Sports Medicine & Shoulder Surgery
Dr. Paul Rothenberg, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in the operative and non-operative treatment of sports-related injuries to the shoulder, elbow, knee, and ankle. His expertise includes minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder, cartilage restoration/preservation, and shoulder replacement surgery. As a leading shoulder surgeon and expert in orthopaedic sports medicine, Dr. Rothenberg is committed to providing top-tier care.
Dr. Rothenberg is originally from Tenafly, New Jersey. He received his undergraduate degree from Union College, where he was a 4-year member of their football team. He received his medical degree from the University of Miami, where he graduated as a member of the prestigious AOA medical honour society, awarded to the top students in each class. He completed his Orthopaedic surgical residency at the University of Miami, known as one of the busiest trauma centres in the country. He returned to his roots in the New York Metropolitan area, where he completed his fellowship in Sports Medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital. During his training, Dr. Rothenberg participated in the care of several professional and collegiate athletic teams, including the New York Jets, New York Islanders, Miami Marlins, University of Miami football and soccer teams, and Manhattanville college hockey.
Dr. Rothenberg has published multiple chapters and research papers on various topics in sports medicine and general orthopaedics. As a former collegiate athlete, Dr. Rothenberg understands the burden of injury on an active lifestyle. Dr Rothenberg’s passion is restoring his patients’ lifestyles by returning them to their favourite activities.
Our Story
Dr. Paul Rothenberg is originally from Tenafly, New Jersey. He received his undergraduate degree from Union College, where he was a 4-year member of their football team. He received his medical degree from the University of Miami, where he graduated as a member of the prestigious AOA medical honour society, awarded to the top students in each class. He completed his Orthopaedic surgical residency at the University of Miami, known as one of the busiest trauma centres in the country. He returned to his roots in the New York Metropolitan area, where he completed his fellowship in Orthopedic Sports Medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital.
Professional
Sep 2019 – now Sports Medicine & Shoulder Surgery
- Riverside Orthopaedic Institute, Rutherford NJ
Dec 2020 – now Medical Director
- Riverside Ambulatory Surgery Center of Rutherford
Fellowship
Aug 2018 – 2019 Sports Medicine Fellow
- Lenox Hill, New York City
Residency
July 2013 – 2018 Orthopaedic Surgery Resident
- Jackson Memorial Hospital / University of Miami
Higher Education
May 2013: Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine; Miami, Florida
Professional Society Membership
2012 – Present Alpha Omega Alpha, Honor Medical Society
- University of Miami chapter
2020 – Present American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Athletic Team Coverage
2018 – 2019 New York Jets Football (NFL)
- Assist in team coverage
2018 – 2019 New York Islanders Hockey (NHL)
- Assist in team coverage
2018 – 2019 Manhattanville College Ice Hockey (div III NCAA)
- Team Physician
2014 – 2018 University of Miami Hurricanes football (div I NCAA)
- Assist in team coverage
2014 – 2018 University of Miami training room (various dates)
- Assess athletes with injuries from all of the University of Miami teams.
2016 University of Miami Women’s Soccer team (div I NCAA)
- Assist in team coverage
Athletic Experiences
2001– 2005 Union College varsity football team
- Linebacker for NCAA Division III collegiate football team
