ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON

Anthony J. Scillia M.D. is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon with subspecialty certification in sports medicine. He was trained at Dr. James Andrews’ prestigious fellowship, the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Alabama where he covered the University of Alabama during their 2012 National Championship run, and learned the most advanced surgical techniques for the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, and ankle. Dr. Scillia returned to New Jersey, where he played ice hockey and lacrosse at Delbarton High School, to be associate professor and a team physician for Seton Hall University.

Dr. Scillia specializes in the arthroscopic and reconstructive treatment of shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee disorders in adult and pediatric patients. He has a special interest and is researching the use of biologics, such as stem cells (BMAC), to potentially improve tendon, ligament, and cartilage healing. Dr. Scillia has developed numerous surgical techniques, published more than 65 peer reviewed journal articles, six book chapters, given more than 100 invited lectures, and over 75 presentations at sports medicine meetings.

Dr. Scillia is vice president of the New Jersey Orthopaedic Society, a board of councilor for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, council of delegate for the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, associate master instructor for the Arthroscopy Association of North America, and a New Jersey Top Doctor.

Anthony J. Scillia M.D.
Associate Professor/Team Physician Seton Hall University
Specializing in Adult and Pediatric sports medicine, arthroscopy, and biologics

Common Procedures:
Shoulder: Rotator Cuff, Labrum, Biceps, Impingement, AC joint, and Instability Repairs
Elbow: Cartilage, OCD, Biceps, and Tommy John Repairs
Hip: Labrum, Impingement, Sports Hernia, Gluteus, and Hamstring Repairs
Knee: ACL, Meniscus, Patella Instability, and Cartilage Repairs

Common surgeries:

Shoulder (rotator cuff, biceps, labrum repair,shoulder replacement, reverse shoulder replacement) Elbow (Tommy John Surgery,OCD/cartilage repair) Knee (ACL/ligament, meniscus, OCD/cartilage repair) Hip (Labrum, cartilage, impingement, hamstring, gluteus, sports hernia repair)