Ridgewood Orthopedic Group, LLC

Surgeon Information: Arnold A. Criscitiello, MD

Arnold A. Criscitiello, MD

Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Criscitiello is a spine fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon with 14 years of experience in helping patients live lives with less back pain. He specializes in the treatment of spinal disorders at The Valley Hospital and has been involved in the development of new minimally invasive technologies. He is on the committee pioneering The Valley Hospital Spine Center.

Dr. Criscitiello has published many articles and chapters, and given numerous presentations at professional meetings. His articles have been published in 11 journals and medical publications including The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Orthopaedic Transactions, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, Orthopaedics Journal, Lecture Series North American Spine Society and a chapter in Minimally Invasive Techniques in Spine Surgery.

Dr. Criscitiello has presented for a myriad of Industrial societies including: The Eastern Orthopaedic Association, New Jersey Orthopaedic Society, The Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, The Association of Children’s Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics, The North American Spine Society, Spine Across the Sea, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospital Health Science Center, Orthopaedic Research Society, Scoliosis Research Society, European Orthopedic Society and The Orthopaedic Research Society.

Dr. Criscitiello lives in Bergen County and has 4 children. He enjoys water-skiing, boating, and fishing in his spare time.

Undergraduate Degree

Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology, Fairfield University, Fairfield, Connecticut

Graduate Degree

Master of Science in Physiology, Georgetown University, Washington, DC

Medical Degree

Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC

Internship

UMDNJ – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, General Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery, New Brunswick, New Jersey

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Orthopedic Oncology, New York, New York

Residency

UMDNJ – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Chief Resident, Orthopedic Surgery, New Brunswick, New Jersey

Fellowship

State University of New York Health Science Center, Orthopedic Spine, Syracuse, New York

Licensure / Certification

Board-Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Hospital Affiliations

The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, New Jersey

Professional Affiliations

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

North American Spine Society

Cervical Spine Research Society

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Also Serving the Following Communities: Bergen, Passaic, Orange and Rockland.

85 South Maple Avenue • Ridgewood, New Jersey 07450
Phone: (201) 445-2830 • Fax: (201) 445-7471 • Physical Therapy Center: (201) 445-4060