A total of six surgeons from University Orthopaedic Associates (UOA) have been named 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctors, an honor given to only 7 percent of the nation's licensed physicians each year based on peer nominations and rigorous selection criteria. 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. All are board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeons at UOA, a leading practice providing comprehensive musculoskeletal subspecialty care in New Jersey for five decades.
As part of OrthoNJ, the state's largest orthopaedic group, these physicians operate with a shared commitment to clinical excellence, medical education, and community wellness. UOA's team evaluates and treats 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. They perform advanced interventions such as 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.
Patient care is enhanced through an integrated network of specialized on-site features, including advanced diagnostics, high-resolution imaging, dedicated physical therapy, hand and occupational rehabilitation, and sports performance training. For outpatient procedures, UOA partners with the University Center for Ambulatory Surgery (UCAS) in Somerset, recognized on the U.S. News & World Report "Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers" list and featuring 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.
Beyond clinical responsibilities, these surgeons hold academic appointments at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, where they participate in medical education and clinical research. They also 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 research team. The list is published at castleconnolly.com and in partner publications, based on criteria including medical education, training, hospital appointments, and disciplinary histories. Doctors do not and cannot pay to be selected.
