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Dr. Douglas Avella, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery* Age 73
Dr. Douglas Avella, MD
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Dr. Douglas Avella, MD is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Ridgewood, NJ.
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Dr. Douglas Avella, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery* Age 73
Ridgewood, NJ
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience
Dr. Douglas Avella, MD is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Ridgewood, NJ.

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Dr. Avella graduated from Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara, Facultad De Medicina. Dr. Douglas Avella, MD is a Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon in Ridgewood, NJ and has 45 years experience. Dr. Avella currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Chilton Medical Center, Englewood Hospital, Hackensack University Medical Center, Holy Name Medical Center, Hospital for Special Surgery, Morristown Medical Center, St. Joseph's University Medical Center and Valley Hospital. At present, Dr. Avella received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 19 times. Dr. Avella's office accepts new patients. Dr. Avella also speaks Spanish. Dr. Avella is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Spine Deformities
Scoliosis
Limb Pain
Spine Deformities
Scoliosis
Limb Pain
Spine Deformities
Scoliosis
Limb Pain
Broken Arm
Difficulty With Walking
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Hip Dysplasia
Joint Pain
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Broken Neck
Cerebral Palsy
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Clubfoot
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Coccygeal Pain
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Congenital Hand Anomaly
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Femur Fracture
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Heel Spur
Hip Fracture
Hip Pointer
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Meniscus Tear
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellar Dislocation
Patellar Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Sever's Disease
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
Achilles Tenotomy
Arthrocentesis
Bone Scan
Facet Blocks
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Lateral Retinaculum Patella Release
Meniscectomy
Meniscus Surgery
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Scoliosis Surgery
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release

Insurance Accepted

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    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Amerihealth
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Aetna
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Cigna
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • QualCare
  • United Healthcare
  • Emblem Health

Locations

  1. 1 North Jersey Pediatric Orthpedics PA
    140 Chestnut St Ste 201, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
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3.5
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5 Stars (10)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (6)

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Sep 26, 2022
Nothing but THE BEST! My son had a compound fracture and instead of waiting for other staff to wheel his bed to surgery, Dr. Avella released the bed and took him himself. He was very open and honest about what could happen and what he was going to try and do. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
sue kanning — Sep 26, 2022
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara, Facultad De Medicina
    1979
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
    1981
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    1986
Fellowship Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Douglas Avella, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Avella's profile.

Dr. Douglas Avella, MD is affiliated with Chilton Medical Center, Englewood Hospital, Hackensack University Medical Center, Holy Name Medical Center, Hospital for Special Surgery, Morristown Medical Center, St. Joseph's University Medical Center and Valley Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Douglas Avella, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Chilton Medical Center

    97 W Parkway, Pompton Plains, NJ

  • Englewood Hospital

    350 Engle St, Englewood, NJ

  • Hackensack University Medical Center

    30 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ

  • Holy Name Medical Center

    718 Teaneck Rd, Teaneck, NJ

  • Hospital for Special Surgery

    535 E 70th St, New York, NY

  • Morristown Medical Center

    100 Madison Ave, Morristown, NJ

  • St. Joseph's University Medical Center

    703 Main St, Paterson, NJ

  • Valley Hospital

    223 N Van Dien Ave, Ridgewood, NJ