Meet the Doctor

Sports Medicine

We specialize in sports medicine and have state of the art treatment for small children and adolescents with athletic injuries.

North Jersey Pediatric Orthopedics provides pediatric and adolescent patients with top quality care for injuries and disorders of the musculoskeletal system.

For the past 25 years we have been treating injuries that result from competitive sports to playing in the backyard to congenital disorders. The health of children and teenagers is our priority. We always take the time necessary to get to know our patients so we can provide them with the best possible treatment.

Dr. Douglas Avella

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Avella is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon who is based out of Ridgewood, NJ. He has been practicing orthopedic surgery for over 30 years and was recently named Section Chief of Pediatric Orthopedics for the Joseph Sanzari Children's Hospital at Hackensack Hospital. Read More...

Office Hours:

Monday & Wednesday : 9am - 6:30pm
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9am - 5pm
Doctors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Our practice specializes in Pediatric Orthopedics.

A child's musculoskeletal system undergoes many changes during the maturation process. Pediatric treatment often differs from what General Orthopedists would suggest for adults.

Some of our services include:

Clubfoot
Clubfoot A congenital condition in which a baby's foot is twisted out of shape. The tendons on the inside and…
Learn More
Foot/Ankle Maladies
Foot/Ankle Maladies Foot maladies are among the most common issues that affect children and teenagers because of the complexity of…
Learn More
Hand
Hand The hand is the most frequently injured part of the body in pediatric and adolescent groups. Most fractures can…
Learn More
Hip Disorders
Hip Disorders A number of hip disorders and injuries can affect young children and adolescents. These range from congenital defects…
Learn More

Knee
Knee Anterior knee pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints among pediatric and adolescent patients. Up to 30%…
Learn More
Scoliosis
Scoliosis Scoliosis is an abnormal growth in the spinal column, which causes curvature and rotation. Infantile Scoliosis occurs in very…
Learn More
Shoulder
Shoulder Shoulder injuries are common in children because of the frequency of their arm movement and the stress placed on…
Learn More
Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine State of the art treatment for athletic injuries in children and adolescents Surgical and non-surgical management of sports…
Learn More