TOP DOCTORS
Dr. William Matarese and Dr. Tony Wanich
WILLIAM MATARESE, M.D.
Dr. William Matarese is a top doctor due to his conservative treatment
approach and his coordination of care through an in-office physical therapist.
The orthopedist explains that he exhausts all treatment options including
medication, physical therapy, and injections before resorting to surgery. He
notes, “Half of all patients benefit from conservative, non-surgical treatment.”
When surgery is necessary, patients can be assured his or her operation is
conducted by an exceptionally skilled surgeon. “I do a high volume of total
hip and total knee replacements,” Dr. Matarese states, “and I do them well.”
At High Mountain Orthopedics, a physical therapist works with patients to
prepare for pre-surgery and aids in post-surgery augment recuperation. Dr.
Matarese states it’s important to build up muscle prior to surgery, to be familiar with post-surgery exercise protocols, and to learn to use crutches or a
walker.
Another advantage of in-house physical therapy is the coordination of care
for non-surgical and surgical patients. “This allows for hands-on interaction
between patient, doctor and physical therapist,” says Dr. Matarese. “Any
concerns are addressed immediately.”
Dr. Matarese and his staff – an orthopedic surgeon, physician’s assistant,
physical therapist, and certified radiological technologist – specialize in
sports medicine, total joint replacements, shoulder surgery and general
orthopedics. Conditions treated include sprains and strains, fractures, ACL
tears, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome and rotator cuff tears, among others.
He is one of several in the area to use platelet rich plasma injections, using
a patient’s own blood, to treat damaged tendons and ligaments. “I am very
selective in choosing patients who will benefit.” The injections boost the
body’s ability to accelerate new tissue growth within tendons and ligaments
to repair damage and relieve symptoms.
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Dr. Matarese is
an assistant clinical instructor at
High Mountain Orthopedics
Seton Hall, which
342
Hamburg Turnpike, Suite 205
is affiliated with
Wayne
the orthopedic
residency pro(973) 595-7779
gram at St.
www.highmountainorthopedics.com
Joseph’s Regional
Medical Center.
He received the
program’s first clinical instructor award for excellence in teaching. “When you
are involved in teaching residents through lectures, conferences and
surgery, it keeps your skills sharp and on the leading edge of