Neil J. Cobelli, MD
- Gender
- M
- Department
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Practice Specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery, Joint Replacement
- Medical Education
- Dartmouth Medical School
- Residency
- Montefiore Medical Center
- Fellowship
- University of Washington
- Main Location
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Montefiore at 1250 Waters Place
1250 Waters PlaceBronx, NY 10461-2720
Phone: (718) 920-2060
Fax: (347) 577-4451
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- Professor, Orthopedic Surgery
- Administrative Title
- Chairman, Orthopedic Surgery
- Clinical Focus
Adult reconstruction, hip and knee replacement, minimally invasive joint replacements, and nonoperative management of hip and knee arthritis
- Research Focus
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Causes of osteolysis, the degradation of bone tissue, a major reason for the premature failure of joint replacement surgery along with physiologic reaction to wear debris generated by joint replacement
- Publications
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Dendritic cell-mediated in vivo bone resorption
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Mediators of the inflammatory response to joint replacement devices
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Molecular analysis of chromium and cobalt-related toxicity
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Consequences of metabolic and oxidative modifications of cartilage tissue
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- Highlights
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Castle Connolly Top Doctors New York Metro Area
New York Magazine Top Doctor
New York Times Top Doctor
- Biography
Neil J. Cobelli, MD, is a recognized expert in the field of orthopedic adult reconstructive surgery with a focus on adult hip and knee replacements. Dr. Cobelli has served as Chairman of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Montefiore Medical Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine since March of 2002 and is a Professor of Orthopedic Surgery. Under his leadership, the Department has developed a strong academic reputation and a nationally renowned laboratory research base at Einstein in addition to its extraordinary clinical presence. He has also developed one the most competitive residency programs in the country, attracting top medical school graduates for orthopedic training.
Dr. Cobelli received his Bachelor of Science degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and his medical degree from Dartmouth Medical School. He completed his orthopedic surgery training at Einstein and Montefiore after a term of service in the U.S. Public Health Service. His primary research interest is the physiologic reaction to wear debris generated by joint replacements.
