The Andrews Institute (Gulf Breeze, FL), Sports Medicine Fellowship
Albany Medical Center, Orthopedic Surgery Residency
Albany Medical Center, General Surgery Internship

Albany Medical College, MD (Graduated Cum Laude)
Fairleigh Dickinson University, MS in Biology
Franklin & Marshall College, BA in Biology

New Jersey, New York, Florida

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (Fellow)
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society

American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (Board Certified)

Castle Connolly Top Doctor (10-Year Award)
New York Magazine: Top Doctors (2021–2025)
Jersey’s Best: Top Orthopedic Doctors (2015–2025)
Victor & Ethel Cermak Tompkins Alumni Scholarship for Academic Excellence

Dr. Joseph M. Bellapianta is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in the arthroscopic and open treatment of hip, knee, ankle, shoulder, and elbow injuries. As the founder of Bellapianta Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, he provides advanced treatments ranging from joint replacement and fracture care to regenerative cell therapy. He is a pioneer in utilizing the Mako robotic surgery system for high-precision joint procedures, focusing on "getting patients back in the game" with minimal recovery time.

Dr. Bellapianta earned his medical degree Cum Laude from Albany Medical College, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. He completed a prestigious Sports Medicine fellowship at the world-renowned Andrews Institute, where he worked side-by-side with Dr. James Andrews treating high-level professional athletes from the NFL, MLB, and NHL. His practice is built on the principles of open communication, personal attention, and state-of-the-art innovation.