What Are Bunions? Does Mine Need Surgery?
By Randolph J. Sealey, M.D. Many people think of a bunion as a bump or a growth, on their big toe, as their shoes get tighter and more painful to wear, with time. Really a bunion is caused by deformity around the big toe. The big toe gradually angles outward towards the second toe, while the […]
Exercise: Training and Conditioning
By Mark J. Fletcher, M.D. Exercise is important. The benefits from regular exercise are well known: improved cardiovascular health; prevention or improvement of osteoporosis; weight loss; increased muscle mass; and mental health benefits of improving mood and confidence. Exercise is good for everyone, regardless of age and health status. Our bodies are designed to exercise […]
Total Hip Arthroplasty Update
By Mark J. Fletcher M.D. Total hip arthroplasty (THA) continues to be one of the most successful and cost-effective procedures in medicine. THA can relieve pain, restore function, and improve quality of life for patients experiencing hip pain from a multitude of conditions. Over 400,000 total hip procedures are performed annually in the US! The […]
Update: 2nd surgery done 10 weeks after 1st hip.
Update: 2nd surgery done 10 weeks after 1st hip. Recovery was amazing and I’m thrilled. I went hiking for my 65th Birthday. Don’t put it off. Wish I did them sooner! You cannot go wrong with Dr. Dunleavy and his incredible team! Evi A. (from Yelp)
Dr. Sealey took time to listen to my foot issues and verified it with an xray.
Dr. Sealey took time to listen to my foot issues and verified it with an xray. Talked about treatment options and timing. Very nice and professional! From ZocDoc
Dr. Paul spent the time needed to review my case.
Dr. Paul spent the time needed to review my case. I found him very empathetic towards my current condition. Dr. Paul was very thorough in explaining options. I highly recommend him. Anthony Medina (from Google)
I had my carpal tunnel surgery done by Dr. DiGiovanni a few years back.
I had my carpal tunnel surgery done by Dr. DiGiovanni a few years back. I just want to say that he was very knowledgeable and friendly. The surgery went very well, and the pain was gone. No complications. I have been pain-free since then. I was worried about having the surgery but he told me […]
OrthoConnecticut Doctors Honored by Their Peers and Their Patients
DANBURY, CT — The physicians at OrthoConnecticut have once again been honored with some of the country’s most prestigious awards. Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd., has recognized Dr. Andrew Bazos, Dr. Michael Brand, Dr. Joseph DiGiovanni, Dr. Ross Henshaw, Dr. John G. Lunt, and Dr. Robert Yaghoubian as Top Doctors for 2017. Castle Connolly’s Top Doctors […]
Robert L. Brady, M.D., Curriculum Vitae
Specialty Areas Spine Surgery of Cervical & Lumbar Spine, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Scoliosis Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma Board Certification American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (2007, recertified 2018)Robotic spine surgery certified training (2016)Charite artificial disc replacement certified training (2005) Licensure Connecticut (2005)New York (2004) POSTGRADUATE TRAINING:Clinic Visitation10/2008 Professor Jürgen Harms, M.D. clinic visitationKlinikum Karlsbad-LangensteinbachKarlsbad, Germany Observationship8/2005 […]
The physician and nursing staff at the Western Connecticut Orthoepdic Surgical Center is the best that I’ve experienced.
The physician and nursing staff at the Western Connecticut Orthoepdic Surgical Center is the best that I’ve experienced. The care and concern for my well-being after my rotator cuff surgery was outstanding and much appreciated! They made me FEARLESS! I highly recommend OrthoConnecticut to anyone who wants – and expects – THE BEST OF CARE! […]
Paulina Piekarska, D.P.M. A.A.C.F.A.S., Curriculum Vitae
Specialty Areas Podiatry, medical and surgical foot care for adults and children, foot surgery including trauma, reconstruction rearfoot and ankle and revisional surgery. Board CertificationAmerican Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (board qualified)Other Certifications Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified Pennsylvania Medical Society – Certifications for: Identifying Addiction andReferral to […]
Julianne M. Forlizzi, M.D. Curriculum Vitae
Specialty AreasOrthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle.Board Certification American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (Board Certified) Licensure Connecticut (2021)Massachusetts (2020)New Jersey (2018) POSTGRADUATE TRAINING:Fellowship7/2021 – 8/2020 Sports Medicine FellowshipNew England Baptist HospitalBoston, MA Resident7/2015 – 6/2020 Orthopedic SurgeryRutgers-Robert Wood Johnson University HospitalDepartment of OrthopaedicsNew Brunswick, NJ Resident […]
Jeffrey V. DeLuca, M.D., Curriculum Vitae
Specialty Areas Orthopedic Surgery, Arthroscopic Surgery of the Knee & Shoulder, Total Knee Replacement, and Sports Medicine Board CertificationAmerican Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (1994, recertified 2005, 2015)LicensureConnecticut POSTGRADUATE TRAINING:Fellowship1986 Orthopedic Research FellowYale University School of MedicineNew Haven, CT Fellowship1987 Orthopedic Trauma FellowshipBoston City HospitalBoston, MA Fellowship1992 Sports Medicine/Arthroscopic FellowshipWashington Orthopedic and Knee ClinicWashington, DC Resident1991 ResidentEastern […]
Joshua B. Frank, M.D., Curriculum Vitae
Specialty Areas Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine and Arthroscopic Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Board Certification American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (2009, recertified 2020)ABOS Orthopeaedic Sports Medicine Subspecialty (2015, recertified 2026) Licensure ConnecticutNew YorkCalifornia POSTGRADUATE TRAINING:Fellowship2006 – 2007 Sports Medicine FellowshipKerlan-Jobe Orthopaedics ClinicLos Angeles, CA Executive Chief Resident2001 – 2006 Orthopaedic SurgeryNew York University – Hospital for […]
Brian A. Bast, D.O, Curriculum Vitae
Specialty Areas Interventional Spine & Musculoskeletal Medicine, Pain Management, Sports Medicine Board Certification American Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Diplomate: 2007Sports Medicine sub-specialty exam: 2011 Licensure Connecticut POSTGRADUATE TRAINING:Fellowship2006-2007 Sports and Spine Rehabilitation FellowshipDepartment of OrthopaedicsBeth Israel Medical CenterNew York, NY Resident2003-2006 Physical Medicine and RehabilitationThe Mount Sinai Medical CenterNew York, […]
Michael G. Soojian, M.D., Curriculum Vitae
Specialty Areas Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery Board Certification American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (2009, recertified 2020)ABOS: Surgery of the Hand Subspecialty(2012, recertified 2020) Licensure Connecticut POSTGRADUATE TRAINING:Fellowship8/2006 – 7/2007 Hand Surgery FellowshipNew York University-Hospital for Joint DiseasesNew York, NY Resident7/2001 – 6/2006 Orthopedic Residency ProgramNew York University-Hospital for Joint Diseases New York, […]
Paul D. Protomastro, M.D., Curriculum Vitae
Specialty AreasHand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Shoulder Surgery Board Certification American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (2005, recertified 2015)ABOS: Hand Surgery Certification (2007, recertified 2016)AO/ASIF Fracture Fixation (1997)Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (1997)Advanced Trauma Life Support Certification (1997) LicensureConnecticut POSTGRADUATE TRAINING:Fellowship2000 – 2001 Hand Surgery FellowshipHarvard Medical SchoolBrigham and Women’s, MGH, and The Children’s HospitalsBoston, MA Department of […]
Jan E. McCauley, PA-C, Curriculum Vitae
Specialty Areas Surgical Physician Assistant Board Certification American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certified Licensure National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants License State of Connecticut Physician Assistant License EDUCATION:PA8/2000 Masters in Physician Assistant StudiesChatham CollegePittsburgh, PA Undergraduate5/1997 Bachelor of Science in BiologyHoughton CollegeHoughton, NY PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT:6/2013 – Present Surgical Physician Assistant, OrthoConnecticut(formerly Coastal Orthopedics)Norwalk, […]