Dr. Marshall Paul Allegra MD

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Get to know Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Marshall P. Allegra, who serves patients in Hazlet, New Jersey.

Dr. Allegra is an accomplished, board-certified orthopedic surgeon and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (FAAOS). Having been in private practice in Monmouth County since 1988, he is the Founder of Allegra Orthopedics in Hazlet, New Jersey.

Specializing in minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery, full and partial joint reconstruction, hand, foot and ankle surgery, fracture care, and non-surgical treatment options, Dr. Allegra is dedicated to providing one-on-one personalized care to every patient. An experienced diagnostician, he can expertly determine the causes of chronic and acute pain in his patients due to hip, knee, hand, shoulder and sports-induced injuries, and then determine the best treatment options to return them back to work or to the playing field, restoring functionality and range of motion as quickly as possible. Thousands of his patients have returned to active lifestyles thanks to his quality, personalized care, and innovative treatment options.

With a commitment to excellence, the doctor is board-certified in orthopedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, which is an organization with the goal of establishing educational and professional standards for orthopedic residents and surgeons, as well as evaluating the qualifications and competence of orthopedic surgeons. 

Following in his father’s legacy, Dr. Allegra became an orthopedic surgeon, started a practice,  and is raising his family in Monmouth County. He received his undergraduate degree from Bucknell University, graduated with his medical degree from UAG School of Medicine, and completed his residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.

Nowadays, in addition to being in private practice, he is a member of the medical staff at Riverview Medical Center, Bayshore Community Hospital, Shrewsbury Surgical Center, and Metropolitan Surgical Institute. 

Orthopedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and nonsurgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.

An authority in his field, Dr. Allegra is the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including Compassionate Doctor Award – 5 Year Honoree (2017, 2018, 2020), Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020), On-Time Doctor Award (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020), Patients’ Choice 5th Anniversary Award (2020), and Patients’ Choice Award (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020).

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