Drs. Mark Rieger, David Lin, Joshua Strassberg and Tamir Bloom continue to set the gold standard for adolescent and pediatric orthopaedics. They treat bone and muscle problems including sports injuries, fractures, scoliosis, hip dysplasia and clubfoot; always using the most innovative, nonoperative, minimally invasive and arthroscopic surgical techniques available to restore their patients’ health and get them back to the activities they enjoy.
From left to right, Drs. David Lin, Mark Rieger, Joshua Strassberg and Tamir Bloom.
On the cutting edge of medical technology, The Pediatric Orthopedic Center is the only practice in northern New Jersey to have the EOS low-dose X-ray machine, which uses 10-50 times less radiation and can create extensive 30 images of the spine and lower extremities. This enhances the diagnosis and treatment of patients with scoliosis and limb issues. “It obtains more information with less radiation, vastly improving our evaluation and clinical decisions, thus improving patient care,” Dr. Rieger said.
With four offices and affiliations with Goryeb Children’s Hospital and NYU Langone Medical Center, the physicians at The Pediatric Orthopedic Center can provide excellent care locally and at a world-class center for pediatric orthopaedics for more complex cases. It is this combination of personalized local care and access to world-class orthopaedic care that sets The Pediatric Orthopedic Center apart from all other orthopaedic practices in the tri-state area.
It is a privilege to be able to take care of children of all ages from newborns to young adults,” Dr. Rieger said. “My philosophy is to treat my patients as I would want my family treated.”
The Pediatric Orthopedic Center is also the first practice to introduce several advanced treatments to New Jersey, including hip ultrasound to diagnose hip disorders, growth plate sparing ACL knee reconstructions, Ponseti nonoperative treatment of clubfoot and minimally invasive scoliosis surgery, and they continue to explore ways to bring the latest and best treatments to the children they treat. “It’s exciting to work with children; they definitely keep me young at heart and I love their resilience, said Dr. Lin.
Known throughout the state as the “go-to” doctors for all aspects of pediatric and adolescent orthopaedics, Drs. Rieger, Lin, Strassberg, Bloom and their partners have the bedside manner that patients want. “I enjoy having the opportunity to relate to kids and help make them feel at ease,” said Dr. Strassberg. The team at The Pediatric Orthopedic Center knows how to make young children, who are often in pain and frightened, feel comfortable with their lighthearted demeanors and compassionate bedside manners.
“I approach each patient as a unique Individual, taking the time to understand them and their family’s needs.” Dr. Bloom said. “My goal is to provide high-quality care and get them back into the action, safely, as soon as possible. As a two-time Olympian who competed with an injury, I can empathize with the unique mental and physical challenges of sports-related injuries.”
When asked how they earned their stellar reputation, Dr. Rieger said that his mentor, the world-renowned pediatric orthopaedist, Dr. John Hall, taught him: “Treat your patients like family and make sure you are the most knowledgeable in your field, and you won’t have to seek a reputation — your reputation will find you.”
Visit one of the Center’s four locations:
-218 Ridgedale Ave., Suite 104, in Cedar Knolls
-609 Morris Ave., 2nd fl., in Springfield
-246 Hamburg Turnpike, Suite 304, in Wayne
-377 Jersey Ave., Suite 280A, in Jersey City
Or call (973) 538-7700 for more information.
