OrthoConnecticut is thrilled to announce the addition of Dr. Michael J. Sayegh, to our esteemed team of orthopedic specialists. Starting on August 19th, Dr. Sayegh will be working out of our Danbury and Ridgefield offices.
Dr. Sayegh is a fellowship-trained hand and upper extremity orthopedic surgeon with extensive expertise in both surgical and non-surgical care for conditions affecting the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand in both adult and pediatric patients.
Dr. Sayegh's passion lies in treating individuals affected by impairments and restoring them to their peak functional capacity. He is proficient in providing comprehensive care using minimally invasive techniques to treat traumatic and sports-related injuries to bones, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. Additionally, Dr. Sayegh specializes in managing chronic conditions such as nerve compression, arthritis, and tendinopathies. His particular interests include microsurgical techniques for complex nerve reconstruction, including nerve transfers, vascular conditions, tendon transfers, and soft tissue reconstruction. Furthermore, Dr. Sayegh excels in treating complex shoulder conditions such as rotator cuff injuries, shoulder dislocations/labral tears, and arthritis, along with various injuries involving the lower extremities.
Dr. Sayegh completed a prestigious hand and upper extremity fellowship at Wake Forest School of Medicine, where he also specialized in microsurgery. Prior to this, he completed his residency in general and orthopedic surgery at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and North Shore University Hospital at Hofstra/Northwell Health, where he was honored with the Resident of the Year award. In his final year, he served as administrative chief resident and teaching associate. Dr. Sayegh graduated at the top of his class from the Jacobs School of Medicine at SUNY Buffalo with summa cum laude distinction, research honors, and induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.
Throughout his career, Dr. Sayegh has made significant contributions to the field of orthopedics through research publications, textbook chapter contributions, speaking engagements, teaching opportunities, and volunteer work. He has received numerous accolades, including the Stanley E. Asnis Clinical Excellence Award, and was inducted into the C. McCollister Evarts Resident Leadership Forum. Dr. Sayegh is board-eligible in orthopedic surgery and hand surgery and is a candidate member of both the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.
“I am delighted to join the Hand team at OrthoConnecticut,” says Dr. Sayegh. “The Center of Excellence in Hand, Wrist and Upper Extremity at the practice has a wonderful reputation and I am truly honored to continue caring for this community’s patients,” he adds. Dr. Sayegh is committed to providing the highest quality of clinical care by actively listening to his patients' needs and offering individualized treatment plans, all while adhering to the latest evidence-based orthopedic medical practices.
“We are excited to welcome Dr. Sayegh to OrthoConnecticut,” says CEO, President, and Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr.Michael Brand, “and are confident that his expertise and dedication will greatly benefit our patients and community”.
About OrthoConnecticut
OrthoConnecticut is the region’s premier, multi-specialty orthopedic practice, helping patients regain mobility, lead active lives, and attain optimal well-being. It is the combined practice of Danbury Orthopedics, New Milford Orthopedics, Coastal Orthopedics and CT Pain Care. 27 fellowship-trained, board-certified physicians offer patient care at 9 offices in Danbury, Darien, Litchfield, New Milford, Norwalk, Ridgefield, Sharon, Southbury and Westport. The practice’s urgent care service, OrthoCare Express, is open 7 days a week for emergencies and is available in Danbury, Darien, New Milford, Norwalk, Ridgefield, Sharon, Southbury, and Westport. To make an appointment with Dr. Sayegh or any of the practice’s specialists, or to learn more visit http://www.myorthoct.com/ or call 1.833.ORTHOCT (1.833.678.4628).
