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Orthopaedics

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Pediatrics

Drs Sanjeev Sabharwal and Tamir Bloom are specialists in the treatment of musculoskeletal problems in newborns, children, and young adults. They provide a family-centered approach to the treatment of both congenital and acquired problems such as developmental dislocation of the hip, Perthes disease, Clubfeet, Scoliosis, complex pediatric fractures, Bowing of the legs and In-toeing. They participate in the multidisciplinary approach for the treatment of complex problems associated with Cerebral Palsy, Myelomeningocele, Muscular Dystrophy and Osteogenesis Imperfecta.

 

Dr. Sanjeev Sabharwal has a special expertise in limb lengthening and reconstruction using the Ilizarov technique and has studied with some of the foremost authorities in the field. He utilizes this technique to treat short limbs, non healing fractures (nonunions), deformities of the extremities and severe bone infections.

Dr Sanjeev Sabharwal also specializes in treatment of pediatric spine disorders including scoliosis surgery and is an active member of the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS).

Dr. Tamir Bloom

Dr. Tamir Bloom is a fellowship trained pediatric orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of hip disorders, foot deformities, spine abnormalities, cerebral palsy and pediatric sports medicine. He received his medical degree from Mount Sinai Medical School in New York City and completed his Orthopaedic Surgery training at the Henry Ford Health Systems in Detroit, Michigan. Subsequently, he completed a Pediatric Orthopaedic Fellowship at the Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego, California.

 

Sanjeev Sabharwal, MD
Sanjeev Sabharwal, MD

Professor

Tamir Bloom, MD

Tamir Bloom, MD

Assistant Professor

Contact Information

Department of Orthopaedics
Doctor's Office Center
90 Bergen Street
Newark, NJ 07101-1709

Email:
njms-ortho@umdnj.edu

Phone:
(973) 972-5350

Fax:
(973) 972-9367

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