Danbury, Conn. (April 2025) – OrthoConnecticut is proud to announce that fifteen of its physicians have once again been recognized as Castle Connolly Top Doctors—one of the most respected honors in the medical field. This peer-nominated, rigorously vetted distinction highlights physicians who exemplify excellence in clinical care and patient outcomes.
Adding to this achievement, OrthoConnecticut was ranked #3 in Orthopedic Care among all private practices in Connecticut in the 2025 Castle Connolly Accolades. This statewide recognition reflects the collective strength and dedication of the practice’s orthopedic team.
The 2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctors from OrthoConnecticut include:
Brian A. Bast, D.O., Michael G. Brand, M.D., Angelo Ciminiello, M.D., Jeffrey V. DeLuca, M.D., Joseph DiGiovanni, M.D., Mark J. Fletcher, M.D., Joshua B. Frank, M.D., Edmund A. Ganal, M.D., Ross Henshaw, M.D., Jesse Hochkeppel, M.D., Aaron N. Insel, M.D., Michael M. Lynch, M.D., Justin C. Paul, M.D., Michael G. Soojian, M.D., and Robert Yaghoubian, M.D.
For more than a decade, OrthoConnecticut physicians have earned this prestigious recognition for their exceptional training, surgical expertise, and dedication to patient care. The Castle Connolly selection process is led by a physician-led research team that evaluates each nominee’s credentials, training, hospital affiliations, and professional achievements.
The awards and recognition speak to the practice’s high quality of training and experience. OrthoConnecticut’s team includes specialists in every orthopedic discipline, providing the finest orthopedic diagnostic and treatment and the most modern techniques available today.
For more information, or to make an appointment with any of the award-winning OrthoConnecticut physicians, please visit https://www.myorthoct.com/ or call 1.833.ORTHOCT.
OrthoConnecticut is the region’s premier, multi-specialty orthopedic practice, helping patients regain mobility, lead active lives, and attain optimal well-being. Fellowship-trained, board-certified physicians offer patient care at nine offices in Danbury, Darien, Litchfield, New Milford, Norwalk, Ridgefield, Sharon, Southbury, and Westport. The practice’s emergency orthopedic care service, OrthoCare Express, is open seven days a week and is available in Danbury, Darien, New Milford, Norwalk, Ridgefield, Sharon, Southbury, and Westport.
