Our Physicians

Aaron N. Insel, M.D.

Hand & Upper Extremity Specialist | Surgeon

Tel: 203-797-1500
Ext: 6612
Fax: 203-730-9502
Offices: Danbury, Southbury

Specialty Areas:

Hand, Wrist, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery

Board Certification:

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (2017) American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Fellow

Medical Licenses:

Connecticut
New York

Awards

Castle Connolly Top Doctor Since: 2021
Castle Connolly Top Doctor Rising Star (2021-2022)
Connecticut Magazine Top Doctors Rising Star (2021-2022)
Connecticut Magazine Top Doctors (2022-2023)
Top Doctors New York Metro Area (2022- 2023)
New York Magazine Top Doctors: (2022-2024)
Vitals Patients’ Choice (2019, 2020)
Vitals On-Time Physician Award (2020)
Vitals Compassionate Doctor (2019, 2020)
America’s Most Honored Doctors – Top 5% (2020-2021)
America’s Most Honored Professionals (2019)
Healthgrades Honor Roll

More About Hand & Upper Extremity Specialist, Surgeon Aaron N. Insel, M.D.

Aaron Insel, M.D., is fellowship-trained in hand & upper extremity surgery and specializes in both conservative and operative treatment of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. He completed his orthopedic surgery training at the prestigious University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He then went on to complete his fellowship at SUNY Stony Brook where he learned from several world-renowned faculty and leaders in the field of upper extremity surgery.

Dr. Insel is skilled in several of the most advanced and minimally invasive procedures including Xiaflex® injections to treat Dupuytren’s disease, endoscopic carpal tunnel release as well as wrist arthroscopy. He also specializes in microsurgical reconstruction of injured nerves and blood vessels in the hand and upper extremity.

He treats patients of all ages from children with congenital trigger thumb to elderly individuals with arthritic joints. His particular interests include treating fractures, reconstructing arthritic joints of the shoulder, elbow and fingers, peripheral nerve disorders and tendinopathies. However, his orthopedic surgery training makes him well equipped to treat a wide range of orthopedic injuries apart from those affecting the upper extremity.

Dr. Insel is the former Section Chief of Hand Surgery at Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), and American Association for Hand Surgery (AAHS).

Fellowship & Graduate Training:

Fellowship: Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, SUNY Stony Brook University Hospital & Medical Center; Stony Brook, NY
Resident: Orthopedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center; Pittsburgh, PA
Intern: General Surgery, University of Connecticut School of Medicine; Farmington, CT

Education:

Doctor of Medicine, University of Connecticut School of Medicine; Farmington, CT
B.S. Physiology & Neurobiology, University of Maryland;
College Park, MD

I had wrist pain for years and originally was told it was fine. The pain got so bad I decided to go back to the orthopedist and saw Dr. Insel. He knew immediately what the issue was and it was confirmed in my MRI. I had surgery and my wrist feels brand new!!! Dr. Insel is amazing and really knows this stuff.

Dr. Insel is a highly competent hand surgeon. I truly recommend Dr. Insel. You can leave everything in his hands. He’s a very knowledgeable doctor who will help you improve and do everything he can to help you get back on your road.

Dr. Aaron N. Insel is THE BEST doctor! He cares, is VERY thorough, and knows what he is doing!! You are safe in his care and that feels good for a change!!!! We all know it’s hard to find a GOOD doctor these days, and a pleasant group of women working the front desk and especially the back desk. Very pleasant and helpful!