The Doctors…

Central Orthopedic Associates takes pride in our highly trained, highly practiced physicians.

Our doctors are Board Certified and are University trained. Each doctor provides "state of the art" and maintains proficiency in a variety of subspecialties. No matter which doctor you may see first, you will always be directed to the one who is most appropriate for your particular problem. If your condition is found to require care not routinely provided at Central Orthopedic Associates, we will not hesitate to make that referral.

When you are in our care, trust that you are in good hands.

Roy B. Friedenthal, M.D.
Ronald L. Gerson, M.D.

Roy B. Friedenthal
M.D., F.A.A.O.S.

  • Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (F.A.A.O.S)
  • Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
  • Bachelor of Science degree from Tufts University
  • Medical Degree from the New York Medical College in New York City
  • Internship and Orthopedic residency at the Montefiore Hospital and Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York City
  • Has published research papers and articles in the field of Orthopedics
  • Member of Philadelphia and New Jersey Orthopedic Society
  • Member of the American Foot & Ankle Society

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Ronald L. Gerson
M.D., F.A.A.O.S.

  • Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (F.A.A.O.S)
  • Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
  • Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Pittsburgh
  • Medical degree from Hahneman University in Philadelphia
  • Residency in Orthopedics at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia
  • Fellowship at the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services "Shock Trauma Unit" in Baltimore, MD
  • Has published research in the field of Orthopedics
  • Member of Philadelphia and New Jersey Orthopedic Society
  • Member of Medical Society of New Jersey

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Hospital Privileges

In order to ease scheduling difficulties and to better accommodate our patient's needs, Dr. Friedenthal and Dr. Gerson maintain privileges at these hospitals and surgical facilities:

Bacharach Institute for Rehabilitation
William B. Kessler Memorial Hospital
Mediplex Rehabilitation Center
Summit Surgical Center
West Jersey – Virtua Health System


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