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Douglas Navasartian, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon at Orthocenter, which has locations in Red Bank, Morganville, Eatontown, and Holmdel, New Jersey. He has completed subspecialty fellowship training in orthopaedic sports medicine. 

Dr. Navasartian earned a Bachelor of Science degree in general biology and a Master of Science degree in biology from the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Navasartian then completed medical school at the State University of New York in Stony Brook. Following medical school, he completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Monmouth Medical Center in New Jersey, one of the oldest residency programs in the state. Through his residency, he spent time training at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, as well as UMDNJ Newark. This allowed him to obtain well-rounded training in numerous aspects of orthopaedic surgery.

Dr. Navasartian then went on to complete subspecialty fellowship training in Sports Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. During his fellowship, he was trained by one of the pioneers and founders of modern shoulder arthroscopy, Dr. Stephen Burkhart, MD. Dr. Burkhart invented many of the tools and techniques used in shoulder arthroscopy, and Dr. Navasartian is proud to have had him as a mentor. Because of his training with Dr. Burkhart, Dr. Navasartian is very well-versed in treating some of the most complex shoulder problems using arthroscopic techniques. 

Additionally, Dr. Navasartian is trained in complex knee surgery, including arthroscopic and open techniques. Dr. Navasartian is also a published author, with some of his published literature describing techniques in shoulder and knee arthroscopy. In addition to sports medicine, his interests in orthopaedic surgery also include fracture care and joint replacement surgery.

About Nader A. Bakhos, MD

Dr. Nader Bakhos is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon who provides dedicated and compassionate care at Orthocenter.   As a winner of the Patients Choice Compassionate Doctor Award, Dr. Bakhos brings a seasoned and ever-deepening skill set to his practice.  He specializes in Joint Replacement Surgery, focusing on muscle-sparing and minimally invasive hip and knee replacements.

Dr. Bakhos was born and raised in Monmouth County, NJ.  He left New Jersey to pursue his undergraduate degree at The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. Dr. Bakhos then returned home earning his Medical Degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark, where he graduated as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Following graduation, Dr. Bakhos completed his Orthopaedic Residency at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. He then furthered his sub-specialty training by completing the Otto E. Aufranc Fellowship in Adult Reconstructive Surgery at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, one of the top orthopaedic and joint replacement centers in the country.  There Dr. Bakhos received extensive training in complex and revision hip and knee replacements.

Dr. Bakhos also dedicates time to expanding his field with research, particularly on topics such as soft tissue preservation in total hip arthroplasty; the reduction of blood transfusions after joint replacement; and the minimization of risks in total hip dislocation. Dr. Bakhos’ work has been presented at numerous national meetings.

While a dedicated surgeon, Dr. Bakhos is forever a student and always looks to add to his surgical skills and techniques.  He regularly attends meetings where he looks to integrate the latest developments into his practice for the betterment of his patients.

Dr. Bakhos is a Member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, and the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction.  Dr. Bakhos has also been awarded the Honor of Top Doctor by NJ TopDocs in 2023 for his excellence in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery.

About Steven P. Lisser, MD

Dr. Steven Lisser is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon at Orthocenter who specializes in Hand, Shoulder, and Elbow Surgery, as well as Sports Medicine. Dr. Lisser is passionate about his field, with special interests that include rotator cuff disease, ligament reconstruction, reconstructive microsurgery, arthroscopy, endoscopic carpal tunnel release, and shoulder cuff disease.

Dr. Lisser earned his Medical Degree and completed his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. He then completed a Hand, Elbow and Microsurgery Fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. After that, Dr. Lisser completed a Shoulder Surgery Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Lisser is Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He holds additional certifications in Hand Surgery and Sports Medicine. Dr. Lisser is a Member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery and American Society for Surgery of the Hand.

Dr. Lisser serves as the Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Hackensack Meridian Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank, NJ and is a past President of the Medical Staff and past member of the Riverview Medical Center Foundation Board.

Dr. Lisser serves on the Board of the Hackensack Meridian Health Hospital Corporation and Chairs the Board’s Medical Council. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Shrewsbury Surgical Center and is a consultant for medical device companies.

About Jeffrey T. Van Gelderen, MD

Dr. Jeffrey Van Gelderen is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon caring for patients at Orthocenter. Dr. Van Gelderen specializes in the treatment of sports injuries and performs Arthroscopic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Shoulder, Hip, and Knee. His clinical focus includes Joint Preservation procedures for patients who want to maintain an active lifestyle.

A New Jersey native, Dr. Van Gelderen graduated from Holmdel High School in Monmouth County. After graduating magna cum laude from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., he returned home to receive his Medical Degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark, NJ. Dr. Van Gelderen then completed his Orthopaedic Residency at New York University’s Hospital for Joint Disease. Following residency, he received an additional year of Fellowship training in Sports Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Medical Center. During his Fellowship, Dr. Van Gelderen served as assistant team physician for a number for variety of National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I athletes from nearby colleges and universities.

Over the past 11 years, Dr. Van Gelderen has firmly established his reputation in the community he moved back to. He has consistently been cited as one NJ Top Doctors, maintains a 4.8 star rating on Google with over 180 reviews, and donates an annual health sciences scholarship to the local community.

About Keith M. Rinkus, MD, MS

Dr. Keith Rinkus is a Fellowship trained Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon specializing in treatments of the Lumbar, Thoracic, and Cervical regions of the Spine. At Orthocenter, Dr. Rinkus performs both surgical and nonsurgical treatments for his patients. Dr. Rinkus is affiliated with hospitals in the Hackensack Meridian, Saint Barnabas, and Mount Sinai Health Systems.

Dr. Rinkus is an expert in both surgical and nonsurgical treatments of the Spine including minimally invasive and outpatient spine procedures, disk replacements, decompressions as well as complex Adult Spinal Reconstruction and deformity correction procedures.

Before turning to medicine and surgery, Dr. Rinkus studied civil and environmental engineering, earning both a B.S. and an M.S. in Engineering. He later received his Medical Degree at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, NC. During medical school, Dr. Rinkus was the recipient of the Wake Forest Medical Alumni scholarship and was granted a National Institutes of Health Young Investigators Research Fellowship. 

In Dr. Rinkus’ pursuit of excellence, he completed an Orthopaedic Internship and Residency at Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA where he received the Pfizer Scholars in Pain Management Award. He also completed a Fellowship in Orthopaedic Spine Surgery at Emory University Orthopaedics and Spine Hospital in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Rinkus is Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is an active member of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons as well as the North American Spine Society. 

In addition to performing surgeries and treating spinal conditions, Dr. Rinkus enjoys hiking, biking, teaching, studying the spine and writing. He has written numerous scholarly articles and chapters about spinal disorders and Orthopaedic care.

About Qasim M. Husain, MD

Dr. Qasim M. Husain is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon at the Orthocenter. He received advanced training in the surgical and non-surgical management of the entire range of spinal disorders from degenerative conditions to complex spinal deformity. Dr. Husain has also undergone training in minimally invasive techniques, such as 'micro' surgery and percutaneous instrumentation, to address a variety of spinal disorders.

Dr. Husain received his undergraduate degree in Neurobiology from Cornell University and went to the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University for his medical education. There he graduated with an M.D. degree with Recognition in Research and stayed on-board to complete his Surgical Internship as well as his Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery. As a junior resident he received the "Outstanding Resident" of the year award and was appointed as the Chief Administrative Resident in his final year.

Following residency, Dr. Husain was accepted to the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases to complete his Fellowship training in Spine Surgery. There he was trained in the surgical and non-operative management of the full spectrum of spinal conditions by several of the pioneers in the field. Throughout his career, Dr. Husain has been actively involved in research and academics. Dr. Husain has multiple publications on a variety of topics related to spine surgery in peer-reviewed journals as well as textbooks.

Dr. Husain is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and an active member of the North American Spine Society.

Dr. Husain in the News

https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/patient-perspectives/her-spinal-answer

Dr. Husain recently returned from a one-week long surgical mission trip to Honduras.

*Visit Dr. Husain's Profile on Healthgrades

Research and Publications

• Husain QM, Ewer J. Journal of Neurobiology. 2004 May;59(2):181-91. Use of targetable gfp-tagged neuropeptide for visualizing neuropeptide release following execution of a behavior.
• Husain QM, Korpi A, Krukenkamp IB. P2Y12 Receptor Inhibition Provides Cardioprotection Similar to Ischemic Preconditioning. Poster Presentation at the 2005 Scientific Sessions of the American Heart Association (AHA) in Dallas, Texas.
• Husain QM, Landry C, Carrion W. Intraoperative alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonists (Intravenous Dexmedetomidine and Epidural Clonidine) Aid Early Mobilization and Shorten Length of Stay (LOS) Following Posterior Spinal Fusion (PSF) for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS). Poster displayed at the 17th Annual (2010) IMAST (International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques) in Toronto, Canada
• Husain QM, Spivak, JM. Surgical Management of Degenerative Spondylolisthesis. Textbook Chapter: Comprehensive Manual of Spine Care (Errico/Varlotta/Cheriyan)
• Husain QM, Toombs C, Lonner B, Sponseller P, Shufflebarger H, Shah SA, Samdani AF, Betz RR, Cahill PJ, Yaszay B, Newton PO. Spine Deformity. 2015 Jul;3(4);318-326. Body Mass Index in Adolescent Spinal Deformity: Comparison of Scheuermann’s Kyphosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, and Normal Controls.
• Husain QM, Poorman C, Passias P, Lonner B. The Inter and Intra-observer Reliability of the Risser Sign versus the Sanders Classification for the Estimation of Skeletal Maturity with Regards to Predicting Scoliotic Curve Progression. Poster Display at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Conference-2014
• Husain QM, Vira S, Jalai C, Paul J, Poorman GW, Poorman C, Yoon RS, Looze C, Lonner B, Passias PG. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. 2017 Jun;37(4)246-249. The Interobserver and Intraobserver Reliability of the Sanders Classification Versus the Risser Stage.
• Ewer J, Campo M, Clark A. Journal of Neuroscience.  2004 April, 24(17):4283-92. Neuroendocrine Control of Larval Ecdysis Behavior in Drosophila: Complex Regulation by Partially Redundant Neuropeptides.
• Brennan, BJ. Ethology: International Journal of Behavioural Biology. 2007 July, 113(7): 692-702. Abdominal Wagging in the Social Paper Wasp Polistes dominulus: Behavior and Substrate Vibrations

Professional Memberships

• Diplomate American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• Active Member of North American Spine Society

About Steven Friedel, MD

Dr. Steven Friedel is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, specializing in both Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. Dr. Friedel brings a record of awards and recognition to people in New Jersey at Orthocenter.

Prior to joining Orthocenter Dr. Friedel boasted an impressive 19-year career as an Orthopaedic Surgeon in the United States Army.

Dr. Friedel completed his undergraduate degree at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Following graduation, he then studied at Uniformed Services University School of Medicine in Bethesda, MD where he earned his Medical Degree.

After receiving his Medical Degree, Dr. Friedel completed his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado.

Dr. Friedel’s work as an Army Surgeon has been well decorated. During his military career, Dr. Friedel received an array of awards, including the Bronze Star, the National Defense Medal, the Kuwait Liberation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Asian Campaign Ribbon with two Oak Leaf Clusters, and the Combat Medic Badge.

About Larry Bloomstein, MD

A native of Livingston NJ, Dr. Larry Bloomstein is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon who brings a unique set of skills and highly specialized knowledge to Orthocenter.

Dr. Larry Bloomstein received his Medical Degree from the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. Following graduation

Dr. Bloomstein completed his Orthopaedic Residency at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, NJ. During residency Dr. Bloomstein’s training included Pediatric Orthopaedics at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Orthopaedic Trauma at Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, NJ. 

Following Residency, Dr. Bloomstein completed his first Fellowship in Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery at the University of Tennessee Campbell Clinic in Memphis, TN. During his Fellowship, Dr. Bloomstein was part of a relief mission to help the earthquake victims in Haiti in 2010. In a five-day period, the team of eight orthopaedic surgeons operated on over fifty patients who survived the earthquake. The surgical team was able to perform numerous surgeries to restore the patients to an independent level of functioning.

Dr. Bloomstein completed a second Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in the specialty of Foot & Ankle. He shadowed several pioneers in Total Ankle Replacement and other joint sparing surgeries in the treatment of foot and ankle disorders. Dr. Bloomstein offers both surgical and non-surgical options for foot and ankle issues such as bunions, hammertoes, ankle sprains, arthritis, flatfoot, and Achilles tendon pain. •

Given his extensive experience in Orthopaedic trauma, Dr. Bloomstein also specializes in the management of fractures in upper and lower extremities. He offers both non-operative and operative treatments and helping patients achieve an improved level of function and restore independence following an injury.

Dr. Bloomstein is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, a fellow of the American board of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a member of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, The Orthopaedic Trauma Association, and the New Jersey Orthopaedic Society

About Robert Borzio, MD

Robert Borzio, MD, is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon who specializes in computer-navigated, minimally invasive anterior approach total hip and knee replacements and revisions. Dr. Borzio also provides general orthopaedic care and treatment of fractures in the upper and lower extremities.

Born and raised in the Middletown NJ area and former Eagle Scout, Dr. Borzio received his Medical Degree from New Jersey Medical School Rutgers, where he graduated with the distinction of acceptance into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Following graduation, Dr. Borzio completed his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. He went on to specialize in hip and knee replacements by completing his Fellowship in Adult Reconstructive Surgery at New York University and Insall Scott Kelly® Institute for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine.

Dr. Borzio is dedicated to improving the field of orthopaedic surgery, serving as a member of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, and publishing in several well-regarded journals, such as the Journal of Orthopaedic Research and International Orthopaedics. Dr. Borzio is eager to identify his patients’ orthopaedic issues and develop a unique treatment plan precisely for their situation.

Dr. Borzio serves as Member at Large at Hackensack Meridian Health Bayshore Medical Center’s Medical Executive Committee and Chair of the Hospital’s Total Joint Length of Stay Subcommittee due to his low average length of stay for his patients.

Douglas Navasartian, MD, is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon at Orthocenter, which has locations in Red Bank, Morganville, Eatontown, and Holmdel, New Jersey. He has completed subspecialty fellowship training in orthopaedic sports medicine. 

Dr. Navasartian earned a Bachelor of Science degree in general biology and a Master of Science degree in biology from the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Navasartian then completed medical school at the State University of New York in Stony Brook. Following medical school, he completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Monmouth Medical Center in New Jersey, one of the oldest residency programs in the state. Through his residency, he spent time training at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, as well as UMDNJ Newark. This allowed him to obtain well-rounded training in numerous aspects of orthopaedic surgery.

Dr. Navasartian then went on to complete subspecialty fellowship training in Sports Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. During his fellowship, he was trained by one of the pioneers and founders of modern shoulder arthroscopy, Dr. Stephen Burkhart, MD. Dr. Burkhart invented many of the tools and techniques used in shoulder arthroscopy, and Dr. Navasartian is proud to have had him as a mentor. Because of his training with Dr. Burkhart, Dr. Navasartian is very well-versed in treating some of the most complex shoulder problems using arthroscopic techniques. 

Additionally, Dr. Navasartian is trained in complex knee surgery, including arthroscopic and open techniques. Dr. Navasartian is also a published author, with some of his published literature describing techniques in shoulder and knee arthroscopy. In addition to sports medicine, his interests in orthopaedic surgery also include fracture care and joint replacement surgery.

About Nader A. Bakhos, MD

Dr. Nader Bakhos is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon who provides dedicated and compassionate care at Orthocenter.   As a winner of the Patients Choice Compassionate Doctor Award, Dr. Bakhos brings a seasoned and ever-deepening skill set to his practice.  He specializes in Joint Replacement Surgery, focusing on muscle-sparing and minimally invasive hip and knee replacements.

Dr. Bakhos was born and raised in Monmouth County, NJ.  He left New Jersey to pursue his undergraduate degree at The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. Dr. Bakhos then returned home earning his Medical Degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark, where he graduated as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Following graduation, Dr. Bakhos completed his Orthopaedic Residency at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. He then furthered his sub-specialty training by completing the Otto E. Aufranc Fellowship in Adult Reconstructive Surgery at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, one of the top orthopaedic and joint replacement centers in the country.  There Dr. Bakhos received extensive training in complex and revision hip and knee replacements.

Dr. Bakhos also dedicates time to expanding his field with research, particularly on topics such as soft tissue preservation in total hip arthroplasty; the reduction of blood transfusions after joint replacement; and the minimization of risks in total hip dislocation. Dr. Bakhos’ work has been presented at numerous national meetings.

While a dedicated surgeon, Dr. Bakhos is forever a student and always looks to add to his surgical skills and techniques.  He regularly attends meetings where he looks to integrate the latest developments into his practice for the betterment of his patients.

Dr. Bakhos is a Member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, and the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction.  Dr. Bakhos has also been awarded the Honor of Top Doctor by NJ TopDocs in 2023 for his excellence in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery.

About Steven P. Lisser, MD

Dr. Steven Lisser is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon at Orthocenter who specializes in Hand, Shoulder, and Elbow Surgery, as well as Sports Medicine. Dr. Lisser is passionate about his field, with special interests that include rotator cuff disease, ligament reconstruction, reconstructive microsurgery, arthroscopy, endoscopic carpal tunnel release, and shoulder cuff disease.

Dr. Lisser earned his Medical Degree and completed his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. He then completed a Hand, Elbow and Microsurgery Fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. After that, Dr. Lisser completed a Shoulder Surgery Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Lisser is Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He holds additional certifications in Hand Surgery and Sports Medicine. Dr. Lisser is a Member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery and American Society for Surgery of the Hand.

Dr. Lisser serves as the Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Hackensack Meridian Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank, NJ and is a past President of the Medical Staff and past member of the Riverview Medical Center Foundation Board.

Dr. Lisser serves on the Board of the Hackensack Meridian Health Hospital Corporation and Chairs the Board’s Medical Council. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the Shrewsbury Surgical Center and is a consultant for medical device companies.

About Jeffrey T. Van Gelderen, MD

Dr. Jeffrey Van Gelderen is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon caring for patients at Orthocenter. Dr. Van Gelderen specializes in the treatment of sports injuries and performs Arthroscopic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Shoulder, Hip, and Knee. His clinical focus includes Joint Preservation procedures for patients who want to maintain an active lifestyle.

A New Jersey native, Dr. Van Gelderen graduated from Holmdel High School in Monmouth County. After graduating magna cum laude from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., he returned home to receive his Medical Degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark, NJ. Dr. Van Gelderen then completed his Orthopaedic Residency at New York University’s Hospital for Joint Disease. Following residency, he received an additional year of Fellowship training in Sports Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Medical Center. During his Fellowship, Dr. Van Gelderen served as assistant team physician for a number for variety of National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I athletes from nearby colleges and universities.

Over the past 11 years, Dr. Van Gelderen has firmly established his reputation in the community he moved back to. He has consistently been cited as one NJ Top Doctors, maintains a 4.8 star rating on Google with over 180 reviews, and donates an annual health sciences scholarship to the local community.

About Keith M. Rinkus, MD, MS

Dr. Keith Rinkus is a Fellowship trained Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon specializing in treatments of the Lumbar, Thoracic, and Cervical regions of the Spine. At Orthocenter, Dr. Rinkus performs both surgical and nonsurgical treatments for his patients. Dr. Rinkus is affiliated with hospitals in the Hackensack Meridian, Saint Barnabas, and Mount Sinai Health Systems.

Dr. Rinkus is an expert in both surgical and nonsurgical treatments of the Spine including minimally invasive and outpatient spine procedures, disk replacements, decompressions as well as complex Adult Spinal Reconstruction and deformity correction procedures.

Before turning to medicine and surgery, Dr. Rinkus studied civil and environmental engineering, earning both a B.S. and an M.S. in Engineering. He later received his Medical Degree at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, NC. During medical school, Dr. Rinkus was the recipient of the Wake Forest Medical Alumni scholarship and was granted a National Institutes of Health Young Investigators Research Fellowship. 

In Dr. Rinkus’ pursuit of excellence, he completed an Orthopaedic Internship and Residency at Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA where he received the Pfizer Scholars in Pain Management Award. He also completed a Fellowship in Orthopaedic Spine Surgery at Emory University Orthopaedics and Spine Hospital in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Rinkus is Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is an active member of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons as well as the North American Spine Society. 

In addition to performing surgeries and treating spinal conditions, Dr. Rinkus enjoys hiking, biking, teaching, studying the spine and writing. He has written numerous scholarly articles and chapters about spinal disorders and Orthopaedic care.

About Qasim M. Husain, MD

Dr. Qasim M. Husain is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon at the Orthocenter. He received advanced training in the surgical and non-surgical management of the entire range of spinal disorders from degenerative conditions to complex spinal deformity. Dr. Husain has also undergone training in minimally invasive techniques, such as 'micro' surgery and percutaneous instrumentation, to address a variety of spinal disorders.

Dr. Husain received his undergraduate degree in Neurobiology from Cornell University and went to the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University for his medical education. There he graduated with an M.D. degree with Recognition in Research and stayed on-board to complete his Surgical Internship as well as his Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery. As a junior resident he received the "Outstanding Resident" of the year award and was appointed as the Chief Administrative Resident in his final year.

Following residency, Dr. Husain was accepted to the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases to complete his Fellowship training in Spine Surgery. There he was trained in the surgical and non-operative management of the full spectrum of spinal conditions by several of the pioneers in the field. Throughout his career, Dr. Husain has been actively involved in research and academics. Dr. Husain has multiple publications on a variety of topics related to spine surgery in peer-reviewed journals as well as textbooks.

Dr. Husain is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and an active member of the North American Spine Society.

Dr. Husain in the News

https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/patient-perspectives/her-spinal-answer

Dr. Husain recently returned from a one-week long surgical mission trip to Honduras.

*Visit Dr. Husain's Profile on Healthgrades

Research and Publications

• Husain QM, Ewer J. Journal of Neurobiology. 2004 May;59(2):181-91. Use of targetable gfp-tagged neuropeptide for visualizing neuropeptide release following execution of a behavior.
• Husain QM, Korpi A, Krukenkamp IB. P2Y12 Receptor Inhibition Provides Cardioprotection Similar to Ischemic Preconditioning. Poster Presentation at the 2005 Scientific Sessions of the American Heart Association (AHA) in Dallas, Texas.
• Husain QM, Landry C, Carrion W. Intraoperative alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonists (Intravenous Dexmedetomidine and Epidural Clonidine) Aid Early Mobilization and Shorten Length of Stay (LOS) Following Posterior Spinal Fusion (PSF) for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS). Poster displayed at the 17th Annual (2010) IMAST (International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques) in Toronto, Canada
• Husain QM, Spivak, JM. Surgical Management of Degenerative Spondylolisthesis. Textbook Chapter: Comprehensive Manual of Spine Care (Errico/Varlotta/Cheriyan)
• Husain QM, Toombs C, Lonner B, Sponseller P, Shufflebarger H, Shah SA, Samdani AF, Betz RR, Cahill PJ, Yaszay B, Newton PO. Spine Deformity. 2015 Jul;3(4);318-326. Body Mass Index in Adolescent Spinal Deformity: Comparison of Scheuermann’s Kyphosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, and Normal Controls.
• Husain QM, Poorman C, Passias P, Lonner B. The Inter and Intra-observer Reliability of the Risser Sign versus the Sanders Classification for the Estimation of Skeletal Maturity with Regards to Predicting Scoliotic Curve Progression. Poster Display at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Conference-2014
• Husain QM, Vira S, Jalai C, Paul J, Poorman GW, Poorman C, Yoon RS, Looze C, Lonner B, Passias PG. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. 2017 Jun;37(4)246-249. The Interobserver and Intraobserver Reliability of the Sanders Classification Versus the Risser Stage.
• Ewer J, Campo M, Clark A. Journal of Neuroscience.  2004 April, 24(17):4283-92. Neuroendocrine Control of Larval Ecdysis Behavior in Drosophila: Complex Regulation by Partially Redundant Neuropeptides.
• Brennan, BJ. Ethology: International Journal of Behavioural Biology. 2007 July, 113(7): 692-702. Abdominal Wagging in the Social Paper Wasp Polistes dominulus: Behavior and Substrate Vibrations

Professional Memberships

• Diplomate American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• Active Member of North American Spine Society

About Steven Friedel, MD

Dr. Steven Friedel is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon, specializing in both Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. Dr. Friedel brings a record of awards and recognition to people in New Jersey at Orthocenter.

Prior to joining Orthocenter Dr. Friedel boasted an impressive 19-year career as an Orthopaedic Surgeon in the United States Army.

Dr. Friedel completed his undergraduate degree at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Following graduation, he then studied at Uniformed Services University School of Medicine in Bethesda, MD where he earned his Medical Degree.

After receiving his Medical Degree, Dr. Friedel completed his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado.

Dr. Friedel’s work as an Army Surgeon has been well decorated. During his military career, Dr. Friedel received an array of awards, including the Bronze Star, the National Defense Medal, the Kuwait Liberation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Asian Campaign Ribbon with two Oak Leaf Clusters, and the Combat Medic Badge.

About Robert Borzio, MD

Robert Borzio, MD, is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon who specializes in computer-navigated, minimally invasive anterior approach total hip and knee replacements and revisions. Dr. Borzio also provides general orthopaedic care and treatment of fractures in the upper and lower extremities.

Born and raised in the Middletown NJ area and former Eagle Scout, Dr. Borzio received his Medical Degree from New Jersey Medical School Rutgers, where he graduated with the distinction of acceptance into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Following graduation, Dr. Borzio completed his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. He went on to specialize in hip and knee replacements by completing his Fellowship in Adult Reconstructive Surgery at New York University and Insall Scott Kelly® Institute for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine.

Dr. Borzio is dedicated to improving the field of orthopaedic surgery, serving as a member of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, and publishing in several well-regarded journals, such as the Journal of Orthopaedic Research and International Orthopaedics. Dr. Borzio is eager to identify his patients’ orthopaedic issues and develop a unique treatment plan precisely for their situation.

Dr. Borzio serves as Member at Large at Hackensack Meridian Health Bayshore Medical Center’s Medical Executive Committee and Chair of the Hospital’s Total Joint Length of Stay Subcommittee due to his low average length of stay for his patients.

About Larry Bloomstein, MD

A native of Livingston NJ, Dr. Larry Bloomstein is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon who brings a unique set of skills and highly specialized knowledge to Orthocenter.

Dr. Larry Bloomstein received his Medical Degree from the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. Following graduation

Dr. Bloomstein completed his Orthopaedic Residency at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, NJ. During residency Dr. Bloomstein’s training included Pediatric Orthopaedics at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Orthopaedic Trauma at Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, NJ. 

Following Residency, Dr. Bloomstein completed his first Fellowship in Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery at the University of Tennessee Campbell Clinic in Memphis, TN. During his Fellowship, Dr. Bloomstein was part of a relief mission to help the earthquake victims in Haiti in 2010. In a five-day period, the team of eight orthopaedic surgeons operated on over fifty patients who survived the earthquake. The surgical team was able to perform numerous surgeries to restore the patients to an independent level of functioning.

Dr. Bloomstein completed a second Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in the specialty of Foot & Ankle. He shadowed several pioneers in Total Ankle Replacement and other joint sparing surgeries in the treatment of foot and ankle disorders. Dr. Bloomstein offers both surgical and non-surgical options for foot and ankle issues such as bunions, hammertoes, ankle sprains, arthritis, flatfoot, and Achilles tendon pain. •

Given his extensive experience in Orthopaedic trauma, Dr. Bloomstein also specializes in the management of fractures in upper and lower extremities. He offers both non-operative and operative treatments and helping patients achieve an improved level of function and restore independence following an injury.

Dr. Bloomstein is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, a fellow of the American board of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a member of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, The Orthopaedic Trauma Association, and the New Jersey Orthopaedic Society