Verified 2026 Physician Ranking

Top Orthopedic Surgeons in Essex County, NJ, 2026

Published by Palm Beach County Medical Media Group · Last updated April 30, 2026

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How this ranking was built: We applied PBCMMG's seven weighted criteria (board certification, years in active practice, disciplinary record, aggregate patient reviews, hospital affiliations, specialty training, peer recognition) to every orthopedic surgery physician with active credentialing in Essex County. Sources: NPPES Registry, ABMS, state medical boards, aggregated public review data. Last reviewed April 2026.

  1. #1

    Arjun Saxena, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryNew Jersey, NJ19+ years in practice

    Arjun Saxena, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Bergen County, NJ. NPI-verified active practice since 2007.

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  2. #2

    Kristen Radcliff, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryNew Jersey, NJ18+ years in practice

    Kristen Radcliff, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Bergen County, NJ. NPI-verified active practice since 2008.

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  3. #3

    Robert Nugent, DO

    Orthopedic SurgeryNew Jersey, NJ9+ years in practice

    Robert Nugent, DO, practices orthopedic surgery in Bergen County, NJ. NPI-verified active practice since 2017.

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  4. #4

    David Anapolle, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryNew Jersey, NJ20+ years in practice

    David Anapolle, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Bergen County, NJ. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  5. #5

    Lawrence Livingston, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryNew Jersey, NJ20+ years in practice

    Lawrence Livingston, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Bergen County, NJ. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  6. #6

    Stephen Massood, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryNew Jersey, NJ20+ years in practice

    Stephen Massood, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Bergen County, NJ. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  7. #7

    Stuart Dubowitch, DO

    Orthopedic SurgeryNew Jersey, NJ20+ years in practice

    Stuart Dubowitch, DO, practices orthopedic surgery in Bergen County, NJ. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  8. #8

    Amie Kawashima, DO

    Orthopedic SurgeryNew Jersey, NJ16+ years in practice

    Amie Kawashima, DO, practices orthopedic surgery in Bergen County, NJ. NPI-verified active practice since 2010.

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  9. #9

    Sheref Hassan, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryNew Jersey, NJ15+ years in practice

    Sheref Hassan, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Bergen County, NJ. NPI-verified active practice since 2011.

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