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Joseph Said, MD
Orthopedic Surgeon
- Elbow
- Hand
- Shoulder
- Wrist
Languages Spoken:English (American),
Dr. Said is an orthopedic hand and upper extremity surgeon with Summit Medical Group. He attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and graduated with a degree in biomedical engineering. He earned his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University and completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Stony Brook University Hospital in New York. He then completed advanced training in hand and upper extremity surgery at the Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia.
Dr. Said is an active member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), American Association for Hand Surgery (AAHS), and American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), and participated in national committees. He has authored and co-authored several articles, abstracts, and textbook chapters on a range of topics in orthopedic surgery including hand surgery. He has delivered local, regional, and national presentations in his field.
Dr. Said was attracted to the field of hand surgery from his education in engineering and inspiring mentors. He enjoys the ability to treat a range of problems including fractures, peripheral nerve injuries, and tendon and muscle injuries to restore the use of hands.
He performs a wide variety of procedures including minimally-invasive carpal tunnel surgery, Xiaflex enzyme injections, wide-awake surgery with local anesthesia, arthroscopic surgery, microsurgery, and hand, wrist, and elbow fracture repair.
“I prefer to explore conservative treatments first before considering surgery and believe the best outcomes come from a shared decision-making discussion with the patient. I consider all aspects of each patient’s profile including the history, preferences, activity level, and physical exam findings to decide on a treatment plan together. For me, the most satisfaction comes from meeting and exceeding the patient’s expectations.”
Outside of medicine, he enjoys spending time with his family, practicing the guitar, and golfing. Having been born and raised in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area, he is pleased to return to the area to practice.
Hospital Affiliations
Hospital Affiliations
- Overlook Medical Center Summit, NJ
- Berkeley Heights Surgery Center Berkeley Heights, NJ
- Florham Park Surgery Center Florham Park, NJ
Education & Certifications
Education
- BS Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY
- MD Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
Residency
- Orthopedic Surgery Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook NY
Fellowship
- Hand and Upper Extremity The Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia PA
Procedures
General Orthopedics
- Arthroscopic surgery of the upper and lower extremities
- Fracture treatment of the upper and lower extremities
- Injections
- Nerve decompression surgery of the upper and lower extremities
- Tendon repair of the upper and lower extremities
Hand & Wrist
- Arthroplasty/joint reconstruction and replacements
- Arthroscopy
- Burn treatments
- Carpal tunnel release
- Cartilage repair or removal
- Compound fracture repair
- Congenital syndactyly and duplicate digit reconstruction
- Cyst removal
- Fracture and dislocation repair of the fingers, wrist, forearm and elbow
- Fracture care
- Joint arthritis surgery
- Joint repair and reconstruction
- Joint replacement
- Ligament repair and reconstruction
- Neoplasms of the hand, wrist and elbow
- Nerve repair
- Peripheral nerve surgery – release, repair and transfer
- Reconstruction of fingers and thumbs
- Soft tissue repair and reconstruction
- Surgical repair and reconstruction of tendons and ligaments
- Tendon reconstruction and repair
- Trigger finger release
- Wide awake surgery
- Wrist arthroscopy and treatment of the triangular fibrocartilage complex
Shoulder & Elbow
- Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
- Biceps tenodesis
- Clavicle fracture fixation
- Distal biceps repair
- Humeral shaft and distal humeral fracture fixation
- Physical therapy
- Proximal humerus fracture fixation
- Radial nerve decompression
- Shoulder replacement surgery
- Anatomic replacement
- Reverse total shoulder replacement
- Shoulder arthroplasty for fracture
- Surgical reconstruction for complex fracture/dislocations of the elbow (radial head, coronoid, distal humerus, olecranon fractures)
- Surgical reconstruction of upper extremity fracture nonunions and malunions
- Surgical treatment of medial and lateral epicondylitis (tennis and golfer’s elbow)
- Tendon transfer surgery
- Total elbow replacement (for fracture, arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis)
- Triceps repair
- Ulnar nerve decompression/transposition
Sports Medicine
- Elbow
- Distal biceps repair
- Ligament repair and reconstruction
- Hand & Wrist
- Arthroscopy
- Carpal tunnel release
- Cartilage repair or removal
- Fracture care
- Nerve decompression
- Surgical repair for tendons and ligaments
- WALANT surgery
- Wrist arthroscopy
- Knee
- Shoulder
Trauma & Fracture
- Cast application
- Insertion of plates, screws or rods
- Surgical repair of malunions
Conditions
General Orthopedics
- Arthritis of the upper and lower extremities
- Muscle and ligament sprains, strains and tears of the upper and lower extremities
Hand & Wrist
- Arthritis (osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis)
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Disorders of the finger nails
- Dupuytren’s contracture
- Ganglion cyst
- Hand and upper extremity fractures
- Infections of the upper extremity
- Keinbock’s disease
- Nerve disorders
- Osteoarthritis of the hand, wrist and elbow
- Rheumatoid arthritis of the upper extremity
- Sports injuries
- Tendinitis
- Trigger finger
- Work-related injuries
- Wrist fractures
Shoulder & Elbow
- AC joint separation
- Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)
- Bicep tendinitis
- Calcific tendinitis
- Clavicle Fractures
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Fracture of the elbow
- Fracture of the forearm
- Fracture of the shoulder
- Frozen shoulder
- Glenohumeral (shoulder) arthritis
- Impingement syndrome
- Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
- Ligamentous injuries of the elbow
- Loose bodies of the elbow
- Malunions
- Medial epicondylitis (pitcher’s or golfer’s elbow)
- Nonunions
- Olecranon bursitis / bursitis of the elbow
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteochondritis dissecans
- Partial and full thickness rotator cuff tears
- Shoulder impingement syndrome and bursitis
- Subacromial bursitis
- Elbow
- Bursitis of the elbow
- Distal bicep injuries
- Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
- Medial epicondylitis (pitcher’s or golfer’s elbow)
- Hand & Wrist
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Hand and upper extremity fractures
- Trigger finger
- Knee
- Knee pain
- Meniscus tear
- Patellar fractures
- Patellar tendon rupture
- Prepatellar bursitis
- Quadriceps tendon rupture
- Shoulder
- Adhesive capsulitis
- Biceps tendon injuries
- Shoulder impingement syndrome and bursitis
- Subacromial bursitis
- Torn rotator cuff
Trauma & Fracture
- Hip fractures
- Upper arm, elbow, forearm and wrist fractures
- Upper extremity fractures
AETNA®
- Choice Plans
- EPO
- HMO
- Medicare Advantage
- Open Access
- POS
- PPO
We are not in network with Aetna New Jersey Savings Plus Individual EPO Plan, Aetna Aexcel Plan, or APCN NNJ (Aetna Premier Care Network Northern New Jersey ). We are not a participating facility for imaging and lab services with the Aetna Medicare Prime plan.
AMERIHEALTH®
- EPO
- HMO
- Open Access
- Open Access Plus
- POS
- PPO
We are not in network with AmeriHealth Local Value Plans and NJ Tier-1 Advantage Plans.
ATLANTIC HEALTH
- PPO
CIGNA GREAT-WEST HEALTHCARE®
- HMO
- PPO
CIGNA®
- Cigna Health Plan (CHP)
- HMO
- Network Open Access
- PPO
HORIZON BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD (BCBS) BARNABAS EMPLOYEE HEALTH PLAN
- Direct Access
- OMNIA
HORIZON BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD (BCBS) NOVARTIS - SEE SUMMIT AND SAVE
For Invited Novartis Employees Or Covered Dependents Only.
HORIZON® BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD (BCBS) NEW JERSEY
- Advantage
- BC out-of-state PPO plans
- EPO
- HMO
- Horizon Blue Medicare Advantage
- OMNIA
- POS
- PPO
MAGNACARE™
- PPO
MEDICARE
- Railroad Medicare
- Traditional Medicare
MULTIPLAN
- PPO
- TPA
OSCAR
- EPO
- Oscar NJ Individual & Family Plans
- Oscar NJ PPO Plan
QUALCARE, INC.
- HMO
- PPO
- TPA
UNITED HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC.®
- AARP Medicare Advantage
- EPO
- HMO
- Medicare Advantage
- Navigate
- New York State Health Insurance Plan (NYSHIP)
- POS
- PPO
- TPA
