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Dr. Frederick Depaola, MD

Dr. Frederick Depaola, MD

Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Frederick Depaola, MD is a reconstructive orthopedic surgeon in Ocean, NJ and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in 1983. He is affiliated with medical facilities Jersey Shore University Medical Center and Ocean University Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 57 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (57 reviews)

Practice

1200 Eagle Ave Ocean, NJ 07712

Make an Appointment

(732) 660-6200

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Depaola is affiliated with Jersey Shore University Medical Center Neptune, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Depaola specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
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Dr. Depaola's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Depaola

3.8

57 ratings, 33 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Lindsay B – Aug 15, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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LuAnne S. – Jun 07, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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David B. – Mar 07, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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Knee Pain avoid this doctor – Aug 31, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Fay Hamid – Apr 19, 2022
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
5 people found this helpful
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KLW – Jul 08, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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kat – May 17, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Dec 16, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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Dec 05, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lois Pollinger – Nov 30, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Doreen Coronato – Mar 05, 2020
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Barbara Flannery – Dec 11, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 people found this helpful
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Maureen T. – Nov 13, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
RCS – Sep 05, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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May 15, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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May 08, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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May 02, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Apr 09, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 04, 2019
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Amin in Kendall Park NJ – Mar 05, 2019
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About Me

care philosophy

We try to treat each patient as an individual, and avoid factory type medicine. We encourage patients to be active participants in their orthopaedic decision making, wether it be a surgical or non-surgical approach.

biography

Dr. Frederick DePaola graduated in 1983 from Ross University School of Medicine. He completed his internship at United Hospitals Medical Center in Newark, N.J. and his residency at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Dr. DePaola...read more

  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Medicine And Dentistry

    Residency Hospital, 1989

  • Ross University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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  • Nurses Choice Physician of Year 2007-Jersey Shore University Medical Center, 2007

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Locations

Practice

Atlantic Medical Associates1200 Eagle Ave Ocean, NJ 07712
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

Seaview Orthopaedics & Medical Associates LLP500 Barnegat Blvd N Ste 200 Barnegat, NJ 08005
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Practice

Atlantic Physical Therapy Cent222 Schanck Rd Ste 300 Freehold, NJ 07728
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Office1640 Route 88 Ste 101 Brick, NJ 08724
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Jersey Shore University Medical Center

    1945 State Route 33
    Neptune, NJ 07753
    Recipient of 47
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    79%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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  • Ocean University Medical Center

    425 Jack Martin Blvd
    Brick, NJ 08724
    Recipient of 18
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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