Month: October 2026
New service offers advanced treatment for complex wounds, with appointments in Orange, Shelton and Trumbull.
A wound that is slow to heal can affect your comfort, mobility and daily life. Connecticut Orthopaedics now offers specialized wound care to help patients address these challenges, with personalized treatment focused on healing, preserving limbs and restoring function.
Thomas Zumbaugh, DPM, a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine and Certified Wound Specialist Physician, provides surgical and office-based care for patients with lower extremity wounds. His expertise includes chronic and complex wounds, diabetic foot ulcers, infections and traumatic injuries involving the skin and soft tissues.
Treatment Tailored to Each Patient
Wounds can require different approaches to healing. Dr. Zumbaugh evaluates each patient’s wound and individual needs to develop a personalized treatment plan. Services include:
- Chronic wound evaluation and diabetic foot assessment
- Specialized dressings and compression therapy
- Debridement, the removal of damaged or unhealthy tissue
- Negative pressure wound therapy, which uses a specialized dressing and gentle suction
- Bioengineered skin grafts and reconstructive surgery
- Treatment of bone, skin and wound infections
- Second opinions for complex or persistent wounds
With an emphasis on limb preservation, Dr. Zumbaugh’s approach aims to help patients heal while protecting mobility and function.
Schedule a Consultation
Dr. Zumbaugh sees patients at three Connecticut Orthopaedics offices:
To schedule a consultation or learn more about wound care, call 203.407.3500 or visit Dr. Zumbaugh’s provider page.
Partnership expands access to orthopedic specialists while strengthening an independent model of care
HAMDEN, Conn. — September 30, 2026 — Connecticut Orthopaedics announced today that Orthopaedics New England will join the practice effective October 1st, bringing together two organizations with a shared commitment to clinical excellence and patient-centered care.
As more medical practices become part of private equity-backed organizations, Connecticut Orthopaedics remains independently owned by its physicians. The partnership with Orthopaedics New England strengthens that model while expanding patients’ access to orthopedic specialists and services across the region.
“Orthopaedics New England has earned the trust of its patients through excellent care and strong relationships, just as we have,” said Susan Bader, CEO of Connecticut Orthopaedics. “Welcoming their team allows us to build on those strengths, reach more patients and keep decisions about care close to the physicians who know them best.”
Orthopaedics New England’s physicians, providers and staff will join Connecticut Orthopaedics’ broader network of specialists and care teams. Together, the organizations will have more opportunities to coordinate services and support patients through every stage of their orthopedic care.
“This is an exciting new chapter for Orthopaedics New England,” said John Keggi, Orthopaedic Surgeon. “We share Connecticut Orthopaedics’ commitment to putting patients first. Joining their team gives us additional resources and a broader network of specialists while preserving the personal approach our patients know and trust.”
Connecticut Orthopaedics remains independently owned in a time when Connecticut is seeing a high volume of private equity companies coming in and purchasing medical practices for profit. Connecticut Orthopaedics is committed to preserving physicians’ autonomy to guide treatment based on their clinical judgment and each patient’s individual needs.
Patients will continue to see their current providers as the organizations work through the transition.
About Connecticut Orthopaedics
Connecticut Orthopaedics is the largest independent, physician-owned orthopedic practice in New England. Its team of more than 60 physicians, along with advanced practitioners, therapists and care professionals, provides comprehensive care for conditions affecting the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and spine. The practice is dedicated to helping patients move better, feel better and return to the activities they love.
About Orthopaedics New England
Orthopaedics New England provides orthopedic and musculoskeletal care grounded in clinical expertise and personal attention. Its physicians, providers and staff have built trusted relationships with patients across the communities they serve.
Dr. Lahav is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon with a strong reputation for excellence in minimally invasive hip and knee replacement. He has extensive experience in robotic-assisted surgery, computer navigation, customized joint replacements and traditional surgical techniques.
With a background in engineering, Dr. Lahav has a special interest in using advanced technology to improve surgical precision, enhance the patient experience and optimize outcomes. Throughout his career, he has authored numerous orthopaedic publications, helped develop clinical protocols and patient-care pathways, and taught modern knee-replacement techniques to surgeons from around the world.
Dr. Lahav will see patients in our Milford and Orange offices. His return further strengthens our joint replacement team and expands access to highly respected orthopaedic expertise within the communities we serve.
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Lahav back to Connecticut Orthopaedics!
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