Connecticut Orthopaedics is pleased to welcome Alirio deMeireles, MD, MBA, an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement.

Dr. deMeireles provides comprehensive care for patients with hip and knee arthritis, with expertise in primary and revision joint replacement. His approach combines advanced surgical techniques, current research and personalized care to help patients reduce pain, restore mobility and return to the activities they enjoy.

Dr. deMeireles earned his bachelor’s degree in evolutionary biology from Yale University, where he played varsity lacrosse, helped the Bulldogs win three Ivy League championships and was recognized as a Scholar All-American. He earned both his medical degree and Master of Business Administration from the University of Michigan.

He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, where he served as executive chief resident and received the Harold M. Dick Award as Resident of the Year. He then completed advanced fellowship training in adult hip and knee reconstruction at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute in Philadelphia.

Actively involved in orthopaedic research, Dr. deMeireles has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters focused on hip and knee replacement, robotic-assisted surgery, implant technology, revision procedures and patient outcomes. His work has also been presented at national and international orthopaedic conferences.

Dr. deMeireles is seeing patients in Branford, Essex, Hamden, Madison and Wallingford.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. deMeireles to Connecticut Orthopaedics.

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Connecticut Orthopaedics welcomes surgical podiatrist Amira Abihaidar, DPM, MS. Dr. Abihaidar  is a board-certified Doctor of Podiatric Medicine specializing in comprehensive foot and ankle care. She completed a rigorous podiatric medicine and surgery residency at Northwell Health in New York, where she was honored as Resident of the Year.

As a lifelong athlete and marathon runner, Dr. Abihaidar draws on her background as a University of Michigan Kinesiology alumna, blending a deeply personal perspective with a rigorous academic understanding of human biomechanics.

She is passionate about sports medicine, injury prevention, and patient education, with the ultimate goal of getting patients safely and quickly back to the activities they love. In addition to her athletic expertise, Dr. Abihaidar is highly trained in advanced, minimally invasive surgical (MIS) techniques for bunions, hammertoes, and various osseous and soft-tissue conditions. Dr. Abihaidar provides exceptionally well-rounded, personalized care that spans everything from sports-related injuries to gait stabilization, diabetic foot health, tendon and ligament injuries, neuroma management, and advanced wound care.

Dr. Abihaidar is accepting new patients at the following locations: Branford, Hamden and Wallingford.  For appointments you can schedule here or call 203-407-3500