Biography

After graduating from MIT, Dr. Vasen attended UMDNJ/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, obtained a Doctorate of Philosophy in Psychology at Rutgers, attended Case Western Reserve University Orthopaedic Residency and was a Clinical Fellow at Brigham & Women’s Hospital Harvard Medical School in the Hand/Upper extremity Service.

Dr. Vasen is a Orthopedic Surgeon, treating conditions of the shoulder, knee, hip, and ankle.  He has specialized training and expertise in treating conditions of the shoulder, elbow and hand.

“I strive to give thorough and comprehensive orthopaedic care, using both non-operative, and when necessary, surgical treatment.”

Appointment Locations

Education:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology – Cambridge, Massachusetts
Bachelor of Science Degree – Chemical Engineering

Rutgers University
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Marion Johnson Graduate Fellow
Certified Infant Specialist Interdisciplinary Studies
New Jersey Summer School of Alcohol & Drug Abuse Studies
J.M. Foundation Scholarship
Masters of Science in Psychology
Doctorate of Philosophy in Psychology, Ph.D. Degree

Medical School:
University of Medicine & Dentistry of NJ
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Jersey

Internship:
Case Western Reserve University – University Hospital of Cleveland, Cleveland, Ohio
General Surgical Internship

Residency:
Case Western Reserve University-University Hospital of Cleveland, Cleveland, Ohio
Orthopaedic Residency

Postgraduate training:
Harvard University – Brigham and Women’s Hospital Boston, MA
Hand & Upper Extremity Fellowship

Certification:
Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Specialties:
General Orthopedic & Trauma Surgery
Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
Arthritis Surgery General Orthopedic Surgery

Attending:
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Ocean Medical Center
Monmouth Medical Center

Surgi-Centers:
Toms River Surgery Center
Shrewsbury Surgery Center
SurgiCare of Freehold

Licensure:
New Jersey

Member:
New Jersey Orthopaedic Society
Orthopaedic Surgeons of New Jersey
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Medical Society of New Jersey
Monmouth County Medical Society

Teaching Appointments:
Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA – Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery