Dr. Sidor is an orthopedic surgeon at the New Jersey Knee & Shoulder Center located in Mount Laurel, and the Pennsylvania Knee & Shoulder Center located in Havertown, Pennsylvania. He specializes in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder and elbow, and joint replacement of the knee and shoulder.
He is a former Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania and was the former team physician for all of the University’s Division I NCAA Ivy League athletic teams. He has been cited annually in the national listing “Best Doctors in America” since 2005, and as Top Physicians of South Jersey in South Jersey Magazine on a regular basis since 2006.
He serves as an Associate Master Instructor in shoulder arthroscopy for the Arthroscopy Association of North America, and thus has taught advanced arthroscopic shoulder surgery techniques to other orthopaedic surgeons at shoulder cadaver laboratory courses around the country.
He was the first surgeon in South Jersey to utilize pre-operative MRI or CT imaging for computer assisted manufacture of patient specific, custom knee surgery cutting guides and implants, for partial and total knee replacement surgery.
Recent Professional Achievements
The following are announcements that the New Jersey / Pennsylvania Knee & Shoulder Centers and Coordinated Medical Network have released to referring parties over the last few years.
September 2016
Coordinated Medical Network
and the New Jersey / Pennsylvania Knee and Shoulder Centers are pleased to report that:
Michael L. Sidor, M.D.
has recently been cited in the "Best Physicians in South Jersey 2016" issue ofSouth Jersey Magazine, by utilizing information from the independent national resource The Best Doctors in America most recent database. He has been honored by this magazine in this fashion every year since 2006. Using data from peer interviews, polling, and balloting of orthopaedic surgeons, Dr. Sidor was one of only four orthopaedic surgeons in the South Jersey area to be honored in this recent issue of the magazine. Dr. Sapega, his associate, was also included in this group.
Dr. Sidor is available for specialized consultation and treatment of primary and complex shoulder, elbow and knee problems in Mt. Laurel, NJ (856-273-8900) and Havertown, PA (610-449-5565).
May 2016
Coordinated Medical Network
and the New Jersey / Pennsylvania Knee and Shoulder Centers are pleased to report that:
Michael L. Sidor, M.D.
has recently been thanked by the nationally distributed journal Orthopedics in their January/February 2016 issue, for his time and effort on their Review Panel. Dr. Sidor reviews submitted manuscripts concerning shoulder/general orthopedics topics, and critiques/edits/approves them in regards to publication suitability.
For over 35 years Orthopedics has been a trusted resource in providing practical, peer-reviewed articles to orthopedic surgeons by publishing surgical tips and techniques, feature articles, review articles, case reports, and radiologic case studies.
Dr. Sidor has served in this reviewer capacity in the past for the publications, Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine and The Physician and Sports Medicine.
Dr. Sidor is available for specialized consultation and treatment of primary and complex shoulder, elbow and knee problems in Mt. Laurel, NJ (856-273-8900) and Havertown, PA (610-449-5565).
August 2015
Coordinated Medical Network
and the New Jersey / Pennsylvania Knee and Shoulder Centers are pleased to report that:
Michael L. Sidor, M.D.
has recently been cited in the "Best Physicians in South Jersey 2015" issue of South Jersey Magazine, by utilizing information from the independent national resource The Best Doctors in America most recent database. Using data from peer interviews, polling, and balloting of orthopedic surgeons, Dr. Sidor was one of only six orthopedic surgeons in the South Jersey area to be honored in this recent issue of the magazine. Dr. Sapega, his associate, was also included in this group.
Dr. Sidor is available for specialized consultation and treatment of primary and complex shoulder, elbow and knee problems in Mt. Laurel, NJ (856-273-8900) and Havertown, PA (610-449-5565).
August 2015
Coordinated Medical Network
and the New Jersey / Pennsylvania Knee and Shoulder Centers are pleased to report that:
Michael L. Sidor, M.D.
has recently been selected by his peers for inclusion in the "Best Doctors in America 2015-2016" list. An extensive, impartial, peer-review survey by thousands of doctors determines the doctors included in this database, by peer consensus.
Best Doctors' rigorous nomination and electoral process selects the top 5% of physicians nationwide for inclusion in the Best Doctors list. Dr. Sidor has been continuously honored by Best Doctors in America since 2005.
Best Doctors harnesses the knowledge of the best doctors included in the database to provide a unique combination of medical experience, skill and insight that their clients can access to help them confidently manage complex medical problems.
Dr. Sidor is available for specialized consultation and treatment of primary and complex shoulder, elbow and knee problems in Mt. Laurel, NJ (856-273-8900) and Havertown, PA (610-449-5565).
August 2014
Coordinated Medical Network
and the New Jersey / Pennsylvania Knee and Shoulder Centers are pleased to report that:
Michael L. Sidor, M.D.
has recently been cited in the "Best Physicians in South Jersey 2014" issue of South Jersey Magazine, by utilizing information from the independent national resource The Best Doctors in America most recent database. Using data from peer interviews, polling, and balloting of orthopedic surgeons, Dr. Sidor was one of only five orthopedic surgeons in the South Jersey area to be honored in this recent issue of the magazine. Dr. Sapega, his associate, was also included in this group.
Dr. Sidor is available for specialized consultation and treatment of primary and complex shoulder, elbow and knee problems in Mt. Laurel, NJ (856-273-8900) and Havertown, PA (610-449-5565).
December 2013
Coordinated Medical Network
and the New Jersey / Pennsylvania Knee and Shoulder Centers are pleased to report that:
Michael L. Sidor, M.D.
has recently been selected by his peers to be included in the Best Doctors in America 2014 database. An extensive, impartial, peer-review survey by thousands of doctors determines the doctors included in this database, by peer consensus.
Best Doctors' rigorous nomination and electoral process selects the top 5% of physicians nationwide for inclusion in the Best Doctors list. Dr. Sidor has been continuously honored by Best Doctors in America since 2005.
Best Doctors harnesses the knowledge of the best doctors included in the database to provide a unique combination of medical experience, skill and insight that their clients can access to help them confidently manage complex medical problems.
Dr. Sidor is available for specialized consultation and treatment of primary and complex shoulder, elbow and knee problems in Mt. Laurel, NJ (856-273-8900) and Havertown, PA (610-449-5565).
September 2013
Coordinated Medical Network
and the New Jersey / Pennsylvania Knee and Shoulder Centers are pleased to report that:
Michael L. Sidor, M.D.
has recently been selected by the nationally distributed journal Orthopedics to serve on their Review Panel. Dr. Sidor will review submitted manuscripts concerning shoulder/general orthopedics topics, and critique/edit/approve them in regards to publication suitability. The Journal, now in its 36th year, continues to be a leader in providing practical, peer-reviewed articles to orthopedic surgeons by publishing surgical techniques, feature articles, CME (continuing medical education) articles, and case reports, as well as sports medicine, pharmacology, and trauma update columns.
Dr. Sidor has served in this reviewer capacity in the past for the publications, Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine and The Physician and Sports Medicine.
Dr. Sidor is available for specialized consultation and treatment of primary and complex shoulder, elbow and knee problems in Mt. Laurel, NJ (856-273-8900) and Havertown, PA (610-449-5565).
July 2013
Coordinated Medical Network
and the New Jersey / Pennsylvania Knee and Shoulder Centers are pleased to report that:
Michael L. Sidor, M.D.
has recently been cited in the "Best Physicians in South Jersey 2013" issue of South Jersey Magazine, by utilizing data from independent resource The Best Doctors in America most recent database. By using data from peer interviews, polling, and balloting of orthopedic surgeons, Dr. Sidor was one of only sixteen orthopedic surgeons in the South Jersey area to be honored in this recent issue of the magazine. Dr. Sapega, his associate, was also included in this group.
Dr. Sidor is available for specialized consultation and treatment of primary and complex shoulder, elbow and knee problems in Mt. Laurel, NJ (856-273-8900) and Havertown, PA (610-449-5565).
January 2013
Coordinated Medical Network
and the New Jersey / Pennsylvania Knee and Shoulder Centers are pleased to report that:
Michael L. Sidor, M.D.
was recently the invited guest speaker by Massachusetts based ConforMis Inc., a maker of patient specific, custom knee replacement implants. He presented the topic:
"Issues in Partial Knee Replacement".
to the ConforMis Eastern Region sales representatives, during their training meeting held at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown.
Dr. Sidor is available for consultation and treatment of primary and complex shoulder, elbow and knee problems in Mt. Laurel, NJ (856-273-8900) and Havertown, PA (610-449-5565).
January 2013
Coordinated Medical Network
and the New Jersey / Pennsylvania Knee and Shoulder Centers are pleased to report that:
Michael L. Sidor, M.D.
has recently been selected by his peers to be included in the Best Doctors in America 2013 database. An extensive, impartial, peer-review survey by thousands of doctors determines the doctors included in this database, by peer consensus.
Best Doctors rigorous nomination and electoral process selects the top 5% of physicians nationwide for inclusion in the Best Doctors list. Dr. Sidor has been continuously honored by Best Doctors in America since 2005.
Best Doctors harnesses the knowledge of the best doctors included in the database to provide a unique combination of medical experience, skill and insight that their clients can access to help them confidently manage complex medical problems.
Dr. Sidor is available for consultation and treatment of primary and complex shoulder, elbow and knee problems in Mt. Laurel, NJ (856-273-8900) and Havertown, PA (610-449-5565).
June 2012
Coordinated Medical Network
and the New Jersey / Pennsylvania Knee and Shoulder Centers are pleased to report that:
Michael L. Sidor, M.D.
was recently the invited speaker at the Pennsylvania & New Jersey Chapters of the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals 13th Annual Conferenceheld in Atlantic City, New Jersey at the Tropicana Casino & Resort. Dr. Sidor's topic was:
"Custom, Patient Specific Partial and Total Knee Replacement."
and was part of the Emerging Knee-Related Issues in Workers' Compensationsection of the program, in which his associate, Alexander Sapega, MD, was the other speaker. The audience consisted of over 200 rehabilitation nurses, nurse case managers, and vocational counselors.
Dr. Sidor is available for consultation and treatment of primary and complex problemsof the shoulder, elbow, and knee, including knee replacement, in Mt. Laurel, NJ (856-273-8900) and Havertown, PA (610-449-5565).
The following is the introduction of Dr. Sidor by the course organizers:
Dr. Sidor is a partner of the New Jersey Knee & Shoulder Center located in Mount Laurel, and the Pennsylvania Knee & Shoulder Center located in Havertown. He specializes in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder and elbow, and joint replacement of the knee and shoulder.
He is a former Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania and was the former team physician for all of the University's Division I athletic teams.
He has been cited annually in the national listing "Best Doctors in America" since 2005, and as Top Physicians of South Jersey in South Jersey Magazine since 2006.
He serves as an Associate Master Instructor in shoulder arthroscopy for the Arthroscopy Association of North America, and thus has taught advanced arthroscopic shoulder surgery techniques to other orthopaedic surgeons at shoulder cadaver laboratory courses around the country.
He was the first surgeon in South Jersey to utilize pre-operative MRI or CT imaging for computer assisted manufacture of patient specific, custom knee surgery cutting guides and implants, for partial and total knee replacement surgery, which is his topic today.
September 2011
Coordinated Medical Network
and the New Jersey / Pennsylvania Knee and Shoulder Centers are pleased to report that:
Michael L. Sidor, M.D.
was a recently invited speaker for the Millennium Surgical Center Seminar: “Cutting Edge Interventions Performed in Ambulatory Surgical Centers,” held in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
Dr Sidor discusses shoulder surgical anatomy at the Seminar.
Dr. Sidor explains the history of surgical incisions used in rotator cuff repair surgery at the Seminar.
Dr. Sidor's topics were:
“Advances in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery”
and
“Patient Specific Custom Partial Knee Replacement”
Dr. Sidor is available for consultation and treatment of primary and complex shoulder, elbow, and knee problems in Mt. Laurel, NJ (856-273-8900) and Havertown, PA (610-449-5565).
Continuing Medical Education (CME)
Dr. Sidor takes pride in attending orthopedic educational and instructional courses to stay abreast of the latest treatment developments and proven surgical techniques so that he can incorporate them into his orthopedic subspecialty practice for the benefit of his patients. To accomplish this, he takes time out of his practice, as well as use personal financial resources, for travel throughout North America to attend these courses. In addition, Dr. Sidor has been an invited lecturer for over thirty-five orthopedic surgery presentations regionally and nationally, at many of these courses.
The following is a listing of the continuing medical education (CME) / surgical courses he has attended over the years. The courses highlighted in light grey are surgical courses where Dr. Sidor actually applied new surgical techniques and instrumentation to cadavers or anatomic models.