Distal Clavicle Excision
Distal Clavicle Excision by Angelo Ciminiello, M.D. Angelo Ciminiello, M.D. Sports Medicine Specialist | Knee, Hip & Shoulder Surgeon This video shows an arthroscopic distal clavicle excision, wherein the surgeon removes the outer end of the clavicle (collarbone) to relieve pain and impingement due to arthritis or injury. See what actually takes place inside the […]
Removal Calcific Tendinitis
Removal Calcific Tendinitis Angelo Ciminiello, M.D. Sports Medicine Specialist | Knee, Hip & Shoulder Surgeon Calcific Tendonitis is a common shoulder condition and is best treated with surgery. What actually takes place when the surgeon removes calcium deposits in a tendon during arthroscopy? Watch this video (no sound) and see the actual process, wherein the […]
Dr. Frank: Best Ortho in Connecticut!
Dr. Frank: Best Ortho in Connecticut! Dr. Frank is hands down the best Ortho in Connecticut! I am 33 and had to have my left and right shoulders repaired. I had my labrum and rotator cuff repaired on both shoulders. He did such a great job with the first operation that once I moved from […]
Dr. Ciminiello: 3 month Torn Meniscus surgery update
Dr. Ciminiello: Three-month torn meniscus surgery update I can’t tell you how thankful I am and how happy I am that I was able to recover so quickly and to be honest, I feel like I came back stronger than I was before. I just wanted to let you know where I am roughly 3 […]
Dr. Fletcher: I recommend him fully without reservations
Dr. Fletcher: I recommend him fully without reservations Doc Fletcher is the very best diagnostician I have ever come across in my 50 plus years in the sport of track and field. I have witnessed this with both my athletes and myself personally (coach’s injuries!!) He was always spot on with the injury and his […]
Strongman Gets Impressive Results for Torn Pectoral Muscle
The condition: Fitness and strength are what Matt Mills is all about. As a competitive power lifter and strongman, Matt needs to be in prime physical condition. When Matt completely ruptured his pectoral muscle, he consulted a number of doctors. All said they had never seen an injury so severe and all doubted that Matt […]
Overcoming a Rare Ankle Condition to Walk Without Pain
The condition: At 32-years-old, Brian Sharp was living in constant pain. He faced losing his growing landscape design business due to a very rare and debilitating ankle condition called osteochondritis dissecans. Because his business requires moving around properties and gardening nurseries, Brian was running out of options…and time. The treatment: Brian’s primary care physician referred […]
Dr. Frank: Very compassionate
Dr. Frank: Very compassionate Dr. Frank is the best. He is a very compassionate doctor and very talented surgeon. I would recommend him highly and I have to many people. Teresa Bernier
Lauren Boggs, PA-C, Curriculum Vitae
Lauren Boggs, PA-C, Curriculum Vitae Certifications National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Basic Life Support (BLS)National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Licensure Connecticut Physician Assistant Controlled Substance Registration for Practitioner DEA License Connecticut EMT License EDUCATION: PA5/2022 MS, Physician Assistant Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Physician […]
Patrick Moxon, PA-C, Curriculum Vitae
Certifications National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Licensure Connecticut EDUCATION:PA5/2021 MS, Physician Assistant (Summa Cum Laude)University of Bridgeport,Bridgeport, CT Undergraduate3/2016 BS in BiologyUniversity of OregonEugene, OR PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT:7/2021 – Present Orthopedic Physician AssistantOrthoConnecticut(formerly Coastal Orthopedics)Norwalk, CT 1/2018 – 1/2019 Enloe Medical CenterClinic […]
Abiola A. Atanda, M.D., Curriculum Vitae
Specialty AreasSpine surgery (neck and back) for degenerative, deformity, fracture, tumor, and infection surgery including navigation and robotic assisted-surgery.Board Certification American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (Board Certified) Licensure ConnecticutTennessee FloridaKentucky POSTGRADUATE TRAINING:Fellowship8/2017 – 7/2018 Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Spine Surgery FellowshipNorton Leatherman Spine CenterLouisville, KY Resident7/2012 – 6/2017 Orthopaedic Surgery ResidencyNYU-Hospital for Joint DiseasesNew York, NY […]
Brandon S. Shulman, M.D., Curriculum Vitae
Specialty Areas Hand Surgery, Wrist and Elbow Surgery, Shoulder Surgery Board CertificationAmerican Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (2022)Licensure Connecticut (2021)New York (2021) POSTGRADUATE TRAINING:Fellowship Hand and Upper Extremity SurgeryHarvard University – Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterBoston, MA Residency Orthopedic SurgeryNYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital(Hospital for Joint Diseases)New York, NY Executive Chief Resident EDUCATION:Medical Doctor of MedicineUniversity of […]
Theodore S. Wolfson, M.D., Curriculum Vitae
Specialty Areas Sports Medicine, Knee, Hip and Shoulder Surgery Board Certification American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (2022)American Heart Association ACLS certification Licensure Connecticut (2021)Indiana (2021)Illinois (2020) POSTGRADUATE TRAINING:Fellowship2019 – 2020 Orthopedic Sports MedicineMidwest Orthopaedics at Rush University Medical CenterChicago, IL Executive Chief Resident2014 – 2019 Orthopedic SurgeryNew York University Langone Orthopedic Hospital(Hospital for Joint Diseases)New […]
Aaron N. Insel, M.D., Curriculum Vitae
Aaron N. Insel, M.D., Curriculum Vitae Specialty Areas Hand, Wrist, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Board Certification American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (2017)American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Fellow (2019) Licensure Connecticut (2019)New York (2014) POSTGRADUATE TRAINING: Fellowship8/2014 – 8/2015 Hand & Upper ExtremityStony Brook University Medical CenterStony Brook, NY Also served as Clinical Assistant Instructor, Department […]
Steven A. Saunders, PA-C, Curriculum Vitae
Certifications National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants BLS (Basic Life Support) LicensureConnecticut EDUCATION:PA2000 MS, Physician AssistantSeton Hall/University of Medicine and Dentistry of New JerseyOrange, NJ Undergraduate1993BS in Sports Biology (Dean’s List; Beta Beta Beta Biology Honor Society)Springfield CollegeSpringfield, MA PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT:5/2006 – Present Orthopedic Physician AssistantPrivate Practice, New Milford Orthopedics (a member of Western Connecticut Orthopedic […]
Justin C. Paul, M.D., Curriculum Vitae
Specialty AreasSpine Specialist | SurgeonBoard CertificationAmerican Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (2019)LicensureConnecticutPOSTGRADUATE TRAINING:Fellowship8/2016 – 7/2017Spine FellowshipRush UniversityChicago, ILResident & Research Fellow7/2010 – 6/2016Orthopaedic Residency and Research FellowshipNYU-Hospital for Joint DiseasesNew York, NYeducation:Medical6/2010Doctor of MedicineWeill Cornell Medical CollegeNew York, NYGraduate6/2002 – 6/2010Medical Scientist Training ProgramCornell/Sloan-Kettering/Rockefeller Tri-InstitutionalNew York, NYGraduate8/2009Doctor of PhilosophyThe Rockefeller University New York, NYUndergraduate8/1998 – 6/2002BA […]
Jesse T. Hochkeppel, M.D., Curriculum Vitae
Specialty Areas Interventional Pain Medicine Specialist Board Certifications American Board of Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology (2017)American Board of Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine (2017) Licensure Connecticut, California, New York POSTGRADUATE TRAINING: Fellowship8/2016 – 7/2017 Division of Pain MedicineStanford University, Stanford, CA Resident7/2013 – 6/2016 Department of AnesthesiologyIcahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiNew York, NY Internship7/2012 – 6/2013 […]
James W. Depuy, M.D., Curriculum Vitae
Specialty Areas Specialty Areas: Sports-related injuries, arthroscopic shoulder and knee reconstruction, cartilage restoration of the knee, cartilage transplantation in the form of direct transfers and cloning Board Certification American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (1991, recertified 2002, 2012) Licensure Connecticut, New York POSTGRADUATE TRAINING: Fellowship7/1988 – 6/1989 Sports Medicine Fellowship with William W. Southmayd, M.D.New […]