Wayne A. Colizza, M.D.
Specialties:
Knee, Shoulder, Hip, Sports Medicine, and Joint Replacement
Locations:
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About
As a specialist in both the Sports Medicine Center and the Joint Replacement Center, Dr. Wayne Colizza specializes in arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder for sports injuries and ligament reconstruction, minimally invasive hip and knee replacement surgery, and hip resurfacing. As a former competitor in both rugby football and rowing crew at the national level, Dr. Colizza has a keen understanding of the demands and expectations of the high-caliber athlete.
After obtaining his medical degree and completing residency training in orthopedic surgery at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, Dr. Colizza finished his fellowship in reconstructive joint surgery and sports medicine at the Insall Scott Kelly Institute for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in New York. He has completed a preceptorship in hip resurfacing with Mr. Derek McMinn in Birmingham, England, and is a recipient of the Zimmer-AOA Fellows Award, receiving national recognition for his research into the replacement of arthritic knees.
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Dr. Colizza recently stepped down as chief of the Sports Medicine Service at Morristown Medical Center and as president of the New Jersey Orthopaedic Society. He is now the chief of the Joint Replacement Service at Morristown Medical Center and serves on the Board of Councilors of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Dr. Colizza is a caring and competent physician who holds the well-being of his patients in the highest regard. He has been honored as one of the region’s premier doctors through NJ Top Docs, Castle Connolly Top Doctors for the New York Metro area, and the Vitals Patients’ Choice Award for multiple years. He was also listed in Jersey’s Best Top Doctors for 2024 by Castle Connolly. For his decades of dedication to his patients and his field, he was recognized in the national publication Becker’s Orthopedic Review as one of the 50 orthopedic surgeons to know in 2023. He strives to remain at the forefront of orthopedic knowledge, and he is committed to providing his patients with an expertise that is based upon trust, understanding, and competence.
Awards
- Castle Connolly Top Doctors, New York Metro Area: 2019, 2020, 2021
- NJ Top Docs, Top Doctor: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021
Certifications
- Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
- Subspecialty Certification in Sports Medicine
Education & Training
- Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry With Honors: McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Doctor of Medicine: McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Surgical Internship: Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Reconstructive Knee Surgery and Sports Medicine Fellowship: Insall Scott Kelly® Institute of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, New York, NY
Hospital Affiliations
- Morristown Medical Center
- Specialty Surgery Center
- Northwest Jersey Ambulatory Surgery Center
News
Patient Reviews
- “He’s a fantastic doctor who I fully trust with my care. ”– Sandy M.Patient Rating:
Professional Affiliations
- Academy of Medicine of New Jersey
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American College of Sports Medicine
- American College of Surgeons
- American Medical Association
- Canadian Medical Association
- Canadian Orthopaedic Association
- International College of Surgeons
- Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada
- National Board of Medical Examiners
- New Jersey Orthopaedic Society
- Orthopedic Surgeons of New Jersey
- The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Team Affiliations
- Morris Hills High School
