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Fredric A. Kleinbart, M.D.

Undergraduate Education

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
September 1978 – May 1982
Honors: Magna Cum Laude

Medical Education

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
Degree: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
August 1982 – May 1986

Post Graduate Training

Internship – Surgical
State University of New York at Downstate
Brooklyn, NY
July 1986 – June 1987

Residency – Orthopaedic Surgery
Kingsbrook Jewish / Beth Israel Medical Centers
New York, NY
July 1987 – June 1991

Fellowship – Sports Medicine
Temple University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
July 1991 – June 1992

Awards, Grants, and Honors

American Heart Association Grant re: Development of a Monoclonal Chicken 1983
Muscle Intermediate Filament Protein Antibody

Mercer Rang – Martin Freundlich Award 1990
Best Original Research Paper

Arthroscopy Association of North America Finalist 1992
Best Research Paper

Philadelphia Sports Medicine Society’s First Annual Academic Excellence and Research Award 1992

Board Certification

American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
– Part I July 1991
– Part 2 July 1994
– Re-certified March 2003
– Re-certified July 2013 thru 2024

Sports Medicine Subspecialty June 2013

Licensure Information

New Jersey 25MA05617500

Pennsyivania MD043806L

New York Inactive

Academic Appointments

Associate Professor
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Drexel University College of Medicine
Philadelphia. PA
Sept 2006 – May 2018

Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
University of Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ
July 1995 – 2005

Clinical Instructor
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Temple University
School of Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
July 1991 – June 1992

Administrative Appointments

Director, Sports Medicine
Hahnemann University Hospital
Jan 2006 – 2011

Accomplishments as Director of Sports Medicine :

  • Developed and founded the first resident arthroscopy and bio-skill lab in Philadelphia
  • Co-founder Surgical Engineering Initiative- collaboration across university lines to promote the transfer of basic science research into clinical products
  • Established the sports medicine curriculum for both the orthopaedic residency and the non-operative sports medicine fellowship , Drexel University /Hahnernann hospital

Professional Employment

Mercer Bucks Orthopaedics
2A Princess Road, Suite 200
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Nov 2011 – Present

Hahnemann Multi-Specialty Services
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
245 N. 15th Street, MS #420
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Jan 2006 – Nov 2011

Orthopaedic Institute of Sports Medicine. PA
303 George Street, Suite 105
New Brunswick , NJ 08901
July 1997 – Dec 2005

Michael L. Silverstein, MD, PA
130 Easton Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
July 1991 – July 1997

Hospital Appointments

St. Mary’s Hospital
Langhorne, PA
Nov 2011 – Present

Capital Health Hospitals
Trenton, NJ
Nov 2011 – Present

Robert Wood Johnson Hospital – Hamilton
Hamilton, NJ
Nov 2011 – Present

Lower Bucks Hospital
Bristol, PA
Nov 2017 – Present

Mercer County Surgical Center
Lawrenceville, NJ
Nov 2011 – Present

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children
Philadelphia, PA
Jan 2008 – Present

Summit Surgical Center
Voorhees, NJ
Jan 2008 – 2011

Barix Hospital
Oxford Valley, PA
Nov 2011 – Feb 2016

Abington Memorial Hospital
Abington, PA
Dec 2007 – 2011

Hahnemann University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
Feb 2006 – 2011

Warminster Hospital Surgical Center
Warminster, PA
Feb 2006 – 2007

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
New Brunswick, NJ
July 1992 – 2006

Saint Peter’s Hospital
New Brunswick, NJ
July 1992 – 2006

Temple University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
July 1991 – 1992

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children
Philadelphia, PA
July 1991 – 1992

Shriner’s Hospital (Consultant)
Philadelphia, PA
July 1991 – 1992

Society Memberships

National

  • American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons – Fellow
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America
  • American Association of Ringside Physicians
  • American College of Sports Medicine

Local

  • Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society
  • Philadelphia Orthopaedic Society
  • Philadelphia Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine

Board of Trustees

Princeton Ballet School 2006-2009

American Repertory Ballet 2006-2009

Olympic Experience

Orthopaedic Surgeon
US Olympic Training Center
San Diego, CA
2003

Ringside Physician
US Olympic Boxing, Eastern Regional Finals
Atlantic City, NJ
1996

Orthopaedic Head Team Physician

Drexel University 2006 – 2011

Philadelphia University 2009 – 2011

Penn State Abington 2009 – 2011

Germantown Academy 2009 – 2011

Highland Park High School 2003 – 2009

New Brunswick High School 1995 – 1996

NJ Panthers National Minor Football League 1995 – 1996

Perth Amboy High School 1995 – 2006

Piscataway High School 2000 – 2006

St. Joseph High School 1996 – 2006

Temple University, Assistant Team Physician 1991 – 1992

Woodbridge Township High School 1995 – 2006

Orthopaedic Team Consultant

JP Stevens High School 2003 – 2006

Metuchen High School 1997 – 2006

Middlesex Community College 1994 – 2006

South River High School 1995 – 2006

National Ringside Physician

USA Boxing, Eastern Regional Finals
Lake Placid, NY
1997

USA Boxing State Championship
NJ
1996, 1997

Professional Championship Boxing
Atlantic City, NJ
1996

Research Grants

GOAL/I Collaborative Research: Funcfionalized Nanodiamond Reinforced Biopolymers for Microporous Surgical Fixation Devices
National Science Foundation
Jul 2009 – Jul 2011

Surgical Engineering Enterprise
Drexel University College of Medicine
Strategical Planning Initiative: Joint technology transfer between:
– Department Surgical Engineering and Biotechnology
– Department of Tissue Engineering
– Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Nov 2007 – Oct 2012

AMA Grant: Development Biology of Chicken Neuronal, Muscle and Connective Tissues
Department of Anatomy
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
July 1978 – May 1983

Department of Immunology
Albert Einstein Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
June 1976 – Sept 1978

National Teaching / Lectures

Associate Master Instructor AANA
Shoulder Course
June 2008

Associate Master Instructor AANA
Resident Course
June 2008

Associate Master Instructor AANA
Donnie Knee Course
Nov 2008

Associate Master Instructor AANA
Shoulder Model Course
Nov 2009

Associate Master Instructor AANA
Resident Course
Aug 2010

Associate Master Instructor AANA
Resident Course
Aug 2011

Associate Master Instructor AANA
Resident Course
2012

Associate Master Instructor AANA
Shoulder Course
2012

Associate Master Instructor AANA
Resident Course
Oct 2013

Presentations

Bio-testing of Poly-I-lactic acid hydroxyaptite porous bone scaffolds
Q Zhang, W Zhang, J Augustin, D Yao, D Wotton, F Kleinbart, N Johanson , K Wasko, P Lelkes, and J Zhou
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (accepted)
2011

Temporal Relationship Between Knee Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty: A Quality Measure for Joint Care
N Johanson, F Kleinbart, D Cerynik, K Ong, E Lau, S Kurtz
Orthopaedic ,Research Society 2009 Annual Meeting
Podium Presentation – Las Vegas, NV
February 2009

Senior Sports Medicine
FA Kleinbart
Reading Hospital
Podium Presentation – Reading, PA
October 2008

Condmoning and Strength Training in Adolescents
Pediatric Update
FA Kleinbart
Virtua Hospital
Podium Presentation – Voorhees, NJ
November 2008

Arthroscopic Electrocautery Capsular Shrinkage for Shoulder Instability, A Preliminary Report
FA Kleinbart and B Bernstein
Arthroscopy Association of North America Annual Meeting
Poster Presentation – Vancouver, BC
April 1999

The Efficacy of Ambulatory AGL Reconstruction Using Local Analgesia
E Aronowitz and FA Kleinbart
American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting,
Podium Presentation- Colorado Springs, CO
May 1997

Neuronhistology of the Subacromial Space
TB Soifer, HJ Levy. F Miller-Soifer, FA Kleinbart and E Bryk
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting,
Podium Presentation – Orlando, FL
February 1995

An Anatomical Study of the Medial and Lateral Meniscal Roots and Its Relevance to Meniscal Transplant
FA Kleinbart, L Brezenoff, PA Marchetto and RA Moyer
Arthroscopy Association of North American Annual Meeting
Podium Presentation – Orlando, FL
April 1994

Neuronhistology of the Subacromial Space
TB Soifer, HJ Levy, F Miller-Soifer, V Vigorita , FA Kleinbart and Bryk, E
Arthroscopy Association of North America Annual Meeting
Podium Presentation – Orlando, FL
April 1994

An Anatomical Study of the Medical and Lateral Meniscal Roots and its Relevance to Meniscal Transplant
FA Kleinbart and RA Moyer
Philadelphia Sportsmedicine Society
Podium Presentation – Philadelphia, PA
June 1992

Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release: An Anatomic Study
H Levy, TB Soifer, FA Kleinbart and Bryk, E
Arthroscopy Association of North America Annual Meeting
Podium Presentation – Boston, MA
April 1992

Neural Elements of the Transverse Carpal Ligament
TB Soifer, H Levy, FA Kleinbart and E Bryk
American Orthopaedic Association Annual Resident Meeting
Podium Presentation – Kansas City, KS
April 1992

A Histological Comparison of Posterior Cruciate Ligaments Harvested from Arthritic and Age-Controlled Knee Specimens
FA Kleinbart, V Vigorita; J Evangelista and WN Scott
Orthopaedic Research Society Annual Meeting
Poster Presentation – Washington, DC
February 1992

Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Reiease: An Anatomic Study
H levy, TB Soifer, FA Kleinbart and Bryk E
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting
Poster Presentation – Washington, DC
February 1992

A Histological Comparison of Posterior Cruciate Ligaments Harvested from Arthritic and Age-Controlled Knee Specimens
FA Kleinbart. V Vigorita, J Evangelista and WN Scott
American Orthopaedic Association Annual Resident Meeting
Podium Presentation – Kansas City, KS
April 1991

Opening Wedge Valgus Tibial Osteotomy with Staple Fixation for Adolescent Tibia Vara
FA Kleinbart, FD Ambrosio and E Bryk
American Orthopaedic Association Annual Resident Meeting
Podium Presentation – Kansas City, KS
April 1991

The lnfrapatellar Branch of the Saphenous Nerve and its Relevance to Medial Meniscal Repair
R Meyerson, FA Kleinbart and E Bryk
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting
Podium Presentation – Anaheim, CA
March 1991

The Role of the Posterior Cruciate Ligament in Total Knee Arthroplasty
FA Kleinbart
Brooklyn Orthopaedic Society
Podium Presentation – Brooklyn, NY
December 1990

Total Elbow Arthroplasty in Rheumatoid Patients
FA Kleinbart and E Bryk
Brooklyn Orthopaedic Society
Podium Presentation – Brooklyn, NY
April 1990

Septic Dislocation of the Hip in Children
FA Kleinbart and M Schneider
Brooklyn Orthopaedic Society
Podium Presentation – Brooklyn, NY
February 1990

Tibia Vara-Blount’s Disease
FA Kleinbart and E Bryk
Brooklyn Orthopaedic Society
Podium Presentation – Brooklyn, NY
April 1988

Publications

  1. NA Johanson, J Litrenta, JM Zampini, FA Kleinbart, HM Goldman
    Surgical treatment options in patients with impaired bone quality
    Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, Vol 469, pp 2237-47, 2011
  2. NA Johanson, FA Kleinbart,, DL Cerynik, JM Brey, KL Ong, E Lau, SM Kurtz
    Temporal Relationship Between Knee Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty: A Quality Measure for Joint Care
    Journal of Arthroplasty, Vol 26, pp 187-191, 2011
  3. E Aronowitz and FA Kleinbart
    The Efficacy of Ambulatory AGL Reconstruction Using Local Analgesia
    Orthopaedics. Vol 21. pp 781-784, 1999
  4. FA Kleinbart, V Vigorita, J Evangelista, WN Scott and E Bryk
    A Histological Comparison of Posterior Cruciate Ligaments Harvested from Arthritic and Age-Controlled Knee Specimens
    Journal of Arthroplasty. Vol 11, pp 7 26-31, 1996
  5. TB Soifer, HJ Levy, FM Soifer. FA Kleinbart. V Vigorita and E. Bryk
    Neuronhistology of the Subacromial Space
    Journal of Arthroscopy, Vol 12, pp 182-8 6, 1996
  6. FA Kleinbart, RA Moyer. and PA Marchetta
    The Medial and Lateral Menisci Roots and 1rs Relevance to Meniscal Transplant
    Journal of Arthroscopy. Vol 10, p 341, 1994
  7. RA Moyer, BP Boden. PA Marchetta, FA Kleinbart and JD Kelly
    Acute Compartment Syndrome of the Lower Extremity Secondary to Muscle Injury
    Foot and Ankle, Vol 14. pp 534-37, 1993
  8. H Levy, TB Soifer, FA Kleinbart and E. Bryk
    Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
    Journal of Arthroscopy, Vol 9 pp 1-4, 1993
  9. FA Kleinbart. V Vigorita and E Bryk
    Paget’s Disease of the Patella: An Interesting Case Report
    The American Journal of Knee Surgery, Vol 5, pp 91-93, Spring 1992
  10. FA Kleinbart, V Vigorita, J Evangelista, WN Scott and E Bryk
    A Histological Comparison of Posterior Cruciate Ligaments Harvested From Arthnric and Age-Controlled Knee Specimens
    Orthopedlc Transactions; Vol 16, p 583, Spring 1992
  11. H Levy, TB Soifer, FA Kleinbartand E Bryk
    Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Releases: An Anatomic Study
    Orthopedic Transactions. Vol 16, p 321, Spring 1992
  12. TB Sofrer. H Levy, FA Kleinbart, V Vigorita and E Bryk
    Neuroanatomy of the Transverse Carpal Ligament
    Orthopedic Transactions, Vol 16, p 336, Spring 1992
  13. R Meyerson, FA Kleinbart and E Bryk
    The lnfrapatellar Branch of the Saphenous Nerve and its Relevance to Medial Meniscal Repair
    American Journal of Sports Medicine (accepted with revision) 1992
  14. FA Kleinbart. FD Ambrosio and E Bryk
    Opening Wedge Valgus Tibial Osteotomy with Staple Fixation for Adolescent Tibia Vara
    Orthopedic Transactions, Vol 15. p642, Fall 1991
  15. R Meyerson , FA Kleinbart and E Bryk
    The lnfrapatellar Branch of the Saphenous Nerve and its Relevance to Medial Meniscal Repair
    Orthopedic Transactions , Vol 15, p 796 , Fall 1991
  16. GS Bennett. SJ Tapscott, FA Kleinbart, PB Antin and H Holtzer
    Different 10nm Filament Proteins in Cultured Chick Neurons and Non-Neuronal Cells
    Science, 212:567-69, 1981
  17. SJ Tapscott , GS Bennett, Y Toyama, FA Kleinbart and H. Holtzer
    Intermediate Filament Proteins in the Developing Chicken Spinal Cord
    Developmental Biology, 86:40-54, 1981
  18. GS Bennett. SJ Tapscott, PB Antin, FA Kleinbart and H. Holtzer
    10nm Filament Subunits in Chicken Neural Tissue

Book Chapters

FA Kleinbart and H McElroy
Orthopaedic Low Back, Hip and Leg Injuries in Dancers In Performing Arts Medicine
R. Satalof, Editor
2009

S Kenan and FA Kleinbart
Tumors of the Shoulder Girdle: Musculoskeletal Oncology, A Multidisciplinary Approach
MM Lewis, Editor
1991

Biographical Information

Date of Birth: June 4, 1960

Place of Birth: Philadelphia, PA

Married with three children

Interests: Reading, golf, carpentry and travel

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