Author: Carolyn DaSilva

 

Connecticut Orthopaedics is proud to announce the consolidation of its two locations in Orange, CT, into a single, state-of-the-art facility designed to enhance the continuum of care for our community. This new facility will not only provide a streamlined experience for our patients but will also offer advanced services under one roof, including Urgent Care, MRI/Imaging, and Physical Therapy, ensuring that our patients receive the best possible care in a convenient and accessible environment. 

“We are excited to bring our services together in one modern facility that reflects our commitment to providing high-quality, accessible healthcare to our community,” said Susan Bader CEO of Connecticut Orthopaedics.  “”This consolidation will not only improve operational efficiency but also enhance patient access to specialties such as spine, back and neck, foot and ankle, joint replacement, sports medicine, hand, wrist and elbow. We look forward to welcoming our patients at our new Orange location.”   

The new facility is located at 235 Boston Post Road, Orange, CT, and features cutting-edge technology and modern amenities that prioritize patient comfort and care. The consolidation supports our commitment to delivering a seamless healthcare experience, allowing patients to access a wide range of services with ease. 

Barry Lee Cohen, Executive Director of the Orange Chamber of Commerce, said, “Connecticut Orthopaedics is a trusted and well-established healthcare brand that has been a valued partner to both patients and the business community. This new facility represents a significant investment in and commitment to the economic vitality of Orange and surrounding municipalities.” 

Key highlights of the new location include: 

– Convenient, Extended Hours: Our urgent care, MRI/Imaging, and physical therapy services will now be available with extended hours, allowing patients to receive care when it best fits their schedules. This flexibility is designed to accommodate busy lifestyles, making it easier than ever for our community to prioritize their health. 

– Patient-Centric Design: The new facility has been thoughtfully designed to create a welcoming and healing environment. Features include spacious waiting areas, private consultation rooms, and state-of-the-art treatment physical therapy spaces, all aimed at enhancing the patient experience. 

– Dedicated Care Teams: Our team of experienced healthcare professionals remains committed to providing personalized care. Patients will continue to benefit from the same trusted providers they know and rely on, now in a more integrated setting. 

We encourage our community to visit our website at ct-ortho.com for updates and information regarding our services and to learn more about our physicians.  

About Connecticut Orthopaedics: 

Connecticut Orthopaedics is a premier team of orthopaedic doctors, surgeons and health care professionals who provide compassionate and innovative care at over 20 locations across Connecticut  including Urgent Care, Sports Therapy | Rehab locations, and three surgical centers. Started in 1963, Connecticut Orthopaedics is the largest privately-owned orthopaedic practice in New England, making it convenient for you to get the expert orthopaedic care you need, close to where you live. 

For media inquiries, please contact: 

Carolyn DaSilva, Director of Marketing and Communications, cdasilva@ct-ortho.com   

Connecticut Orthopaedics welcomes podiatrist Leakna Ung, DPM. Dr. Leakna Ung is a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine specializing in comprehensive foot and ankle care. With a robust educational background and extensive postgraduate training, Dr. Ung brings a wealth of expertise to the field of podiatric medicine. Dr. Ung treats high risk diabetic foot and wound care patients, sports medicine related injuries, neuromas, and various dermatological conditions of the foot and ankle.

She completed her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine and prior to this, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biological Basis of Behavior from the University of Pennsylvania. During her residency, Dr. Ung was honored to serve as the Podiatric Residency Academic Chief, demonstrating leadership and a commitment to academic excellence. Her extensive training and dedication to patient care make her a respected and knowledgeable podiatrist. Dr. Ung’s commitment to excellence and patient-centered care ensures that each patient receives the highest quality treatment tailored to their individual needs. Learn more about Dr. Ung here 

Dr. Ung is accepting new patients at our following locations:

Hamden

Orange

Shelton

Trumbull

For appointments or consultations, Dr. Ung can be reached at 203-848-235

Board Certified Orthoapedic surgeon, Kenoma Anighoro, MD discusses the latest national statistics showing younger patients are getting new knees and hips. We’re talking about 40-year-olds vs. 60-year-olds. Learn  more about Kenoma O. Anighoro, MD

Connecticut Orthopaedics welcomes sports medicine specialist, Dr. Stephen Maier to our organization. Dr. Maier is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, specifically the treatment of ankle, shoulder, and knee related injuries. Dr. Maier has expertise in arthroscopy, trauma care, and general orthopaedics. He incorporates both surgical and nonsurgical approaches in his practice to address a wide range of orthopaedic conditions.

Throughout his career, he has worked as the team physician for numerous athletics programs including the Atlanta Falcons, Georgia Tech Athletics, Boston Bruins, Boston Red Sox, and Harvard University Athletics. Dr. Maier played hockey and baseball for Williams College and spent significant time around sports medicine and injuries, guiding him towards a lifelong interest in taking care of patients to help them return to what they enjoy doing.

He incorporates both surgical and nonsurgical approaches in his practice to address a wide range of orthopaedic conditions and provide holistic care to the patient.

Dr. Maier enjoys spending time with his wife and son, and family around the Connecticut shoreline. He has a passion for baking sourdough bread and loves to play ice hockey.

Dr. Maier is accepting new patients

You can schedule an appointment with Dr. Maier at:

Essex 12 Bokum Road

Madison 146 Samson Rock Drive

For more information on Dr. Maier click here 

Did you catch us on CT LIVE! NBC ? It’s great to see our practice highlighted and the important work that our surgeons and team do every day for our patients!

 

Connecticut Orthopaedics Surgical Center has earned a spot-on Becker’s 2024 prestigious list of “Top 200 Ambulatory Surgical Centers” for spine surgeries. This recognition highlights the center’s outstanding performance and growth in outpatient spine procedures over the past five years, driven by advancements in less invasive techniques and enhanced pain management that facilitate quicker patient recovery.

Becker’s recognition underscores the shift toward performing complex spine surgeries in specialized surgical centers. These centers offer lower costs and superior quality compared to traditional hospital settings, providing a tailored, patient-centered experience.

Susan Bader, CEO of Connecticut Orthopaedics, expressed enthusiasm about the accolade: “We are honored to be named among the top performers for spine surgeries by Becker’s at our Branford Surgical Center. Our commitment to achieving optimal patient outcomes and advancing community health is reflected in our quality ratings, accreditations, and personalized service. Being recognized by an independent authority like Becker’s validates our ongoing efforts and reinforces that we are meeting our goals effectively.”

The 9,000-square-foot Surgical Center in Branford is dedicated exclusively to orthopaedic procedures. Staffed by Connecticut’s leading orthopaedic surgeons, nurses, and patient-focused professionals, the center offers a specialized experience tailored to each patient’s needs from the moment they arrive.

Drs Wijesekera and Russo travel to Dominican Republic to provide safe care to children with scoliosis

 

World Spine Outreach is an incredible organization that provides international spine care to some of the most underserved areas of the globe. Dr. Shirvinda Wijesekera has been a long-standing member of this mission and, in recent years, has been joined by Dr. Glenn Russo. They have worked with other volunteers, local and nationwide, to provide safe and complex corrective surgery, in an austere environment, to children suffering from scoliosis in the Dominican Republic.

Together, the team works in collaboration with local surgeons to treat patients, educate trainees, and develop safety protocols to enhance patient care now, and for years to come. Without exception, each team member demonstrates exceptional professionalism, talent, commitment and compassion. “It is truly a humbling experience working with a team of this high caliber of character,” said Dr. Glenn Russo. While the days are long, grueling and there are no robots or guided navigation systems, these experts take on the hardest cases with unwavering dedication. This year’s team was made up of 48 volunteers, which is the biggest group to date! “I have been lucky to be part of this amazing mission with World Spine Outreach as we have traveled the world treating patients with scoliosis. We have now treated over 800 patients in DR at one location in the past 15 years. It is a privilege to be part of the team and serve as the medical director. Great patients, great work and a great team.” said Dr. Wijesekera.

The mission group helped approximately 19 local pediatric patients with spinal deformity this year.

Revolutionizing Patient Access: Connecticut Orthopaedics Partners with HURT! To launch Ortho On-The-Go Offering 24/7 Access to Orthopedic Specialists

February 29, 2024 – Connecticut Orthopaedics is thrilled to unveil our recent partnership with HURT!, which allows us to expand our services to the communities we serve under the brand Ortho On-The-Go powered by HURT!. As the first and only group in New England to join hands with HURT!, we are looking forward to enlighten the communities we serve and the athletic programs we support.

“Connecticut Orthopaedics is always looking toward the future when it comes to providing patient access to care and Ortho On-the-Go is the next advancement for our organization.” said Susan Bader, CEO. We are delighted to be the first in New England to offer this experience.”

Co-founded by Dr. Brett Miller in 2020, The HURT! App rapidly separated itself as a revolutionary solution to assist in navigating people in need of orthopedic care to local in-market specialists. A key component of the app is the ability to communicate with a HURT! care navigator in real-time 24/7, 365 days a year and more often than not, avoid costly emergency room visits. The HURT! care navigators are experts in orthopedics, and users get a human-to-human interaction without the use of ‘bots’ or AI. HURT!’s core values are personal interactions with users and navigation to local orthopedic practices for specialty care.

” Connecticut Orthopaedics is a forward-thinking practice that shares our mission of providing patient-centered care”, said Dr. Brett Miller, MD, Co-Founder of HURT! “We are honored to partner with them and work together to provide our technology to the communities they serve.”

The Hurt! smartphone app is free to download and utilize. There is never a charge to the user or their insurance plan. It is available in the App Store and Google Play. For more information or to download the app click here

About HURT!
The HURT! mobile app provides free 24/7, 365 days a year access to orthopedic expertise. Their mission is to provide users access to orthopedic specialists across the country in their time of need. The HURT! orthopedic network continues to expand rapidly nationwide and engages in partnership models with physician groups who are steadfast to patient-centric and an unmatched access experience, specifically during non-peak hours for their patients and the communities they continuously strive to serve. For more information, please visit hurtapp.com

About Connecticut Orthopaedics
Connecticut Orthopaedics is a premier team of orthopaedic doctors, surgeons and health care professionals who provide compassionate and innovative care at over 20 locations across southern Connecticut – including seven Urgent Care Centers, Sports Therapy | Rehab locations, and three state-of-the-art surgical centers.

Started in 1963, Connecticut Orthopaedics is the largest privately-owned orthopaedic practice in New England, making it convenient for you to get the orthopaedic care you need, close to where you live.

Connecticut Orthopaedics is pleased to announce that Pam Czapor,  has joined the Leadership team as our new Chief Financial Officer. Pam brings over 20 years of experience in the health care sector and most recently held the dual role of CEO/CFO for OrthoConnecticut, headquartered in Danbury.  Prior to that, she was the Director of Finance and Budgeting for Hartford HealthCare.

“I am very excited to welcome Pam Czapor to our practice. Pam brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, not only in financial matters, but in the healthcare industry, which will be beneficial for our organization as we continue to grow and innovate.  She brings the skills and experience needed to play a key role in Connecticut Orthopaedics’ future success.” Susan Bader, CEO said.

 

Learn more about Pam Czapor here 

 

Congratulations to this year’s Top Doctors 

Castle Connolly Top Doctors represent the top 7% of all U.S. practicing physicians.

Castle Connolly Top Doctors are peer-nominated, and thoroughly vetted by our physician-led research team. These doctors are best-in-class healthcare providers, embodying excellence in clinical care as well as interpersonal skills.

 

2024 Top Doctors 

Richard Bernstein, MD : Hand and Upper Extremity

John Daigneault, MD : Sports Medicine

Peter DeLuca, MD : Pediatric Care

Richard Diana, MD : Sports Medicine

Allen Ferrucci, MD : Foot and Ankle

John Kelley, MD : Sports Medicine

John Marino, MD : Physiatry

Phillip Minotti, MD : Joint Replacement

Thomas Moran, MD : Hand and Upper Extremity

Alan Reznik, MD, FAAOS : Sports Medicine

Glenn Russo, MD : Spine, Back and Neck

Patrick Ruwe, MD : Sports Medicine

Kristin Sandrowski, MD : Hand and Upper Extremity

James Spak, MD : Sports Medicine

Sanda Tomak, MD : Foot and Ankle

Mark Wilchinsky, MD : Sports Medicine

James Yue, MD : Spine, Back and Neck