Paul Benedict Brown, III, DO

Dr. Paul Brown is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon with Atlantic Medical Group Orthopedics at Clark, specializing in sports medicine. He focuses on the management of complex ligamentous and tendinous conditions involving the knee, shoulder, and elbow, with a passion for caring for athletes of all levels and age groups—from youth and recreational athletes to high-performance competitors.

A former collegiate baseball player, Dr. Brown experienced firsthand the importance of proper injury prevention, accurate diagnosis, comprehensive treatment, and effective rehabilitation. This perspective shapes his patient-centered approach to care and his commitment to restoring function, performance, and long-term joint health.

Dr. Brown offers both surgical and nonsurgical treatment options, tailoring care to each patient’s specific needs. He is highly skilled in minimally invasive arthroscopic and reconstructive techniques, which help minimize scarring, optimize recovery, and improve clinical outcomes. He is also deeply passionate about the treatment of cartilage injuries of the knee, with a focus on advanced biologic and regenerative techniques that utilize a patient’s own cells to restore and regenerate damaged articular cartilage following injury.

Dr. Brown earned his medical degree from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Northwell Health–Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra University in Long Island, where he served as chief resident and teaching associate. He then completed his orthopedic sports medicine fellowship at the nationally recognized Hoag Orthopedic Institute in Irvine, California.

Experienced in the care of athletes across all levels of sport, Dr. Brown has participated in the care of several professional and collegiate teams, including the Los Angeles Chargers, New York Lizards, and the University of California, Irvine. He has also worked extensively with high school athletes and coordinated game coverage for fellow residents.

Dr. Brown has been involved in multiple research initiatives, particularly in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, including studies on graft selection and anatomic graft placement. He has also published on the use of collagen graft augmentation in rotator cuff repair to enhance healing and recovery.

He maintains active membership in the Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA), the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), and the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics (AOAO). He is also a member of Atlantic Medical Group and a participating provider within the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization.