Restoring the way you move — one joint at a time.
Dr. Aiman Rifai is a fellowship‑trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee reconstruction, serving northern New Jersey for more than three decades from the North Jersey Hip and Knee Center in Clifton.
Founder & Medical Director, North Jersey Hip and Knee Center
Meet the surgeon
Three decades devoted to hips and knees.
Dr. Aiman Rifai, D.O., is the founder and medical director of the North Jersey Hip and Knee Center in Clifton, New Jersey, where his practice focuses on adult reconstructive surgery of the hip and knee — including total joint replacement, revision surgery, and the treatment of arthritis, fractures, and degenerative joint disease.
He earned his medical degree from the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Peninsula Hospital Center, and went on to a fellowship in Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Beyond the operating room, Dr. Rifai is deeply invested in teaching the next generation of surgeons. He serves as Associate Program Director of the orthopaedic residency at St. Joseph's University Medical Center — where he was named Teacher of the Year — and has served as an Associate Professor of Orthopedics at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.
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Hospital affiliationSt. Joseph's University Medical Center, Paterson, NJ
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Academic rolesAssociate Program Director, Orthopaedic Residency · Associate Professor of Orthopedics, Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
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RecognitionTeacher of the Year, St. Joseph's University Medical Center
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Insurance & accessAccepting new patients · Telehealth available · Medicare accepted — call to confirm your plan
Areas of care
Focused expertise, from first consult to full recovery.
Every patient's path is different. Dr. Rifai emphasizes conservative treatment first — physical therapy, manual therapy, and strength training — and turns to surgery when it is truly the right answer.
Total hip replacement
Reconstruction of arthritic or damaged hips to relieve pain and restore natural motion, including care for hip fractures.
Total knee replacement
Primary and revision knee arthroplasty for advanced arthritis, using modern techniques including patient‑specific instrumentation.
Revision joint surgery
Complex revision procedures for worn, loosened, or recalled implants — an area where Dr. Rifai has published clinical research.
Arthritis & joint pain
Diagnosis and staged treatment of osteoarthritis, joint effusion, stiffness, and chronic hip and knee pain.
Fracture care
Surgical and non‑surgical treatment of hip, leg, and other lower‑extremity fractures in adults of all ages.
Rehabilitation planning
Structured recovery built around physical therapy and strength training, so patients return to the activities they love.
Education & training
A career built at leading institutions.
From osteopathic medical school to one of the nation's most respected reconstructive fellowships.
- New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
- Peninsula Hospital Center Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Fellowship, Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedics
- North Jersey Hip and Knee Center, P.C. Founder & Medical Director — Clifton, New Jersey
Research & service
Advancing the field — and giving back beyond it.
Dr. Rifai's clinical research spans knee and hip arthroplasty, implant management, and surgical technique. His work has appeared in peer‑reviewed journals including:
- Arthroplasty TodayJoint replacement outcomes and techniques
- Surgical Technology InternationalPatient‑specific instrumentation in total knee arthroplasty
- Journal of Long‑Term Effects of Medical ImplantsImplant performance and revision strategies
Medical missions abroad
Dr. Rifai has volunteered on orthopaedic medical missions in Jordan and the Middle East, treating complex upper‑ and lower‑extremity injuries and publishing his teams' experience so other surgeons can serve more effectively. It's a reflection of the same belief that guides his practice at home: quality orthopaedic care should reach the people who need it.
Visit the office
Conveniently located on Route 46 in Clifton.
Clifton, NJ 07013