Our Team
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: Teresa Leidner
- Office Administrative Assistant: Leanne Deysher
- Clinical Coordinator: Colleen Donoghue
- Total Joint Nurse Coordinator: Allison Makowsky
- Secretary: Mary Hoban
- Billing Specialist: Yaritza Rivera
- Pre-Certification Specialist: Clarimar Cabral
Emeritus Surgeon
Joseph P. Pizzurro
Emeritus
Meet Our Surgeons
Anthony J. Delfico, MD
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Ridgewood Orthopedic Group
Specialties:
- Sports Medicine
- Knee Arthroscopy
- ACL Reconstruction
- Shoulder Surgery
- Total & Partial Knee Replacement
- Robotic Total Joint Replacement
Hospital Affiliations:
- The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, New Jersey
Arnold A. Criscitiello, MD
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Ridgewood Orthopedic Group
Specialties:
- Lumbar Microdiscectomy
- Lumbar & Cervical Laminectomy
- Cervical & Lumbar Fusions
- Cervical Disc Replacement
- Minimally Invasive XLIF Lumbar Fusions
- Minimally Invasive Kyphoplasty for Compression Fractures
- Surgical Treatment of Spinal Tumors
- Surgical Treatment of Spinal Fractures
Hospital Affiliations:
- The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, New Jersey
- Hackensack University Medical Center, Ridgewood, New Jersey
Mark M. Pizzurro, MD
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Ridgewood Orthopedic Group
Specialties:
- Hip & Knee Replacement
- Direct Anterior Approach Hip Replacement
- Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement
- Revision Hip & Knee Replacement
- Computer Navigated Knee Replacement
- Knee Arthroscopy
Hospital Affiliations:
- The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, New Jersey
- St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center, Paterson, New Jersey
Andrew A. Brief, MD, FAAOS
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Ridgewood Orthopedic Group
Specialties:
- Fractures & Trauma
- Sports Injuries
- Running & Dance Injuries
- Osteoarthritis & Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Ankle Replacement
- Ankle Arthroscopy
- Bunion and Toe Correction
- Flatfoot Reconstruction
- Osteochondral Lesions (OCLs) and Cartilage Injury
- Stem Cell Treatment (BMAC)
- Platelet Rich Plasma Treatment (PRP)
- Cartiva Implant
- InCore Lapidus implant
- Extremity Medical OMNI Lisfranc implant
- Non-unions and revision surgery
- Plantar plate repair
Hospital Affiliations:
- The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, New Jersey
- Holy Name Medical Center, Teaneck, New Jersey
- St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center, Paterson, New Jersey
Kevin Roenbeck, MD
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Ridgewood Orthopedic Group, OrthoNJ at Mahwah
Specialties:
- Elbow, Wrist, & Hand Surgery
- Fractures of the Hand, Wrist, Elbow, & Shoulder
- Arthroscopy of Wrist & Elbow
- Nerve Compression Disorders of the Upper Extremity
- Tendon & Ligament Injuries of the Hand, Wrist, & Elbow
- Work Related Injuries of the Upper Extremity
- Arthritis of the Hand, Wrist, & Elbow
- Carpal Tunnel Surgery
- Trigger Finger Release
- Tennis Elbow
Hospital Affiliations:
- The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, New Jersey
- Hackensack UMC at Pascack Valley
Umer R. Dasti, MD
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Ridgewood Orthopedic Group, OrthoNJ at Mahwah
Specialties:
- Shoulder, Hip, & Knee Arthroscopy
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Labrum/SLAP Repair
- Total Shoulder Replacement
- Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
- Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction
- Meniscus Repair
- Arthroscopic Hip Labral Repair
- Trauma & Fracture Repair
- Treatment of Hip FAI
Hospital Affiliations:
- The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, New Jersey
- St. Joseph's Healthcare System, Paterson, New Jersey
Ismar Dizdarevic, MD
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Ridgewood Orthopedic Group
Specialties:
- Minimally Invasive Robotic Assisted Knee Replacement (MIRA)
- Direct Anterior Hip Replacement
- Partial Knee and Hip Replacements
- Revision Total Hip and Knee Replacement
- Fracture and Trauma Care
- Knee Arthroscopy
Hospital Affiliations:
- The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, New Jersey
- St Joseph's Regional Medical Center, Paterson, New Jersey
Lauren Terranova, D.O.
Board Certified Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Ridgewood Orthopedic Group
Specialties:
- Physiatry/Rehabilitation (conservative treatment of spine and other musculoskeletal injuries)
- Sports Medicine
- Osteopathic Medicine
- Pain Management
- Ultrasound-Guided Injections (joint/ligament/bursa injections)
- Trigger Point Injections
- Platelet Rich Plasma Treatment (PRP)
- Electrodiagnostic Testing (EMG/NCS)
- Interventional Spine Procedures
- Epidural Injections
- Facet Joint/Medial Branch Injections
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Sacroiliac Joint Injections
Hospital Affiliations:
- The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, New Jersey
Louis F. Amorosa, MD
Board Certified Orthopaedic Spine and Trauma Surgeon
Ridgewood Orthopedic Group, OrthoNJ at Mahwah
Specialties:
- Cervical Spine Surgery
- Disc Replacement Surgery
- Scoliosis and Spinal Deformity Corrective Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Pelvic Fractures
- Acetabular (hip socket) Fractures
Hospital Affiliations:
- The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, New Jersey
James F. Giordano, MD
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Ridgewood Orthopedic Group, OrthoNJ at Mahwah
Specialties:
- Rotator Cuff Repair
- Shoulder and Hip Labral Repair
- ACL Repair
- Ligament Reconstruction
- Meniscus Repair and Transplant
- Cartilage Repair and Transplant
- Shoulder Replacement
- Fracture Fixation
- Operative and Non-operative Treatment of Sports Injuries
Meet Our Physician Assistants
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
Nerricka Nalundasan, PA-C
Certified Physician Assistant
Education:
- Undergraduate: Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY - Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences; Minor in Dance
- Graduate: Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY - Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Nirali P. Patel, PA-C
Certified Physician Assistant
Education:
- Undergraduate: Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA - Bachelor of Science in Biology
- Graduate: Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ - Master of Science in 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
Jessica DeLeon, PA-C
Certified Physician Assistant
Education:
- Undergraduate: Eastwick College, Ramsey, NJ - Associates in Applied Science in Surgical Technology.
- William Patterson University, Wayne, NJ - Bachelor of Art in Integrated Math and Science, Biology Concentration
- Graduate: Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ - Master of Science in 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
Farrah L. Altuve, PA-C
Certified Physician Assistant
Meet Our Nurse Practitioner
Allison Makowsky, APN
Nurse Practitioner
Education:
- Undergraduate: William Paterson University, Wayne NJ - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Graduate: William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ - Master of Science in Nursing