Hand & Upper Extremity Specialist | Surgeon

Michael G. Soojian, M.D.

Tel: 203-845-2200
Fax: 203-847-1940
Practice Locations: Westport, Wilton

Education & Training

Specialty

Hand & Upper Extremity Specialist | Surgeon

Fellowship

Hand Surgery, New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases; New York, NY: 2007

Residency

Orthopedic Program, New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases Diseases; New York, NY: 2006

Postgraduate

Doctor of Medicine, Georgetown University School of Medicine (cum laude); Washington, DC: 2001

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Science in Biology (Dean’s List), Georgetown University; Washington DC: 1996

Common Conditions Treated

  • Animal Bites to the Hand
  • Basal Joint Osteoarthritis
  • Boxer’s Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
  • Colles Fractures
  • Stenosing Tenosynovitis (De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis)
  • Distal Radius Fracture
  • Mallet Finger
  • Nerve Injuries of the Hand
  • Scaphoid Fractures
  • Dupuytren’s Disease
  • Fingertip Injuries
  • Ganglion Cysts of Hand
  • Thumb Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury Treatment with OrthoConnecticut
  • TFCC Tears
  • Trigger Digit
  • Wrist Sprain
  • Hand and Wrist Joint Pain
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
  • Elbow Bursitis
  • Inflammation of the Biceps Tendon at the Elbow
  • Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
  • Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
  • Media Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury
  • Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Elbow
  • Little League Elbow (Medial Apophysitis
  • Elbow Overuse Injuries
  • Throwing Injuries of the Elbow
  • Elbow Joint Pain
  • Biceps Tendon Rupture
  • Calcific Tendinitis of Shoulder
  • Fracture of the Collarbone (Clavicle)
  • Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
  • Glenoid Labrum Tears
  • Hill-Sachs Lesion
  • Rotator Cuff Injuries
  • Rotator Cuff Tears
  • Shoulder Dislocations
  • Loose Shoulder (Multidirectional Instability)
  • Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
  • SLAP Tear
  • Subacromial Bursitis
  • Joint Pain

About Dr. Soojian

Dr. Soojian grew up on Long Island and attended Georgetown University for both his undergraduate and medical education. He went on to complete a general orthopaedic residency at New York University-Hospital for Joint Diseases. During his residency, Dr. Soojian was well trained in the operative and non-operative care of fractures in adults and children. He remained at NYU-HJD for an additional year to complete sub-specialty training in hand and upper extremity surgery. His fellowship has provided him with proficiency in the treatment of traumatic, congenital, and degenerative conditions of the entire upper extremity. He is also well versed in microsurgery and is experienced in the treatment of nerve compression syndromes, arthroscopy of the hand and wrist, and reconstructive surgery of the upper extremity including elbow and wrist replacement.

Accolades & Awards

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor (Since 2020)
  • Top Doctors: New York Metro Area (Since 2021)
  • Moffly Media Magazines/Fairfield County: Top Doctors (Since 2020)
  • Connecticut Magazine: Top Doctors (Since 2021)
  • New York Magazine: Top Doctors (Since 2021)
  • America’s Most Honored Doctors – Top 1% (2022–2023)
  • America’s Most Honored Professionals/Doctors – Top 5% (2016, 2021)
  • America’s Most Honored Professionals – Top 10% (2017)
  • Vitals Patients’ Choice Award (2012, 2014, 2019)
  • Vitals Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2012, 2014)
  • Vitals On-Time Award (2014)
  • Healthgrades Honor Roll

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