paulrothenbergmd

Paul Rothenberg, MD

Dr. Paul Rothenberg, M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in both operative and non-operative treatments of sports-related injuries to the shoulder, knee, and elbow. As the Chief of Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery at Optum Orthopaedic Institute and the Medical Director of Riverside Surgical Center, Dr. Rothenberg is a trusted leader in orthopedic sports medicine and shoulder surgery in New Jersey. His extensive professional experience includes working with renowned teams such as the New York Jets (NFL), New York Islanders (NHL), Miami Marlins (MLB), and Miami Hurricanes (NCAA Division I).
Recognized as one of Northern NJ’s top orthopedic surgeons, Dr. Rothenberg serves patients across Bergen, Hudson, Essex, and Passaic counties.

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We can help you with the following conditions:

Sports Medicine and Shoulder Specialist

We specialize in inpatient rehabilitation, offering round-the-clock hospital care for patients in need. Our personalized treatments are designed to help you return to living your life fully.

Why people choose Dr. Rothenberg

1 Board Certified

Board certification demonstrates advanced expertise and commitment to Orthopaedic Surgery. This rigorous process involves extensive training, successful completion of comprehensive examinations, and ongoing education to ensure the highest standard of patient care. Board certification reflects Dr. Rothenberg’s dedication to excellence and his ability to provide top-tier orthopedic treatments.

2 Fellowship Trained

Dr. Rothenberg has completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine. This advanced training equips him with in-depth knowledge of cutting-edge techniques and a comprehensive understanding of sports-related and shoulder conditions. For patients, choosing a fellowship-trained surgeon means receiving care from a specialist who is highly skilled in surgical management of athletic trauma and shoulder injuries.

3 Former Athlete

With four years of experience on his college varsity football team, Dr. Rothenberg deeply connects with his patients’ experiences and challenges. Having faced his own injuries, he understands the impact they can have and is dedicated to helping patients recover fully. His goal is to restore their health and enable them to return to competition and enjoy a healthy, active lifestyle.

4 New Jersey native

Raised in Northern New Jersey, Dr. Rothenberg has deep local ties and often cares for friends and family from the community. His strong sense of pride in his home state drives his commitment to providing outstanding care to New Jersey residents.

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Years of quality Service

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Dr. Paul Rothenberg in The New York Times: Christian McCaffrey’s PCL Injury

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Dr. Paul Rothenberg Featured in The New York Times: Expert Insights on Christian McCaffrey’s PCL Injury We’re excited to share that Dr. Paul Rothenberg was recently featured in an article by The New York Times, where he provided expert commentary on the PCL injury sustained by San Francisco 49ers star running back Christian McCaffrey. The […]

What our Patients say

5.0 rating of 226 Reviews

Erica Rodriguez Posted on

Awesome Doctor, very kind, very professional. He operated me and the results are better than what I was expecting. Definitely I recommend him 100%

Jm Mejai Posted on

he is very professional and his staff is great! i would like to express him my gratitude and admiration , he did a successful surgeries in my shoulder and always listen my concerns, once again thanks DR rothenberg!!! god bless you.

Anas Zia Posted on

Super helpful, I tore my labrum and Dr. Rothenberg guided me through the decision of surgery and it was a success. Recovery is going as expected and I’ll be enjoying all the activities I did before soon. Couldn’t have asked for a better doctor to help me through this!!

Evelin Acero Posted on

Dr Rothenberg and his crew are amazing. I suffer with my shoulder for a year. I was full of fears, but Dr Rothenberg transmitted confidence in me. He has being a lifesaver. He works with an incredible anesthesiologist. Thank you for giving my life back