Morganville
Prior to joining Orthocenter Dr. Friedel boasted an impressive 19-year career as an Orthopaedic Surgeon in the United States Army.
Dr. Friedel completed his undergraduate degree at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Following graduation, he then studied at Uniformed Services University School of Medicine in Bethesda, MD where he earned his Medical Degree.
After receiving his Medical Degree, Dr. Friedel completed his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado.
Dr. Friedel’s work as an Army Surgeon has been well decorated. During his military career, Dr. Friedel received an array of awards, including the Bronze Star, the National Defense Medal, the Kuwait Liberation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Asian Campaign Ribbon with two Oak Leaf Clusters, and the Combat Medic Badge.
Born and raised in the Middletown NJ area and former Eagle Scout, Dr. Borzio received his Medical Degree from New Jersey Medical School Rutgers, where he graduated with the distinction of acceptance into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Following graduation, Dr. Borzio completed his Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. He went on to specialize in hip and knee replacements by completing his Fellowship in Adult Reconstructive Surgery at New York University and Insall Scott Kelly® Institute for Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine.
Dr. Borzio is dedicated to improving the field of orthopaedic surgery, serving as a member of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, and publishing in several well-regarded journals, such as the Journal of Orthopaedic Research and International Orthopaedics. Dr. Borzio is eager to identify his patients’ orthopaedic issues and develop a unique treatment plan precisely for their situation.
Dr. Bauernfeind specializes in conservative, non-surgical, minimally invasive interventions and comprehensive treatments of the spine, nerves, muscles and joints. He treats the whole person, developing individualized treatment plans with the goal to improve function and quality of life and to provide long-term pain relief through an evidence-based, multi-specialty approach including rehabilitation, medication optimization, ultrasound and image-guided interventions, and advanced procedures.
He has extensive training and experience with a number of minimally invasive procedures, including fluoroscopic-guided spine and joint injections, ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal evaluation and treatments, neuromodulation, nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation, and regenerative medicine such as Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP).
Born and raised locally in Monmouth County, Dr. Bauernfeind graduated at the top of his class from the Academy of Allied Health and Science. He received a B. S. in Biology from The College of New Jersey and earned his medical degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. He completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Rochester in New York, where he served as Chief Resident. He completed a prestigious North American Spine Society (NASS) recognized fellowship in interventional spine and musculoskeletal medicine at OSS Health in York, Pennsylvania, widely regarded as one of the top fellowship programs in his field. During fellowship, he worked with leaders in interventional spine and musculoskeletal ultrasound and also volunteered as a team physician for high school football teams.
Dr. Bauernfeind has participated in numerous research projects, publications, and professional lectures. He is a member of the Spine Intervention Society, the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Phi Beta Kappa.
In his spare time, Dr. Bauernfeind enjoys travel, cooking, going to the beach, fishing, hiking, kayaking, running, recreational sports, and spending time with his wife, Dr. Era Murzaku, a Dermatologist at Little Silver Dermatology, and his two kids.
Dr. Bakhos was born and raised in Monmouth County, NJ. He left New Jersey to pursue his undergraduate degree at The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. Dr. Bakhos then returned home earning his Medical Degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark, where he graduated as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Following graduation, Dr. Bakhos completed his Orthopaedic Residency at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. He then furthered his sub-specialty training by completing the Otto E. Aufranc Fellowship in Adult Reconstructive Surgery at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, one of the top orthopaedic and joint replacement centers in the country. There Dr. Bakhos received extensive training in complex and revision hip and knee replacements.
Dr. Bakhos also dedicates time to expanding his field with research, particularly on topics such as soft tissue preservation in total hip arthroplasty; the reduction of blood transfusions after joint replacement; and the minimization of risks in total hip dislocation. Dr. Bakhos’ work has been presented at numerous national meetings.
While a dedicated surgeon, Dr. Bakhos is forever a student and always looks to add to his surgical skills and techniques. He regularly attends meetings where he looks to integrate the latest developments into his practice for the betterment of his patients.
Dr. Bakhos is a Member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, and the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction. Dr. Bakhos has also been awarded the Honor of Top Doctor by NJ TopDocs in 2023 for his excellence in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery.