Summary

Frank Alberta, M.D., is a board certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, specializing in shoulder and elbow surgery. He has over 20 years of experience treating the most difficult problems in these joints and remains committed to improving his patients’ outcomes through teaching and medical education. Dr. Alberta has recently joined the newly established practice Orthopedic Specialists of New Jersey, which is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center. He was born and raised in New Jersey and feels privileged to be able to treat patients in his home state.



Having personally experienced orthopedic surgery as a teenager, Dr. Alberta can empathize and relate to the patient care journey. He always ensures open communication and is passionate about patient education, so that each individual can take charge of their own health care. Dr. Alberta combines his surgical expertise with the latest research and technologies to achieve the best possible outcome, and is supported by an expert surgical care team. His high-quality care has earned him over 30 Top Doctor awards from his peers and patients in publications such as New York Magazine, Inside Jersey, BC Magazine and Jersey’s Best.



Dr. Alberta is a member of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He has contributed vastly to the literature of orthopedic surgery by publishing numerous peer reviewed articles and chapters and has delivered lectures and presentations at national conferences.



Dr. Alberta specializes in the following procedures:




  • Anatomic and Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement

  • Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Tendon Repair

  • Arthroscopic and Open Shoulder Stabilization Procedures

  • Shoulder Fractures

  • Pectoralis Tendon Repair

  • Distal Biceps and Triceps Tendon Repair

  • Arthroscopic Surgery of the Elbow

  • Elbow Fractures

  • Throwing Injuries to the Shoulder and Elbow


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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic
  • 20 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Francis Gerard Alberta has 2 locations

HMH - Orthopedic Specialists of New Jersey - Paramus

650 FROM RDPARAMUS, NJ 07652

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PARAMUS , NJStaten Island , NYGreat Neck , NYEnglewood Cliffs , NJ
Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons Med School: University Of Chicago Division Of The Biological Sciences The Pritzker School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Francis Gerard Alberta

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • Cigna
  • Claritev
  • Clover Health
  • Fidelis Care
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon NJ Health)
  • Karna WTC
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • QualCare
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare (UHC)
  • UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Medicare
  • US Family Health Plan
  • Wellpoint

Medical Specialties

Dr. Francis Gerard Alberta has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Francis Gerard Alberta has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • ACL Reconstruction or Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Graft)
  • Elbow Injuries
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Rotator Cuff Problem (Shoulder Impingement Syndrome)
  • Shoulder And Elbow Orthopedic Surgery
  • Shoulder Pain

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2009

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedic Surgery, 2006

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New Jersey, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic2003

Residency

University of Connecticut School of Medicine2002

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Francis Alberta's office located?
Dr. Francis Alberta's office is located at 650 FROM RD, PARAMUS, NJ, 07652.
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What languages does Dr. Francis Alberta speak?
Dr. Francis Alberta speaks English.
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