024 - Present
- Chief Resident Northwell Health Plainview Hospital Orthopedic Surgery Residency 2019 - 2020
- Social Chair Northwell Health Plainview Hospital Orthopedic Surgery Residency 2017 - 2020
- Resident and Fellow Wellness Liaison NYCOMEC 2017 - 2020
- Orthopedic Spine Education Resident Coordinator 2018 - 2020
Awards
- Medical Honoree 2023 National Arthritis Foundation, Walk to Cure Arthritis
Professional Memberships
- International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery
- American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics
- North American Spine Society
- American Osteopathic Association
- Sigma Sigma Phi National Honor Osteopathic Fraternity
Fellowships
- The Texas Back Institute Spine 2021
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- National Arthritis Foundation, Board Member Local Leadership Board North New Jersey Branch
Fellowships
- Dr. Albano pursued a prestigious fellowship in Spine Surgery at the Texas Back Institute, where he trained in cutting-edge spine surgery techniques, including navigation and robotic-assisted procedures.
Professional Society Memberships
- North American Spine SocietyInternational Society for the Advancement of Spine SurgeryAmerican Osteopathic Academy of OrthopedicsAmerican Osteopathic Association
Articles and Publications
- PublicationsSatin AM, Albano J, Kisinde S, Lieberman IH. Minimally Invasive Robotic Lumbar Facet Decortication. Clin Spine Surg. 2021 Oct 14. doi: 10.1097/BSD.0000000000001248. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34654772.Richard D. Guyer, Joseph L. Albano, Donna D. Ohnmeiss. Cervical Total Disc Replacement: Novel Devices, Neurosurgery Clinics of North America. Volume 32, Issue 4, 2021, Pages 449-460. ISSN 1042-3680. ISBN 9780323810548.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nec.2021.05.004. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1042368021000565.Lentz J, Albano J, Stockton R, Ganz M, Grewal K, Katsigiorgis G, Masterson N. Anatomic Study of the Relationship of Height and Weight to Lumbar Pedicle Diameter. Clinics of Surgery. 2021. Volume 6 (3): Pages 1-5. ISSN 2638-1451. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.47829/COS.2021.6301Satin A, Albano J, Derman P. Whats on the Horizon for Cervical Disc Arthroplasty?. Vertebral Columns, International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery. Summer Ed. 2021. 6-10.Petrone B, Albano J, Stockton R, Atlas AM, Aronica C, Grewal K. Demographic Analysis of Pedicle Diameter, and Estimated Pedicle Screw Length of the Lumbar Spine in a Diverse Population. Int J Spine Surg. 2021 Apr;15(2):259-265. doi: 10.14444/8035. Epub 2021 Apr 1. PMID: 33900983.B Petrone, T Dowling, J Fakhoury, J Albano, R Stockton, J Lentz, K Grewal. Pedicle morphology of the lumbar spine in a diverse population. The Spine Journal. Volume 20, Issue 9, Supplement, 2020. Page S200. ISSN 1529-9430. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.spinee.2020.05.511.B Petrone, J Albano, R Stockton, A Atlas, C Aronica, K Grewal. Demographic Analysis of Pedicle Diameter and Screw Length of the Lumbar Spine in a Diverse Population. Northwell Health Journal of Orthopedic Surgery. Winter Edition. Volume 2.Stockton R, Albano J, Lentz J, Ganz M, Grewal K, Katsigiorgis G. A comparison of lumbar transverse pedicle angles between ethnic groups: a retrospective review. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2019 Mar 18;20(1):114. doi: 10.1186/s12891-019-2507-2. PubMed PMID: 30885189; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6421668.Albano J, Lentz J, Stockton R, DePalma V, Markowitz M, Ganz M, Katsigiorgis G, Grewal K. Demographic Analysis of Lumbar Pedicle Diameters in a Diverse Population. Asian Spine J. 2019 Jun;13(3):410-416. doi: 10.31616/asj.2018.0195. Epub 2019 Jan 29. PubMed PMID: 30685957; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC6547397.Podium PresentationsRobotic Assisted Minimally Invasive Repair of Spondylolysis. J Albano, A Satin, S Kisinde, I Lieberman. Podium Presentation. 2024 International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery 24th Annual Conference. April 26, 2024. Miami, FLDemographic Analysis of Pedicle Diameters in a Diverse Population. J Albano, J Lentz, R Stockton, V DePalma, M Markowitz, G Katsigiorgis, K Grewal. Podium Presentation. 2018 Eastern Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting, October 20, 2018, Amelia Island, Florida.A Comparison of Transverse Pedicle Angles Between Ethnic Groups. R Stockton, J Albano, J Lentz, M Ganz, K Grewal, G Katsigiorgis. Podium Presentation. 2018 Eastern Orthopedic Association Annual Meeting, October 20, 2018, Amelia Island, Florida.Demographic Analysis of Pedicle Diameters in a Diverse Population. J Albano, J Lentz, R Stockton, V DePalma, M Markowitz, G Katsigiorgis, K Grewal. Podium Presentation 2017 Orthopaedic Summit, Evolving Techniques, December 8, 2017, The Bellagio Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada. Poster PresentationsDemographic Analysis of Pedicle Diameters in a Diverse Population. J Albano, J Lentz, R Stockton, V DePalma, M Markowitz, G Katsigiorgis, K Grewal. Poster Presentation Northwell Health Orthopedic Institute Annual Research Symposium, April 19, 2018, New York, NY.Demographic Analysis of Pedicle Diameters in a Diverse Population. J Albano, J Lentz, R Stockton, V DePalma, M Markowitz, G Katsigiorgis, K Grewal. Poster Presentation NYCOMEC 17th Annual Research Poster Competition, June 6, 2018, LaGuardia Plaza Hotel, East Elmhurst, NY. Relationship of Height and Weight to Pedicle Diameter. J Lentz, J Albano, M Ganz, R Stockton, G Katsigiorgis, K Grewal. Poster Presentation NYCOMEC 17th Annual Research Poster Competition, June 6, 2018, LaGuardia Plaza Hotel, East Elmhurst, NY. A Comparison of Transverse Pedicle Angles Between Ethnic Groups. R Stockton, J Albano, J Lentz, M Ganz, K Grewal, G Katsigiorgis. Poster Presentation NYCOMEC 17th Annual Research Poster Competition, June 6, 2018, LaGuardia Plaza Hotel, East Elmhurst, NY. Demographic Analysis of Pedicle Diameters in a Diverse Population. J Albano, J Lentz, R Stockton, V DePalma, M Markowitz, G Katsigiorgis, K Grewal. Poster Presentation. Academic Day, Plainview Hospital, Plainview, NY.Relationship of Height and Weight to Pedicle Diameter. J Lentz, J Albano, M Ganz, R Stockton, G Katsigiorgis, K Grewal. Poster Presentation. Academic Day, Plainview Hospital, Plainview, NY.A Comparison of Transverse Pedicle Angles Between Ethnic Groups. R Stockton, J Albano, J Lentz, M Ganz, K Grewal, G Katsigiorgis. Poster Presentation. Academic Day, Plainview Hospital, Plainview, NY.
What do you attribute your success to?
- Dr. Albano attributes his success to hard work and unrelenting support from his friends and family throughout his medical journey. He is dedicated to restoring his patient's quality of life. He enjoys listening carefully to his patients, in order to work with them to develop a personalized treatment plan for their needs.
Awards
- Medical Honoree - National Arthritis Foundation, Walk to Cure Arthritis
Philanthropic Initiatives
- National Arthritis Foundation - Local Leadership Board Member, North New Jersey Branch
Teaching and speaking
- Dr. Albano is actively involved with the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program at Jersey City Medical Center. He enjoys engaging with the residents, providing them with academic lectures on the topic of spine surgery, and with their orthopaedic surgical training.
Hobbies / Sports
- In his free time, Dr. Albano likes to spend time with his family. He is an avid fan of the Yankees and Kansas City Chiefs. He enjoys skiing, cycling, and generally staying fit so that he can stay healthy and be a role model for his patients.
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Committed to Transforming Lives with Motion-Sparing Techniques from his Office in Montclair, New Jersey
Joseph L. Albano, DO, MBA, a leading orthopedic surgeon in New Jersey, is making waves in the world of spine surgery with his commitment to minimally invasive and motion-sparing techniques. With a robust background in advanced surgical methods, Dr. Albano proudly holds the distinction of being the first surgeon in the United States to implant the Simplify Cervical Artificial Disc, a groundbreaking achievement that underscores his dedication to patient-centered care and innovative treatment options.
“People’s bodies were made to move, and my goal is to help them get back to doing the things that are important to them,” Dr. Albano shared. “Whenever possible, I will use motion-sparing techniques like artificial disc replacement so people can go back to their normal lives.” His philosophy emphasizes that surgery should be a last resort, advocating for extensive conservative care before proceeding with surgical options. This approach not only prioritizes the well-being of his patients but also aligns with his belief in personalized care.
Dr. Albano takes the time to engage with each patient, fostering an environment where they feel comfortable discussing their symptoms and treatment options. “The more engaged patients are, the less fearful they will be,” he explained. By ensuring his patients understand their choices and are involved in the decision-making process, Dr. Albano empowers them to take an active role in their recovery journey.
A graduate of Rutgers University, Dr. Albano earned his Doctor of Osteopathy Degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, where he also obtained a Master of Business Administration. His extensive training continued at the Plainview Orthopedic Surgery Residency at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra, Northwell Health, where he was elected Chief Resident. Dr. Albano further honed his skills during his fellowship in Spine Surgery at the Texas Back Institute, mastering cutting-edge techniques in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery. There, he trained with the world leaders in cervical and lumbar disc arthroplasty, and other motion preservation techniques of the spine, as an alternative to traditional fusion procedures.
Currently serving as an Associate Professor for the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at Jersey City Medical Center, Dr. Albano is deeply committed to educating the next generation of orthopedic surgeons. He also contributes to the field as a Peer Reviewer for the International Journal of Spine Surgery and as a Local Board Member on the National Arthritis Foundation’s Local Leadership Board in New Jersey.
Furthermore, Dr. Albano is an active member of several professional organizations, including the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery, the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, the North American Spine Society, and the American Osteopathic Association.
“Spine surgery has come a long way in the last few decades,” noted Dr. Albano. “Minimally invasive technology and advanced spinal devices that mimic the body’s natural movement allow me to perform surgery with the least amount of damage and scarring.” His innovative techniques not only reduce recovery times but also help patients regain their mobility and quality of life.
In addition to his professional pursuits, Dr. Albano enjoys a fulfilling personal life. He is an avid fan of the New York Yankees and Kansas City Chiefs and enjoys skiing, cycling, and staying fit. He believes that maintaining a healthy lifestyle serves as a role model for his patients.
At his Montclair office, Dr. Albano’s commitment to patient care shines through. At the end of the day, patients always feel better walking out of his offices than they did walking in because he gives them the two things they need most: hope and healing.
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