Cherise M. Dyal, MD

973-839-5700

Dr. Cherise Dyal is Board Certified in both Orthopedic Surgery and Obesity Medicine. Dr. Dyal is a practicing orthopedic surgeon at Advanced Orthopaedic Associates in Wayne, NJ, where she has diagnosed and treated orthopedic patients for musculoskeletal issues since 2000. Dr. Dyal is also the Medical Director at Synergy Fitness & Wellness in Wayne, NJ. Here she establishes personalized weight-loss, exercise, wellness and nutrition programs promoting a healthy lifestyle for her patients. In both practices, Dr. Cherise Dyal provides excellence in medical methods and great compassion in patient care.

Dr. Dyal’s Unique Two-Phase Approach

Immediate Treatment & Recovery:

  • State-of-the-art treatment
  • Evidence-based medicine
  • Excellence and compassion

Prevention and Long-Term Wellness:

  • Prevention of recurrence
  • Living well with chronic conditions
  • Lifestyle modifications to maximize quality of life including stress reduction, weight management, nutrition, and safe physical activity

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Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon

Dr. Dyal is committed providing the best possible orthopedic care while being sensitive to her patients’ individual needs and goals. Having graduated from Harvard University, Yale University School of Medicine and then completing her Residency at Columbia Presbyterian, and Fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery, she now has 25 years of distinguished orthopedic experience related to fractures, tears, strains, arthritis and other bone and joint injuries, conditions and complications. Dr. Dyal has developed a two-phase approach combining her Orthopedic Surgery and Obesity Medicine board certifications. Her approach first provides immediate treatment through state-of-the-art methods and evidence-based medical and surgical procedures. The second phase of her compassionate care assembles a plan designed to prevent recurrence and establish long-term wellness.

Dr. Dyal’s commitment to advancing a dual approach to orthopedic medicine by combining modern treatment with a long-term, whole life prevention and wellness program has earned her state and national accolades among her peers. She has been named one of “America’s Top Orthopedists,” is in the list of “NJ Top Docs,” and is recognized as one of the top orthopedic surgeons in the New York Metropolitan Area.

Expertise as an Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon

Dr. Dyal is a leading foot & ankle expert in Wayne, NJ. She specializes in the treatment of foot deformities, bunions, hammer toes, foot alignment issues, foot pain, arthritis, fractures and sprains, ankle pain, sports injuries, heel pain, tendon pain, Achilles tendon ruptures, Achilles tendonitis, corns, and calluses. After completing her Residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Columbia Presbyterian’s New York Orthopedic Hospital and her Fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery, Dr. Dyal was an Attending of Orthopedic Surgery and Chief of the Foot and Ankle Division in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Montefiore Medical Center until 2000 when she joined Advanced Orthopaedic Associates.

Board Certified in Obesity Medicine

In addition to being a board certified orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Dyal is also board certified in Obesity Medicine. Dr. Dyal is passionate about helping her patients achieve fitness and reduce their risk of illness by adopting lifestyle modifications to maximize quality of life. Through personal attention, guidance, motivation, and support, Dr. Dyal incorporates safe and properly performed structured exercise, increased daily physical activity, effective nutrition, healthy habits, stress reduction, and weight management to improve her patients’ health and decease their risk of illness and disease.

Dr. Cherise M. Dyal’s Unique Qualifications

Education
Awards
Certifications
Memberships

Education

  • Harvard University: BA in Biology and Psychology and Social Relations with Honors
  • Yale University School of Medicine: Medical Degree
  • Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center – New York Orthopedic Hospital: Orthopedic Surgery Residency
  • Hospital for Special Surgery: Fellowship training in Foot and Ankle Surgery
  • Columbia University: Master of Science in Nutrition with Honors

Awards

  • NJ Top Docs
  • America’s Top Orthopedists
  • Recognized in Castle Connolly Guide: How to Find the Best Doctors in the New York Metro Area
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, Yale Chapter
  • Honor Society, Columbia University Chapter
  • Chilton Community Health Award

Certifications

  • Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
  • Board Certified in Obesity Medicine by the American Board of Obesity Medicine
  • Wellness in Clinical Practice Certification – National Wellness Institute

Memberships

  • Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
  • American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America
  • Obesity Medicine Association