Dr. Glenn Zuck, D.O.

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Get to know Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Glenn Zuck, who serves patients in Somers Point, New Jersey. 

The first orthopedic surgeon fellowship-trained in the subspeciality of sports medicine in Atlantic and Cape May counties, Dr. Zuck specializing in the treatment of sport-related injuries of all ages; arthroscopic surgery-shoulder, knee, and ankle; minimally invasive cartilage repair and regeneration procedures – stem cell, PRP – arthritis of the shoulder and knee, workers’ compensation/job-related injuries; and auto accident-related injuries.

In the fall of 1994, he founded Pace Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Somers Point, New Jersey alongside Dr. David Anapolle. They are committed to the belief that the same quality care provided to professional athletes be available to athletes of any level and age.

Standing for “Patients Are the Center of Everything”, Pace Orthopedics was the first sports medicine specialty practice in Southern New Jersey. It remains a boutique practice that strives to provide a unique level of personalized care unmatched by any other group in the area. 

Utilizing the latest technology and state-of-the-art equipment, PACE Orthopedics offers a wide variety of conservative and surgical options and procedures for treatment of a variety of orthopedic ailments. These include: arthritis, sports-related injuries, workers’ compensation/job-related injuries, personal injuries, and general orthopedic conditions.

At the age of 9, Dr. Zuck’s journey into medicine began on the sidelines of a Pop Warner Football Game, where he shared the experience with a sports medicine physician. He saw the future of a fun and rewarding career. Fast-forward to a premedical education completed at Emory University along with the many externships with sports medicine physicians of local high schools (Dr. Ronald Goldberg) and professional teams.

The doctor’s interest in anatomy and sports medicine directed him to the orthopedic profession. After graduating with his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine in 1985, he completed a residency in orthopedic surgery within the current Jefferson Hospital System.

“I knew I wanted to further my education as an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. I was fortunate to be one of the 2 surgeons selected to the University of Pennsylvania- Graduate Hospital Sports Medicine Fellowship Program. I had an exciting year which began with my assisting Randall Cunningham off Lambeau Field in Green Bay with an unfortunate knee injury. Throughout this fellowship year of training, I worked directly with team physicians as an assistant orthopedic surgeon for the Eagles and Flyers. Upon completion of the fellowship program, I had the opportunity to relocate to Jersey Shore” expressed Dr. Zuck.

In addition to working with the Eagles and Flyers, he was team physician for the Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies ECHL Hockey team and continued as an orthopedic consultant for Stockton University.

A member of the American Osteopathic Association, he is board-certified in orthopedic surgery by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery (AOBOS). The AOBOS is an organization that provides board certification to qualified Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine who specialize in the medical and surgical treatment of disorders of the musculoskeletal system.

Guiding patients through treatment and customized rehabilitation for complete recovery, Dr. Zuck is affiliated with Cape Regional Medical Center, Shore Medical Center, and Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus.

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

On a more personal note, Dr. Zuck resides with his family in Longport, New Jersey. He and his wife raised their children here and are proud to live in the unique Shore community.

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