Our Physicians

Joseph DiGiovanni, M.D.

Hand & Upper Extremity Specialist | Surgeon

Tel: 203-797-1500
Ext: 6626
Fax: 203-730-9502
Offices: Danbury

Specialty Areas:

Hand Surgery, Wrist and Elbow Surgery

Board Certification:

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (2013)

Medical Licenses:

Connecticut
New York

Awards

Castle Connolly Top Doctor (Since 2013)
Top Doctors: New York Metro Area (Since 2014)
Moffly Media Magazines/Fairfield County: Top Doctors (Since 2016)
Connecticut Magazine: Top Doctors (2014–2017, Since 2021)
New York Magazine: Top Doctors (Since 2020)
America’s Most Honored Professionals/Doctors Top 1% (2017–2023)
America’s Most Honored Professionals/Doctors Top 10% (2017)
America’s Most Honored Professionals/Doctors Top 5% (2016)
Vitals Patients’ Choice (2014, 2017, 2018)
Vitals Compassionate Doctor (2012, 2014, 2017, 2018)
Vitals On-Time Physician Award (2014, 2018)
Healthgrades Honor Roll

More About Hand & Upper Extremity Specialist, Surgeon Joseph DiGiovanni, M.D.

Dr. Joseph DiGiovanni has specialized in hand and upper extremity surgery since 2000 and is a member of the subspecialization team at the Hand Center at OrthoConnecticut. In addition to concentrating on hand, elbow, and shoulder issues, Dr. DiGiovanni also specializes in pediatric hand and elbow surgery. He received his hand training at NYU Langone Hospital for Joint Diseases, where he obtained vast experience in complicated hand reconstruction.

Chronic conditions and injuries treated by Dr. DiGiovanni include fractures, nerve problems (including carpal tunnel syndrome), cubital tunnel syndrome, tumors, arthritis, and tendinopathies (tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, and trigger finger). Dr. DiGiovanni has particular interest and expertise in treating wrist injuries and fractures, humeral fractures, tendon transfers for nerve palsies, and osteoarthritis of the hand and wrist arthroscopy. Injuries to the hand are unique because of the complex interplay between the bones, tendons, and nerves, and Dr. DiGiovanni’s training makes him uniquely qualified to care for patients with these problems. DiGiovanni counts athletes, musicians, and injured workers with hand injuries specific to their career among the numerous patients he has treated.

Fellowship & Graduate Training:

Fellowship: Hand Surgery, NYU Langone Hospital for Joint Diseases; New York, NY
Resident: Orthopedic Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital; New York, NY
Intern: General Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital; New York, NY

Education:

Doctor of Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine; New York, NY
B.S. in Nutritional Biochemistry with honors, Cornell University; Ithaca, NY

I was fortunate enough to be assigned Dr. DiGiovanni’s team for repair of a broken wrist. From reception to exams to surgery to post-op, I was treated with compassion and professionalism at all times. Wait times were minimal, I never felt rushed during any procedure, and my questions were answered thoroughly. The surgical team members were also patient, helpful, and efficient at all times. It’s obvious that these staff members enjoy what they do!

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