The 20 Best Herniated Disk Doctors Near Me in bridgeport, CT

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 30 doctor with experience in Herniated Disk near bridgeport, CT. Of these, 28 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Herniated Disk
    Advanced in Herniated Disk
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    St. Vincent's Medical Center

    2800 Main St, 
    Bridgeport, CT 
     (1.5 miles away)
    475-210-5574
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Assaker is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Assaker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Herniated Disk, Fractured Spine, Mononeuritis Multiplex, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Assaker is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Referral may be required

    Orthopaedic Specialty Group

    305 Black Rock Turnpike, 
    Fairfield, CT 
     (2.4 miles away)
    203-337-2600
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Judith Gorelick is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Fairfield, Connecticut. Dr. Gorelick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Gorelick is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Gorelick is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
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    Michael E Opalak MD PC

    340 Capitol Ave, 
    Bridgeport, CT 
     (1.3 miles away)
    203-336-3303
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michael Opalak is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Opalak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Subdural Hematoma, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

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    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
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    Gerald Micalizzi M.D. LLC

    558 Fairview Ave, 
    Bridgeport, CT 
     (1.8 miles away)
    203-374-0793
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Gerald Micalizzi is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Micalizzi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His clinical expertise encompasses Herniated Disk, Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Dr. Micalizzi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk

    Dr. Khalid M. Abbed
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disk

    Dr. Khalid M. Abbed
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    2660 Main St Ste 219, 
    Bridgeport, CT 
     (2.3 miles away)
    203-332-3272
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Khalid Abbed is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Abbed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Referral may be required

    Fairfield Surgery Center LLC

    305 Black Rock Tpke, 
    Fairfield, CT 
     (2.4 miles away)
    203-337-2600
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Gary Zimmerman is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Fairfield, Connecticut. Dr. Zimmerman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Delirium, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk

    Dr. John N. Awad
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Herniated Disk

    Dr. John N. Awad
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Fairfield Surgery Center LLC

    305 Black Rock Tpke, 
    Fairfield, CT 
     (2.4 miles away)
    203-337-2600
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    John Awad is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Fairfield, Connecticut. Dr. Awad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk

    Dr. David B. Brown
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Herniated Disk

    Dr. David B. Brown
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    The Surgical Center Of Connecticut LLC

    4920 Main St, 
    Bridgeport, CT 
     (3.5 miles away)
    203-371-2986
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Brown is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Tendinitis, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Referral may be required

    Valley Orthopaedic Specialists

    1275 Post Rd, Ste 208, 
    Fairfield, CT 
     (4.1 miles away)
    203-734-7900
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Arthur Geiger is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Fairfield, Connecticut. Dr. Geiger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoarthritis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Tendinitis, Spinal Stenosis, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk

    Dr. Tamer B. Ghaly
    Pain Medicine | Anesthesiology
    Experienced in Herniated Disk

    Dr. Tamer B. Ghaly
    Pain Medicine | Anesthesiology
    Referral may be required

    Valley Orthopaedic Specialists

    2 Trap Falls Rd, Ste 404, 
    Shelton, CT 
     (6.9 miles away)
    203-734-7900
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Tamer Ghaly is a Pain Medicine specialist and an Anesthesiologist practicing medicine in Shelton, Connecticut. Dr. Ghaly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Invertebral Disc Disease, Facet Joint Syndrome, Opisthotonos, and Muscle Spasms. Dr. Ghaly is board certified in American Board Of Anesthesiology and American Board Of Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine . Dr. Ghaly is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Herniated Disk

    Dr. James J. Yue
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Herniated Disk

    Dr. James J. Yue
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Connecticut Orthopaedics

    330 Bridgeport Ave, 
    Shelton, CT 
     (9.3 miles away)
    203-538-0020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    James Yue is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Shelton, Connecticut. Dr. Yue is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Fractured Spine, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Referral may be required

    Connecticut Orthopaedics

    888 White Plains Rd Ste 105, 
    Trumbull, CT 
     (6.2 miles away)
    203-268-2882
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Gerard Girasole is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Trumbull, Connecticut. Dr. Girasole is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk

    Dr. Isaac Cohen
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Herniated Disk

    Dr. Isaac Cohen
    Pain Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Connecticut Orthopaedics

    888 White Plains Rd Ste 105, 
    Trumbull, CT 
     (6.2 miles away)
    203-268-2882
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Isaac Cohen is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Trumbull, Connecticut. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sciatica, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, and Sacroiliac Joint Disease.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Referral may be required

    Orthopaedic Specialty Group

    760 River Rd, 
    Shelton, CT 
     (7.9 miles away)
    203-337-2600
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Forzani is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Shelton, Connecticut. Dr. Forzani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. His clinical expertise encompasses Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Chronic Pain, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Spinal Stenosis. Dr. Forzani is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk

    Dr. Arya G. Varthi
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Herniated Disk

    Dr. Arya G. Varthi
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Milford Sports Medicine-Milford

    48 Wellington Rd, 
    Milford, CT 
     (8.0 miles away)
    203-882-8138
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Arya Varthi is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Milford, Connecticut. Dr. Varthi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Referral may be required

    Radiation Oncology Of Southern Ct LLC

    15 Corporate Dr, 
    Trumbull, CT 
     (8.2 miles away)
    203-337-9729
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Denise Pittaro is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Trumbull, Connecticut. Dr. Pittaro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. Her clinical expertise encompasses Herniated Disk, Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Vertigo, and Headache. Dr. Pittaro is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Experienced in Herniated Disk
    Referral may be required

    Diagnostic Imaging Of Milford PC

    30 Commerce Park, 
    Milford, CT 
     (8.3 miles away)
    203-878-2341
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Eric Ragaza is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Milford, Connecticut. Dr. Ragaza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, Osteopenia, and Vertigo. Dr. Ragaza is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk

    Dr. Rajat M. Sekhar
    Pain Medicine
    Experienced in Herniated Disk

    Dr. Rajat M. Sekhar
    Pain Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    300 Post Rd W Ste 101, 
    Westport, CT 
     (9.0 miles away)
    203-226-2490
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Rajat Sekhar is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Westport, Connecticut. Dr. Sekhar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Facet Joint Syndrome, Chronic Pain, and Cervical Spondylosis.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk

    Dr. Abraham Mintz
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Herniated Disk

    Dr. Abraham Mintz
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    2 Ivy Brook Rd Ste 210, 
    Shelton, CT 
     (9.0 miles away)
    203-372-6460
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Abraham Mintz is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Shelton, Connecticut. Dr. Mintz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Experienced in Herniated Disk

    Dr. Glenn S. Russo
    Orthopedics
    Experienced in Herniated Disk

    Dr. Glenn S. Russo
    Orthopedics
    Referral may be required

    Connecticut Orthopaedics

    330 Bridgeport Ave, 
    Shelton, CT 
     (9.3 miles away)
    203-538-0020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    See accepted insurances

    Glenn Russo is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Shelton, Connecticut. Dr. Russo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Herniated Disk. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Herniated Disk?

    A herniated (slipped) disk occurs when all or part of a disk is forced through a weakened part of the disk. This may place pressure on nearby nerves or the spinal cord.

    When should I see a Herniated Disk doctor near bridgeport, CT?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Herniated Disk doctor near bridgeport, CT?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How do I find the best Herniated Disk doctor near bridgeport, CT?

    You can find a Herniated Disk doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Herniated Disk doctors near bridgeport, CT?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Herniated Disk doctors near bridgeport, CT?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Herniated Disk doctor near bridgeport, CT?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Herniated Disk doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Herniated Disk doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Herniated Disk doctor near bridgeport, CT?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Herniated Disk doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Herniated Disk doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Herniated Disk doctors near bridgeport, CT?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Herniated Disk doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Herniated Disk doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Herniated Disk doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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