Neil J. Cobelli
<p>Neil J. Cobelli, M.D. is a recognized expert in the field of orthopedic adult reconstructive surgery. The focus of his clinical practice is knee and hip replacements. From March 2002, he served as Director of the Orthopedic Division of Surgery, until his appointment as Chairman of the re-established academic department at Einstein in June 2012. He is University Chairman of the unified Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Einstein and its university hospital, Montefiore Medical Center.</p>
<p>During the past decade, Dr. Cobelli has worked to strengthen the academic side of the department, developing a laboratory research base at Eintein by collaborating with and supporting Einstein scientists whose programs relate to connective tissue biology. He has also developed one the most competitive residency programs in the country, attracting top medical school graduates for orthopedic training. </p>
<p>Dr. Cobelli received his Bachelor of Science degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1973 and his M.D. from Dartmouth Medical School in 1976. Dr. Cobelli completed his orthopedic surgery training at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center in 1983 after a term of service in the U.S. Public Health Service. His primary research interest is the relationship between osteolysis and the immune system.</p>
<p>Dr. Cobelli is a recognized expert in the field of orthopedic adult reconstructive surgery with a focus on adult hip and knee replacements. From March 2002, he served as Director of the Orthopedic Division of Surgery, until his appointment as Chairman of the re-established academic department at Einstein in June 2012. As the University Chairman of the unified Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Montefiore and our Albert Einstein College of Medicine, he has worked to strengthen the academic side of the department, developing a laboratory research base at Einstein by collaborating with and supporting Einstein scientists whose programs relate to connective tissue biology. He has also developed one the most competitive residency programs in the country, attracting top medical school graduates for orthopedic training.</p>
<p>Adult reconstruction, hip and knee replacement, minimally invasive joint replacements, and nonoperative management of hip and knee arthritis</p>
<p>Causes of osteolysis, the degradation of bone tissue, a major reason for the premature failure of joint replacement surgery along with physiologic reaction to wear debris generated by joint replacement</p>
<p>Neil J. Cobelli, MD, is a recognized expert in the field of orthopedic adult reconstructive surgery with a focus on adult hip and knee replacements. Dr. Cobelli has served as Chairman of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Montefiore Medical Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine since March of 2002 and is a Professor of Orthopedic Surgery. Under his leadership, the Department has developed a strong academic reputation and a nationally renowned laboratory research base at Einstein in addition to its extraordinary clinical presence. He has also developed one the most competitive residency programs in the country, attracting top medical school graduates for orthopedic training.</p><p>Dr. Cobelli received his Bachelor of Science degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and his medical degree from Dartmouth Medical School. He completed his orthopedic surgery training at Einstein and Montefiore after a term of service in the U.S. Public Health Service. His primary research interest is the physiologic reaction to wear debris generated by joint replacements.</p>