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Dr. Andrew Ariel Brief, MD

Foot & Ankle Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
25 years of experience
Ridgewood Orthopedic Group 85 S Maple Ave Ste 2F, Ridgewood, NJ 07450

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Brief Intro

Dr. Andrew Brief is proud to bring his experience and expertise in orthopedics to the Ridgewood Orthopedic Group. He is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult and pediatric foot and ankle reconstruction, as well as in all aspects of general orthopedic surgery. Dr. Brief previously practiced in Englewood and Teaneck, NJ and was an attending surgeon at Englewood Hospital, Holy Name Hospital, and Hackensack University Medical Center. He is fellowship trained in foot and ankle surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. Dr. Brief did his orthopedic internship and residency training at the NYU-Hospital for Joint Diseases. He attended medical school at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, NY and graduated college from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. He hails originally from West Nyack, NY. Dr. Brief specializes in the care and management of sports injuries, complex fractures, non-unions, and arthritis. He is also amongst the first surgeons in the state of New Jersey to employ such cutting-edge techniques as platelet rich plasma injections, stem cell bone grafting, cartilage restoration techniques, and total ankle replacement. He has also published multiple research papers in leading orthopedic journals, and has presented his research findings at several national orthopedic conferences. In private practice, Dr. Brief continues to pursue his academic and research interests with mentors at the Hospital for Special Surgery and via the design and implementation of new orthopedic surgical equipment and techniques.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Hospital For Joint Diseases

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University - 2000

Languages Spoken

Spanish
English

Location & Hours

Ridgewood Orthopedic Group
85 S Maple Ave Ste 2F, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Mon:8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Foot & Ankle Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery

Conditions Addressed

Internal Derangement of Knee
Sciatica
Bunions
Rotator cuff syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Osteomyelitis
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
Osteoarthritis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Plantar Fasciitis

Procedures Performed

Lower Leg/Ankle Fractures and Dislocations
Physical Therapy
Bunion Surgery
Occupational Therapy Evaluation

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

MVP Health Care
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
Clover Health
MagnaCare
GEHA
Medicare
Aetna
UnitedHealthcare
CHAMPVA
Progressive
Oscar Health Insurance
Humana
EmblemHealth
Horizon NJ Health
Aetna Better Health
Fidelis Care (NY)
Blue Cross Blue Shield
STLDentalPlan| LLC
Commonwealth Care Alliance
The Hartford
Meritain Health
Braven Health (Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey)
AARP
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey

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