by Team JCW | Oct 7, 2025 | Courage in Motion, From Dr. Wittig’s Desk, News & Recognition, Patient Journeys
By James C. Wittig, MD There are some young people whose presence changes the way you see the world. They remind you that courage, faith, and love can exist even in the midst of immense struggle. Daria Gebbia was one of those rare and extraordinary souls. Her...
by Team JCW | Sep 9, 2025 | From Dr. Wittig’s Desk, News & Recognition
September 1, 2001, marked the start of a new chapter in my life. I had just begun my practice as an orthopedic oncologist at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases and Bellevue Hospital. Ten days later, that chapter was forever altered. On the morning of September 11th, I...
by Team JCW | Sep 8, 2025 | In the Spotlight, News & Recognition, Sacred Patients, Signature Surgeries, Surgical Excellence
Ewing sarcoma is a rare, aggressive cancer that primarily strikes children and adolescents, yet it can present in infants, where it is exceptionally uncommon. U.S. registry data show an incidence of about 3 cases per 1,000,000 in people younger than 20, with rates...
by Team JCW | Mar 4, 2018 | Anatomy of Innovation, Archive, In the Spotlight, Medical Insights, News & Recognition
Renowned for its Orthopedic Department, Morristown Medical Center stands as a beacon of exceptional medical care. With approximately 120 orthopedic surgeons, the department boasts an extraordinary blend of quality, dedication, and expertise, performing...
