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Sports, Shoulder and Elbow

Dr. Galdi specializes in shoulder, elbow, and sports medicine, and is a firm believer that an individualized treatment plan should be customized for each patient. He is also a firm believer in exploring all non-operative modalities, such as anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy, and cortisone injections, prior to undergoing surgery. However, if surgery is necessary, Dr. Galdi performs both minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery with the aid of a camera as well as traditional open surgery, depending on the individual patient’s condition. Dr. Galdi treats a wide array of conditions including shoulder and elbow arthritis, shoulder instability, rotator cuff tears, shoulder and elbow injuries in pitchers and overhead athletes, knee ligament injuries such as anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, and meniscal tears.

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Balazs Galdi, MD

Balazs Galdi, MD

Assistant Professor

Andrew J. Mostello is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopy and sports medicine. He is an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School. He is a native of New Jersey and earned his medical degree at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) in Erie, PA. Dr. Mostello completed his residency training in orthopaedic surgery through the Rowan University - Inspira Medical Center program based out of Vineland, NJ. During his residency he received awards for his participation in research, outstanding achievement on the Orthopaedic In-Training Examination (OITE), and for resident of the year.

Upon graduating from his residency program, Dr. Mostello fulfilled a 1-year fellowship at Orthopaedic Research of Virginia (ORV) in Richmond, VA. Here he obtained advanced training in arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine. While at ORV, he also worked alongside the team physicians and medical staff for the Virginia Tech Hokies and Washington Redskins and had the privilege to assist in the care of their athletes. Additionally, he served as the on-field physician for several high school football teams in the Richmond area and provided coverage for the 2019 Virginia Special Olympics and NCAA Division III Women’s Lacrosse Championships.

Dr. Mostello treats patients of all ages and abilities - from weekend warriors to competitive athletes to active seniors. He focuses on shoulder, elbow, and knee problems. His goal is to provide a patient-specific treatment plan that is made possible through shared decision-making after a thorough explanation of the diagnosis and available treatment options. His academic interests include cartilage restoration, biologic augmentation of meniscus and other soft tissue repairs, management of complex rotator cuff pathology, and the education and training of future orthopaedic surgeons.

Dr. Mostello grew up in Bloomfield, New Jersey and is an alumnus of Seton Hall Preparatory School in West Orange. He attended The George Washington University in Washington, DC for his undergraduate degree in Biology. He enjoys spending his spare time with his wife Gabrielle, their friends and family, and their dog Benji. He is a passionate New York Giants fan and also enjoys playing a round (or two) of golf when possible.

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Andrew Mostello, DO

Andrew Mostello, DO

Assistant Professor