The Peru Gazette

Dr. Moga is the only Northern New York surgeon with dual subspecialty training in joint replacement surgery and orthopedic trauma surgery 

PLATTSBURGH, NY –Iustin Moga, MD, the only orthopedic surgeon in Northern New York with dual subspecialty training in joint replacement surgery and orthopedic trauma surgery, is accepting new patients at the University of Vermont Health Network Orthopedic & Sports Medicine practices in Plattsburgh and Malone.

Dr. Moga studied at Colgate University before attending medical school at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, DC. He completed Orthopedic Surgery residency at Dalhousie University School of Medicine, Halifax, Nova Scotia, and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.  He completed two subspecialty training fellowships:  one in total hip and knee replacement at the University of Manitoba, Concordia Hip and Knee Institute, Winnipeg, Manitoba, and a second in orthopedic trauma at the University of Louisville, KY.

Dr. Moga said he believes in a patient-centered approach to providing care. “My favorite part of practice is involving the patient, caregivers, and other professionals in a team approach with the shared goal of restoring function and reducing pain. I like to listen to my patients and to hear how their joint and muscle problems affect them so that I can understand how best to help. I use a variety of techniques for treating arthritis as well as bone and soft tissue injuries and like to work in a stepwise manner, from non-invasive treatments to surgery,” he said.

In addition to routine total hip and knee replacement, Dr. Moga specializes in complicated revision hip and knee replacement and posttraumatic arthritis. Furthermore, Dr. Moga’s orthopedic trauma training allows him to manage more significant fractures, such as those around knee, ankle, shoulder or elbow joints – meaning improved access to specialized fracture surgeries in the North Country.

“He is a great addition to our orthopedic services and compliments our outstanding team of providers in Malone, Plattsburgh and across the Network,” UVMHN Orthopedic Site Leader David Christensen, MD added.

In addition to Dr. Christensen, Dr. Moga joins C. Philip Volk, MD, Marissa Matarrese, MD, Pamela Reinhardt, MD, Jesse Hahn, MD and a team of highly trained, patient focused physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses and support staff in providing comprehensive orthopedic care for patients in Plattsburgh, Malone, and Northern New York.

Dr. Moga sees patients at CVPH Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, 206 Cornelia St., Suite 201, Plattsburgh, phone 518-561-5516, and at Alice Hyde Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, 187 Park St. Malone, phone, 518-481-2790.