OsteoarthritisofHand near Rahway, NJ

Care Philosophy: I am dedicated to providing personalized, quality care to my patients in partnership with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset, which has been nationally recognized for patient safety, clinical outcomes and nursing excellence.

Care Philosophy: Joseph Lombardi, MD, is an orthopedic spine surgeon specializing in the operative management of spinal disorders in adult and adolescent patients. His practice is focused on minimally invasive surgical treatments for both common and complex spinal conditions, including disc herniation, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, and spinal deformity. Dr. Lombardi leverages the latest surgical technology – robotics, guided navigation, and advanced instrumentation – to provide patients with tailored surgical procedures, accelerated recovery times, and superior outcomes.

Care Philosophy: We do our best to provide the most appropriate care and individual attention to each and every patient, making ourselves available for emergency situations 24/7 whenever possible. We have a 24 hour answering service with direct access to a physician at

Biography: Dr. Patrick S. Buckley is fellowship trained in orthopaedic surgery. He is a sports medicine specialist with advanced training in the treatment of knee, shoulder and hip injuries. He graduated cum laude from Villanova University. Dr. Buckley obtained his medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. He completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the Rothman Institute and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA followed by a fellowship in sports medicine at The Steadman Clinic and the Steadman Philippon Research Institute in Vail, CO. Dr. Buckley is a member of the U.S. Olympic Ski and Snowboard physician pool and travels annually to provide medical care for the US Moguls Team. He is also the head team physician for Neptune High School and an assistant league physician for the Premier Lacrosse League.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Baione subscribes to a personal philosophy of treating the whole person, not just the disease or the affected limb. To embody this philosophy, he prioritizes spending time with his patients to understand how their injuries or conditions are affecting their lives. He believes in a collaborative physician-patient approach when tackling both surgical and non-surgical conditions.