Stephen A. Hunt
Experienced in Acute Pain

Dr. Stephen A. Hunt

Orthopedics | Sports Medicine
Atlantic Health
Tri County Orthopedics
197 Ridgedale Avenue, 
Cedar Knolls, NJ 
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Experienced in Acute Pain
Atlantic Health
Tri County Orthopedics
197 Ridgedale Avenue, 
Cedar Knolls, NJ 
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Overview

Dr. Hunt graduated from Yale University in 1996 where he was a four-year letterman and captain in lacrosse. He then entered medical school at the New York University School of Medicine, where he graduated as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Next, he completed his residency at New York University's Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City. During residency, he was recognized as a Pfizer Scholar in pain management and was selected as an administrative chief resident. After residency, he spent a year in Vail, Colorado, to complete a fellowship in sports medicine at the prestigious Steadman-Hawkins Clinic. The Steadman-Hawkins Clinic is recognized internationally for advancing the care of shoulder, hip, and knee injuries through clinical and basic science research as well as for evolving new surgical techniques.Throughout his training, he worked with several professional sports teams, including the New York Mets, the Denver Broncos, the United States Ski Team, and the Alvin Ailey Dance Company. In 2008, Dr. Hunt was one of the team physicians for Sky Blue Soccer’s w-league team, Jersey Sky Blue. He currently serves as a game physician for Ridge High School and the Pingry School.Dr. Hunt is board-certified by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and holds a certificate of added qualification in sports medicine. His research has been published in such journals as the American Journal of Sports Medicine, the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Arthroscopy, and the Journal of Trauma. Additionally, he has authored several chapters for orthopedic textbooks and given presentations at several orthopedic society meetings.He has been recognized as America's Top Orthopedist in Sports Medicine by the Consumer Research Council in 2009, 2010, and 2011 and received the Patient's Choice Award for Orthopedic Sports Medicine in 2011.Dr. Hunt has focused his training on becoming an expert in both arthroscopic and open surgical techniques for joint repair, preservation, and reconstruction of the shoulder, hip, and knee. Additionally, Dr. Hunt has specialized experience in other sports medicine injuries as well as hip arthroscopy, including femoroacetabular impingement and labral repairs. Most importantly, he is committed to helping his patients get over their injuries or pain so they can get back to living active lifestyles.

Dr. Hunt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Desmoid Tumor, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Endoscopy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
New York University School Of Medicine
Residency
NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases
Specialties
Orthopedics
Sports Medicine
Licenses
Orthopaedic Surgery in NJ
Board Certifications
American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowships
Steadman-Hawkins Clinic
Hospital Affiliations
Morristown Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Tri County Orthopedics
197 Ridgedale Avenue, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927
Call: 973-538-2334
Other Locations
Tri-county Orthopedic and Sports Medicine PA
1590 Route 206 North, Bedminster, NJ 07921
Call: 908-234-2002

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


2 Total Publications

Editorial Commentary: Hip Cam Overresection May Result in Inferior Outcomes: The Goldilocks Paradox of Too Little, Too Much, or Just Right?
Editorial Commentary: Hip Cam Overresection May Result in Inferior Outcomes: The Goldilocks Paradox of Too Little, Too Much, or Just Right?
Journal: Arthroscopy : the journal of arthroscopic & related surgery : official publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association
Published: June 14, 2021
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