Dr. Dennis Pfisterer Jr, MD

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Dr. Dennis Pfisterer Jr, MD is a family medicine specialist in Teaneck, NJ. He specializes in family medicine.Read his story

Northern Jersey Orthopedic Ctr

870 Palisade Ave Ste 205

Teaneck, NJ 07666

Contact Information

(201) 836-1663

Insurance Accepted

Aetna
Cigna
Oxford Health Plans
QualCare
Worker's Compensation

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Dr. Pfisterer Jr's Experience

Dr. Pfisterer Jr's experience matches your search based on the following criteria:

Based on total number of patients treated over the last 12 months
Specializes in Family Medicine
No malpractice claims found
No sanctions found
No board actions found

Dr. Pfisterer Jr's bio

This content was provided by Dr. Pfisterer Jr "Dennis J. Pfisterer (Jr.) is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in general orthopedics. He focuses on treatment of the knees, hips, and shoulders, but also performs surgery on the hand, elbow, foot and ankle. He is pleased to offer patient's a multitude of nonsurgical and surgical treatment options including many new and innovative techniques, such as arthroscopic and endoscopic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, and anterior hip replacements. He grew up in Bergen County and was a three-year graduate of Ramsey High School. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from The College of the Holy Cross, in Worcester, Massachusetts. He went on to complete his medical training at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. Following medical school, Dr. Pfisterer performed his orthopedic residency at WellSpan York Hospital, a busy level one trauma center in south-central Pennsylvania, as well as Sinai Hospital and University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, Maryland. He studied with some of the most well-known and best trained surgeons in the country, from Harvard, Duke, Johns Hopkins, The Mayo Clinic, Tampa General, and Harborview. He has been a contributing author to many scientific publications and has presented his work at national orthopedic meetings. Dr. Pfisterer (Jr.) met his wife, Edel, a fellow New Jersey native, at The College of the Holy Cross. They currently still reside in Bergen County, with their two young children, Norah and Seamus. He is an avid car and sports enthusiast, rooting for the Dallas Cowboys, New Jersey Devils, and New York Yankees."

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Care Philosophy

This content was provided by Dr. Pfisterer Jr "Northern Jersey Orthopedic Center (NJOC) is a small family run practice in Teaneck, NJ which has been open to the community since 1983. Originally a solo practice for many years, the family business is growing and we currently have three physicians in our office; Dr. Dennis L Pfisterer (Sr.), Dr. Dennis J. Pfisterer (Jr.), and Dr. Christine Pfisterer. We pride ourselves in delivering specialized and personalized care to all of our patients. Instead of focusing on volume, we concentrate all of our efforts on easy access to high quality care and immediate appointments, with no worries about time restraints for each visit. Here at NJOC, we get to know our patients and you will never feel like just another number in the crowd or statistic. There are also no physician assistants (PAs) or other medical staff members involved in your care, which means that in our office you be seen by your doctor and only by your doctor."

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1 Specialties

Family Medicine

0 Board Certifications

Dr. Pfisterer Jr does not have any board certifications listed.

104 Conditions Treated

Abdominal Disorders
Achilles Tendinitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Postoperative Pain
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Reaction
Anemia
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
Back Pain
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Diseases
Bladder Infection
Blood Disorders
Bone Disorders
Bursitis
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Cough
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulosis, Intestinal
Dysentery
Dysphagia
Dysthymia (Chronic Depression)
Dysthymia and Cyclothymia (Mood Disorders)
Ear Disorders
Elbow Injuries
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Fever
Foot Conditions
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Glaucoma
Gout
Headache
Heart Disease
Hip Sprain
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Hypothyroidism
Indigestion
Joint Pain
Knee Disorders
Knee Sprain
Limb Pain
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Weakness
Nosebleed
Obesity
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hands
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Plantar Fasciitis
Polyneuropathy
Pulmonary Disease
Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Runner's Knee
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Skin Infections
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Disorders
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stomach Diseases
Thrombosis
Thyroid Disease
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Disorders
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vitamin D Deficiency

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5 Procedures

Diabetes Screening
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization
Rh Incompatibility Screening
Thyroid Screening

Background Check

0 Malpractice Claims

No malpractice history found for New Jersey.

0 Sanctions

No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

0 Board Actions

No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

Education

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Awards & Recognition

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Languages Spoken

English

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