Our Physicians
Angelo Ciminiello, M.D.
Sports Medicine Specialist | Knee, Hip & Shoulder Surgeon
Tel: 203-797-1500
Ext: 9602
Fax: 203-730-9503
Offices: Danbury, Ridgefield
Specialty Areas:
Sports medicine, including arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery, complex knee and shoulder surgery, hip surgery, orthopedic trauma and fracture care
Board Certification:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (2011)
Medical Licenses:
Connecticut
Awards
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor Since: 2020
- Castle Connolly New York Metro Area’s Top Doctors (2022)
- Moffly Media Top Doctor – Fairfield County (2020-2022)
- Connecticut Magazine Top Doctors (2021-2024)
- New York Magazine Top Doctors (2021-2024)
- America’s Most Honored Doctors Top 5% (2021-2022)
- America’s Most Honored Professionals Top 1% (2017-2020)
- America’s Most Honored Professionals Top 5% (2016, 2023)
- Vitals Patients’ Choice Award (2012-2020)
- Vitals Patients’ Choice 5 Year Honoree (2016-2020)
- Vitals Compassionate Doctor Award (2014-2020)
- Vitals Compassionate 5 Year Honoree (2017-2020)
- Vitals On-Time Physician Award (2014-2020)
- Platinum Award for Patient Satisfaction (2016)
National Council for Patient Satisfaction Excellence - Healthgrades Honor Roll
More About Sports Medicine Specialist, Knee, Hip & Shoulder Surgeon, Angelo Ciminiello, M.D.
Dr. Angelo Ciminiello is the true definition of a sports medicine specialist. He is fellowship trained in sports medicine, served as assistant team physician to the Boston Celtics and Northeastern University, and is the former director of Orthopedic Trauma at Danbury Hospital. Dr. Ciminiello’s combination of superior medical training, experience as a knee and shoulder surgeon, and on-the-field credentials, makes him uniquely qualified to understand the physical demands and psyche of the competitive athlete. As captain of his college’s Division I baseball team, he earned numerous scholar-athlete honors while leading the players to a Big East Championship and the NCAA College World Series Tournament.
Dr. Ciminiello believes patients do not need to be high-level athletes to receive high-level care. As a sports medicine subspecialist, he has a deep interest in shoulder and knees injuries, complex fractures, and minimally invasive arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery. He is the only sports medicine surgeon in the area to perform All Inside ACL Reconstruction. He has authored several articles on rotator cuff repairs and is frequently asked to speak to surgical residents and civic groups on sports medicine. In addition, Dr. Ciminiello is the team physician for the professional hockey team Danbury Hat Tricks, Junior Hat Tricks, Ridgefield High School, Bethel High School, and the collegiate NECBL team Danbury Westerners.
Fellowship & Graduate Training:
- Fellowship: Sports Medicine, The New England Baptist Hospital; Boston, MA
- Resident: Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut Health Center; Farmington, CT
Education:
- Doctor of Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University; Philadelphia, PA
- Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Providence College; Providence, RI
Every time I’ve gone to see Dr. Ciminiello, he showed professionalism and care. Both he and the PA, Peter, are the best! I just saw Peter yesterday and couldn’t be happier. Like Dr. Ciminiello, Peter listens and cares about my care. I will never go anywhere else but OrthoConnecticut. Thank you!!
I have had great experiences with Dr. Ciminiello and his team. Definitely recommend! I had an ACL and meniscus tear and Dr. Ciminiello did a phenomenal job with the surgery.
Dr. Ciminiello and his whole team, both at the office and the surgical center, were the absolute best from beginning to end with my whole experience. He made sure to fully explain and show me what I was dealing with, answered all my questions, and ensured that I had full confidence in what he needed to do with my knee pre/post-operation in order to get me fixed up and back to the activities that I love.
I ruptured my triceps muscle at the elbow... Dr Ciminiello performed the surgery and after 2 weeks in a cast I was fitted with a brace and started therapy. I was told that this type of injury required 9 to 12 months to heal and at 8 months I am 100%. I could not be happier with my experience and results. I highly recommend him.
Common Knee, Hip and Shoulder Conditions Treated
Common Knee Conditions
- ACL Injuries in Women
- ACL Tear (Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear)
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
- Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper’s Knee)
- Patellar Tracking Disorder
- Quadriceps Tendon Tear
- Meniscus Tears
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease
- Tibial Plateau Fracture Facts
- Knee Fracture
- Osteoarthritis of the Knee
- Patella Tendon Rupture
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Prepatellar Bursitis (Kneecap Bursitis)
- Patella Fracture (Broken Knee Cap)
- Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)
- Knee Joint Pain
Common Hip Conditions
- Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the Hip
- Hip Bursitis (Trochanteric Bursitis)
- Femoral Fractures
- Femoral-Acetabular Impingement Treated with OrthoConnecticut
- Labral Tears of the Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip Treated with OrthoConnecticut
- Muscle Strain Injuries of Thigh Treated with OrthoConnecticut
- Hip and Pelvic Fractures
Common Shoulder Conditions
- Biceps Tendon Rupture
- Calcific Tendinitis of Shoulder
- Fracture of the Collarbone (Clavicle)
- Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
- Glenoid Labrum Tears
- Hill-Sachs Lesion
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Rotator Cuff Tears
- Shoulder Dislocations
- Loose Shoulder (Multidirectional Instability)
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- SLAP Tear Treated with OrthoConnecticut
- Subacromial Bursitis
- Joint Pain
Call OrthoConnecticut today at 1.833.678.4628 to learn more or to schedule an appointment.