Dr. Fliegel is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and the treatment of conditions affecting the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee. His clinical practice focuses on advanced arthroscopic techniques, ligament reconstruction, cartilage restoration, comprehensive shoulder care, including shoulder replacement surgery, and the management of complex sports-related injuries in athletes and active patients. He is committed to delivering safe, evidence-based care while engaging patients in shared decision-making to create personalized treatment plans that reflect their unique goals, values, and activity demands.

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Before pursuing medicine, Dr. Fliegel completed both his undergraduate training in Exercise Physiology and Sports Medicine and a graduate degree in Nutrition and Human Performance at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL. His expertise in human performance science underpins a whole-athlete philosophy, uniting surgical care with biomechanical analysis, physical conditioning, nutritional strategy, and structured recovery to achieve optimal functional restoration. He subsequently earned his medical degree from Nova Southeastern University in Davie, FL.

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Dr. Fliegel completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at Jefferson Health New Jersey where he served as Chief Resident and was recognized for excellence in leadership, education, and clinical performance. He subsequently completed an orthopaedic sports medicine fellowship at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, MA, one of the nation’s leading centers for orthopaedic innovation and sports medicine care.

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During fellowship training, Dr. Fliegel provided medical coverage for the Boston Celtics (NBA) and collegiate athletics at Harvard University, gaining extensive experience in the management of elite and high-performance athletes. He currently serves as a team physician for Saint Joseph’s University athletics.

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Dr. Fliegel’s clinical interests include anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction and revision surgery, meniscal preservation and repair, cartilage restoration procedures, shoulder instability and labral pathology, rotator cuff disease, anatomic and reverse shoulder replacement, and hip arthroscopy. He has a particular academic interest in outcomes following ligament reconstruction, biologic augmentation strategies, and optimization of return-to-sport protocols.

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He maintains an active academic practice with over 25 peer-reviewed publications, national presentations, and ongoing clinical research initiatives in sports medicine and arthroscopy.

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Dr. Fliegel is actively involved in orthopaedic education, mentorship, and research collaboration, and participates in national orthopaedic societies dedicated to advancing the field of sports medicine. His approach integrates academic rigor with patient-centered care, emphasizing individualized treatment plans grounded in contemporary orthopaedic science. Through his experience treating professional, collegiate, and recreational athletes, Dr. Fliegel is committed to helping patients safely return to sport, maintain lifelong activity, and achieve optimal functional outcomes.