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Dr. David Rojer

Orthopedic Surgery
Linden, NJ
26 years experience male

Locations

Office

Linden, NJ

Address

210 W. St Georges aveq, Linden, NJ
Directions

Insurances accepted

Cigna

UnitedHealthcare

Workers Compensation

Health Net

Healthfirst NJ

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey

Medicare

Oxford Health Plans

QualCare

About

Bio

Dr. David E. Rojer is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in adult hip and knee problems and reconstruction. His community practice is located in northern New Jersey, about 20 minutes outside of New York City. He has performed over 2,000 hip and knee replacements since starting private practice in 2003. Dr. Rojer takes pride in helping patients to live with their orthopedic ailments through low risk interventions. Dr. Rojer is also an expert in helping active adults to delay or avoid knee replacement surgery through proper diagnosis, bracing, vitamins, medications, injections, physical therapy, exercise and minor same day arthroscopic knee procedures.

Specialties
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Orthopedic Surgery

Licenses

United States: New Jersey

Doctor Q&A

15 Answers
18 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Rojer
Orthopedic Surgery 26 years experience
Vitamin. : Have you looked into a joint vitamin that has the active ingredients of glucosamine and chondroitin? Might help reduce joint inflammation.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Rojer
Orthopedic Surgery 26 years experience
Splint tape: Must get x-ray and see ortho prior to starting any treatment.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Rojer
Orthopedic Surgery 26 years experience
Naproxen. : Can get as otc aleve (naproxen). Not necessarily the best just the first NSAID i would try.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Rojer
Orthopedic Surgery 26 years experience
Pain is pain: You cannot tell muscle pain from bone pain. They both hurt. Only a physical exam and x-ray can make the right diagnosis.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Rojer
Orthopedic Surgery 26 years experience
Scope: Generally a clean out refers to an arthroscopic evaluation or a scope.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Rojer
Orthopedic Surgery 26 years experience
Physical therapy. : Once your local doctor has assured you that there is not a more serous cause for your symptoms, then a 4 week course of therapy might make a big diffe... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Rojer
Orthopedic Surgery 26 years experience
More surgery. : The initial hip replacement has failed for some reason and now more surgery is required to try to salvage the leg.
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A 55-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Rojer
Orthopedic Surgery 26 years experience
Yes: Early weight bearing may promote healing if truly isolated fibulae fx with no medial involvement.
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A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Rojer
Orthopedic Surgery 26 years experience
Rheumatology eval: X-ray, physical exam and basic blood work are needed.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Rojer
Orthopedic Surgery 26 years experience
Ignore: Most joint pain is temporary. Modify activity. Keep a journal. Time is the best healer.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Rojer
Orthopedic Surgery 26 years experience
Physical exam X-ray.: Need to get more info. Why is leg not straight? Physical exam and xray are very important.
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A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Rojer
Orthopedic Surgery 26 years experience
Comfort is key: It doesn't really matter which treatment you use as long as he is confortable. The fracture is going to heal the same whether you use a sling, figure ... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Rojer
Orthopedic Surgery 26 years experience
Yes. : Pain after any injury is common.
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A 55-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Rojer
Orthopedic Surgery 26 years experience
DON'T RUSH!: Sounds like surgery is definitely NOT indicated right away. Hopefully with good rehab, bracing, and activity modification, you can avoid the knife. ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Rojer
Orthopedic Surgery 26 years experience
Rest: Give ur body a chance to heal.
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Testimonials
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Recommendations
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Thank you notes
HealthTap member
Dec 16, 2012
Dr.Rojer is truely an Honorable and Professional Surgeon, he has a great sense of compassion for both his Patients and their families. I can never thank Dr.Rojer enough for the amount of time and all...Read More
HealthTap member
Dec 16, 2012
I had the opportunity to choose any surgeon, but my spouse and I chose Dr. D. Rojer because he is very passionate about what he does. Answers all questions and you have a clear truthful picture of wha...Read More
HealthTap member
Dec 16, 2012
Dr Rojer is a very talented surgeon. I just two hip replacements done in the last 3 months. I am going back to work in 2 weeks, and feel great. He and his team are wonderful. They take the time not on...Read More
HealthTap member
Thanks I will have another Dr look at my MRI
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Education & Training

Medical/Graduate school

New York University School of Medicine
Graduated 1997MD

Residency

St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital

Residency

St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital

Awards

Physician's Recognition Award, American Medical Association
Top Doctor Award, Consumers Research Council of America
Top Doctor Award, Consumers Research Council of America

Affiliations

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
American Medical Association
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