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We asked more than 26,000 New Jersey doctors to tell us which of their fellow practitioners they consider New Jersey’s best doctors. The result: Our 2023 Jersey Choice list of the state’s 1,044 Top Doctors, as chosen by their peers. View our methodology, frequently asked questions and professional advisory board here.

Christopher Castro, DO

About Christopher Castro

As a premier center for musculoskeletal care, the Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey provides state-of-the-art treatment for patients in Morris, Sussex, and Warren counties as well as eastern Pennsylvania. With nine of the practice’s physicians recognized as New Jersey Monthly Top Doctors, this group offers high-level expertise in all facets of orthopedics, with areas of focus that include sports medicine, minimally invasive spine care, treatment of upper and lower extremities, rheumatology, and rehabilitation medicine, including regenerative treatments and non-operative therapy for sports injuries.

Board-certified orthopedic surgeons Drs. DeFalco, Teja, and Koss specialize in sports medicine and treat the shoulder, knee, and hip. Dr. Corrigan has subspecialty certification in hand surgery and treats conditions of the upper extremities. Dr. White specializes in complex foot and ankle injuries. Drs. Castro and Gutkin are skilled interventional pain management physicians with expertise in physical medicine and rehabilitation and spine care. Dr. Wu, double board certified in internal medicine and rheumatology, provides specialized care for rheumatic conditions. Dr. Salari is a double fellowship-trained spine surgeon. The orthopedic team also includes Drs. Ashley Bassett, Will Sayde, Alex Shin, and Christian Zaino.

“We strive to provide compassionate, high-quality patient care in the most efficient and personalized manner as possible,” says Dr. Teja, founding partner.

HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS: Morristown Medical Center; Specialty Surgical Center Sparta; Newton Medical Center; Hackettstown Medical Center.