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.
Board-Certified
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS)
Fellowship
American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Alabama
Internship/Residency
Seton Hall University
MD
Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School
Member
VP 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.