Spine Specialist | Surgeon

Justin C. Paul, M.D., Ph.D.

Tel: 203-797-1500 Ext: 6688
Fax: 203-730-9491
Practice Locations: Danbury, Southbury

Education & Training

Specialty

Spine Specialist | Surgeon

Fellowship

Rush University, Chicago, IL

Residency

NYU-Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY

Postgraduate

Doctor of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY

Doctor of Philosophy, The Rockefeller University, New York, NY

Medical Scientist Training Program, Cornell/Sloan-Kettering/Rockefeller Tri-Institutional, New York, NY

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

Common Conditions Treated

  • Cervical Radiculopathy
  • Compression Fractures of the Spine
  • Facet Joint Syndrome
  • Herniated Disc (Cervical)
  • Herniated Discs
  • Lumbar Radiculopathy
  • Trapezius Muscle Strain in Upper Back
  • Osteoporosis
  • Scoliosis
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spinal Stenosis (Cervical)
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Spondylosis
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
  • Lower Back Pain
  • Neck Pain
  • Whiplash
  • Osteoarthritis of the Spine

About Dr. Paul

Dr. Paul received his medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College and his spine residency at the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases. He trained in minimally invasive spine surgery at Rush University and has published numerous scientific articles on avoiding complications in spine surgery. A former Science Editor for the NPR radio show Radio Lab, Dr. Paul was also the Medical Office Doctor for Madison Square Garden events and the New York Yankees before starting private practice in Danbury. Dr. Paul also performs the news-worthy “Tiger Woods” surgery of Anterior Lumbar Fusion.

Accolades & Awards

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor (Since 2024)
  • Connecticut Magazine: Top Doctors (Since 2024)
  • New York Magazine: Top Doctors (Since 2024)
  • America’s Most Honored Doctors – Top 5% (2021, 2023–2024)
  • America’s Most Honored Doctors – Top 1% (2022)
  • Vitals Patients’ Choice Award (2019–2021)
  • Vitals Compassionate Doctor (2020–2021)
  • Vitals On-Time Physician Award (2020–2021)
  • Healthgrades Honor Roll

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