Richard A. Rosa, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Dr. Rosa is one of a select group of doctors pioneering both cutting-edge surgical technique and the development of state-of-the-art medical devices. As a board certified orthopaedic surgeon with more than 20 years of practical experience, he treats a full range of musculoskeletal and joint problems. As a former college-level competitive athlete he has a special interest in all sports related injuries with a concentration in arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder, treatment of running injuries, and rotator cuff problems.

As one of a small number of fellowship-trained joint replacement specialists in the state and with expertise encompassing the entire spectrum of hip and knee replacement, he has lectured internationally before distinguished medical forums.

Since having completed his fellowship in Joint Replacement Surgery at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, he has been actively involved in the development and clinical evaluation of joint implant designs, materials, and surgical techniques.

As the designing surgeon of a unicompartmental knee system, he has refined the minimally invasive surgical technique and has shared his knowledge through lectures to specialized medical audiences internationally. Many patients who previously would have required total knee surgery for arthritic knees may be candidates for this new procedure. The result is a much quicker recovery and more normal knee function.

Presently he is devoting much of his time to Minimally Invasive Surgical (MIS) techniques for total hip and total knee replacement, allowing for substantially reduced post-operative pain and a much quicker recovery. In addition to MIS hip and knee replacement he offers hip resurfacing for the appropriate candidate.

Dr. Rosa is a member of several professional societies, including the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Association of Arthritic Hip and Knee Surgeons, and the American College of Surgeons

Honors received:

NJ Top Doctors (2006, 2007)
Best Doctors in America (2006)

Curriculum Vitae:

Undergraduate: Seton Hall University, South Orange, N.J.
Graduated: 1973 - Degree: B.S. (Biology)
Medical:   College of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
New Jersey Medical School, Newark, N.J.
Graduated: 1978 - Degree: M.D.
Internship:  

College of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
New Jersey Medical School, Newark, N.J.
Surgery, 1978-1979
Residency:  

College of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
New Jersey Medical School, Newark, N.J.
Orthopaedic Surgery, 1979-1983
Fellowship:  

The Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
Comprehensive Arthritis Program, Total Joint Replacement
and Adult Reconstructive
Surgery. 1983-1984

ADMINISTRATION:
Administrative Chief Resident, Orthopaedic Surgery. University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – New Jersey Medical School, 1981 – 1983.

CERTIFICATION:
Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery – 1986, Recertification 1997, Recertification 2007.
Diplomate, American Academy of Neurological and Orthopaedic Surgeons
Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners – 1979.

ACADEMIC and PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS:
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – New Jersey Medical School, Newark, N.J. Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery – 1985
Saint Barnabas Medical Center – Livingston, N.J. – Attending 1997

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS:
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons – Fellow
American College of Surgeons – Fellow
American Medical Association
New Jersey Orthopaedic Society
New Jersey Rheumatism Association
Academy of Medicine of New Jersey
The American Academy of Neurological and Orthopaedic Surgeons
Eastern Orthopaedic Association
American Society of Legal and Industrial Medicine
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons

RESEARCH:
PLA – Carbon Ligament Reconstruction of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament, July – December, 1981

Presentations and Publications:

Orthopaedic Alumni Society of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - New Jersey Medical School Annual Meeting. Atlantic City, N.J., May 1982
Instructor - Total Knee Arthroplasty: Concepts and Practicum. The Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, N.Y., November 19, 1983
The Orthopaedic Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis Resident Lecture Series. University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – New Jersey Medical School, Newark, N.J., October 11, 1984
Total Knee Replacement in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Long Term Follow-Up. Chief of Service Conference, The Hospital for Special Surgery. New York, N.Y., November 14, 1984
Total Knee Replacement in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Long Term Follow-Up. The Knee Society Meeting, Las Vegas, N.V., January 14, 1985
Sprains, Strains, and the Painful Shoulder. Rheumatology Training Program, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – New Jersey Medical School, Newark, N.J., January 28, 1985
Surgical Management of Advanced Arthritis. Rheumatology Training Program, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – New Jersey Medical School, Newark, N.J., January 28, 1985
Total Knee Arthroplasty Resident Lecture Series. University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – New Jersey Medical School, Newark, N.J., March 21, 1985
Total Knee Replacement in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Long Term Follow-Up. New Jersey Orthopaedic Symposium, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – Rutgers Medical School, Newark, N.J., April 13, 1985
Sprains, Strains, and the Painful Shoulder. Rheumatology Clinical Clerkship, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – New Jersey Medical School, Newark, N.J., June 12, 1985
Surgical Management of Advanced Arthritis. Rheumatology Clinical Clerkship, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – New Jersey Medical School, Newark, N.J., June 12, 1985
Total Knee Arthroplasty in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Long Term Follow-Up. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting. New Orleans, L.A., February 24, 1986
Clinical Laboratory Instructor. AAOS Continuing Education Course: Complications of Primary and Revision Total Knee Replacement. September 11-16, 1986
The Cervical Spine in Rheumatoid Arthritis Resident Lecture Series. University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – New Jersey Medical School, Newark, N.J., October 2, 1986
Surgical Management of the Arthritic Knee. Division of Rheumatology Inter-Hospital Rounds, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – New Jersey Medical School, Newark, N.J.,October 22, 1986
The Role of Manipulation Following Total Knee Replacement. 1) University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – New Jersey Medical School, Newark, N.J. 2) Orthopaedic Alumni Meeting. Drucker D., Rosa R.A., Buechel F.F. May 20, 1989.
High Tibial Osteotomy Utilizing Hemicallotasis. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Meeting, Washington, D.C. Oppenheim WC, Jaffe L, Rosa, RA. February 22, 1992
Bilateral Femoral Shaft Fractures Treated with Closed Intramedullary Rodding. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Dipaolo DM, Oppenheim WC, Hutter AM, Jaffe J, Rosa RA. New Orleans, L.A, February 1994
Recent Advances in the Treatment of the Arthritic Hip and Knee. St. Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, N.J. October, 1997
Update on Trends in Total Knee and Total Hip Arthroplasty. St. Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, N.J., February 4, 1998
Unicompartmental Arthroplasty of the Knee. St. Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, N.J., April 21, 1999
The Use of Cryotherapy in Orthopaedic Surgery. EBI Trauma Forum, August 27, 1999
Operative Techniques and Peri-Operative Management to Improve Outcomes. St. Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, N.J., December 11, 1999
Total Joint Arthroplasty. Current Issues, Concepts & Considerations. Naples, F.L. October 6, 2000
Medical Pivot Design Rationale & Biomechanics and Unicompartmental Knee Replacement. Spring Joint Symposium, Kohler, W.I., May 31-June 1, 2001
Contemporary Design of Unicompartmental Knees and the Mobile Bearing Knee. Total Joint Arthroplasty – Current Issues, Concepts and Considerations. Vail, C.O. August 24-25, 2001
Unicompartmental Replacement: A Limited Incision Approach. Current Concepts in Joint Replacement. Las Vegas, N.V. May 19-23, 2002
Minimally Invasive Unicompartmental Knees. Advancing Orthopaedic Concepts, Vienna, Austria. June 21-22, 2002.

"Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter Pulsation in an Experimental Model of Myocardial Infarction", Brown KF, Rosa RA, Harder B, Ahmed S, Regan TJ, Chest 83:899-903
"Surgical Treatment of Tumors in the Spine". Lee CK, Rosa RA, Fernand R. Spine 11:201-208 1986
"A Metal-Backed, Rotating Bearing Patellar Prosthesis to Lower Contact Stress: An Eleven Year Clinical Study". Buechel FF, Rosa RA, Pappas MJ. CORR 248:34 1989
"An evaluation of All-Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Unicompartmental Tibial Component Cement-Fixation Mechanisms" Richard A. Rosa, MD, Jack M. Bert, MD, Warwick Bruce, MD, Michael Gross, MD FRCS, FAOrthA, Mike Carrolls, BS, and Vernon Hartdegen, MS