Englewood Orthopedic Associates
Englewood Cliffs • Fair Lawn • Jersey City • Paramus • 201.569.2770 • www.englewoodortho.com
Englewood Orthopedic Associates has been a trusted cornerstone of musculoskeletal care in northern New Jersey for decades, with a legacy that spans three generations of physicians. Deeply rooted in the communities it serves, the practice continues to grow and evolve alongside its patients while remaining committed to the values that defined it from the beginning: clinical excellence, accessibility, and compassionate care. Today, Englewood Orthopedic Associates operates as a private group proudly affiliated with Englewood Hospital, blending the personalized attention of a community practice with the resources and standards of a leading health system.
With four conveniently located offices in Englewood Cliffs, Fair Lawn, Jersey City, and Paramus, the practice brings high-level orthopedic care closer to home. Its team includes 17 highly trained providers, ranging from orthopedic surgeons and pain management specialists to occupational therapists and physician assistants. What truly distinguishes Englewood Orthopedic Associates is its sub-specialty model which is rare in a community-based setting allowing patients to receive expert care for virtually any musculoskeletal condition under one roof. The group functions much like an academic practice, with every physician board-certified and fellowship-trained in their area of expertise. “What makes Englewood Orthopedic Associates unique is that patients don’t have to choose between community-based care and academic-level expertise. We’ve built a collaborative structure that allows specialists and our compassionate staff to work together as a unified team ensuring seamless coordination of care when patients require multiple levels of specialization in order to deliver the best possible outcome,” say Rami Alrabaa, MD, Partner, Sports Surgery & Shoulder Reconstruction specialist. This team-based approach helps streamline decision-making, reduce delays in treatment, and provide patients with clarity and confidence throughout their orthopedic journey.
In many ways, the practice functions as primary care physicians for comprehensive musculoskeletal health guiding patients through injury prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. While the practice is fully equipped for complex surgical care, the majority of patients are treated conservatively, with an emphasis on personalized, non-surgical solutions whenever possible. Dr. Alrabaa emphasized, “We don’t just treat problems when they arise; we help patients prevent them. That means educating, planning, and creating strategies that support lifelong musculoskeletal health.”
A defining feature of the practice is its commitment to knowing the patient beyond the diagnosis. The same injury may be treated differently depending on a patient’s age, lifestyle, hobbies, work demands, and personal goals.“Orthopedic care isn’t one-size-fits-all. The right treatment for a competitive athlete is very different from what’s right for a grandparent who simply wants to stay active with their grandchildren,” Dr. Alrabaa explained. “Our job is to understand each patient’s goals and tailor care around their life, not just their diagnosis.” Physicians take the time to build rapport, listen carefully, and craft treatment plans that reflect each individual’s needs. That commitment continues well beyond the office visit with physicians personally calling patients pre and post surgery to check in and provide reassurance.
Englewood Orthopedic Associates also reflects the rich cultural diversity of the communities it serves. Multiple languages are spoken throughout the practice including Korean, Mandarin, Arabic, and Spanish, helping patients feel understood and comfortable from the moment they walk through the door. Same-day appointments are always available, and an orthopedic surgeon is on call 24/7 to ensure continuity of care when patients need it most.
