Dr. Francis Gerard Alberta MD
Orthopedics
About Doctor
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
Does prophylactic antibiotic choice for total shoulder arthroplasty matter? A matched cohort analysis.
Tej Joshi, Akhil Katakam, Daniel Calem, Daniella Ogilvie, Eitan M Kohan
Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2026-03-01
Post-traumatic stress disorder is associated with increased rates of opioid prescriptions following primary total shoulder arthroplasty: a propensity-matched analysis.
Akhil Katakam, Tej Joshi, Tuckerman Jones, Avani Chopra, Daniella Ogilvie
Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2026-01-01
Post-operative oral antibiotics and the risk for prosthetic joint infection in primary total shoulder arthroplasty: A matched cohort analysis.
Tej Joshi, Akhil Katakam, Daniella Ogilvie, Francis J Sirch, Daniel Calem
Journal of Orthopaedics. 2026-01-01
Professional Memberships
American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
Member
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons - AAOS
Fellow
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine - AOSSM
Fellow
Education & Qualifications
Education:
Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic
Fellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2002 - 2003
University of Connecticut
University of Connecticut
Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1997 - 2002
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Class of 1997
Certifications:
CA State Medical License
2002 - Present
NJ State Medical License
NJ State Medical License
2003 - 2027
NY State Medical License
NY State Medical License
2003 - 2024
CT State Medical License
CT State Medical License
2003 - 2004
Orthopaedic Surgery
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Professional Experience
Dr. Frank Alberta is an orthopedic surgeon in Glen Rock, NJ and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Hackensack Meridian Health Hackensack University Medical Center, Valley Hospital, and Holy Name Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and has been in practice 17years. He specializes in elbow surgery, orthopedic sports medicine, and shoulder surgery and is experienced in sports medicine, elbow surgery, shoulder arthroplasty, elbow arthroplasty, and elbow arthroscopy and completed his fellowship at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles in 2003. Dr. Alberta is the president of the New Jersey Orthopaedic Society and an assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.
Hospital Affiliations & Consultation Fees
Dr. Francis Gerard Alberta MD is available at the following hospitals:
Orthopedic Specialists of New Jersey
Weekly Availability
Consultation Fees
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Symptoms & Conditions Treated
Ankle Pain
Treatment for ankle sprains, fractures, and chronic pain
Treatment AvailableArthritis
Management and treatment for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and other forms of arthritis
Treatment AvailableArthroscopic Surgery
Minimally invasive joint surgery
Treatment AvailableAuto Accident Injuries
Orthopedic care for injuries from vehicle accidents
Treatment AvailableBack Pain
Diagnosis and treatment for acute and chronic back pain
Treatment AvailableBone Tumors
Diagnosis and treatment for benign and malignant bone tumors
Treatment AvailableBursitis
Treatment for inflammation of bursae in joints
Treatment AvailableCarpal Tunnel Syndrome
Treatment for wrist and hand numbness and pain
Treatment AvailableFoot and Ankle Surgery
Surgical treatment for foot and ankle disorders
Treatment AvailableFoot Pain
Treatment for plantar fasciitis, bunions, and other foot conditions
Treatment AvailableFractures (Broken Bones)
Treatment for bone fractures including casting, splinting, and surgery
Treatment AvailableFrozen Shoulder
Treatment for adhesive capsulitis causing shoulder stiffness
Treatment AvailableGeriatric Orthopedics
Orthopedic care for elderly patients
Treatment AvailableGout
Management of gout attacks and uric acid levels
Treatment AvailableHand and Wrist Surgery
Surgical treatment for hand and wrist conditions
Treatment AvailableHerniated Disc
Treatment for slipped or bulging discs in the spine
Treatment AvailableHip Pain
Diagnosis and treatment for hip joint pain and disorders
Treatment AvailableJoint Pain
Treatment for pain in knees, hips, shoulders, and other joints
Treatment AvailableJoint Replacement Consultation
Evaluation for hip, knee, or shoulder replacement surgery
Treatment AvailableKnee Pain
Comprehensive treatment for knee pain and injuries
Treatment AvailableMeniscus Tears
Treatment for torn knee cartilage
Treatment AvailableNeck Pain
Treatment for cervical pain, stiffness, and related conditions
Treatment AvailableOccupational Therapy
Therapy to improve daily function after injury
Treatment AvailableOrthotic Devices
Custom braces, splints, and supports
Treatment AvailableOsteoporosis
Management and treatment for bone density loss
Treatment AvailablePediatric Orthopedics
Orthopedic care specifically for children and adolescents
Treatment AvailablePhysical Therapy
Rehabilitation and physical therapy services
Treatment AvailablePost-Fracture Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation services after bone fractures
Treatment AvailableProsthetics
Artificial limb fitting and management
Treatment AvailableRotator Cuff Injury
Treatment for shoulder rotator cuff tears and tendinitis
Treatment AvailableSciatica
Treatment for sciatic nerve pain radiating down the leg
Treatment AvailableScoliosis
Treatment for abnormal spinal curvature
Treatment AvailableSpinal Stenosis
Treatment for narrowing of the spinal canal
Treatment AvailableSpine Surgery
Surgical interventions for spinal conditions
Treatment AvailableSports Injuries
Comprehensive care for sports-related injuries and conditions
Treatment AvailableSprains and Strains
Treatment for ligament sprains and muscle strains
Treatment AvailableTendinitis
Treatment for inflammation of tendons
Treatment AvailableTennis Elbow
Treatment for lateral epicondylitis (elbow pain)
Treatment AvailableTorn Ligaments
Surgical and non-surgical treatment for ligament tears (ACL, MCL, etc.)
Treatment AvailableWork-Related Injuries
Treatment for workplace injuries and repetitive strain
Treatment Available