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Wayne Colizza, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Cedar Knolls, NJ, Morristown Medical Center

WayneAnthonyColizzaMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Cedar Knolls, NJ

Hip & Knee Reconstructive Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery

Chief, Joint Replacement Service and Past Chief, Sports Medicine Service, Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ

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Summary

  • As a specialist in both the Sports Medicine Center and the Joint Replacement Center, Dr. Colizza specializes in arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder for sports injuries and ligament reconstruction, minimally invasive hip and knee replacement surgery, and hip resurfacing. As a former competitor in both rugby football and rowing crew at the national level, Dr. Colizza has a keen understanding of the demands and expectations of the high-caliber athlete.

    After obtaining his medical degree and completing residency training in orthopedic surgery at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, Dr. Colizza finished his fellowship in reconstructive joint surgery and sports medicine at the Insall Scott Kelly Institute for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in New York. He has completed a preceptorship in hip resurfacing with Mr. Derek McMinn in Birmingham, England, and is a recipient of the Zimmer-AOA Fellows Award, receiving national recognition for his research into the replacement of arthritic knees. Dr. Colizza is a NJ Top Doc and recognized by Castle Connolly.

    Dr. Colizza recently stepped down as Chief of the Sports Medicine Service at Morristown Medical Center and as President of the New Jersey Orthopaedic Society. He is now the Chief of the Joint Replacement Service at Morristown Medical Center and serves on the Board of Councilors of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

    Dr. Colizza is a caring and competent physician who holds the well-being of his patients in the highest regard. He strives to remain at the forefront of orthopedic knowledge, and he is committed to providing his patients with an expertise that is based upon trust, understanding, and competence.
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Education & Training

  • Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital
    Mount Sinai Beth Israel HospitalFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 1992 - 1993
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Beth Israel)
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Beth Israel)Fellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics, 1992 - 1993
  • McGill University Faculty Medicine Hospital
    McGill University Faculty Medicine HospitalOrthopedic Surgery, 1988 - 1992
  • McGill University Faculty Medicine Hospital
    McGill University Faculty Medicine HospitalOrthopedic Surgery, 1987 - 1988
  • McGill University Faculty of Medicine
    McGill University Faculty of MedicineClass of 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 1993 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2017 - 2024
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Physician Castle Connolly, 2019-2020
  • AOA - Zimmer Traveling Fellows Award American Orthopedic Association, 1995
  • Whos Who in Medicine and Healthcare Marquis Whos Who

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Committees

  • Chief, Joint Replacement Service, Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ 2015 - Present
  • Member, Board Of Directors, Surgical Center of Northwest Jersey, Denville, NJ 2002 - Present
  • Member, Board Of Councilors, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons 2016 - 2019
  • Past-Chief, Sports Medicine Service, Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ 2008 - 2016
  • Past-President, New Jersey Orthopedic Society
  • Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons (Canada)
  • Fellow, International College of Surgeons

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • French

Hospital Affiliations