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Dr. Douglas Avella, MD

Dr. Douglas Avella, MD

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Douglas Avella, MD is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon in Ridgewood, NJ and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara, Facultad De Medicina in 1979. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Chilton Medical Center and Englewood Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

140 Chestnut St Ste 201 Ridgewood, NJ 07450
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Dr. Avella's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Avella

3.5
19 ratings, 11 with a written review
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Nothing but THE BEST! My son had a compound fracture and instead of waiting for other staff to wheel his bed to surgery, Dr. Avella released the bed and took him himself. He was very open and honest about what could happen and what he was going to try and do. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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sue kanning – Sep 26, 2022
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He left hardware in my ankle after surgery and only acknowledged (and REALIZED) this mistake years after surgery when I came to him with chronic pain. He laughed about it.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Aug 23, 2020
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This dr Avella is a hack. Run away fast !!! He literally disfigured my daughters leg some years ago after 2 procedures when she was @ 8 and 10. Stupid us, we believed him after the first one didn’t work . He should be put out to pasture !!! Friggin disgraceful ! Please Go to Columbia in NYC for real treatment. This man sickens me and my entire family. What he said was : Sometimes things don’t Work out the way you intend !
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jul 05, 2020
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My daughter fractured her wrist and i took her to the urgent pediatric care for xrays, brace and saw the pediatrician, she said to follow up with a pediatric orthopedic so i made an appointment with Dr Avella. I waited about 45 minutes to see him after filling out a book worth of documents, including a page that asked to give a credit card information incase you don't pay your bill(now i get it), which i thought was odd because i have insurance. My daughter literally saw the doctor 5 minutes, i bought the x-ray from the urgent care for him to see and she had a brace on her arm already from the urgent care too. He looked at the xray, examined her arm and told me to stop wearing the brace in 2 weeks and gave her a soft ball to exercise her hand. that was it, no xray , no brace, no manipulation nothing at all. I received by EOB and they are billing me $325 for office visit plus get this $2380 for a global billing code for broken arm.! They were rude and fraudulent ! never would refer!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Disgusted!!! – Feb 25, 2020
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Waited a long time to see Dr Avella. My son needed shoulder surgery. Since he was 17 and leaving for college Dr Avella suggested we go see an adult orthopedist. We were upset and disappointed but left after our 5 minute visit with him. Literally. When I then got a bill for over 200 .00 for nothing I couldn't believe it. I called the billing department and got to speak to his wife who threatened to call collections if I didnt pay. I told her to do what she needed to do. She proceeded to charge my credit card for the amount instead. Shady practice , rude staff...she went to speak Dr Avella and he also agreed I should be charged?? Really ? What doctor do you go to that tells you they can't or won't help you and still charges you? Shame on you Dr Avella. You have lost your common sense and decency. Beware.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 26, 2020
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Dr. Avella was very thorough and informative, however the front desk was a different story. The lady I dealt with was ubrupt and somewhat rude in a helpful sort of way. Then I sat back and noticed the proud, arrogant parents they had to deal with and understood why they were so cold towards me. One impatient father kept walking around me attempting to get noticed while I was handing her my insurance information. Like dude, can you wait like I did? He was seen then calmly walked out. No rush.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Ani – Jan 14, 2019
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My daughter fractured her femur at a soccer game.at 7:30pm Went to valley hospital and found Dr Avella. Absolute gentleman! Explained what was going to happen. Set myself and wife at ease including my daughter (the patient). Set it in place and came back to preform surgery at 3:30 am. Thanks doc. Going for follow up tomorrow. Can't wait to thank him again. ????
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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O'Sullivan in ORangeburg NY – Apr 03, 2018
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He is absolutely fabulous. He is experienced, knowledgeable and truthfully, the most trustworthy doctor I have come across. He also is great with kids and you can tell he loves what he does. Truly a “calling” for him. Highly recommend.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Teaneck,NJ – Dec 20, 2017
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We have been using Dr. Avella since before our son was born (now 9). He sat with us and explained what our son's bilateral clubfoot would be like. Nine years later and he is our doctor still. He has performed 3 surgeries and we trust him implicitly. Our son probably needs one last surgery but Dr. Avella has been waiting it out as to not over correct it. He is a gem! More doctors should be as loving and caring as he is.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Heather in Greenwood Lake – Jun 21, 2017
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Chilton misdiagnosed my daughter and missed her radial head fracture.. After s week she as still in pain. Took her to Dr. Avella and he found it right away. Don't go to Chilton for broken bones and heart related illness .
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Clifton, NJ – Mar 03, 2017
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My daughter injured her elbow at 8:30 pm on a Thursday. The ER took x-rays,diagnosed it as a bone chip, wrapped her arm and sent us home. She was up all night with UNBEARABLE PAIN. Dr. Avella saw us immediately the next morning and he saw what was really happening looking at the same x-rays. She had bone and nerve damage from a dislocated elbow that popped back in wrong! Thank you Dr. Avella! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS SPECIALIST!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Christine in Rivervale, NJ – Nov 13, 2016
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Dr. Douglas Avella, MD is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon in Ridgewood, NJ and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara, Facultad De Medicina in 1979. He is affiliated with medical...read more

  • Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1986

  • Saint Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1981

  • Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara, Facultad De Medicina

    Medical School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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  • Author: Several Pediatric Orthopedic Journal articles

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North Jersey Pediatric Orthpedics PA140 Chestnut St Ste 201 Ridgewood, NJ 07450
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