Specialized foot and ankle and sports medicine care now available in Livingston

Dr. Michael I. Goldberger, foot and ankle surgeon and Dr. Edward M. Decter, sports medicine surgeon, at Tri-County Orthopedics, are now providing specialized foot, ankle and sports medicine care at a new clinic location in Livingston. The new office, located at 200 S. Orange Avenue, Suite 230, will be open for patient appointments every Wednesday from 8 – 5 p.m. Patients can call (973) 538-2334 to schedule an appointment.

“I am thrilled to expand my practice to Livingston and the surrounding areas and begin providing convenient and comfortable foot and ankle care,” Dr. Goldberger says.

After graduating from Emory University, Dr. Goldberger received his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College with honors in orthopedics. After completing his orthopedic residency, Dr. Goldberger spent a year in fellowship training in foot and ankle surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He specializes in the treatment of ligament and tendon disorders in the ankle, including the Achilles tendon, as well as fracture care, foot and ankle reconstruction and the treatment of conditions including hallux valgus, ankle arthritis and flat foot.

As a knee, shoulder, and sports medicine specialist, Dr. Decter has extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of sports injuries and is highly skilled in performing reconstructive surgeries of the knee and shoulder. Dr. Decter earned his medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, Neb., in 1970. He completed his internship at Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pa., and his orthopaedic surgery residency at the Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute in New York, N.Y., thereafter.

For additional information regarding the new Livingston location or to schedule an appointment at Tri-County Orthopedics, please call (973) 538-2334.

For more than 20 years, Tri-County Orthopedics and its 16 highly trained orthopedic specialists have been committed to providing excellent treatment and care for virtually every bone, joint and muscle in the body to area residents. Through the practice’s five centers of excellence at four locations in Cedar Knolls, Morristown (spine only), Sparta and Bedminster, Tri-County Orthopedics offers care for the spine (back and neck), shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist, hip, knee, foot and ankle, sports medicine, joint replacements and physical medicine and rehabilitation. Tri-County Orthopedics’ doctors proudly serve as orthopedic providers for Drew University, Delbarton School, Roxbury High School, Morristown-Beard School, Morris Hills High School, The Pingry School and Ridge High School. For more information regarding Tri-County Orthopedics and its specialists, visit www.Tri-CountyOrtho.com, “like” Tri-County Orthopedics on Facebook and follow @TriCounty_Ortho on Twitter.