Performance Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine’s Dr. Joseph Mejia honored as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor

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Performance Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine’s Dr. Joseph Mejia honored as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Performance Rehabilitation & Regenerative Medicine maintains offices in Watchung, Branchburg and Somerset to reach patients across New Jersey.  Dr. Joseph Mejia and the Performance Rehabilitation & Regenerative Medicine team recently opened a new surgery and pain management center in Bridgewater.

Dr. Joseph Mejia, DO, FAAPRM&R, RMSK has been selected as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor in the field of orthopedic and regenerative medicine. Triple board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Interventional Pain Management and Sports Medicine, Dr. Mejia offers vast experience and expertise in nonsurgical orthopedic medicine.

Dr. Mejia serves as the medical director at Performance Rehabilitation & Regenerative Medicine in Somerset County alongside Dr. Ronald Spiaggia, the founding partner of the practice. In addition to receiving extensive training in Regenerative Medicine, Dr. Mejia is fellowship-trained in Interventional Pain/Musculoskeletal Medicine and is licensed in both New Jersey and New York.  He also is certified in diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound and has received comprehensive training in Regenerative Medicine for advanced spine conditions. Dr. Mejia is known as a pioneer in Regenerative Medicine, having been published in multiple projects and publications, and conducting highly sought-after courses and workshops.

Dr. Mejia offers vast experience and expertise in nonsurgical orthopedic medicine.

Dr. Mejia completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. He then earned a medical degree at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. After completing his residency at New York University/Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation, he received fellowship training in Interventional Pain/Musculoskeletal Medicine at UMDNJ/Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. He currently resides in Wayne, N.J., with his wife and four children. He is a dedicated family man with interests in traveling, photography, computers and playing basketball.

As founding partners of Performance Rehabilitation & Regenerative Medicine, Dr. Mejia and Dr. Spiaggia have pioneered new approaches to orthopedic treatments, sports injuries, acute and chronic spine-related disorders, herniated discs, radiculopathy, spinal cord injuries, acute and chronic joint injuries, osteoarthritis, rotator cuff tears, meniscus tears, tendinopathies, ligament tears and nerve entrapments.

“At Performance Rehabilitation & Regenerative Medicine we strive to get to the root cause of people’s spine and joint pain,” Dr. Mejia said. “Our clinic uses a proven, team-based approach that gets results.  Our state-of-the-art facilities allow patients to consult with medical physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, acupuncturists, neurosurgeons, and orthopedic surgeons, all under one roof.”

Performance Rehabilitation & Regenerative Medicine maintains offices in Watchung, Branchburg and Somerset to reach patients across New Jersey. Dr. Mejia and the Performance Rehabilitation & Regenerative Medicine team recently opened a new surgery and pain management center in Bridgewater.

“I strive to reduce or eliminate pain for my patients and return them to their prior level of function so they can get back to doing what they love,” Dr. Mejia commented.  “I utilize the latest imaging technology to diagnose and guide specific treatments for their condition with the highest level of precision.  I listen to my patients and collaborate with other health care professionals, when necessary, to work toward a common goal of improving quality of life.”

Performance Rehabilitation and Medicine has served more the 30,000 patients over the past 21 years. To learn more about Dr. Mejia and Performance Rehabilitation & Regenerative Medicine or to book and appointment visit performancerehabnj.com or call 908-754-1960.

Office Locations

Performance Rehabilitation & Regenerative Medicine of Branchburg

3150 Route 22, Branchburg, NJ 08876

Performance Rehabilitation & Regenerative Medicine of Somerset

454 Elizabeth Ave., Suite 240, Somerset, NJ 08873

Performance Rehabilitation & Regenerative Medicine of Watchung

459 Watchung Ave., Watchung, NJ 07069

Performance Surgical Associates (Surgery Center)

1081 Route 22, Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Hospital Affiliations

RWJ University Hospital Rahway

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center

Hudson Regional Hospital

Carepoint Health-Bayonne Medical Center

The Valley Hospital

Expertise

Pain Management and Orthopedics

Physical Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Regenerative Medicine

Specialties

Non-Surgical Treatments, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Interventional Pain Management, Sports Medicine, Regenerative Medicine, Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Therapy, Ultrasound Guided Injections, Diagnostic Musculoskeletal, Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography, Acute and Chronic Spine Related Disorders, Herniated Discs, Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Cord Injuries, Spinal Cord Stimulation, Acute and Chronic Joint Injuries, Osteoarthritis, Rotator Cuff Tears, Meniscus Tears, Tendinopathies, Ligament Tears, Nerve Entrapments, Orthopedic Surgery, Arthroscopic Surgery, Neuro Surgery, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy.

Board Certification

American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

American Board of Pain Medicine

American Board of Sports Medicine

Affiliations

American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Association of Academic Physiatrists

New York Society of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

American Society Interventional Pain Physicians

International Spine Intervention Society

American Medical Association

American Osteopathic Association

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