New orthopedic practice in River Edge offers convenient and quality orthopedic care
Adam Becker, MD, Raphael Longobardi, MD, FAAOS and Frank Liporace, MD
West Orange, NJ — October 20, 2025 — RWJBarnabas Health has opened a new orthopedic physician practice in Bergen County, staffed by three orthopedic surgeons from RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group. The new office, located in River Edge, offers patients in northern New Jersey greater access to world-class orthopedic care close to home.
Board-certified orthopedic surgeons Raphael Longobardi, MD, FAAOS, specializing in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery; Adam Becker, MD, with a focus on advanced joint replacement techniques; and Frank Liporace, MD, specializing on orthopedic trauma and complex joint reconstruction, are part of RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group and are now seeing patients at this new location. The surgeons are also on staff at Jersey City Medical Center and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, RWJBarnabas Health hospitals. “By establishing this practice in River Edge, we’re expanding the access Bergen County residents have to high-quality orthopedic care from experienced surgeons who are leaders in their field and who have expertise caring for professional and collegiate athletes,” said Dr. Liporace, who is Senior Vice President for the Musculoskeletal Service Line for RWJBarnabas Health’s Northern Regions. “We are committed to helping patients get back to their favorite sport or activities of daily living as soon as possible.”
Appointments for the new office, located conveniently at 130 Kinderkamack Road, Suite 300 in River Edge, can be scheduled online through MyChart or by calling 201-716-5850.
RWJBarnabas Health offers comprehensive orthopedic services for adults and children to help manage conditions caused by arthritis, degenerative joint disease, injuries, congenital issues and general wear and tear. Orthopedic services offered at its acute care, ambulatory care and rehabilitation facilities throughout New Jersey include emergency care, diagnostic testing, surgery, sports medicine and rehabilitation services. The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick is ranked 34th in the nation for pediatric orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report.
For more information about orthopedic services at RWJBarnabas Health, visit www.rwjbh.org/ortho.
About RWJBarnabas Health
RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive academic health system, caring for more than five million people annually. Nationally renowned for quality and safety, the system includes 14 hospitals and 9,000 affiliated physicians integrated to provide care at more than 700 patient care locations.
RWJBarnabas Health partners with its communities to build and sustain a healthier New Jersey. It provides patient-centered care in a compassionate manner and is the state’s largest safety-net provider and leader in addressing the social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health provides food to the hungry, housing for the homeless and economic opportunities to those most vulnerable.
RWJBarnabas Health’s commitment to enhancing access to care includes a transformative partnership with Rutgers University, including the Rutgers Cancer Institute — the state's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
RWJBarnabas Health is among New Jersey’s largest private employers, with more than 44,000 employees, contributing more than $7 billion to the state economy every year. For more information, visit www.RWJBH.org
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