Spine and Orthopedic Center of NJ

Dr. David Basch - Orthopedic Surgeon

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Teamwork

Since its inception The Spine and Orthopedic Center of New Jersey has had tremendous growth due to the hard work and dedication of Dr. Basch. We would like to introduce the supporting medical workers you will be very fortunate to have on your team.

Matthew Poppe
Physicians Assistant

Once surgery has been performed, or a condition has been diagnosed many patients will be seeing Matthew at their follow up visits. Working under the supervision of Dr. Basch Matthew will document your progress, dispense medical prescriptions, and perform most of the functions of a physician. Questions about recovery? Worries about medication? Matthew's expertise as an Orthopedic Physicians Assistant will be apparent as he helps you to a complete recovery.

Karen Bachmann
Medical Assistant
Surgical Coordinator

If Dr. Basch's diagnosis is that surgery is the only treatment option, Karen will coordinate every aspect of your surgery, from pre-admission testing, to making arrangements with the proper surgical facility. She will also handle any provisions that need to be made for your recovery, such as providing braces or equipment. Karen can also answer any questions or worries about the upcoming surgery.

Rebecca Huntley

Office Manager

Rebecca runs our practice and is the point of contact for any unresolved issues.

Ruchi Mehta, M.D.
Medical Training and Experience

Dr. Mehta completed her undergraduate studies at University of Washington. She obtained her Medical Doctorate degree from Ross University School of Medicine and trained in Pediatrics from Newark Beth Israel Medical Center/University of Medicine & Dentistry New Jersey. Dr. Mehta trained at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Sports Medicine Fellowship program - training under one of the non-operative
sports medicine field's founding fathers. She has worked as an assistant team physician at Rutgers University (NCAA Division I), Georgian Court University (NCAA Division II) and as head team physician for Raritan High School (Hazlet, NJ). She has served as event physican for The New York Marathon, The New Jersey Marathon, Big East Track & Field Championship, NCAA Women's Sweet 16 Basketball event, Olympic Development Program (ODP) Soccer
activities, NJ Special Olympics, among other meets and multi-sport events.

What is a Sports Medicine Physician?

A physician with specialized training who promotes life-long fitness &
wellness, & encourages prevention of illness and injury to help patients maximize function and minimize disability/time away from sports, work or school. He/she is a leader of Sports Medicine team, which includes specialty physicians, surgeons, athletic trainers, physical therapists, coaches, other personnel, and the patient/athlete. They are experienced sports medicine physicians with a primary specialty such as Family Medicine, Internal Medicine or Pediatrics with additional training in Sports Medicine through accredited Sports Medicine Subspecialty Fellowships. They can provide treatments including: prescribed activity modification, training error correction, stretches & home exercises, physical therapy prescriptions, medications, and procedures including injections or fluid drainage.

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