A total of six surgeons from University Orthopaedic Associates (UOA) have been named 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctors, an honor granted to only 7 percent of licensed physicians nationwide. The recognized physicians are Hesham Abdelfattah, MD; Christopher Doumas, MD; David A. Harwood, MD; Timothy P. Leddy, MD; James T. Monica, MD; and Kenneth G. Swan, Jr., MD. These board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeons provide comprehensive musculoskeletal care as part of UOA, a leading practice with five decades of service in New Jersey.
As part of OrthoNJ, the state's largest orthopaedic group, UOA physicians are committed to clinical excellence, medical education, and community wellness. They evaluate and treat a wide range of conditions, including traumatic orthopedic injuries, degenerative joint diseases, sports-related injuries, spinal disorders, fractures, hand and upper extremity conditions, and complex musculoskeletal deformities. Advanced therapeutic interventions offered include 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; and complex fracture fixation and trauma reconstruction.
UOA enhances patient care through an integrated network of specialized on-site features and facilities, including advanced diagnostics, high-resolution imaging, 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 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 medical education, residencies, and elite fellowship training at leading institutions nationwide, with academic foundations spanning 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. 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.
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are nominated by peer physicians and selected by the physician-led Castle Connolly research team. For more information, visit castleconnolly.com.
