About Michael Ast, MD
Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Surgery in Paramus, NJ.
Treating the person, not just the condition.
Michael Ast · Orthopedic surgeonDr. Michael Ast treats patients in Paramus, New Jersey, with a focus on sports medicine and joint replacement. He completed fellowship training in adult reconstruction at Hospital for Special Surgery.
Dr. Michael Ast is a joint replacement surgeon who completed fellowship training in adult reconstruction at Hospital for Special Surgery, with a focus in sports medicine. Accepting new patients in Paramus.
Education and training
Medical school at Temple University School of Medicine. Residency at North Shore - LIJ Health System. Fellowship at Hospital for Special Surgery.
- Hospital for Special Surgery · Paramus
- Medical schoolTemple University School of MedicineDoctor of Medicine
- ResidencyNorth Shore - LIJ Health SystemOrthopedic Surgery
- FellowshipHospital for Special SurgeryAdult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement surgery
- Board certifiedAmerican Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Does Dr. Ast treat sports injuries?
No. His fellowship training at Hospital for Special Surgery focused on adult reconstruction and joint replacement, not sports medicine injury care.
Care for the hip, knee, shoulder
Start with the simplest treatment that works
Listen first
Begin with what changed, what hurts and what matters to you.
Make the diagnosis clear
Review the examination and imaging in plain language.
Compare the options
Consider non-surgical and surgical choices in a sensible order.
Plan the next step
Leave with a clear understanding of what comes next.
Ready to talk about your care?
Call the office or request an appointment. Accepting new patients.