
Overview
Dr. Rocco Simmerano is a lifelong Morris County resident. After graduating from Lenape Valley Regional High School, he attended the University of Notre Dame where he graduated with honors. He attended medical school at Rutgers-NJMS, graduating in 1999 with membership in Alpha Omega Alpha, the medical honor society. His surgical and orthopaedic training were completed at Tufts University in Boston, MA where he served as assistant team physician for the Boston Celtics and Boston Renegades women’s soccer team. In 2004, he returned to New Jersey to practice with Drs. Cubelli and Capecci.Dr. Simmerano is board certified in orthopaedic surgery and is a member of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and a fellow of the Notre Dame Orthopaedic Society and Tom Dooley Society. He serves as a team consultant for Lenape Valley High School and is active in the lecture circuit around Morris County, talking to local groups about osteoporosis and fracture prevention, as well as various sports medicine topics.Recently certified in Disaster Assistance and Management by the AAOS, Dr. Simmerano’s interests also include joint replacement and sports medicine, with specialty in hip arthroscopy. He performs some of the newest techniques in the orthopaedic field and is actively working with platelet rich plasma, stem cells and ultrasonic guided techniques. He was recently voted Most Compassionate Doctor 2013 by his patients. Dr. Simmerano resides in Morris County with wife and three young children.
Dr. Simmerano is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Progressive Osseous Heteroplasia, Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.
Dr. Simmerano is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Simmerano is currently accepting new patients.
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109 Route 46, Suite 1, Denville, NJ 07834
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Dr. Lawrence Lenke, Co-Director of Och Spine, surgeon-in-chief at the Och Spine Hospital, and chief of spinal deformity surgery in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center.Lawrence Lenke, MD is one of the world's foremost leaders in spinal deformity surgery. His world-renowned practice is devoted exclusively to spinal deformity surgery with an emphasis on complex reconstructive surgery in both children and adults for the treatment of various spinal deformities such as scoliosis, kyphosis, flatback syndrome, and other major spinal imbalances, as well as spondylolisthesis. He is generally regarded as the premier spinal deformity surgeon in the world, having developed the classification system for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS), to which his name is now attached.After receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and his MD from Northwestern University Medical School, Dr. Lenke completed his internship and residency training in Orthopaedic Surgery at Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine. While at Washington University, he also completed his fellowship training in pediatric and adult orthopedic spine surgery.Dr. Lenke has been listed in America's Top Doctors for the past 10 years and Best Doctors in America the past 15 years. Dr. Lenke was honored with the North American Spine Society’s 2013 Leon Wiltse Award for excellence in leadership and/or clinical research in spine care. Also in 2013, Dr. Lenke was listed in Orthopedics This Week as one of “The Top 28 Spine Surgeons in North America.” He served as president of the Scoliosis Research Society 2010-2011, the oldest and most prestigious spine society in the world; its single focus is the advancement of care in patients with spinal deformity. As a reflection of his preeminent surgical skills, he has hosted over 700 spinal surgeons from around the globe to observe his surgeries in the past 15 years.Dr. Lenke’s prolific academic career includes writing over 360 published peer-reviewed manuscripts, editing five textbooks on Spinal Surgery, writing more than 125 textbook chapters, chairing over 100 Spinal Surgery meetings and having been an invited Visiting Professor domestically and internationally more than 100 times. Dr. Lenke is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lordosis, Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Lenke is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Lenke is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Rocco A. Simmerano
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rocco A. Simmerano?
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Is Dr. Rocco A. Simmerano a top-rated expert for Progressive Osseous Heteroplasia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rocco A. Simmerano is classified as an Distinguished expert for Progressive Osseous Heteroplasia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Rocco A. Simmerano specialize in?
While Dr. Rocco A. Simmerano is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Progressive Osseous Heteroplasia, Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva, and Osteoarthritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Rocco A. Simmerano accept my insurance?
Dr. Rocco A. Simmerano accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 973-625-1221 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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