John M. Tozzi, MD

Specializing in Joint Replacement of the Hip & Knee

About John M. Tozzi, MD

Specializing in Joint Replacement of the Hip & Knee

Dr. Tozzi finished his orthopaedic residency at the State University of New York, Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn, where he spent five years in orthopaedic training.

After residency, he did a fellowship in a joint replacement/comprehensive arthritis program (CAP fellowship) at Rancho Los Amigos Hospital in Downey, California. Rancho Los Amigos Hospital is comprised of 200 acres of orthopaedic hospitals and rehabilitation facilities and is the largest orthopaedic rehabilitation facility in the world.

Dr. Tozzi has been a founding member of Orthopaedic Institute of Central Jersey, along with Dr. Clint Ferenz, since 1989. He has fostered comprehensive and state of the art orthopaedic care which has blossomed to include 37 musculoskeletal specialists. Orthopaedic Institute of Central Jersey is now merged with Brielle Orthopaedics.

Dr. Tozzi has performed thousands of joint replacement surgeries, which includes over 7,500 total joint arthroplasties, in his private practice.

For the past 35 years, he has been a member of the Department of Orthopaedics at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. Formerly, Dr. Tozzi was the Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation Services for 20 years.

Dr. Tozzi is Board-Certified and is a member of numerous societies. He is an Orthopaedic Surgeon with a subspecialty in joint replacement. Dr. Tozzi is also fluent in speaking Spanish.

He is an active member of his community and is involved in many fundraisers, especially in support of The Alexandra Rose Tozzi Memorial Foundation, of which he is a founder. The foundation was created in honor of Dr. Tozzi’s daughter who was killed in a motor vehicle accident and whose organs were donated so that others may live. To date, the foundation has donated over $1,000,000 to needy causes in the community. The foundation focuses on organ donation awareness, access to educational opportunities for children in need, and environmental issues important to the preservation of the beach and surrounding areas. Dr. Tozzi and his wife Mary Jane have three other children and reside in Spring Lake, New Jersey.

Dr. Tozzi, along with Bianca’s House completed a medical mission in Loja, an Andes Mountain region in Ecuador with the support of the Ecuadorian Military, who flew them from Guayaquil, Ecuador. During the mission, he performed 22 total knee arthroplasties in a 3.5 day span.

In 2018, Dr. Tozzi was invited to be a distinguished visitor on the Aircraft Carrier, John C. Stennis for 28 hours. During his time aboard, he was given the opportunity to participate in an arrested (trap) landing as well as visualizing maneuvers in jets taking off and landing day and night, 200 miles off the coast of Mexico. Dr. Tozzi also attended dinner with the Admiral and Captain as 1 of 8 honored guests.

He is especially proud of his large family which, in addition to his wife and children, includes over 50 nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.

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More About John M. Tozzi, MD

Training & Education

  • Fellowship: Rancho Los Amigos Hospital
  • Residency: State University of New York

Locations and Languages

  • Currently, Dr. Tozzi is available to see patients in Wall, Toms River and Red Bank, NJ
  • Languages: English and Spanish

Hospital Affiliations

  • HMH Jersey Shore University Medical Center
  • Northern Monmouth Regional Surgery Center

Professional Leadership & Community Involvement

  • Founding member of OIBortho (formerly Orthopaedic Institute of Central Jersey) since 1989
  • Member of the Department of Orthopaedics at Jersey Shore University Medical Center for more than 35 years
  • Former Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation Services for 20 years
  • Has performed more than 7,500 total joint replacement procedures during his career
  • Founder of The Alexandra Rose Tozzi Memorial Foundation, which has contributed more than $1 million to community causes
  • Participated in international medical mission work in Ecuador performing total knee replacements for underserved patients

Why Choose Dr. John M. Tozzi?

For many patients throughout Monmouth and Ocean Counties, Dr. John Tozzi is a familiar and trusted name in orthopaedic care.

As a founding member of OIBortho in 1989, Dr. Tozzi has spent decades helping shape orthopaedic care in the communities he serves. Over the course of his career, he has performed thousands of joint replacement procedures and has helped generations of patients regain mobility and return to the activities they enjoy.

Beyond his surgical expertise, Dr. Tozzi has built longstanding relationships throughout the community through his leadership at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, his charitable work, and his commitment to patient-centered care. Patients appreciate his experience, compassionate approach, and dedication to helping them make informed decisions about their treatment.

His decades of service, leadership, and community involvement have earned him the trust of patients and families throughout the Jersey Shore region.


Conditions Treated

  • Hip arthritis
  • Knee arthritis
  • Degenerative joint conditions affecting the hip and knee
  • Hip pain
  • Knee pain
  • Conditions requiring joint replacement surgery

Services & Procedures

  • Total hip replacement
  • Total knee replacement
  • Joint replacement surgery
  • Comprehensive arthritis care

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When should I consider joint replacement surgery?

Joint replacement may be considered when hip or knee pain begins to significantly impact daily activities and conservative treatments are no longer providing adequate relief.

What conditions commonly lead to joint replacement?

Arthritis and other degenerative joint conditions are among the most common reasons patients consider hip or knee replacement surgery.

How much experience does Dr. Tozzi have with joint replacement surgery?

Dr. Tozzi has performed more than 7,500 total joint replacement procedures during his career.

Does Dr. Tozzi treat both hip and knee conditions?

Yes. His practice focuses on joint replacement and arthritis care involving both the hip and knee.

What should I expect during my first appointment?

Your physician will review your symptoms, medical history, imaging studies, and treatment goals before discussing the most appropriate options for your condition.

Experiencing joint pain? CLICK HERE to take a short quiz to determine the best next steps for you!

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