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The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey

In the early spring of 2009, two outstanding medical groups, the North Jersey Sports Medicine and Spine Center and the New Jersey Sport and Spine Center, joined forces to form The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey, an elite practice dedicated to serving patient needs throughout Warren, Sussex, and Morris Counties and Eastern Pennsylvania. The practice features complete orthopedic care in state-of-the-art facilities with board certified and fellowship trained physicians.

"We have assembled some of the top doctors in the country," explained Dr. Robert DeFalco. "Our entire group feels that top notch care for our patients is the number one priority. Our doctors have strong credentials in their disciplines and are experienced in providing outstanding care to patients in New Jersey and beyond."

The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey consists of ten physicians of various disciplines: Dr. Robert DeFalco, Dr. Paul Teja, and Dr. Mike Kelly (Sports Medicine & Orthopedics); Dr. Kevin White (Foot & Ankle Surgery & Orthopedics); Dr. Michael Rohan (Spine Surgery & Orthopedics); Dr. Michael Gutkin (Pain Management & Spinal Disorders); Dr. Atif Malik (Pain Management & Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery); Dr. Burak Alptekin (Pain Management & Alternative Medicine); Dr. Shariq Ali (Rehabilitation & Electro-diagnostic Medicine); and Dr. Steven Gutkin (Chiropractic & Sports Chiropractic Medicine).

The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey has 12 office locations, conveniently spread across the region. Call 1-877-55-ORTHO to make an appointment at an office near you.

Our Mission

Our goal is to provide the highest quality of care to patients with orthopedic and musculoskeletal injuries and illnesses. We strive to help our patients return to a healthy and active lifestyle by offering a wide range of treatment options, including both surgical and non-surgical treatment. We understand that each individual requires a personalized evaluation and treatment plan tailored to his/her specific needs. We also continually integrate the latest technology and research findings in our practice of orthopedic surgery so that we may provide these services to our own patients.

Hospital Affiliation

Hackettstown Regional Medical Center
651 Willow Grove Street
Hackettstown, NJ 07840

Specialty Surgical Center
381 Lafayette Road, Route 15
Sparta, NJ 07871


Dedicated to serving our patients throughout
Warren, Sussex, and Morris Counties and
Eastern Pennsylvania.
For an appointment at any one of our 10 locations
Call 1-877-55-ORTHO (1-877-556-7846)