SOMERSET, NJ, July 21, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- A total of 6 University Orthopaedic Associates surgeons have been named 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctors. Only 7 percent of the nation's licensed physicians are chosen each year as Castle Connolly Top Doctors for their specialties in their regions.

Recognized physicians include:
- Hesham Abdelfattah, MD
- Christopher Doumas, MD
- David A. Harwood, MD
- Timothy P. Leddy, MD
- James T. Monica, MD
- Kenneth G. Swan, Jr., MD

These board-certified and fellowship-trained specialists are orthopaedic surgeons with University Orthopaedic Associates (UOA), a leading practice recognized for providing complete musculoskeletal subspecialty care, pioneering research, and local health initiatives throughout New Jersey for five decades. As part of OrthoNJ, the state's largest orthopaedic group, the physicians operate with a shared commitment to clinical excellence, medical education, and community wellness.

UOA's medical team evaluates and treats a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. This includes traumatic orthopedic injuries, degenerative joint diseases, sports-related injuries, spinal disorders, fractures, hand and upper extremity conditions, and complex musculoskeletal deformities.

The surgeons perform a variety of advanced therapeutic interventions to address these conditions, including:
- Joint replacements for the ankle, hip, knee, and shoulder
- Robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery
- Spine surgeries and motion-preserving disc replacements
- Advanced hand, wrist, and upper extremity reconstructions
- Minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures
- Complex fracture fixation and trauma reconstruction

The practice further enhances patient care through an integrated network of specialized on-site features and facilities. In addition to advanced diagnostics and high-resolution imaging, UOA provides dedicated physical therapy, hand and occupational rehabilitation, and sports performance training. For outpatient procedures, the practice partners with the University Center for Ambulatory Surgery (UCAS) in Somerset, which is proudly recognized on the U.S. News & World Report "Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers" list and features advanced, opioid-sparing pain management protocols.

The physicians completed their rigorous medical education, residencies, and elite fellowship training at leading institutions nationwide. Their academic foundations span diverse specialties, including joint reconstruction, sports medicine, trauma surgery, hand and upper extremity surgery, foot and ankle surgery, spinal surgery, physiatry and pain management, and non-operative musculoskeletal treatment.

Beyond their clinical responsibilities, the physicians maintain significant professional accomplishments and contributions to the medical field. They hold academic appointments at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, where they participate in medical education and clinical research. Additionally, they serve as official orthopaedic consultants and team physicians for Princeton University, Rutgers University, Rider University, the Somerset Patriots, and multiple local high schools.

Top Doctors are nominated by peer physicians and selected by the physician-led Castle Connolly research team.

About Castle Connolly

Castle Connolly publishes its Top Doctors list at castleconnolly.com and in a variety of print and online partner publications. Nominations are open to all board-certified MDs, DOs, and DPMs. The Castle Connolly team chooses honorees based on nominee criteria that includes their medical education, training, hospital appointments, and disciplinary histories. Doctors do not and cannot pay to be selected as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor.

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