Dr. Michael R. Dinizo, MD

Dr. Michael R. Dinizo, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon
266 Harristown Rd, 100, Glen Rock, NJ
4.68
“Extremely knowledgeable and professional nurse Practitioner:Ms. Miller explained everything to me in a very understandable way.”
William T.September 30, 2025
Highly recommended
92% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.68

Average wait time

4.00

Bedside manner

4.27
“Extremely knowledgeable and professional nurse Practitioner:Ms. Miller explained everything to me in a very understandable way.”
William T.September 30, 2025

About Dr. Michael R. Dinizo

Dr. Michael Dinizo is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic spine surgeon. He specializes in minimally invasive, robotic and complex spine surgery. Dr. Dinizo completed his spine surgery fellowship as well as orthopedic surgery residency at the prestigious New York University-Langone Orthopedic Hospital (Hospital for Joint Diseases), a top 5 nationally ranked orthopaedic program. During his spine surgery fellowship, he was trained in cutting-edge techniques, such as cervical and lumbar disc replacements, minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery and complex deformity surgery. Dr. Dinizo has also done extensive spine surgery research and has published numerous peer-reviewed papers. In addition, he has presented his research at both national and international spine surgery conferences. He is proud to serve his New Jersey community where he was raised. When not practicing medicine, he enjoys spending time with his family, fitness and reading.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Neck pain and spine problems
Lower back pain
Neck pain and spine problems
Lower back pain

Office locations

Kayal Orthopaedic Group (1 of 13)
266 Harristown Rd, 100, Glen Rock, NJ 07452
Glen Rock, NJ Office (2 of 13)
266 Harristown Rd, Ste 107, Glen Rock, NJ 07452
Kayal Orthopaedic Group (3 of 13)
260 Old Hook Rd, Ste 401, Westwood, NJ 07675
North Bergen (4 of 13)
9226 John F. Kennedy Blvd, 2nd Fl, North Bergen, NJ 07047
Kayal Orthopaedic Group (5 of 13)
11 Holt Dr, Stony Point, NY 10980
Midland Park (6 of 13)
12 Goffle Rd, Midland Park, NJ 07432
Kayal Orthopaedic Group (7 of 13)
185 NJ-17, Paramus, NJ 07652
Kayal Orthopaedic Group (8 of 13)
7 E Main St, Ramsey, NJ 07446
Kayal Orthopaedic Group (9 of 13)
519 Broadway, Ste 3700, Bayonne, NJ 07002
Kayal Orthopaedic Group (10 of 13)
16 Squadron Blvd, Ste 102, New City, NY 10956
Kayal Orthopaedic Group (11 of 13)
305 W Grand Ave, Ste 500, Montvale, NJ 07645
Kayal Orthopaedic Group (12 of 13)
300 Kakeout Rd, Kinnelon, NJ 07405
Kayal Orthopaedic Group (13 of 13)
784 Franklin Ave, Ste 250, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
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Education and background

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Board certifications

  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Education and training

  • Medical School - Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Doctor of Medicine
  • NYU Langone Health, Fellowship in Spine Surgery
  • NYU Langone Health, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
  • Johns Hopkins University, Master's in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  • Johns Hopkins University (Bachelor's)

Professional memberships

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • AO Foundation

Awards and publications

  • Dr Michael R. Dinizo has been Awarded Nate Bondi Award 2018 | Peer nominated award for resident demonstrating altruistic and selfless acts
  • Dr Michael R. Dinizo has been Awarded Merit Scholarship | 2016
  • Dr Michael R. Dinizo has been Awarded Distinction in Research | 2016
  • Dr Michael R. Dinizo has been Awarded Johns Hopkins University Dean’s List | 2005-2009
  • Dr Michael R. Dinizo has been Awarded Centennial Conference Champions – NCAA Football | 2005

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1316393184

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
4.68
Wait time
4.00
Bedside manner
4.27
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Extremely knowledgeable and professional nurse Practitioner:Ms. Miller explained everything to me in a very understandable way.
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Very professional staff and dr.
Great staff and great doctor
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Dr. Michael R. Dinizo has 13 office locations, including in Franklin Lakes, Glen Rock, Westwood, North Bergen, Stony Point, Midland Park, Paramus, Ramsey, Bayonne, New City, Montvale, and Kinnelon, view full addresses on Dr. Dinizo's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Michael R. Dinizo have?

Dr. Michael R. Dinizo is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Michael R. Dinizo?

Dr. Michael R. Dinizo frequently sees patients for Back Pain, Back Problems, MRI Report - Other, Orthopedic Consultation, and Orthopedic Follow Up. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Michael R. Dinizo on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Michael R. Dinizo speak?

Dr. Michael R. Dinizo speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Michael R. Dinizo in reviews?

38 patients have reviewed Dr. Michael R. Dinizo. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.68/5. They have a 4.27/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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