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Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Expands into Toms River with the Addition of Joseph Tauro, MD

We are thrilled to announce the partnership between Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI) and Joseph Tauro, MD and the former, Ocean County Sports Medicine! This collaboration is a significant milestone in our journey to enhance the quality of care and services we offer to our patients. By combining our strengths, we firmly believe we can reach new heights, more »

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Intracept Procedure for Chronic Low Back Pain

At AOSMI, we are committed to staying on the cutting-edge of pain medicine so that we can provide the best treatment options for our patients. One of the recent developments in the field is the Intracept Procedure, offered by Dr. Del Guercio for patients, a minimally invasive pain management procedure that has been found to help patients with chronic low more »

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What do Pain Management Doctors do?

Here at AOSMI, we are proud to have a team of Interventional Pain Management physicians, dedicated to addressing your comprehensive pain issues. Who exactly are Pain Management doctors and what do Pain Management doctors do? Interventional Pain Management physicians are highly trained specialists with a Residency background in fields like anesthesiology, physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), or neurology who then more »

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Common Baseball Shoulder Injuries

As we enter the MLB postseason, many of us are not only in awe of the exceptional athletes who continuously push their physical limits on the diamond, but also inspired by their unwavering commitment to treatment and rehabilitation in the face of injuries. Due to the throwing nature of the sport, shoulder injuries are common in baseball athletes. Additionally, in more »

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Michael Greller, MD, FAAOS, and Garret Sobol, MD, of AOSMI Are the First in Monmouth County, NJ to Perform Innovative BEAR Implant to Treat ACL Tears

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries are one of the most common knee injuries in the United States – approximately 400,000 ACL injuries occur every year. Historically, orthopedic surgeons have had limited options in treating a torn ACL. In ACL reconstruction, today’s standard of care, the surgeon completely removes the remaining torn ACL and reconstructs it with either a tendon from the more »

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Recovering from COVID-19 with Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

About the Novel Coronavirus By John S. Georgy, MD The novel coronavirus causes the infection known as COVID-19. Although there is much to learn about the virus and its effects, the need for rehabilitation for patients recovering from COVID-19 is well-evidenced within the medical community. COVID-19 symptoms may include, but are not limited to: Fever Fatigue Difficulty breathing Muscle aches/pains. more »

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Treating Orthopedic Patients with Telemedicine

Gabe Gurman, standing in his dining room, is examined by Dr. Michael Greller for a back injury during a telemedicine visit. Telemedicine visits – a simple and safe option for orthopedic patients For patients and providers at Avanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), telemedicine visits have become a new normal for patient care. Gabe Gurman, a patient at AOSMI, more »

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Active Again after Ankle Replacement Surgery

Dr. Alison DeWaters holds a model of an ankle replacement prosthesis while standing with Herbert Hock, whose ankle she replaced in April 2019. Treating Ankle Pain with STAR Ankle Replacement Patient is pain free after ankle replacement Before he had ankle replacement surgery in April 2019, 90-year old Herbert H. experienced debilitating pain from the bone-on-bone arthritis in his ankle. more »

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Radiofrequency Ablation for the Treatment of Chronic Facet Joint Pain

By Dr. John S. Georgy, Interventional Pain Medicine Overview Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a procedure for the treatment of chronic spine pain that stems from injured facet joints of the vertebrae. RFA uses energy to stop pain signals carried by nerve fibers to the brain. When it comes to pain, nerves play an important role. In the event of an more »

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Treating Spinal Stenosis and Herniated Discs with Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Rev. Roy Medley at the top of Mountain Head Trail with his wife Rev. Patricia Medley, two years after his spine surgery. Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery for Spinal Stenosis and Herniated Discs Sudden Back Pain Sends Man to ER In November 2017, Reverend A. Roy Medley, 71, experienced such intense back pain while getting out of the car that he more »

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"Personable care and attention to every one of my concern and questions. Most important is the fact that pain management works. I feel so much better today. Thank you Dr. Greller."

- Annie B.

"Excellent service ! Dr. Nasar knew exactly what my problem was and was extremely professional! I highly recommend this office!"

- David M.

"Thoroughly examined and given alternatives. I found Dr. Gallacher very professional and would highly recommend her, without reservations!"

- Tino C.

"Excellent! Dr Buxbaum was great. He explained to both my husband and I the facts and risks for me to have a hip replacement. He is professional and caring."

- Linda W.

"Great experience at AOSMI. Staff are wonderful and very helpful. Dr. Elkrief was very knowledgeable, polite and took his time to explain everything and answer my questions. I would definitely recommend AOSMI."

- Carrie M.

"Dr. DelGuercio is very thorough, knowledgeable, and excellent doctor. He explained everything on my MRI’s to me, answered all my questions, examined me, and then recommended all my treatments going forward."

- Marc G.

"Welcoming environment from the time i walked in - everyone on the team is definitely focused on putting the patient first! Dr Sobol - extremely caring attitude - clear communication style. Highly recommend this caring practice!"

- Cathyann F.

"Thank you all ! From the front desk to the exit desk .. Dr. Arth Patel, was on time , courteous, very informative and helpful. He will be my knee doctor from now on . Appreciated them all ."

- Elle H.

"My first visit with Dr DeWaters was one of the best experiences I have encountered. She was through, kind and explained everything to me in detail. I look forward to future visits. The staff was great and added to a great appointment. Lorraine Bogdan"

- George B.

"The entire staff at Advanced Orthopedics was very professional and thorough. Definitely a first class experience all the way through. Dr. Valimahomed was top-notch. Did not rush. Spent a lot of time with physical assessments and explaining results of various scans. Obviously, he's very knowledgeable and knows his stuff. Excellent experience from start to finish. Thank you!"

- Laura P.

"Dr Georgy is the best ... he has patience with his patients, he listens with understanding that your pain is real and not discounted! He explains things thoroughly . . . Great sense of humor and gentle in his approach!"

- Linda S.

"I would definitely recommend Dr. Nesbit. He took a lot of time to carefully look at the mechanics of my foot and diagnose the issue and he has a nice caring manner."

- Olive T.

"I visited the office of Dr. Tauro yesterday afternoon, and was pleased with the attentiveness and level of care I received. The office is welcoming and you are greeted in a warm, friendly and professional manner. Each staff member was helpful and delightful, putting you at ease immediately! Dr Tauro is so pleasant and knowledgeable. He is patient both in examining and explaining the news that follows and in outlining your options."

- Karen D.

"Dr Goldberger is an excellent physician kind professional explains procedures well.Its a pleasure to have him as my physician"

- Karen S.

"Dr. Goldberger took time to explain everything in detail. Gave me options and eased my mind about process and recovery."

- Daniel B.

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Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute (AOSMI), Expands into Toms River with the Addition of Joseph Tauro, MD

Intracept Procedure for Chronic Low Back Pain

What do Pain Management Doctors do?

Common Baseball Shoulder Injuries

Michael Greller, MD, FAAOS, and Garret Sobol, MD, of AOSMI Are the First in Monmouth County, NJ to Perform Innovative BEAR Implant to Treat ACL Tears

Recovering from COVID-19 with Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Treating Orthopedic Patients with Telemedicine

Active Again after Ankle Replacement Surgery

Radiofrequency Ablation for the Treatment of Chronic Facet Joint Pain

Treating Spinal Stenosis and Herniated Discs with Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Pond View Professional Park

Renaissance Crossing Medical Arts Building