25 of the Best Orthopedic Doctors Near Me in Stamford, CT

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MediFind found 149 specialists near Stamford, CT

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    Expertise in
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    HSS Stamford

    1 Blachley Rd, 
    Stamford, CT 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Mclawhorn is an Orthopedics provider in Stamford, Connecticut. Dr. Mclawhorn is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Bowlegs, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

    Expertise in
    5
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    Expertise in
    5
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    HSS Stamford

    1 Blachley Rd, 
    Stamford, CT 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Cynthia Kahlenberg is an Orthopedics provider in Stamford, Connecticut. Dr. Kahlenberg is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Arthritis, Hypermobile Joints, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Kahlenberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    1
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    Expertise in
    1
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    Yale University

    260 Long Ridge Rd, 
    Stamford, CT 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Hickernell is an Orthopedics provider in Stamford, Connecticut. Dr. Hickernell is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Acute Pain, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

    Expertise in
    13
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    Orthopedics
    Expertise in
    13
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    Orthopedics

    HSS Stamford

    1 Blachley Rd, 
    Stamford, CT 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Sama is an Orthopedics provider in Stamford, Connecticut. Dr. Sama is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Scoliosis, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Sama is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    7
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    Orthopedics
    Expertise in
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    Orthopedics

    HSS Stamford

    1 Blachley Rd, 
    Stamford, CT 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Elizabeth Cody is an Orthopedics provider in Stamford, Connecticut. Dr. Cody is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Bunions, Flat Feet, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Cody is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    5
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    Expertise in
    5
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    Stamford Health Medical Group Orthopedics

    1 Blachley Rd Ste 2, 
    Stamford, CT 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Corinne Vanbeek is an Orthopedics provider in Stamford, Connecticut. Dr. Vanbeek is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Bursitis.

    Expertise in
    4
    conditions
    Orthopedics
    Expertise in
    4
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    Orthopedics

    HSS Stamford

    1 Blachley Rd, 
    Stamford, CT 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jessica Heyer is an Orthopedics provider in Stamford, Connecticut. Dr. Heyer is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Colonic Atresia, Spinal Fusion, and Shoulder Arthroscopy. Dr. Heyer is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    4
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    Orthopedics
    Expertise in
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    Orthopedics

    HSS Stamford

    1 Blachley Rd, 
    Stamford, CT 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Samuel Taylor is an Orthopedics provider in Stamford, Connecticut. Dr. Taylor has been practicing medicine for over 18 years is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Osteonecrosis, Tenotomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Taylor is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
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    Expertise in
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    HSS Stamford

    1 Blachley Rd, 
    Stamford, CT 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Markowicz is an Orthopedics provider in Stamford, Connecticut. Dr. Markowicz is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bowlegs, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Markowicz is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    3
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    Expertise in
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    Ip Ct LLC

    1 Blachley Rd, 
    Stamford, CT 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Cornell is an Orthopedics provider in Stamford, Connecticut. Dr. Cornell is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Synovitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

    Expertise in
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    Expertise in
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    HSS Stamford

    1 Blachley Rd, 
    Stamford, CT 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sabrina Strickland is an Orthopedics provider in Stamford, Connecticut. Dr. Strickland is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hypermobile Joints, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Osteotomy, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Strickland is currently accepting new patients.

    Adam D. Bitterman
    Expertise in
    17
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    Orthopedics | Podiatric Surgery
    Expertise in
    17
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    Orthopedics | Podiatric Surgery

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Orthopaedic Institute At Huntington, 155 East Main Street

    155 East Main Street, 
    Huntington, NY 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adam D. Bitterman, DO is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon and an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He serves as the chairman for the department of orthopaedic surgery and is the associate program director for the orthopaedic surgery residency program at Huntington Hospital. He is a foot and ankle specialist and has a focus in treating conditions of the lower leg. His clinical interests include arthritis of the foot and ankle, deformity correction, Achilles tendon disorders, and sports-related injuries to the ankle and foot. He is highly skilled in arthroscopic, minimally invasive, and open approaches for various conditions surrounding the lower foot and ankle. Dr. Bitterman is a graduate of Binghamton University and pursued his medical education at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at North Shore-LIJ Plainview Orthopaedic Consortium before graduating from Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois where he completed his foot and ankle fellowship training. While in Chicago, he worked along side the team physicians for the Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox. Additionally, he won the Jorge A. Galante Research Fellow Award for his work on Achilles tendinosis. His research interests include clinical outcomes after foot and ankle surgery, Achilles tendon pathology, patient comprehension and residency training. He has co-authored several peer-reviewed articles in orthopaedic journals and books chapters in orthopaedic textbooks. Dr. Bitterman has lectured to his peers as well as allied health professionals on various topics involving the lower extremity at local, regional and national meetings. Dr. Bitterman's goal is to create a personalized treatment plan for each patient in order to relieve pain, restore function, improve one's quality of life and return them to their pre-injury state. A native of Commack, born in Huntington Hospital, he is excited to return home and practice at the Northwell Health Orthopaedic Institute at Huntington. Dr. Bitterman is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Laminectomy.

    Joseph K. Lee
    Expertise in
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    Orthopedics
    Expertise in
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    Orthopedics

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Medicine And Surgical Specialties At Northern Westchester

    400 East Main Street, 
    Mount Kisco, NY 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Lee is an ABOS board-certified fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon. He graduated medical school from Brown university. He performed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Columbia University in New York, NY and followed with a fellowship in Spine Surgery at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL.Dr. Lee has authored numerous publications and has presented at orthopedic meetings both nationally and internationally. His clinical interests include degenerative conditions of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine, minimally invasive spine surgery, motion sparing disc replacements, spinal deformity, trauma, revision surgery and spine tumors/infections.Dr. Lee has conducted extensive research in the field of spine surgery and continues to actively do so. His research interests include intervertebral disc regeneration, minimally invasive spinal surgery, spinal navigation and robotics. He is an active member of North American Spine Society (NASS), American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), and Lumbar Spine Research Society (LSRS).Dr. Lee has served as the Chief of spine surgery at Phelps Hospital in Sleepy Hollow, NY since 2018 and will serve as the Director of minimally invasive spine surgery as well. Dr. Lee has been integral in the development of the Phelps Spine Institute that provides comprehensive spinal care for the community.Dr. Lee's treatment philosophy has always been to treat each patient as one of his own family members. He believes in providing accurate diagnosis, thorough conservative treatments, and the most tailored surgical solution to patients so they may return to a quality of life that they enjoy. Dr. Lee is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Lordosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Fusion, and Microdiscectomy.

    George Pianka
    Expertise in
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    Orthopedics
    Expertise in
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    Orthopedics

    WPHPA Of Hawthorne

    24 Saw Mill River Road,, Suite 206, 
    Hawthorne, NY 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. George Pianka joins WPHPA with 33 years of experience in private practice in the specialty of Hand Surgery. Dr. Pianka is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Synovitis, Rhizarthrosis, and Trigger Thumb.

    Evan H. Karas
    Expertise in
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    Orthopedics
    Expertise in
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    Orthopedics
    90 South Bedford Road, 
    Mount Kisco, NY 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    "Dr. Evan Karas practices at Northern Westchester Hospital. He is currently assistant clinical professor of orthopedic surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. He is also a member of CareMount Medical.Dr. Karas was attracted to Orthopedic surgery because he's passionate about making an impact in a patient's quality of life. ""I am tremendously rewarded each time a patient tells me that my care has restored their ability to resume an activity they are passionate about,"" says Dr. Karas.Dr. Evan Karas is an active member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America, and holds an academic appointment as affiliate staff of orthopedic surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital. He has published articles in several orthopedic journals, and has presented and served as faculty at orthopedic surgery conferences nationwide. Dr. Karas is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery and has been a Castle Connolly Top Doctor in the New York Metro area since 2006.". Dr. Karas is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, and Bursitis.

    Evan J. Hawkins
    Expertise in
    5
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    Expertise in
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    90 South Bedford Road, 
    Mount Kisco, NY 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Evan Hawkins, MD is a board certified orthopedic surgeon. He specializes in treating problems of the hip and knee, in particularly hip and knee arthritis. Dr Hawkins completed his residency training at Mt Sinai in NYC, followed by a fellowship in hip and knee replacement surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital. He specializes in minimally invasive anterior hip replacement, partial knee replacement, and revision surgery. Dr. Hawkins is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Krishn M. Sharma
    Expertise in
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    Expertise in
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    Northwell Health Physician Partners Medicine And Surgical Specialties At Northern Westchester

    400 East Main Street, 
    Mount Kisco, NY 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Krishn Sharma is an Orthopedics provider in Mount Kisco, New York. Dr. Sharma is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Philip E. Clifford
    Expertise in
    2
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    Expertise in
    2
    conditions

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Medicine And Surgical Specialties At Northern Westchester

    400 East Main Street, 
    Mount Kisco, NY 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Clifford's practice focus has been nearly exclusively hip and knee replacement and revision surgery for over 24 years. He takes the time to listen to his patients and explain their health and disease process in terms that are easy to understand. He has expertise in minimally invasive approaches for hip replacement, speeding recovery and minimizing surgical trauma so that more than 95% of patients can return home the same day as their surgery.He stays current in best practices regarding pain control agents, therapies, and pain management for both knee and hip patients. Virtually all hip and knee replacement patients can now have true outpatient surgery, returning home a few hours after surgery completion, even with revision surgery.Dr. Clifford was born in New Jersey, parents originally Vermont natives, grew up in New Jersey and then Florida. After graduation from Davidson College, he followed this with medical school at the University of Florida and then orthopedic residency and adult reconstruction fellowship training at Duke University Medical Center.He was recruited by a growing local orthopedic private practice and quickly became a leader there as medical director of the orthopedic group EmergeOrtho in Durham North Carolina. formerly Triangle Orthopedics.As Chair of Orthopedics at Duke Regional Hospital, he served on the executive council of the hospital, interacting with both private practice and hospital hired physicians. After 18 years of service to the Durham Community and his practice, he returned to Florida to help with his aging mother's healthcare and started a solo private practice based on refining the concept of outpatient joint replacement. He continued to develop better strategies to treat pain post hip and knee replacement and attained a new leadership role as part owner and medical director for Legacy Ambulatory Surgical Center in Tampa Florida.Dr. Clifford was then recruited to assist with Northwell's Orthopedic department growth in Westchester County. Specifically, joint replacement volume growth at Phelps Hospital but also through growth of all orthopedic subspecialties throughout Westchester County and beyond as Northwell grows and expands to meet and exceed the needs of the communities in the areas we serve. Dr. Clifford is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Knee Replacement.

    Robert L. Cristofaro
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Orthopedics | Pediatrics
    Expertise in
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    Orthopedics | Pediatrics

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Orthopaedic Institute At Purchase

    3010 Westchester Avenue, Suite 104, 
    Purchase, NY 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Cristofaro is a Pediatrics specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Purchase, New York. Dr. Cristofaro is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Clubfoot, Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, Scoliosis, and Congenital Radioulnar Synostosis.

    John M. Nelson
    Expertise in
    1
    conditions
    Orthopedics | Pediatrics
    Expertise in
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    Orthopedics | Pediatrics

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Orthopaedic Institute At Purchase

    3010 Westchester Avenue, Suite 104, 
    Purchase, NY 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Nelson is a Pediatrics specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Purchase, New York. Dr. Nelson is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, Congenital Bowing of Long Bones, Scoliosis, Toxic Synovitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Andrew Casden
    Expertise in
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    Orthopedics
    Expertise in
    1
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    Orthopedics

    WPHPA Orthopaedics & Spine Surgery

    122 Maple Avenue, 8th Floor, 
    White Plains, NY 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Andrew M. Casden is Chief of Orthopedic Surgery and Spine Surgery at White Plains Hospital. Dr. Casden is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Scoliosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

    Corey Burak
    Expertise in
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    Orthopedics
    Expertise in
    1
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    Orthopedics

    WPHPA Of Hawthorne

    24 Saw Mill River Road,, Suite 206, 
    Hawthorne, NY 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Corey F. Burak is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon who is recognized as a pioneer in the anterior total-hip replacement surgical approach. He specializes in total hip and knee replacement. Dr. Burak is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

    Expertise in
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    Expertise in
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    90 South Bedford Road, 
    Mount Kisco, NY 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Katherine Ma is an Orthopedics provider in Mount Kisco, New York. Dr. Ma is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Macrodactyly of the Foot, Kohler Disease, Flat Feet, and Hip Replacement.

    Expertise in
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    Orthopedics
    Expertise in
    13
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    Orthopedics

    HSS Westchester

    1133 Westchester Ave, 
    White Plains, NY 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Evan Sheha is an Orthopedics provider in White Plains, New York. Dr. Sheha is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Scoliosis, Lordosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Sheha is currently accepting new patients.

    Expertise in
    10
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    Expertise in
    10
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    HSS Westchester

    1133 Westchester Ave, 
    White Plains, NY 
     (10.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Constantine Demetracopoulos is an Orthopedics provider in White Plains, New York. Dr. Demetracopoulos is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Flat Feet, Osteoarthritis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Osteotomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Demetracopoulos is currently accepting new patients.

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    What is an orthopedic doctor? 

    An orthopedic doctor — also called an orthopedist — focuses on diagnosing, treating, and preventing problems with the bones, muscles, joints, ligaments, and tendons. These parts of your body make up the musculoskeletal system. The word “orthopedic” originally meant “straighten children,” as the field first helped children with bone and spine issues. Today, orthopedic doctors care for people of all ages, treating everything from broken bones and joint pain to sports injuries and long-term conditions like arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome. 

    Why am I being referred to an orthopedic doctor?      

    Your primary care doctor might refer you to an orthopedic doctor if you have problems with your bones, joints, or muscles that require expert care. This could be due to an injury, such as a broken bone or torn ligament, or a chronic condition like arthritis or back pain. You might also see an orthopedic doctor if you’re experiencing pain, swelling, stiffness, or difficulty moving part of your body. They specialize in diagnosing and treating these issues and may suggest treatments like physical therapy, medication, or surgery to help you heal and regain strength.  

    What is the difference between orthopedic and orthopedist?  

    Orthopedic” is the branch of medicine that focuses on treating the musculoskeletal system. An “orthopedist” is a doctor who practices in this field. For example, if you have a broken bone, you might see an orthopedist (the doctor) who specializes in orthopedic (musculoskeletal) care. Think of it this way — orthopedic describes what they do, and orthopedist describes who they are. 

    What surgeries are performed by orthopedic doctors?  

    Orthopedic doctors (orthopedists) and orthopedic surgeons both treat musculoskeletal conditions, but only surgeons perform surgeries. Orthopedic doctors focus on non-surgical methods. Surgeries include: 

    • Joint replacement surgeries: These replace worn-out joints, such as the knee or hip, with artificial ones. This is often done for arthritis patients to relieve pain and improve movement. 
    • Arthroscopy: This minimally invasive procedure uses small tools and a camera to repair problems inside a joint, such as torn cartilage or ligament damage. 
    • Fracture repair: Orthopedic doctors can stabilize broken bones using screws, plates, or rods to help them heal correctly. 
    • Spinal surgeries: These include procedures like fixing a herniated disc, stabilizing the spine, or correcting scoliosis. 
    • Tendon or ligament repairs: These surgeries fix injuries like a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee or a ruptured Achilles tendon in the ankle. 

    Some surgeries are outpatient, meaning you can go home the same day, while others might require a hospital stay for recovery. 

    When should I see an Orthopedic Doctor near Stamford, 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 Orthopedic Doctor near Stamford, 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 does MediFind rank Orthopedic Doctors near Stamford, 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 Orthopedic Doctors near Stamford, 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 Orthopedic Doctor in Stamford?

    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 Orthopedic Doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Orthopedic 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 Orthopedic Doctor near Stamford, 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 Orthopedic 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 Orthopedic 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 Orthopedic Doctors near Stamford, CT?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Orthopedic 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 Orthopedic Doctor that offers video calls?

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

    Reviewed on: 11/07/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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