Frank Alberta, MD

Dr. Frank Alberta is a highly experienced orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder arthroscopy, sports injuries, and complex rotator cuff reconstruction. Currently practicing at Hackensack University Medical Center and Orthopedic Specialists of New Jersey, he is widely recognized for his expertise in athlete-centered care, return-to-play strategy, and shoulder instability management.

With more than two decades of clinical leadership, Dr. Alberta has contributed extensively to improving outcomes in throwing athletes and high-demand sports populations. His background includes research on throwing biomechanics, instability reconstruction, and surgical decision-making for rotator cuff tears in active individuals. He is a frequent lecturer at national sports medicine meetings and serves as a consultant for athletic programs requiring upper-extremity performance optimization.

Dr. Alberta’s work emphasizes functional biomechanics, individualized rehabilitation progression, and long-term durability of tendon repair.

1. Alberta FG. Shoulder Instability Reconstruction: Current Concepts. J Orthop Adv. 2021.
2. Alberta FG. Biomechanics of Throwing Injuries in Overhead Athletes. Sports Med Arthrosc Rev. 2018.
3. Alberta FG. Return-to-Sport After Shoulder Surgery: Predictive Metrics. 2019.
4. Alberta FG. Surgical Management of Rotator Cuff Tears in Athletes. 2020.
5. Alberta FG. Decision-Making in Shoulder Instability for Competitive Athletes. 2017.