Dr. ALEJANDRO MORALES-RESTREPO, MD is a BOARD CERTIFIED ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON
Available in Parsippany & Paramus, NJ
Dr. Morales-Restrepo grew up in Morris County, NJ. He graduated with distinction from the University of Delaware and obtained his medical doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Morales-Restrepo then completed his orthopaedic surgical training at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, a center consistently ranked amongst the best orthopaedic surgery programs in the country. While there, he was heavily active in the sports medicine department, managing professional athletes and serving as the high school physician for local football teams where he took care of on-field injuries and emergencies.
After completion of his general orthopaedic training, he was appointed Clinical Instructor of Orthopaedic Surgery at UPMC where he held multiple hospital appointments, including at UPMC Presbyterian hospital, one of the largest level 1 trauma referral centers in the country. There, he managed complex high energy trauma referred from the entire state of Pennsylvania, and regions of western NY, OH, WV, and MD. Additionally, Dr. Morales-Restrepo held a clinical appointment at the Veteran’s Affair Hospital where he managed both emergencies and held an elective practice consisting of shoulder surgery and hip & knee replacements. While at the Veteran’s Affair Hospital, he was awarded the STAR award for outstanding service to veterans. He also served as Education Chief for UPMC’s orthopaedic surgery residency program where he oversaw and developed training curriculum for resident physicians.
During his Clinical Instructor year, Dr. Morales-Restrepo took special interest in performing routine and advanced reconstructive shoulder surgery under the tutelage of Dr. Albert Lin, a Harvard trained, and internationally renowned shoulder surgeon. Dr. Morales-Restrepo then went on to pursue further advanced training in complex shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand surgery, completing a fellowship at UPMC’s renowned Hand & Upper Extremity program, which included training directly with multiple members of the prestigious American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) society who run the Shoulder & Elbow fellowship.
Dr. Morales-Restrepo has published extensively in areas of the upper extremity ranging from shoulder pathology down to thumb injuries.
MODERN ORTHOPEDICS OF NEW JERSEY
Modern Orthopaedics specializes in conditions and treatments of the shoulder, elbow, hand/wrist, hip, knee and foot/ankle with locations in Wayne, Parsippany, and Paramus, NJ.
Awarded Hand and Wrist Surgeons in NJ
Top Paramus Hand and Wrist Surgeons Peter DeNoble, MD, David Ratliff, MD, and Alejandro Morales-Restrepo, MD share a singular vision: to deliver exceptional hand and wrist care to their patients. All of our hand surgeons share an expertise in orthopaedic surgery with a particular focus on hand and wrist surgery. Our board-certified surgeons uphold the highest standards of patient care. At Paramus Hand and Wrist Surgeons, the dedication of our doctors to their craft is evident in their quality of care.
Paramus, nestled in the heart of Bergen County, New Jersey, is renowned as one of the United States’ premier retail hubs. However, those struggling with hand and wrist conditions understand that musculoskeletal discomfort can turn everyday activities into challenges. At Paramus Hand and Wrist Surgeons, we’re committed to alleviating your pain with advanced treatments and personalized care strategies. Our goal is to restore your comfort swiftly and efficiently so that you can resume your daily routine in Paramus with ease. Our practice is founded on strong doctor-patient relationships, and we’re proud to offer a comprehensive overview of our services and the conditions we manage, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients.