Emeritus Surgeon

Joseph P. Pizzurro
Posthumous Emeritus
Meet Our Surgeons

Louis F. Amorosa, MD
Board Certified Orthopaedic Spine and Trauma Surgeon
Ridgewood Orthopedic Group, OrthoNJ at Mahwah
Hospital Affiliations
- The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, New Jersey

Andrew A. Brief, MD, FAAOS
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Ridgewood Orthopedic Group
Hospital Affiliations
- The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, New Jersey
- Holy Name Medical Center, Teaneck, New Jersey

Umer R. Dasti, MD
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Ridgewood Orthopedic Group, OrthoNJ at Mahwah
Hospital Affiliations
- The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, New Jersey

Anthony J. Delfico, MD
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Ridgewood Orthopedic Group
Hospital Affiliations
- The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, New Jersey

Brian J. DePalma, MD
Board Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon
Ridgewood Orthopedic Group, OrthoNJ at Mahwah
Hospital Affiliations
- The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, New Jersey

Ismar Dizdarevic, MD
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Ridgewood Orthopedic Group
Hospital Affiliations
- The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, New Jersey
- St Joseph’s Regional Medical Center, Paterson, New Jersey

James F. Giordano, MD
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Ridgewood Orthopedic Group, OrthoNJ at Mahwah
Hospital Affiliations
- The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, New Jersey

Mark M. Pizzurro, MD
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Ridgewood Orthopedic Group
Hospital Affiliations
- The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, New Jersey
- St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center, Paterson, New Jersey

Kevin Roenbeck, MD
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Ridgewood Orthopedic Group, OrthoNJ at Mahwah
Hospital Affiliations
- The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, New Jersey
About Us
Our team at Ridgewood Orthopedic Group specializes in a full range of orthopedic conditions and treatments, including sports medicine, joint replacement, arthroscopic surgery, spine surgery, foot & ankle care, fracture & trauma, and hand, wrist & elbow treatment. Our doctors work together with our experienced and compassionate staff to provide the quality care you need.
Directory
Phone (201) 445-2830
Practice Administrator: Annabelle T. Stefanski
Office Manager: Leanne Deysher
Meet Our Physician Assistants

Farrah L. Altuve, PA-C
Certified Physician Assistant
Education
- Undergraduate: The Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL-Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Graduate: Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ-Master in Physician Assistant Studies

Martine Caussimon, PA-C
Certified Physician Assistant

Jessica Frey, PA-C
Certified Physician Assistant

Nicole LoPrinzi, PA-C
Certified Physician Assistant

Claudia J. Lucas, PA-C
Certified Physician Assistant
Education
- Undergraduate: Methodist University, Fayetteville, NC – Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Sports Management
- Graduate: Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL – Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Jennifer L. Ormsby, PA-C
Certified Physician Assistant
Education
- Undergraduate: Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ – Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Sports Studies
- Graduate: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ), Piscataway, NJ – Master of Science in Physician Assistant

Krista Teresak, PA-C
Certified Physician Assistant

Diana Zury, PA-C
Certified Physician Assistant
Education
- Undergraduate: University of Maryland, College Park, MD – Bachelor of Science in Neurobiology and Physiology; Minor in Art History
- Graduate: MCPHS University, Manchester, NH – Master in Physician Assistant Studies
Meet Our Staff

Leanne Deysher
Office Manager

Annabelle T. Stefanski
Practice Administrator