Theodore S. Wolfson, M.D.

Sports Medicine Specialist | Knee, Hip & Shoulder Surgeon

Tel: 203-797-1500 Ext: 6627

Fax: 203-730-9503

Practice Locations: Danbury, Ridgefield, Southbury

Education & Training

Specialty

Sports Medicine Specialist | Knee, Hip & Shoulder Surgeon

Fellowship

Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine, Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL

Residency

Orthopaedic Surgery, New York University Langone Orthopedic Hospital (Hospital for Joint Diseases), New York, NY

Postgraduate

Doctor of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY; Honors – Distinction in Research

Undergraduate

B.S. in Engineering, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ; Honors – Certificate in Biochemical Engineering

Common Conditions Treated

ACL Injuries in Women
ACL Tear (Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear)
Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper’s Knee)
Patellar Tracking Disorder
Prepatellar Bursitis (Kneecap Bursitis): Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Quadriceps Tendon Tear
Meniscus Tears
Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Tibial Plateau Fracture: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Knee Fracture
Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Patella Tendon Rupture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)
Patella Fracture (Broken Knee Cap)
Knee Joint Pain
Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the Hip
Hip Bursitis (Trochanteric Bursitis)
Femoral Fractures
Femoral-Acetabular Impingement
Labral Tears of the Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Muscle Strain Injuries of Thigh
Hip and Pelvic Fractures
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. Wolfson

Theodore S. Wolfson, M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained surgeon specializing in sports medicine and shoulder surgery. He is trained and experienced in advanced arthroscopy, complex reconstruction, and cartilage restoration procedures of the knee, hip, and shoulder. Dr. Wolfson joined OrthoConnecticut following completing his Sports Medicine fellowship at Rush University in Chicago. His background includes orthopedic surgery training at New York University Langone Orthopedic Hospital (Hospital for Joint Diseases), a medical degree from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Princeton University.

Dr. Wolfson provided medical coverage for several professional sports teams including NBA Chicago Bulls, MLB Chicago White Sox, MLS Chicago Fire. He has wide medical coverage experience from high schools and colleges to the prestigious Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, New York City Marathon, Ironman U.S. Championship, Triathlons, Cycling Races, and the National Women’s Hockey League’s Metropolitan Riveters.

Dr. Wolfson is a member of AJ. Robert Gladden Orthopaedic Society, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy Association of North America, and the American Association of Orthopaedic Medicine.

Accolades & Awards

Ralph and Phyllis Luskin Resident Teaching Award (2019)
American Orthopaedic Association Emerging Leader (2018)
Nate Bondi Award (2015)
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (2013)
Gold Humanism Honor Society (2013)
Enid Annenberg Haupt Scholarship (2009–2013)
Healthgrades Honor Roll

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