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Our guide to a happier and healthier you
BUZZ Four local women-owned businesses plan for expansion in 2019. HOME A look into a renovation of the Day House by John Black Lee. GO Real ID 101; The new Cadillac will drive for you. DO Pop open a bottle of Cava, the perfect Spanish bubbly.
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editorial executive editor Cristin Marandino editor Julee Kaplan market editor Megan Gagnon advisory editor Donna Moffly assistant editor Joey Macari
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sales publisher, new canaan - darien Lisa Hingst categories: automotive/builders/landscape/ sports & fitness publisher, greenwich Trish Kirsch publisher, stamford Karen Kelly category: travel
contributors editors Camilla A. Herrera - editor, stamford Diane Sembrot - editor, fairfield living; westport
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Julee Kaplan
Lisa Hingst
Just when I never thought I would do it, I moved from the back row to the front row in Mackenzie’s spin class at Joyride in Darien.
The old school weights I’m lifting at the gym now — 20 reps of bicep curls with 20 pound dumbbells.
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Paula Winicur I’ve been steadily increasing my speed on the treadmill. It helps so much to clear my mind, and makes me feel stronger.
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Since moving to Westport in July 2010, I’ve completed 852 hours of hot vinyasa yoga, having never taken a class before.
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esolutions have never really been my thing. I learned early on not to make them, since I tend to break them. Instead of picking that one thing to change in the new year, I’d rather look at the whole picture and just go for it — new fitness routines, new ways to look at bettering my health, new places I’d like to visit, new restaurants to try. No pressure, though. If there’s something (anything!) good you’d like to see happen in 2019, you’ve come to the right place. This issue is packed with newness — from our local Dynamic Duos who are planning for business growth to all the fun things to do in easy-to-get-to cities. Our massive Be Well guide written by Malia McKinnon Frame highlights some of the best ways to get healthier (and happier) right here in our towns. Personally, I can’t wait to get to Inner Light in Darien for relaxation and detoxification — and a non-toxic mani/pedi at To and From doesn’t sound so bad either. And, if you need a good doctor recommendation, our list of the best can be found right here in these pages. To explore some new flavors, don’t miss newcanaandarienmag.com
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our Best New Bites feature where Mary Kate Hogan has tested the most exciting eateries that have recently opened in our area. Whether you’re into trying Peruvian cuisine in New Canaan or grabbing a fresh-fromthe-oven chocolate croissant (yum!) from the newest bakery in Darien, we’ll let you know where to find it all. Lastly, I’m psyched to have Julia Dzafic, creator of Lemon Stripes (lemonstripes. com), join us as a columnist. Before moving to Fairfield County, Julia worked in the wellness industry in New York, so this just feels like the perfect issue for her first Last Word column. Look for more from Julia in coming issues where she will share peeks into her world as a local influencer, healthy lifestyle expert and mom to adorable little Amalia. Cheers to a happy (and healthy!) 2019!
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FOUR LOCAL WOMENOWNED BUSINESSES PLAN FOR GROWTH IN 2019
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Stephanie Zaccario and Ana-Maria Lemming
Stephanie Zaccario & Ana-Maria Leeming
WHO: When ANA-MARIA
LEEMING, a former clothing brand owner from Chicago, met STEPHANIE ZACCARIO, founder of luxury food import business Artisanal Pantry, at a social event in Katonah, NY, they knew they would become fast friends. The women, both living in New Canaan and moms to two girls, share the same appreciation for family and building a happy home. They also love shopping local, lunching and indulging in the finer things in life. Leeming (nicknamed Squirrel) and Zaccario (Foxy) do it with an edge and infectious sense of humor — all packaged into SPRUCEDANDSTYLED. COM, a lifestyle blog highlighting all their antics in a quirky, but stylish way.
FOXY & SQUIRREL’S 3 THINGS TO TRY NOW 1 LED facial by Daga at Lanphier Day Spa in Darien 2 Fun gifts and décor at Wave in New Canaan 3 “Rosie’s Meatballs”, at Paci in Southport
WHAT: Spruced & Styled showcases everything from home décor and travel tips to tutorials on how to style a black dress. There are recipes for fab cocktails (anyone for a Bloody Mary?) and a guide on how to set a festive table. There are also links to fun beauty videos and flower arranging demos. Every post is useful, but it’s all done with humor — as seen in their hilarious bloopers video. “Think of us as a social media espresso break; injecting a quick shot of lighthearted fun into your workaday life,” Leeming says. NEXT UP: If you follow this
duo on Instagram you’ll see their daily jaunts locally, whether they’re attending a fashion show, pointing out all the best accessories at She La La or carving pumpkins with a power drill. There’s going to be so much more of that, they say, as well as more vlogging. “Our three foundational objectives are simple: escape your day and have a laugh, discover approachable luxury and explore the rich culture of Fairfield County,” Zaccario says.
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Lauryn Soden and Zoe Hamann
WHO: LAURYN SODEN
and ZOE HAMANN have literally known each other forever. The two grew up in Rowayton and while they knew each other, they didn’t become close friends until they both moved back to their small town from New York City as adults. Hamann worked in advertising for ten years and Soden in digital marketing, but the two decided to switch gears once they reconnected here. “We shared the same passion for design and love of flowers,” Soden explained. WHAT: In May 2016, the two
started arranging beautifully designed bouquets and they created scented candles and sold them on Fridays at the Rowayton farmers market.
Their designs were an instant hit, selling out every week. When the market came to a close for the season in November 2016, Soden and Hamann opened their own shop, STEMS + CO., in downtown Rowayton. “It was a great little spot that allowed us to have our design studio space in the back, so we could work and sell right there,” Hamann said. NEXT UP: In November 2018, the duo decided to close their shop in order to focus in on doing what they love — designing. “We had the shop for two years and it went very well,” Soden said. “But we are both new parents and we needed to take a look at our business and focus in on what what’s
most successful.” Soden said that the creative part of the business is what they both love the most. So, they are refocusing Stems + Co. for the new year and offering event services (like weddings, bar mitzvahs and even smaller dinner parties) and workshops (flower arranging and wreath making). “We didn’t want to become known as a florist,” Hamann said. In addition to the custom floral business, the two are working on expanding their candle line — even wholesaling it to local shops like Browne & Co. in Darien and The Fred Shop in Westport and Greenwich. They offer eight scents now and hope to soon begin selling them in shops outside Fairfield County. newcanaandarienmag.com
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STEMS + CO.’S PLAN TO REFOCUS IN 2019 Candles can be found at more retailers throughout Fairfield County. Book gorgeous flowers for everything from small dinner parties to large weddings and corporate events.
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SINGLE PROCESS Barb Hazelton & Jo Briggs
WHO: After 20 years of marriage, Darien resident BARB HAZELTON knew it was time for her marriage to end. “I don’t believe in divorce, but I don’t believe in a bad marriage either,” she says. With four kids and a busy career in real estate, she admittedly made a series of mistakes going through the process of divorce. And so, she teamed with her twice-divorced New Canaan friend JO BRIGGS, a former corporate lawyer-turnedfitness business owner to start THESINGLEPROCESS. COM, a video resource guide that covers everything you need to know about “going from a we to a me.” Their mission is to make the process of divorce easier.
WHAT NO ONE TELLS YOU ABOUT DIVORCE WITH LAURA CAMPBELL, DIVORCE CONSULTANT 1 You will learn who your real friends are. 2 Your kids will be okay, if you are okay 3 Solutions exist, even if you can’t see them right now. 4 You will need time to take care of yourself. 5 You cannot predict the future.
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WHAT: Thesingleprocess.
com contains more than 50 info-loaded episodes ranging from topics like how to know your marriage is over, infidelity, talking with your kids, dating and how to pick a lawyer. Episodes are set up like interviews led by Hazelton and Briggs who meet with experts like family lawyer Carole Orland, who goes deep into splitting financials; marriage counselor Lisa Ryan, who speaks about what kills a marriage and a conversation with private investigator Rob Artus, among others. The mission, they say, is to offer something for everyone, since no two divorces are alike.
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Briggs have turned all of their videos into podcasts which are easily downloadable from SimpleCast. They’ve also added an informative blog to their site and a Divorce In A Box service, which connects people with Hazelton and Briggs in a more personalized setting. For $500, you can meet with them and they will offer solid advice, resources, a shoulder to cry on and help you to navigate a good path for you and your soonto-be-ex. They also plan to offer new videos on issues like communication, bereavement and to focus more on dads. “The process can and should be more positive and empowering and we hope to be able to offer that,” Briggs expressed.
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Sara Pollan DiMedio & Kelli Bussan
WHO: Brooklynite SARA
POLLAN DIMEDIO is quite busy working as a stylist for the consultancy she founded, Sur De Soi. Calling Bloomberg her number one client, the new mom and her team work daily to outfit 45 (or more) journalists across the globe. Her life’s work, she says, is getting “the right piece on the right person.” So, it seems fitting for her to partner with her New Canaan-based friend KELLI BUSSAN, the lifestyle blogger behind thekellichronicles.com, to launch ÉTOILE VIERGE, a custom jacket collection designed by the customer entirely with high-end fabrics.
WHAT: Étoile Vierge offers
a series of styles, from a leather moto jacket with
removeable extension to make it longer or shorter to a full-length shearling coat. Order a plaid-print wool blazer with removeable fur collar, blinged-out with a huge range of applique options or go simple with a classic waterproof leather trench (you pick the colors and buttons). The duo uses Italian-made leathers and New Zealand-raised ecofriendly furs for trims. From her work as a stylist, Pollan DiMedio has connections with high-end makers and tailors who are able to produce a jacket in as little as a few weeks. And, since they’re selling directto-consumer, they’re able to keep prices somewhat reasonable — blazers start at $595, leathers at $745 and shearlings at $1,750. Prices go up according to which
attachments and appliques you choose. “It’s outerwear,” Bussan says. “It’s the piece everyone sees, so it should be special and unique to you.”
PERSONALIZED SERVICE, DEFINED Soon you’ll be able to book an appointment in the Étoile Vierge showroom in New York, shop the jackets through Instagram and even try on samples in the comfort of your own home.
NEXT UP: Currently, you
can purchase a jacket on etoilevierge.com or through a trunk show. Pollan DiMedio and Bussan are working on securing a showroom in New York City where they can meet with clients by appointment. Soon, the product will be shoppable through their Instagram and they’re planning to connect with artists to develop new applique designs. “We hope to follow the Warby Parker model,” Pollan DiMedio says. “We could send someone two different samples and they can choose the size that works for them.”
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number of New Canaan’s prized Mid-Century Modern homes, many of which were designed by Philip Johnson and other members of the Harvard Five. While Wadia honed his craft studying traditional architecture in his native India, he says that working on a Modern
surrounding towns. He works closely with clients, managing dream house must-haves with practicality. His bespoke architecture ensures that “no two houses are alike.” But even so, it seems surprising to learn that Wadia has had a hand in renovating a
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JOHN BLACK LEE DESIGNED EIGHT NOTABLE MODERN HOMES IN NEW CANAAN: Lee House 1 on Laurel Road (1952); Lee House 2 on Chichester Road (1956); DeSilver House (with Harrison DeSilver, 1961); Teaze House (1962); Day House (1966) and all buildings at the New Canaan Field Club.
above left and right: The Day House, built by John Black Lee in 1966. A look into the living room, complete with modern furnishings. newcanaandarienmag.com
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hen people walk through a home built by Dinyar Wadia, they often wonder how it can possibly be a brandnew structure. Wadia, a New Canaan-based architect who established Wadia Associates more than 40 years ago, is known for his timeless homes designed as part of the landscape. His clients may request a Georgian, French Country or Colonial, but Wadia covers the architectural spectrum. “I don’t have a signature style,” Wadia claims. “To be a good architect, one should be able to design in any style or period.” Following this motto, Wadia boasts an eclectic portfolio of new and renovated estate homes in New Canaan, Greenwich and
is like “going back to my roots.” He earned his master’s degree at Columbia University, where he studied under Professor Victor Christ-Janer and graduated as a William Kinney Fellow. ChristJaner was a contemporary of the famous Harvard Five architects who made New Canaan an unexpected hub of Modernist design. After graduation, Wadia joined his mentor’s firm in New Canaan. According to Wadia, “Taking a job with Victor was the best life decision I ever made.” With 91 historically significant Modern homes in New Canaan, many have required preservation. Wadia has worked on two Philip Johnson homes and renovated The Day House, a John Black Lee design built in 1966. While John Black Lee isn’t officially one of the Harvard Five, he worked for Eliot Noyes and has been referred to as the “sixth member” of this distinguished group. Wadia is careful to balance the fine line of restoration with respect for an architect’s original vision. “For The Day House, my biggest challenge was to maintain the home so it looked like John Black Lee never left,” recalls Wadia. The homeowner, who chose to remain anonymous, selected
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home Wadia added state-ofthe-art appliances and heated flooring but kept the kitchen’s original metal cabinets.
without compromising the Wadia because he was the only design. Wadia’s firm also replaced architect who “did not advise the outdoor Spanish tile, repaired tearing the house apart and the stairs, rebuilt the chimney putting their stamp on it.” Not and created corrosion-resistant wanting to “live in a museum,” replicas of the exterior aluminum she requested something her light fixtures. family and dogs could call home. For the kitchen, the client In addition to restoration, wanted to keep the original St. Wadia was tasked with updating Charles metal this architectural cabinets, so the showpiece with“t o be a go od floor tile was caremodern systems architect, fully replaced to and fixtures. one should be add an underHe renovated able t o design floor heating the kitchen and in any st yle system. Chosen gave the bathor period.” with considerrooms a contemation, the tile porary and sleek seamlessly blends revamp. Tackling with the original the leaking hallway tile. Wadia problem typical also incorpoof Mid-Century rated present-day Modern homes amenities like a have, he changed second dishwasher the pitch of the —dinyar wadia, and two tall stateroof and rebuilt wadia associates of-the-art wine the skylight
above right and right: An indoor pool is kept as if John Black Lee never left; a chic updated bar is tucked into a corner for easy entertaining.
refrigerators. Adding modern conveniences, Wadia’s team built a sauna and bathroom near the indoor pool and created a new entrance from the house. A nod to his love of gardens, Wadia featured “a little green spot” in the corner of the pool room and advised on landscaping. The homeowner fondly tells the story of John Black Lee making an impromptu visit to her home shortly before his death in 2016: “To my husband’s delight, John smiled and said he approved.” Although preserving New Canaan’s Mid-Century Modern architecture is important to the town, there have been times
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when Moderns fell out of favor. When Wadia tried to build his first spec house as a Modern in late 1974, he went to the New Canaan Savings Bank for a loan. “Peter Raymond, the bank president of New Canaan Savings Bank opened the window and said, ‘Jump—I will put you out of your misery now. I already have the mortgage on houses designed by Philip Johnson, Marcel Breuer, Eliot Noyes and John Johansen that are not selling. What makes you feel like you’re better than them?’” laughs Wadia. “Come back with a Colonial.” Like Wadia says, “Everything goes in cycles and the Modern house is making a comeback.”
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Any form of identification that meets federal security standards. It used to be that a regular license fell into this category. That’s about to change. Travelers will soon need to present a Real ID, or a verified driver’s license, in order to fly domestically. To obtain a Real ID driver’s license, you must present enhanced identity verification when renewing your license: there is also an additional fee. Does this mean you need to rush out to the DMV? No. In fact, you can only renew your license a maximum of sixty days in advance of its expiration. The new law applies to non-verified licenses issued after October 2020. The TSA will continue to accept your non-verified until it expires.
Why the change? Based on recommendations from the 9/11 Commission, the U.S. government passed a law requiring a higher standard of identification for all air travelers.
What identity verification do I need to provide for a compliant license? Download the Real ID document checklist at ct.gov/dmv. If you do not have your birth certificate or a current passport (one of which must be presented in addition to secondary documentation), you can order a copy of your birth certificate from the city where you were born. Passport services are offered at most post offices. Download the forms at travel.state.gov and make an appointment at the post office. It’s that easy. The DMV will not accept photocopies, noncertified copies or damaged documents.
How can I tell if my driver’s license is a Real ID? If it qualifies, there will be a star on the top right corner. Do I have to get a Real ID license? No. You can renew a license that allows you to drive, but it will not be sufficient identification to fly. Should you choose that option, you can use an alternative form of Real ID at the airport.
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LOOK MA, NO HANDS CADILLAC’S SUPER CRUISE OPTION IS A HIGHWAY WONDER
The major safety factor here is that the car is, in a sense, watching you, too. Cameras detect whether your eyes are shut or diverted for more than five seconds; if so, the system warns you to pay attention. Even the seat will buzz your fanny. If it senses you have lost interest, it will park and disengage. So, no texting or doing crossword puzzles. When you override Super Cruise and just start driving, you will find the CT6 handles beautifully and offers adultstrength luxury, too. Super Cruise will be available in all Cadillacs by 2020. For now, it’s a $5,000
is not here, and likely never will be. But on the new high-end Cadillacs equipped with Super Cruise, you can put it in a highway lane, take your hands off the wheel, and motor through hours of relaxed travel while Cadillac’s computers and sensors speed up, slow down or slam on the brakes, if required. All it demands is a divided-lane highway. A Cadillac owner we know commutes daily between Greenwich and Fairfield during rush hour; he can’t live without Super Cruise now. “I catch up on my phone calls. I use it exclusively now.”
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STATS CADILLAC CT6 Base price: $75,290 Drivetrain: 404-hp. 3.0-liter turbo V6. FWD EPA mileage ratings: 18/26 mpg
upgrade or included in the Platinum package. If you drop by Cadillac of Greenwich, be sure to check out the virtual reality tour of all the new models coming to market. The brand has been on a tear lately, but it’s not just on the design flank. Their technology enterprise has also been quite remarkable.
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CAVA FROM SPAIN—
THE PERFECT BUBBLY FOR A WINTER FEAST
ith the holidays behind us, you might be tempted to save your remaining bottles for a later celebration. But we are of the firm belief that any occasion is made better paired with fizzy wine. Here’s the thing: Cava, the sparkling wine of Spain, is now poised to flourish (shipments to the U.S. grew 24 percent between 2012 and 2016). It is an affordable, cheerful alternative to expensive Champagne and sweet prosecco. Also, smaller estates are making higher quality, longer-aged cavas with more structure and complexity. We hear the best-selling cava in local shops is Segura Viudas brut reserva, about $10 a bottle, which is fine for a winter pink grapefruit mimosa. “But for a price point of $15 to $20, cava competes with a $30 to $40 bottle of non-vintage Champagne,” says Lance Anderson, national sales director of Highland Imports in Shelton, which provides artisan, private label and small-batch wines to shops in Fairfield County. Time to stock up! Oliver MacKinnon, owner of Highland Imports, says you’ll find great selections at Harry’s Wine & Liquor in Fairfield, Kindred Spirits in Westport and Fairfield, Val’s Putnam Wines in Greenwich and Harbor Point Wine & Spirits in Stamford.
LABEL LINGO A brief glossary of cava terms BLANC DE NOIR Blended with pinot noir grapes
BRUT NATURE Driest style of cava. Progressing sweetness levels are: extra brut, brut, extra seco, seco semi-seco and dulce (the sweetest).
CAVA DE PARAJE CALIFICADO Top classification for cava: Must be from a single vineyard, from vines ten years or older, aged on the lees at least thirty-six months.
GRAN RESERVA Aged thirty months
LEES Yeast remaining in the bottle after second fermentation
MÉTODO TRADICIONAL Secondary fermentation in the bottle
PENEDÈS Northeastern region of Catalonia where cava has been traditionally produced
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Macabeo, parellada and xarel-lo are the grape varieties traditionally used to make cava. Chardonnay, pinot noir, trepat and grenache grapes are also sometimes used.
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1 Carrie Corcoran, Louise Havens, Susie Catlin and Amanda Loehnis 2 Barbara Wentzel, M.E. O’Connor and Jennifer Gulden 3 Joan and Bob Butman 4 The event’s décor highlighted the naval theme of Jennifer Egan’s most recent book. 5 Jessica Flanagan, Shelley Vogel, Paula Sokolowski, MyLinh Shattan and Claire Tiscornia 6 Dede Bartlett and Jennifer Egan 7 Susan Valk, Lydee Hummel, Judy Neville, Caroline Garrity and Ellen Zumbach 8 Maya Frey, Lisa Oldham and Kate Burt 9 Back Row: Pam Norton, Dana Marchiony, Leslie Bisesi, Sharon Teles and Sanny Warner; Front Row: Mariko LeBaron, Jennifer Egan, M.E. O’Connor, Rachel Baker, Ellen S. Crovatto, Tori Bonebrake, Arlety Bowman, Elizabeth Janiga and Sarah Irwin
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Here’s to our 298 top doctors who remind us every day what expert care can achieve. At Yale New Haven Health, our commitment is to see that patients come back to their lives healthier, happier and stronger. The 298 top doctors representing Greenwich Hospital, Bridgeport Hospital, Yale New Haven Hospital and Northeast Medical Group are a testament to that commitment. Their determination to help the people they care for be their best is what makes them among the best in health care. yalenewhavenhealth.org
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Greenwich Adolescent Medicine Greenwich, 203-532-1919 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Eating Disorders, Adolescent Behavior-High Risk, Adolescent Gynecology, Gay/Lesbian/ Transgender Health
Marcie B. Schneider
Greenwich Adolescent Medicine Greenwich, 203-532-1919 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Eating Disorders, Obesity, Menstrual Disorders
Joanna ZolkowskiWynne
Primary Care Center at Bridgeport Hospital Bridgeport, 203-384-3235 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale-New Haven Nutrition, Eating Disorders, Parenting Issues
ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY Aimee AltschulLatzman
Allergy & Asthma Consultants of Fairfield County Fairfield, 203-955-1461 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Allergy, Asthma, Food & Drug Allergy, Insect Allergy
Kenneth S. Backman
Allergy & Asthma Care of Fairfield County Fairfield, 203-259-7070 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Nasal Allergy, Food Allergy, Asthma, Sinus Disorders
Jonathan B. Bell
Advanced Specialty Care Danbury, 203-748-7433 HOSPITAL: Danbury Asthma, Insect Allergy, Sinusitis, Hives
Katherine A. Bloom
Allergy & Asthma Care of Fairfield County Fairfield, 203-259-7070
HOSPITALS: Bridgeport,
Pediatric Allergy & Immunology
Food Allergy, Immune Deficiency, Asthma
Joseph Sproviero
St. Vincent’s
Marvin Den
Westmed Medical Group Norwalk, 203-845-4800 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Asthma, Airway Disorders
Philip H. Hemmers
Allergy Center of Connecticut Shelton, 203-374-6103 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Norwalk Pediatric Allergy & Immunology, Food Allergy
Richard J. Lee
Advanced Specialty Care Danbury, 203-748-7433 HOSPITAL: Danbury Pediatric Allergy & Immunology, Urticaria
Paul S. Lindner
Allergy & Asthma Center of Stamford Stamford, 203-978-0072 HOSPITAL: Stamford Asthma & Sinusitis, Food & Drug Allergy, Immune Deficiency, Allergic Rhinitis
Mark D. Litchman
Fairfield County Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates Greenwich, 203-869-2080 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Asthma, Immune Deficiency, Lupus/SLE, Vasculitis
Aymeric Louit
Fairfield County Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates Stamford, 203-357-1511 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Pediatric Allergy & Immunology, Asthma & Allergy, Cough-Chronic, Eczema
Agnieszka Matczuk Fairfield County Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates Greenwich, 203-869-2080 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Pediatric Allergy & Immunology
John Santilli Jr.
Allergy Center of Connecticut Shelton, 203-374-6103 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Allergy, Sinusitis,
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE Charles B. Augenbraun
Fairfield County Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates Norwalk, 203-838-4034 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Greenwich Asthma & Allergy, Autoimmune Disease
Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County Norwalk, 203-845-2160 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Hypertension, Cholesterol/Lipid Disorders, Preventive Cardiology
CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY
Gregory S. Bloom
Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-333-8800 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Nuclear Cardiology, Echocardiography, Non-Invasive Cardiology
Murali Chiravuri
Northeast Medical Group Cardiac Specialists Danbury, 203-794-0090 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Bridgeport Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemakers/ Defibrillators, Defibrillators
Northeast Medical Group Greenwich, 203-863-4210 HOSPITALS: Yale-New Haven, Greenwich Pacemakers/ Defibrillators, Arrhythmias
Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-276-2321 HOSPITAL: Stamford Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation
Evelyn J. Cusack
Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-348-7410 HOSPITAL: Stamford Echocardiography, Non-Invasive Cardiology, Cholesterol/ Lipid Disorders
Michael R. Pittaro
Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County Norwalk, 203-845-2160 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Arrhythmias
Lawrence I. Fisher
Northeast Medical Group Cardiac Specialists Danbury, 203-794-0090 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Bridgeport Cardiac Catheterization, Pacemakers/ Defibrillators, Heart Valve Disease, Echocardiography
Robert D. Winslow
Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Danbury Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemakers/ Defibrillators, Catheter Ablation
Ram Gordon
Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield Fairfield, 203-385-1111
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Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Milford Interventional Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology, Cholesterol/Lipid Disorders, Nuclear Cardiology
David H. Hsi
Stephen Michaelson
Jeffrey A. Green
Darien, 203-674-1810 HOSPITAL: Stamford
The Heart Physicians Stamford, 203-276-2323 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Norwalk Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Valve Disease, Vascular Disease
Sasanka Jayasuriya
Steven H. Kunkes
Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-348-7410 HOSPITAL: Stamford Non-Invasive Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology
Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-333-8800 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation
Jay Lewis Meizlish
Venu Channamsetty
Joonun Choi
Adam T. Lottick
Nuclear Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology
Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Milford Non-Invasive Cardiology, Women’s Health, Echocardiography Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County Bridgeport, 203-683-5100 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, Carotid Artery Disease, Preventive Cardiology
Sandhya Dhruvakumar
Atrial Fibrillation, Syncope
Bridgeport, Milford
Northeast Medical Group Greenwich, 203-863-4210 HOSPITALS: Yale-New Haven, Greenwich Coronary Artery Disease, Cardiac Catheterization, Heart Disease in Women, Heart Valve Disease
Linda R. Casale
Alexander DelVecchio
HOSPITALS:
Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Milford Coronary Artery Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Heart Valve Disease, Diagnostic Problems
Robert L. Labarre
Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County Stamford, 203-353-1133 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Stamford Cardiac Catheterization, Angiography-Coronary, Interventional Cardiology, Angioplasty & Stent Placement
Kevin Lenhart
Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-333-8800 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport
David J. Lomnitz
Western Connecticut Health Network Norwalk, 203-855-3680 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology
Craig A. McPherson
Bridgeport, 203-384-3442 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale-New Haven Arrhythmias, Pacemakers/ Defibrillators,
Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County Norwalk, 203-845-2160 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Congestive Heart Failure, Coronary Artery Disease
Francis J. Neeson
Stamford Health Medical Group Greenwich, 203-869-6960 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Preventive Cardiology, Echocardiography
Maria C. Pavlis
Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County Norwalk, 203-845-2160 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford
Brian D. Pollack
Northeast Medical Group Cardiac Specialists Danbury, 203-794-0090 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Bridgeport Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology
Alon Ronen
Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-333-8800 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology, Invasive Cardiology
Jeffrey A. Schmierer
Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-7155 HOSPITAL: Danbury Coronary Artery Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Cholesterol/ LipidDisorders, Hypertension
Adam E. Schussheim
Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Milford Hypertension, Heart Valve Disease, Preventive Cardiology, Cholesterol/ Lipid Disorders
FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S TOP DOCTORS 2019
Edward H. Schuster
The Heart Physicians Stamford, 203-276-2323 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Norwalk Hypertension, Heart Failure, Cholesterol/Lipid Disorders
Rebecca P. Streeter
Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County Bridgeport, 203-683-5100 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Heart Failure
Richard L. Taikowski
Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Milford Echocardiography, Congenital Heart Disease-Adult, Heart Valve Disease, Vascular Medicine
Anja Wagner
Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County Bridgeport, 203-683-5100 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Stamford Preventive Cardiology, Non-Invasive Cardiology, Cardiac Imaging
Craig Werner
Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-333-8800 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport
Stuart W. Zarich
Northeast Medical Group Bridgeport, 203-384-3844 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Echocardiography, Heart Disease in Women, Cardiac Catheterization, Mitral Valve Prolapse
CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY Ilana Karpenos
Westport, 203-2270060 Eating Disorders
Deborah S. Lipschitz
Fairfield, 203-256-9926 Developmental Disorders, Mood Disorders, Anxiety & Depression, Trauma Psychiatry
Andrew Lustbader The Therapeutic Center For Children and Families Westport, 203-454-2428 HOSPITAL: Yale-New Haven
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety & Depression, Parenting Issues
Skin Cancer, Dermatopathology
Joan Poll
Rhett J. Drugge
Westport, 203-222-1186 Anxiety Disorders, Parenting Issues, Psychotherapy, Psychoanalysis
Sheard & Drugge Stamford, 203-324-5719 HOSPITAL: Stamford Melanoma, Psoriasis, Skin Cancer, Mohs Surgery
Alvin A. Rosenfeld
Kenneth J. Egan
Greenwich, 203-861-0700 HOSPITAL:
NY-Pres Weill Cornell
Psychotherapy, Sexual Development Disorders, Overscheduled Children, Family Therapy
COLON & RECTAL SURGERY Stuart E. Bussell
Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-7131 HOSPITAL: Danbury Minimally Invasive Surgery
James M. McClane
Colon & Rectal Surgical Care of Connecticut Norwalk, 203-852-2262 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Colon & Rectal Cancer, Laparoscopic Surgery, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Diverticulitis
Scott C. Thornton
Northeast Medical Group Fairfield, 203-255-7088 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Laparoscopic Surgery, Colon & Rectal Cancer, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Colostomy Avoidance
CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE Sandra K. Wainwright
Northeast Medical Group Greenwich, 203-863-4505 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Yale-New Haven
DERMATOLOGY Julie Cantatore
Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut Norwalk, 203-538-5682
Severine Chavel
The Dermatology Center of Stamford Stamford, 203-325-3576 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Yale-New Haven
Richard C. Connors
Greenwich, 203-622-0808 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Rhonda Quain Klein Modern Dermatology Westport, 203-635-0770 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Bridgeport
Steven A. Kolenik III
Connecticut Dermatology Group Norwalk, 203-810-4151 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Milford Skin Cancer, Mohs Surgery
Advanced Cosmetics & Specialty Care Ridgefield, 203-438-5080 HOSPITAL: Danbury Skin Cancer & Moles, Psoriasis/Eczema, Rosacea
Graeme M. Lipper
Advanced DermCare Danbury, 203-797-8990 HOSPITALS: Danbury, New Milford Medical Dermatology, Laser Surgery, Cosmetic Dermatology, Botox Therapy
Robin D. Evans
Southern Connecticut Dermatology Stamford, 203-323-5660 HOSPITAL: Stamford Laser Surgery
Kenneth J. Maiocco
Brookside Dermatology Associates Bridgeport, 203-374-5546 Skin Cancer, Dermatologic Surgery, Botox Therapy
Grace Liang Federman
Advanced DermCare Danbury, 203-797-8990 HOSPITALS: Danbury, New Milford Cosmetic Dermatology, Psoriasis
Stamford, 203-323-3376 HOSPITAL: Stamford Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut Norwalk, 203-538-5682
Mona Gohara
Fairfield Dermatology Fairfield, 203-259-7709 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s
Jeremy Ethan Moss
Advanced DermCare Danbury, 203-797-8990 HOSPITALS: Danbury, New Milford Skin Cancer, Cosmetic Dermatology
Brookside Dermatology Associates Bridgeport, 203-374-5546 HOSPITALS: Yale-New Haven, St. Vincent’s Medical Dermatology, Psoriasis/Eczema, Acne, Skin Cancer
Lynne M. Haven
Ellen S. Naidorf
Greenwich, 203-869-4242 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Stamford, 203-964-1103 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Yale-New Haven
Facial Rejuvenation, Cosmetic Dermatology, Botox Therapy, Laser Surgery
Skin Cancer, Pediatric Dermatology
Kim Myruth Nichols
NicholsMD of Greenwich Greenwich, 203-862-4000 Cosmetic Dermatology, Medical Dermatology
Omar A. Ibrahimi
Connecticut Skin Institute Stamford, 203-428-4440 HOSPITAL: Stamford Mohs Surgery, Dermatologic Surgery, ReconstructiveSurgerySkin, Laser Surgery
Michael Patrick Noonan
Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists Trumbull, 203-377-0639
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Westport, 203-454-0743 HOSPITALS: Yale-New Haven, Norwalk Skin Cancer, Cosmetic Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology
Robert John Patrignelli
Trumbull, 203-261-0800 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Alopecia Areata, Botox Therapy, Skin Cancer, Hair Loss
Debra L. Pruzan-Clain
Mitchell J. Ross
Jason C. Mcbean
Barry Sheldon Goldberg
Robin G. Oshman
Fern E. Mayer
Skin Cancer, Pediatric Dermatology, Immune Deficiency-Skin Disorders
Advanced DermCare Danbury, 203-797-8990 HOSPITALS: Danbury, New Milford Acne
Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists Trumbull, 203-377-0639 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Skin Cancer, Hair Loss, Cosmetic Dermatology
The Dermatology Center of Stamford Stamford, 203-325-3576 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Yale-New Haven
Stamford, 203-969-0123 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Yale-New Haven
Loyd S. Godwin
Mark I. Oestreicher
The Dermatology Center of Stamford Stamford, 203-325-3576 HOSPITAL: Stamford Cosmetic Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology, Acne & Rosacea, Medical Dermatology
Elizabeth R. Marsh
Samuel L. Gettler
HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Alopecia Areata, Botox Therapy, Skin Cancer, Cosmetic Dermatology
Greenwich Medical Spa Riverside, 203-637-0662 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Facial Rejuvenation, Dermatologic Injectables & Fillers, Hair RemovalLaser, Psoriasis/Eczema
Elizabeth C. Smith
Fairfield Dermatology Fairfield, 203-259-7709 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Cosmetic Dermatology, Medical Dermatology, Aging Skin, Acne & Rosacea
Debra Susan
Weissman Dermatology Center Norwalk, 203-847-1500 HOSPITAL: Yale-New Haven Acne & Rosacea,Melanoma EarlyDetection/Prevention, Skin Cancer & Moles, Botox Therapy
Rand L. Werbitt
Stamford, 203-325-2345 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Gail B. Whitman
Skin Care Physicians of Fairfield County Norwalk, 203-847-2400 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Medical Dermatology, Cosmetic Dermatology, Hair Restoration/
Transplant, Pediatric Dermatology
Jonathan R. Zirn
Advanced DermCare Danbury, 203-797-8990 HOSPITALS: Danbury, New Milford Dermatopathology, Skin Cancer
DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY Steven M. Cohen
Advanced Radiology Consultants Stamford, 203-337-9729 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Ultrasound, Women’s Imaging, CT Body Scan, MRI
Kapil R. Desai
Greenwich Radiological Group Greenwich, 203-869-6220 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Musculoskeletal Imaging, Musculoskeletal Tumors, Ultrasound, Sports Medicine Radiology
John P. Donahue
Medical Specialty Group Fairfield, 203-815-1877 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale-New Haven MRI, Women’s Imaging, CT Scan
Lauren A. Ernberg
Norwalk Radiology Consultants Norwalk, 203-852-2715 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Musculoskeletal Imaging, MRI
Christopher P. Fey
Greenwich Radiological Group Greenwich, 203-869-6220 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Nuclear Radiology,Nuclear Medicine, MRI, CT Scan
Linda LaTrenta
Greenwich Radiological Group Greenwich, 203-869-6220 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Breast Imaging, Breast Cancer
Ronald P. Lee
Norwalk Radiology Consultants Norwalk, 203-852-2715 HOSPITAL: Norwalk MRI, CT Scan
David J. Mullen
Greenwich Radiological Group Greenwich, 203-869-6220 HOSPITAL: Greenwich MRI, CT Body Scan
FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S TOP DOCTORS 2019
Advanced Radiology Consultants Shelton, 203-696-6125 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Neuroradiology
Reproductive Endocrinology, Neuroendocrinology, Diabetes
Antonio Pantaleo
Women’s Imaging, Ultrasound, Mammography
Endocrinology Center of Stamford Stamford, 203-327-9321 HOSPITAL: Stamford Diabetic Vascular Disease Prevention, Diabetes, Thyroid Disorders
Erez Salik
Nancy J. Rennert
Gioia J. Riccio
Fairfield, 203-683-4520 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Greenwich Radiological Group Greenwich, 203-869-6220 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Interventional Radiology
ENDOCRINOLOGY, DIABETES & METABOLISM Mary Arden-Cordone
Endocrinology Center of Stamford Stamford, 203-327-9321 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Osteoporosis, Thyroid Disorders
Danielle P. Benaviv-Meskin
Endocrine & Diabetes Specialists of Connecticut Trumbull, 203-371-7048 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Thyroid Disorders, Pituitary Disorders, Diabetes
Judith C. GoldbergBerman
Greenwich, 203-622-9160 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Thyroid Disorders, Osteoporosis,Diabetes
Bismruta Misra
Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-276-7213 HOSPITAL: Stamford Metabolic Bone Disorders,
Norwalk Community Health Center Norwalk, 203-899-1770 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Diabetes in Minority Populations, Thyroid Disorders, Endocrine Disorders in Pregnancy
Glenn Rich
Fairfield County Medical Group Trumbull, 203-459-5100 Calcium Disorders, Diabetes
Joseph A. Rosa
Endocrine & Diabetes Specialists of Connecticut Trumbull, 203-371-7048 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Diabetes, Thyroid Disorders
Robert R. Savino
Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-794-5620 HOSPITAL: Danbury Diabetes, Hypogonadism-Male
Debra H. Schussheim
Soundview Medical Associates Norwalk, 203-838-4000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Glenn Siegel
Soundview Medical Associates Norwalk, 203-838-4000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Powlimi Soni
Soundview Medical
Matthew M. Farrell
Associates Norwalk, 203-838-4000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Brookfield Family Medicine Brookfield, 203-775-6365 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Norwalk
Randi D. Tomasulo
Soundview Medical Associates Norwalk, 203-838-4000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Cosmo Filiberto
Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-372-4065 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Geriatric Medicine, Cholesterol/Lipid Disorders, Preventive Medicine, Aging
Yi-Hao Yu
Northeast Medical Group Stamford, 203-863-3750 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Yale-New Haven Endocrinology, Diabetes, Obesity, Thyroid Disorders
Carol-Ann Galban
FAMILY MEDICINE
Ridgefield, 203-431-6342 HOSPITAL: Danbury
James K. Ahern
Joshua B. Herbert
Ridgefield, 203-431-6342 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-276-4644 HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Medicine
Steven Benaderet
Westport Family Medicine Westport, 203-221-3030 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Helen Haekyung Kim Ridgefield, 203-431-6342 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Timothy Bookas
Soundview Medical Associates Norwalk, 203-838-4000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Lawrence D. Leibowitz Matrix Personalized Medicine New Canaan, 203-920-1772 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Danbury Preventive Medicine, Preventive Cardiology, Nutrition & Disease Prevention/Control, Integrative Medicine
Thomas Cigno
Ridgefield, 203-244-7848 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Douglas Duchen
Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-372-4065 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Preventive Medicine
Angelo Mallozzi
Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-977-2566 HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Medicine
Alan T. Falkoff
High Ridge Family Practice Stamford, 203-322-7070 HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Medicine
Leslie R. Miller
Fairfield, 203-256-9905 HOSPITALS:
Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Preventive Medicine
Samuel Streit
Griffin Faculty Physicians Shelton, 203-929-7331 HOSPITAL: Griffin
Ann H. Williams
Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-977-2566 HOSPITAL: Stamford
GASTROENTEROLOGY David Barenberg
Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-7038 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Henry G. Beecher
Gastroenterology Hepatology Associates Stamford, 203-348-5355 HOSPITAL: Stamford Colon & Rectal Cancer Detection, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Biliary Disease
Emil J. Blanco
Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County Fairfield, 203-292-9000 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Liver Disease, Gastrointestinal Cancer
Steven L. Brandwein
Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-7038 HOSPITAL: Danbury Pancreatic & Biliary Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Barrett’s Esophagus, Therapeutic Endoscopy
Bryan J. Burns
Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-459-4451 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Gastroesophageal
WHERE TO GO OUR TOP DOCTORS’ AFFILIATED HOSPITALS
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Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett’s Esophagus, Cancer Genetics
Gena M. Cobrin
Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County Fairfield, 203-292-9000 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Cancer Prevention, Colon Cancer, Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Robert M. Dettmer
Gastroenterology Hepatology Associates Stamford, 203-348-5355 HOSPITAL: Stamford Endoscopy, Colonoscopy/ Polypectomy
Joseph Fiorito
Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-7038 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Steven Gorelick
Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-7038 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Claudia B. Gruss
Arbor Medical Group Wilton, 203-762-3353 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Colon Cancer Screening, Nutrition
William B. Hale
Norwalk Hospital, Gastroenterology Norwalk, 203-852-2278 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Liver Disease, Gastrointestinal Disorders
Sarah A. Kahn
Gastroenterology Hepatology Associates Stamford, 203-348-5355 HOSPITAL: Stamford Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Greenwich Hospital
300 Longwood Avenue Boston, 617-355-6000 childrenshospital.org
5 Perryridge Road Greenwich, 203-863-3000 greenwichhospital.org
Bridgeport Hospital
Griffin Hospital
267 Grant Street Bridgeport, 203-384-3000 bridgeporthospital.org
Danbury Hospital
24 Hospital Avenue Danbury, 800-516-3658 danburyhospital.org
130 Division Street Derby, 203-735-7421 griffinhealth.org
Hartford Hospital
80 Seymour Street Hartford, 860-545-5000 hartfordhosp.org
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Denise I. Pittaro
FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S TOP DOCTORS 2019
Neda Khaghan
Center for Gastrointestinal Medicine of Fairfield and Westchester Greenwich, 203-489-6900 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Biliary Disease, Capsule Endoscopy, Pancreatic Cancer
Chunwang Lam
Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-459-4451 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Colonoscopy/ Polypectomy, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Peptic Acid Disorders, Gastrointestinal Functional Disorders
Alan E. Landau
Gastroenterology Associates Bridgeport, 203-374-4966 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Colon Cancer Screening, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Richard N. Lopatin
Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County Fairfield, 203-292-9000 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal Disorders
Kenneth R. Mauer
Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County Fairfield, 203-292-9000 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Endoscopy, Inflammatory Bowel Disease/Crohn’s, Capsule Endoscopy, Colonoscopy
Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-459-4451 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Peptic Acid Disorders, Barrett’s Esophagus, Pancreatic & Biliary Disease, Colon & Rectal Cancer Detection
Norwalk Hospital, Gastroenterology Norwalk, 203-852-2278 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Endoscopy, Biliary Disease
Gordon Latzman
Alan M. Nelson
Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-459-4451 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Biliary Disease, Endoscopy, Ulcerative Colitis/ Crohn’s, Liver Disease
Edwin G. Levine
Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-459-4451 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Colonoscopy, Capsule Endoscopy, Endoscopy, Pancreatic/Biliary Endoscopy (ERCP)
Dennis M. Meighan
Fairfield County Internal Medicine & Gastroenterology Associates Bridgeport, 203-374-4966 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Swallowing Disorders, Endoscopy, Colon Cancer
Miechelle L. O’Brien
Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-7038 HOSPITAL: Danbury Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Inflammatory Bowel Disease/Crohn’s, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Nutrition
Gastrointestinal Medicine of Fairfield and Westchester Greenwich, 203-489-6900 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Colon Cancer Screening, Colon Polyps & Cancer, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Radiofrequency Ablation
21 Elm Street New Milford, 860-210-5000 newmilfordhospital.org
3959 Broadway New York City, 212-305-5437 nyp.org/morganstanley
GERIATRIC MEDICINE Vivian Argento
Bridgeport Hospital, Center for Geriatrics Stratford, 203-384-3388 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Memory Disorders, Mood Disorders, Frail Elderly, Palliative Care
Gregory N. Soloway
Gastroenterology Associates Stratford, 203-375-1200 HOSPITALS: Yale-New Haven, Bridgeport Colon Cancer Screening, Barrett’s Esophagus, Clostridium Difficile Disease, Endoscopic Therapies
Mithil Choksey
Bridgeport Hospital, Center for Geriatrics Stratford, 203-384-3388 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport House Calls, Frail Elderly
Julie E. Spivack
New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical Center
New Milford Hospital
Center for Gastrointestinal Medicine of Fairfield and Westchester Greenwich, 203-489-6900 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Women’s Health, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Colonoscopy, AIDS/ HIV-Gastrointestinal Complications
Gastroenterology Hepatology Associates Stamford, 203-348-5355 HOSPITAL: Stamford Inflammatory Bowel Disease/Crohn’s, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Celiac Disease, Swallowing Disorders
New York-Presbyterian, Columbia University Medical Center
New York-Presbyterian, Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital
Felice R. Zwas
Amy E. Smithline
Milford Hospital
1190 Fifth Avenue New York City, 212-241-6500 mountsinai.org
ProHealth Physicians Bethel, 203-791-2221 HOSPITAL: Danbury Food Allergy, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett’s Esophagus
Center for Gastrointestinal Medicine of Fairfield and Westchester Greenwich, 203-489-6900 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Barrett’s Esophagus, Hepatitis-Chronic, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Inflammatory Bowel Disease/Crohn’s
Center for
Mount Sinai Hospital
Thomas P. Whelan
Alan E. Selkin
Neal J. Schamberg
622 West 168th Street New York City, 212-305-2500 nyp.org/locations/columbia
Gastroenterology Consultants Stamford, 203-967-2100 HOSPITAL: Stamford Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Inflammatory Bowel Disease/Crohn’s, Endoscopy, Celiac Disease
Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-7038 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Fairfield County Internal Medicine &
300 Seaside Avenue Milford, 203-876-4000 milfordhospital.org
Stuart Waldstreicher
Michael Schiffman
Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County Fairfield, 203-292-9000 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Liver Disease,
Richard J. Link
Colonoscopy, Women’s Health
Stephen G. Jones
Greenwich Hospital, Primary Care
Norwalk Hospital
34 Maple Street Norwalk, 203-852-2000 norwalkhospital.org
525 East 68th Street New York City, 212-746-5454 nyp.org/locations/weillcornell
Saint Mary’s Hospital
56 Franklin Street Waterbury, 203-709-6000 stmh.org
NYU Langone Medical Center
Silver Hill Hospital
550 First Avenue New York City, 212-263-5800 nyulangone.org
206 Valley Road New Canaan, 203-966-3561 silverhillhospital.org
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Greenwich, 203-863-3308 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Yale-New Haven Alzheimer’s disease, Dementia
GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY Neil P. Dolan
Bridgeport, 203-384-3897 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Cognitive Loss in Aging, Anxiety & Depression, Depression in the Elderly
GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY Karen J. Nishida
Gynecologic Cancer Care Stamford, 203-998-0848 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Cervical Cancer, Uterine Cancer, Robotic Surgery, Fertility Preservation in Cancer
HAND SURGERY Henry A. Backe Jr.
Orthopaedic Specialty Group Fairfield, 203-337-2600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Upper Extremity Surgery, Sports Injuries, Joint Reconstruction
Joseph DiGiovanni
OrthoConnecticut Danbury, 203-797-1500 HOSPITAL: Danbury Hand & Wrist Surgery, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Nerve Compression, Arthritis
John D. Dowdle
Haik G. Kavookjian
Stamford, 203-358-0661 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Norwalk Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery
John G. Lunt
OrthoConnecticut Danbury, 203-797-1500 HOSPITAL: Danbury Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Nerve Compression, Nerve Disorders/ Surgery, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Thomas A. Rago
Connecticut Hand & Upper Extremity Center Bridgeport, 203-374-5892 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Arthroscopic Surgery, Hand & Wrist Surgery
Mark Vitale
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Wrist Surgery, Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
HEMATOLOGY Michael H. Bar
Stamford Hospital, Bennett Cancer Center Stamford, 203-276-2695 HOSPITAL: Stamford Multiple Myeloma, Leukemia & Lymphoma, Bleeding/Coagulation Disorders, Gaucher Disease
Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-276-2277 HOSPITAL: Stamford Hand & Wrist Surgery, Elbow Surgery
E Andrew Duda
St. Vincent’s Medical Center
914-493-7000 wcmc.com
200 Main Street Bridgeport, 203-576-6000 stvincents.org
Stamford Hospital
30 Shelburne Road Stamford, 203-276-1000 stamfordhospital.org
Westchester Medical Center 100 Woods Road Valhalla, New York
Medical Specialists of Fairfield Fairfield, 203-255-4545 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Leukemia & Lymphoma
Yale-New Haven Hospital
20 York Street New Haven, 203-688-4242 ynhh.org
FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S TOP DOCTORS 2019
David H. Witt
Yale-New Haven, Smilow Cancer Care Trumbull, 203-502-8400 HOSPITAL: Yale-New Haven
HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE MEDICINE Marina L. Blagodatny Bridgeport Hospital, Center for Geriatrics Stratford, 203-384-3388 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport House Calls, Dementia, Cognitive Loss in Aging, Wound Care
INFECTIOUS DISEASE Ralph J. Cipriani
Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-327-1187 HOSPITAL: Stamford Lyme disease, Fevers of Unknown Origin
Gavin X. McLeod
Greenwich Hospital, Infectious Disease Greenwich, 203-869-8838 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford AIDS/HIV, Travel Medicine, Hospital Acquired Infections, Endocarditis
Gary S. Schleiter
Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-8310 HOSPITALS: Danbury, New Milford Viral Infections
Lynda Streett
Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-353-1427 HOSPITAL: Stamford Lyme disease, Tick-borne Diseases, Staphylococcal Infections
INTERNAL MEDICINE Robert A. Altbaum
Preventive Medicine, Preventive Cardiology, Complex Diagnosis, Concierge Medicine
HOSPITALS:
Greenwich, Stamford Concierge Medicine, Preventive Medicine
Vernetta D. Gallop
Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-374-6162 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Craig H. Olin
Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-276-4644 HOSPITAL: Stamford Concierge Medicine
David Pazer
ProHealth Family Medical Associates Ridgefield, 203-438-0874 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-359-4444 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Donald J. Leone
Sarah Mildred Gamble
Sandra Lithgow
Greenwich Pure Medical Greenwich, 203-869-2800 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Preventive Medicine, Concierge Medicine
Greenwich Partners Greenwich, 203-625-0333 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Preventive Medicine, Nutrition, Concierge Medicine
Jayne Pincus
Bardia Asgari
Steven L. Glazer
Franklin Loria
Ioana S. Preda
Shelton, 203-225-0506
David H. Baum
Concierge Physicians of Westport Westport, 203-571-3000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Geriatric Medicine, Preventive Medicine
James J. Bivona
Joseph V. Costanzo
Stamford, 203-863-3671 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
HOSPITALS:
Norwalk, St. Vincent’s
Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-348-9455 HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Medicine
Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-374-6162 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Westmed Medical Group Norwalk, 203-845-4800 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Norwalk, 203-852-1300
Michael F. Parry
Internal Medicine & Infectious Disease Associates Stratford, 203-383-4466 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Milford Lyme disease, AIDS/HIV, Travel Medicine, Diabetic Leg/Foot Infections
Ken J. Nori
Internal Medicine Associates of Westport Westport, 203-226-0731 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Preventive Cardiology, Preventive Medicine
Peter G. Hasapis
Zane K. Saul
Old Greenwich Medical Group Old Greenwich, 203-637-5406 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Preventive Medicine, Women’s Health
Fairfield County Medical Group Trumbull, 203-459-5100 Preventive Medicine
Frank Angelo Ciminiello
Greenwich Hospital, Infectious Disease Greenwich, 203-863-3270 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Lyme disease, Bone/Joint Infections, Travel Medicine, Wound Care
Melanie Kelton
Steven A. Fisher
Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-8310 HOSPITALS: Danbury, New Milford AIDS/HIV, Travel Medicine, Bone/Joint Infections
James R. Sabetta
Concierge Physicians of Westport Westport, 203-571-3000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Preventive Medicine, Diabetes, Obesity, Weight Management
Greenwich, 203-413-1130
Complex Diagnosis, Preventive Medicine, House Calls, Concierge Medicine
Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-353-1427 HOSPITAL: Stamford Antibiotic Resistance, Pneumonia, Lyme Disease
Nina S. Karol
Gail M. Fennell
Stamford Primary Care Stamford, 203-325-2667 HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Medicine
Paul F. Nee
HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Medicine
NY-Pres Weill Cornell
Christine M. Metz
Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-749-5700 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Steven P. Mickley
New Canaan Medical Practice New Canaan, 203-972-4218 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Stamford Preventive Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Cancer Prevention, Concierge Medicine
Glenville Medical Concierge Care Greenwich, 203-531-1808 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Preventive Medicine, Cholesterol/Lipid Disorders, Concierge Medicine, Preventive Cardiology
Pamela B. Hoffman
Charles Miner III
Stamford Health Medical Group Wilton, 203-276-4015 HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Medicine
Geriatric Professional Group Bridgeport, 203-365-6473 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Geriatric Medicine, Preventive Medicine
Allen Davis
Jay A. Horn
Internal Medicine Associates of Westport Westport, 203-226-0731 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Preventive Medicine
Greenwich Partners Greenwich, 203-625-0333 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Concierge Medicine
Greenwich, 203-869-0502 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Richard G. Huntley Jr.
Concierge Medicine
Westmed Medical Group Norwalk, 203-845-4800 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Steven Murphy
Howard Eison
Shara P. Israel
Carolyn Couture
ProHealth Physicians Danbury, 203-790-4511 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Christopher M. Edelmann
Alliance Norwalk, 203-838-7400 HOSPITALS: Norwalk,
Stamford Health Medical Group Darien, 203-655-8749 HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Medicine, Concierge Medicine
Caleb Moore
Diagnostic & Medical Specialists Greenwich, 203-658-6051 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Cancer Prevention, Obesity, Allergy & Immunology, Preventive Medicine
Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-327-1187
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Steven E. Phillips
Wilton, 203-544-0005
Lyme disease, Tick-borne Diseases
Old Greenwich Medical Group Old Greenwich, 203-637-5406 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Women’s Health, Preventive Medicine
HOSPITAL: Norwalk Preventive Medicine
Lee Tracy Silva
Stamford Primary Care Stamford, 203-325-2667 HOSPITAL: Stamford
James A. Slater
The New Canaan Medical Groups New Canaan, 203-972-4215 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Preventive Medicine, Concierge Medicine
Frederick B. Slogoff
Personal Physicians of Connecticut Stamford, 203-968-9500 HOSPITAL: Stamford Concierge Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Anxiety & Mood Disorders, Complex Diagnosis
Neil E. Smerling
Primary Care Physicians of Fairfield Fairfield, 203-259-7442 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Preventive Medicine
Frank Spano
Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-374-6162 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Fairfield County Medical Group Trumbull, 203-459-5100 Preventive Medicine
Jeffrey S. Puglisi
Maura Sparks
Glenville Medical Concierge Care Greenwich, 203-531-1808 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Preventive Cardiology, Men’s Health, Concierge Medicine
Alan M. Radin
Arbor Medical Group Wilton, 203-762-3353 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Geriatric Medicine, Preventive Medicine
Remi M. Rosenberg Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-276-4644 HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Medicine
Burton Rubin
Old Greenwich Medical Group Old Greenwich, 203-637-5406 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
James Samuel
Westmed Medical Group Norwalk, 203-845-4800 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Craig D. Serin
Arbor Medical Group Wilton, 203-762-3353
Stamford Health Medical Group Wilton, 203-276-4015 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Shiela V. Subramanian
New Canaan Medical Groups New Canaan, 203-972-4205 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Concierge Medicine
Byron S. Thomas
Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-749-5700 HOSPITAL: Danbury Geriatric Medicine
Joseph Tortorello
Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-374-6162 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Cathrine Troy
Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-327-1187 HOSPITAL: Stamford Osteoporosis
Shira B. Vadel
Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-327-1187
FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S TOP DOCTORS 2019
HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Medicine, Women’s Health
Julia Voytovich
New Canaan Personal Medicine New Canaan, 203-972-4204 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Stamford Concierge Medicine
Francis X. Walsh
Walsh-Brunetti Cos Cob, 203-661-9433 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Kidney Disease, Hypertension, Dialysis Care, Diabetes
Rebecca Lipton Warkol
Old Greenwich Medical Group Old Greenwich, 203-637-5406 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Women’s Health, Preventive Medicine, Nutrition & Cancer Prevention/Control
Lu Yu
Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-977-2566 HOSPITAL: Stamford
INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY Mitchell H. Driesman
Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Milford Cardiac Catheterization, Clinical Trials, Angioplasty & Stent Placement, Heart Valve Disease
Robert F. Fishman
Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Milford Coronary Angioplasty/ Stents, Coronary Artery Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Cardiac Catheterization
Christopher J. Howes
Northeast Medical Group Greenwich, 203-863-4210 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Yale-New Haven Angioplasty & Stent Placement, Echocardiography, Cardiac Catheterization, Heart Attack
Robert D. Jumper
Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County Trumbull, 203-445-7093
HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Peripheral Vascular Disease, Nuclear Cardiology, Echocardiography
Heart Valve Disease, Interventional Cardiology
Northeast Medical Group Cardiac Specialists Danbury, 203-794-0090 HOSPITAL: Danbury Aortic Valve Replacement, Angioplasty & Stent Placement, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Non-Invasive Cardiology
Diana M. Adams
Marc Z. Krichavsky
Charles Landau
Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-333-8800 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Cardiac Catheterization, Angioplasty & Stent Placement
David Lorenz
Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County Norwalk, 203-845-2160 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford
Victor M. Mejia
Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-333-8800 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Coronary Artery Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease
Thomas J. Nero
Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County Stamford, 203-353-1133 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Stamford Coronary Artery Disease-Complex, Aortic Valve Replacement, Sports Medicine-Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology
Edward L. Portnay
Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County Stamford, 203-353-1133 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Stamford Heart Attack
Jared G. Selter
Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County Trumbull, 203-445-7093 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Nuclear Cardiology, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Preventive Cardiology
Mark K. Warshofsky
Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-7436 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Norwalk Coronary Artery Disease,
Imaging, Amniocentesis, Hypertension in Pregnancy
MATERNAL & FETAL MEDICINE
Robert J. Stiller
Park Avenue Perinatal Specialists Bridgeport, 203-384-3544 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale-New Haven Prenatal Diagnosis, Ultrasound, Pregnancy-High Risk, Infectious Disease in Pregnancy
Northeast Medical Group Greenwich, 203-863-3674 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Perinatal Medicine
Paul D. Bobby
Stamford Hospital, Maternal and Fetal Medicine Stamford, 203-276-7060 HOSPITAL: Stamford Pregnancy-High Risk, Prenatal Diagnosis
MEDICAL ONCOLOGY Anne H. Angevine
Stamford Hospital, Bennett Cancer Center Stamford, 203-276-2695 HOSPITAL: Stamford Leukemia, Lymphoma
William Cusick
Bridgeport, 475-210-6201 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s
D. Barry Boyd
Gina A. Dunston-Boone
Northeast Medical Group Greenwich, 203-863-4610 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Nutrition & Cancer, Cancer Prevention, Hematologic Malignancies, Breast Cancer
Park Avenue Perinatal Specialists Bridgeport, 203-384-3544 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale-New Haven Amniocentesis, Multiple Gestation, Diabetes in Pregnancy, Obstetric Ultrasound
Salvatore A. Delprete Stamford Hospital, Bennett Cancer Center Stamford, 203-276-2695 HOSPITAL: Stamford Lung Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Melanoma, Colon Cancer
Gary Eleazar Kleinman
Park Avenue Perinatal Specialists Bridgeport, 203-384-3544 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale-New Haven Pregnancy-High Risk, Genetic Disorders, Ultrasound, Amniocentesis
Sandhya Dhanjal
Medical Specialists of Fairfield Fairfield, 203-255-4545 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Steven A. Laifer
Park Avenue Perinatal Specialists Bridgeport, 203-384-3544 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale-New Haven Prenatal Diagnosis, Pregnancy-High Risk
Beverly J. Drucker
Hematology Oncology Associates of Greenwich Greenwich, 203-863-3737 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Breast Cancer, Head & Neck Cancer, Colon & Rectal Cancer, Clinical Trials
Tracy Shevell
Neal A. Fischbach
Stamford Hospital, Maternal and Fetal Medicine Stamford, 203-276-7060 HOSPITAL: Stamford Pregnancy-High Risk, Prenatal Diagnosis
Yale-New Haven, Smilow Cancer Care Fairfield, 203-502-8400 HOSPITALS: Yale-New Haven, St. Vincent’s Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Lymphoma
Caroline Stella
Richard C. Frank
Northeast Medical Group Greenwich, 203-863-3674 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Fetal Diagnosis, Fetal Ultrasound/Obstetrical
Norwalk Hospital, Whittingham Cancer Center Norwalk, 203-845-4811 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Lymphoma, Pancreatic
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Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer
Dickerman Hollister Jr.
Hematology Oncology Associates of Greenwich Greenwich, 203-863-3737 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Colon Cancer, Leukemia & Lymphoma
Robert A. Kloss
Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-7029 HOSPITALS: Danbury, New Milford Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, Lung Cancer
Merlin Sung Lee
Hematology Oncology Associates of Greenwich Greenwich, 203-863-3737 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Breast Cancer, Bleeding/ Coagulation Disorders, Leukemia
K.M. Steve Lo
Stamford Hospital, Bennett Cancer Center Stamford, 203-276-2695 HOSPITAL: Stamford Breast Cancer
Jerry P. Malefatto
Yale-New Haven, Smilow Cancer Care Trumbull, 203-502-8400 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, Lymphoma
Paul L. Weinstein
Stamford Hospital, Bennett Cancer Center Stamford, 203-276-2695 HOSPITAL: Stamford Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Colon Cancer
Richard S. Zelkowitz
Norwalk Hospital, Whittingham Cancer Center Norwalk, 203-845-4811 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Breast Cancer
NEONATALPERINATAL MEDICINE Robert A. Herzlinger
Bridgeport, 203-384-3486 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale-New Haven Neonatal Care, Prematurity/Low Birth Weight Infants
Gerald B. Rakos Stamford Health
Medical Group Stamford, 203-276-7083 HOSPITAL: Stamford Neonatal Care, Prematurity/Low Birth Weight Infants
Stylianos N. Theofanidis
Greenwich Hospital, Neonatology Greenwich, 203-863-3515 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Prematurity/Low Birth Weight Infants
NEPHROLOGY Eric Y. Brown
Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-324-7666 HOSPITAL: Stamford Kidney Disease-Chronic, Glomerulonephritis, Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertension
Brenda S. Chan
Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-324-7666 HOSPITAL: Stamford Dialysis Care, Kidney Failure, Lupus Nephritis, Glomerulonephritis
Aaron Matthew Dommu
Nephrology Associates Bridgeport, 203-335-0195 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Irwin D. Feintzeig
Nephrology Associates Bridgeport, 203-335-0195 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Hypertension, Dialysis Care, Kidney Failure-Acute, Fluid/Electrolyte Balance
James Gavin
Nephrology Associates Bridgeport, 203-335-0195 HOSPITALS:
Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Dialysis Care, Kidney Disease-Acute, Kidney Failure, Kidney Failure-Acute
Richard T. Gervasi
Westmed Medical Group Norwalk, 203-845-4834 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
William H. Hines
Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-324-7666 HOSPITAL: Stamford Dialysis Care, Hypertension
FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S TOP DOCTORS 2019
William A. Hunt
Nephrology Associates Bridgeport, 203-335-0195 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Dialysis Care, Kidney Failure-Acute
Robert Kim
Nephrology Associates Bridgeport, 203-335-0195 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Griffin
Paul Nussbaum
Nephrology Associates Bridgeport, 203-335-0195 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Griffin
NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY Paul J. Apostolides
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Spinal Reconstructive Surgery
Mark H. Camel
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Brain Tumors, Spinal Surgery, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Brain Injury
Amory J. Fiore
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Surgery-Complex, Spinal Tumors
Judith L. Gorelick
Neurosurgery, Othopaedics & Spine Specialists Shelton, 203-755-6677 HOSPITALS: Griffin, St. Mary’s Spinal Surgery, Brain Tumors
Kenneth I. Lipow
Connecticut Neurosurgical Specialists Bridgeport, 203-384-4500 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Spinal Surgery, Brain Tumors, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Aneurysm
Abraham Mintz
Trumbull, 203-372-6460
HOSPITALS:
St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Brain Tumors, Pituitary Surgery, Neuro-Oncology, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery
Associated Neurologists Danbury, 203-748-2551 HOSPITAL: Danbury Concussion, Stroke
Scott P. Sanderson
Louis J. Cuzzone
Neurosurgical Associates of Southwestern Connecticut Norwalk, 203-853-0003 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Norwalk Spinal Cord Injury, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Spinal Reconstructive Surgery, Brain & Spinal Cord Tumors
Associated Neurologists Danbury, 203-748-2551 HOSPITAL: Danbury Multiple Sclerosis
Syed J. Shahid
Jeffrey L. Gross
Neurosurgical Associates of Southwestern Connecticut Norwalk, 203-853-0003 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Norwalk Brain Tumors, Spinal Surgery, Spinal Tumors
Perry A. Shear
Orthopaedic Specialty Group Fairfield, 203-337-2600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Spinal Surgery, Pituitary Tumors, Cerebrovascular Surgery, Vascular Neurosurgery
Scott L. Simon
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Spinal Surgery, Scoliosis, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery
Gary A. Zimmerman
Orthopaedic Specialty Group Fairfield, 203-337-2600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Spinal Surgery, Cerebrovascular Surgery, Brain Tumors
Danbury, 203-748-2551 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Neil Culligan
Headache, Migraine
Dario M. Zagar
Associated Neurologists of Southern Connecticut Fairfield, 203-333-1133 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Milford Headache
Neurology Associates of Norwalk Norwalk, 203-853-5000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Migraine, Electromyography (EMG)
NEURORADIOLOGY
David Greco
Mark A. Rosovsky
Advanced Radiology Consultants Shelton, 203-337-9729 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s MRI, Cardiac CT Angiography
Associated Neurologists of Southern Connecticut Fairfield, 203-333-1133 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Milford Multiple Sclerosis
Scott J. Sullivan
Greenwich Hospital, Radiology Greenwich, 203-863-3960 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Cardiac CT Angiography
Charisse D. Litchman Yale Medicine Stamford, 866-470-9253 HOSPITAL: Yale-New Haven Headache, Multiple Sclerosis, Epilepsy, Stroke
OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY Roxanne C. Abder
Women’s Health Care of Trumbull Trumbull, 203-374-1018 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Peter J. McAllister
New England Institute for Neurology and Headache Stamford, 203-914-1900 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Headache, Concussion, Multiple Sclerosis, ADD/ADHD
HOSPITALS:
Greenwich, Stamford
NEUROLOGY Robert Bonwetsch
Associated Neurologists Danbury, 203-748-2551 HOSPITAL: Danbury Epilepsy
James B. Butler
Neurological Specialists Shelton, 203-924-8664 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Griffin Headache, Migraine, Huntington’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis
Movement Disorders, Parkinson’s Disease, Dystonia, Huntington’s Disease
Patrick J. Cahill
Coastal Obstetrics & Gynecology Stamford, 203-353-9099 HOSPITAL: Stamford Robotic Surgery, Uterine Fibroids, Endometriosis
Daryl R. Story
Neurology Associates of Norwalk Norwalk, 203-853-5000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Stroke, Headache, Memory Disorders, Movement Disorders
Ronika D. Choudhary
Women’s Obstetrics & Gynocology Trumbull, 203-268-2239 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Pregnancy, Obstetrics,
Diane Wirz
Associated Neurologists
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Women’s Health Care Trumbull, 203-880-5556 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Laparoscopic Surgery, Menopause Problems, Robotic Surgery
Leslie A. Donovan
Brookside Gynecology Greenwich, 203-869-7080 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Menopause Problems, Pap Smear Abnormalities, Vulvar Disease
Leonard Ferrucci
Ferrucci, Ferrucci & Morris Stamford, 203-325-4665 HOSPITAL: Stamford Menstrual Disorders, Pregnancy, Endometriosis
Vito Ferrucci
Gary S. Besser
OB/GYN of Fairfield County Fairfield, 203-256-3990 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Pregnancy-High Risk
Greenwich, 203-863-4490
Robert Campbell Deal
Brookside Gynecology Greenwich, 203-869-7080 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Uterine Fibroids, PainPelvic, Gynecology Only, Endometriosis
Emily E. Blair
Alice H. Rusk
Shelton OB/GYN Shelton, 203-929-9000 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Pregnancy-High Risk, Colposcopy, Ultrasound
Thomas V. Ayoub
Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates Stamford, 203-325-4321 HOSPITAL: Stamford Minimally Invasive Surgery, Urogynecology, Pelvic Surgery, Robotic Surgery
Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-276-4464 HOSPITAL: Stamford Seizure Disorders, Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Memory Disorders
Joseph A. Cuteri
Ferrucci, Ferrucci & Morris Stamford, 203-325-4665 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Women’s Health Care of New England Norwalk, 203-644-1100 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Menopause Problems, Hormonal Disorders, Endometriosis
Louise D. Resor
Integrative Medicine, Women’s Health
Caroline F. Filor
Leila J. Garrett
Greenwich Gynecology Greenwich, 203-869-8353 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Menopause Problems, Pap Smear Abnormalities, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Adolescent Gynecology
Shieva L. Ghofrany
Coastal Obstetrics & Gynecology Stamford, 203-353-9099 HOSPITAL: Stamford Menopause Problems, Women’s Health over age 40, Pregnancy
Donna J. Hagberg
Cos Cob, 203-742-1150 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Gynecology Only, Pap Smear Abnormalities, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Vulvar & Vaginal Disorders
Mary Beth Harman
Women’s Health Care of Trumbull Trumbull, 203-374-1018 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Edward Jacobson
Greenwich Gynecology Greenwich, 203-869-8353 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Gynecology Only, Hormonal Disorders, Vaginal Reconstruction, Menopause Problems
Irene I. Komarynsky
Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-325-9920 HOSPITAL: Stamford Maternal & Fetal Medicine, Pregnancy-High Risk, Prenatal Diagnosis
John A. Morris
Ferrucci, Ferrucci & Morris Stamford, 203-325-4665 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Michele M. Rohr
Brookside Gynecology Greenwich, 203-869-7080 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Pelvic Reconstruction, Pap Smear Abnormalities, Laparoscopic Surgery, Vulvar & Vaginal Disorders
Michael D. Schechter
Westmed Medical Group Greenwich, 203-210-2890 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Pregnancy-High Risk, Laparoscopic Surgery, Gynecologic Surgery
Helena T. Squicciarini
Women’s Health Care of Trumbull Trumbull, 203-374-1018 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Marjorie Szeto
Physicians for Women’s Health Westport, 203-227-5125 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Pregnancy-High Risk, Premature Labor, Prenatal Diagnosis
Marina C. Torbey
Women’s Health Care of Trumbull Trumbull, 203-374-1018 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Gynecology Only
Russell F. Turk
Riverside Obstetrics & Gynecology Riverside, 203-637-3337 HOSPITAL: Stamford Hysteroscopic Surgery,
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Laparoscopic SurgeryComplex, Vulvar & Vaginal Disorders, PregnancyHigh Risk
Jay H. Ugol
Women’s Health Care of New England Norwalk, 203-644-1100 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Pregnancy, Endometriosis, Uterine Fibroids
Caterina Violi
Obstetrics & Gynecology For Women-By Women Greenwich, 203-861-9586 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Endometriosis, PregnancyHigh Risk, Laparoscopic Surgery-Complex, Menopause Problems
David B. Weinstein
Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates Stamford, 203-325-4321 HOSPITAL: Stamford Pregnancy-High Risk
OPHTHALMOLOGY Bruce S. Altman
Danbury Eye Physicians & Surgeons Danbury, 203-791-2020 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Yale-New Haven Glaucoma, Cataract Surgery
Joseph L. Conway Jr.
Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates Stamford, 203-869-3082 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Oculoplastic Surgery, Dry Eye Syndrome, Tear Duct Problems
Armand J. Daccache
Danbury Eye Physicians & Surgeons Danbury, 203-791-2020 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Yale-New Haven Retinal Disorders, Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Eye Disease/Retinopathy
Brian M. DeBroff
Eye Surgery Associates Stratford, 203-375-5819 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale-New Haven Cataract Surgery, Cataract-Pediatric, Anterior Segment Surgery
Leslie C. Doctor
Doctor & Associates Westport, 203-227-4113 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Cataract Surgery, LASIK-Refractive Surgery, Corneal Disease, Intraocular Lens Replacement
Shelley K. Driesman
Ophthalmic Surgeons of Greater Bridgeport Fairfield, 203-371-0141 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Cataract Surgery, Contact lenses, Glaucoma, Laser Surgery
Philip M. Falcone
Connecticut Retina Consultants Bridgeport, 203-365-6565 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale-New Haven Retina/Vitreous Surgery, Diabetic Eye Disease/ Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Uveitis
Joan T. Gewirtz
Stamford, 203-348-0868 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Diabetic Eye Disease/Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration
Gina F. Gladstein
Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates Stamford, 203-869-3082 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Glaucoma, Cataract Surgery, Intraocular Lens Replacement, Laser Surgery
Jeffrey N. Kaplan
Eye Group of Connecticut Bridgeport, 203-374-8182 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma, Macular Disease/Degeneration, Diabetic Eye Disease/ Retinopathy
Wendy Klein
Ophthalmic Associates Trumbull, 203-378-3224 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale-New Haven Retinal Disorders, Diabetic Eye Disease/Retinopathy, Retinal Vascular Diseases, Retina/ Vitreous Consultation
Peter E. Libre
Connecticut Glaucoma Associates Norwalk, 203-853-2020 HOSPITALS: Stamford, NY-Pres Columbia Glaucoma, Cataract Surgery
Suresh Mandava Greenwich Ophthalmology
William S. Potter
Associates Stamford, 203-869-3082 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford LASIK-Refractive Surgery, Cataract Surgery, Cornea Transplant, Cornea & External Eye Disease
Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates Stamford, 203-869-3082 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Pediatric, Ophthalmology, Strabismus-Adult & Pediatric, Intraocular Lens Replacement, Amblyopia
Delia M. Manjoney
Bridgeport, 203-576-6500 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s
Stephen M. Rabinowitz
Pediatric Ophthalmology, Glaucoma, Eyelid Surgery/ Blepharoplasty, Retinal Disorders
Ophthalmic Surgeons of Greater Bridgeport Fairfield, 203-371-0141 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma, Diabetic Eye Disease/Retinopathy
Stephen Audley Mathias
Danbury Eye Physicians & Surgeons Danbury, 203-791-2020 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Yale-New Haven Pediatric Ophthalmology, Eye Muscle Disorders
Vincent S. Reppucci
Vitreoretinal Surgeons Danbury, 203-792-6291 HOSPITALS: Danbury, NY Eye & Ear Retina/Vitreous Surgery, Diabetic Eye Disease/ Retinopathy, Macular Disease/Degeneration, Retina/Vitreous Consultation
Anthony Musto
Eye Surgery Associates Stratford, 203-375-5819 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Cataract Surgery, Eyelid Surgery, Intraocular Lens Replacement
Kim P. Robbins
Robbins Eye Center Fairfield, 203-371-5800 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma
Robert Noecker
Ophthalmic Consultants of Connecticut Fairfield, 203-366-8000 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Glaucoma, CataractComplex, Dry Eye Syndrome
Richard Scartozzi
Danbury Eye Physicians & Surgeons Danbury, 203-791-2020 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Yale-New Haven Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Eye Disease/ Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Uveitis
Glenn E. Ostriker
Stamford, 203-348-6300 HOSPITALS: Stamford, NYU Langone
Elizabeth Siderides
Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma, Laser Surgery
Stamford Ophthalmology Stamford, 203-327-5808 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Matthew D. Paul
Danbury Eye Physicians & Surgeons Danbury, 203-791-2020 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Yale-New Haven Cataract Surgery
Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma, Retinal Disorders
Jerry W. Tsong
Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates Stamford, 203-869-3082 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Retinal Disorders-Complex, Diabetic Eye Disease/ Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration, Vision LossUnexplained Loss
James R. Pinke
Pinke Eye Center Shelton, 203-924-8800 HOSPITAL: Griffin Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma
Philip A. Piro
Retina Associates of Connecticut Stamford, 203-325-4481 HOSPITALS: Stamford, St. Vincent’s Retinal Disorders, Retina/ Vitreous Consultation, Retina/Vitreous Surgery
Esteban C. Vietorisz Stamford Ophthalmology Stamford, 203-327-5808
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HOSPITAL: Stamford Cornea & External Eye Disease, Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma
Eric L. Wasserman
Eye Care Center of Stamford Stamford, 203-978-0800 HOSPITAL: Stamford Cataract Surgery, Anterior Segment Surgery
Richard B. Weber
Stamford, 203-353-1857 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Retinal Disorders
James Weisz
Connecticut Retina Consultants Bridgeport, 203-365-6565 HOSPITAL: Yale-New Haven Uveitis, Retina/ Vitreous Surgery
Andrew Wolf
Stamford Ophthalmology Stamford, 203-327-5808 HOSPITAL: Stamford Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus
ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY John N. Awad
Orthopaedic Specialty Group Fairfield, 203-337-2600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Osteoporosis SpineKyphoplasty, Spinal Tumors
David F. Bindelglass
Orthopaedic Specialty Group Fairfield, 203-337-2600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Joint Replacement, Arthritis
Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic SurgeryKnee, Shoulder & Knee Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery
Dante A. Brittis
Orthopaedic Specialty Group Fairfield, 203-337-2600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Sports Medicine, Shoulder & Knee Surgery, Joint Replacement
Jeffrey Brooks
Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine New Canaan, 203-323-7331 HOSPITAL: Stamford Sports Medicine, Hand Surgery, Fractures, Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
David B. Brown
OrthoCare Specialists Bridgeport, 203-372-0649 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Spinal Surgery, Pain-Back, Arthroscopic Surgery, Fractures
Russell Cavallo
Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-614-8888 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Sports Medicine, Knee Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Joint Reconstruction
Michael R. Clain
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Foot & Ankle Surgery
James G. Cunningham
Scoliosis, Spinal Surgery
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Arthroscopic Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Knee Injuries/ACL, Sports Medicine
Peter S. Boone
Joseph M. D’Amico
David Aaron Bomback
Connecticut Neck & Back Specialists Danbury, 203-744-9700 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center Trumbull, 203-268-2882 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Sports Medicine, Joint Replacement, Hip & Knee Replacement
Michael Brand
OrthoConnecticut Danbury, 203-797-1500 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Orthopaedic Associates of Stamford Stamford, 203-325-4087 HOSPITAL: Stamford Knee Replacement, Hip Replacement, Sports Medicine
Jeffrey V. Deluca
OrthoConnecticut Norwalk, 203-845-2200
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HOSPITAL: Norwalk Shoulder & Knee Surgery, Knee Replacement, Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery
Francis A. Ennis Jr.
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Hip & Knee Replacement, Arthroscopic Surgery, Arthritis-Hip & Knee
James J. FitzGibbons
Orthopaedic Specialty Group Fairfield, 203-337-2600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Arthroscopic Surgery, Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine
Joshua B. Frank
OrthoConnecticut Norwalk, 203-845-2200 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Sports Medicine, Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, Knee Surgery, Arthroscopic Surgery
Andrew L. Haas
Orthopaedic Associates of Stamford Stamford, 203-325-4087 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery, Knee Surgery, Fractures
D. Ross Henshaw
OrthoConnecticut Danbury, 203-797-1500 HOSPITAL: Danbury Shoulder Replacement, Hip & Knee Surgery, Arthroscopic Surgery, Sports Medicine
Herbert I. Hermele
Orthopaedic Specialty Group Fairfield, 203-337-2600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Steven E. Hindman
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Foot & Ankle Surgery, Hand & Wrist Surgery, Hip & Knee Surgery, Trauma
Peter W. Hughes
Orthopaedic Associates of Stamford Stamford, 203-325-4087 HOSPITAL: Stamford Hip & Knee Replacement
Brian F. Kavanagh Orthopaedic &
Neurosurgery Specialists Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Hip & Knee Replacement, Joint Replacement
T. Jay Kleeman
OrthoConnecticut Norwalk, 203-845-2200 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Foot & Ankle Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Orthopaedics-Non Surgical, Sports Medicine
David Lawrence Kramer
Connecticut Neck & Back Specialists Danbury, 203-744-9700 HOSPITAL: Danbury Spinal Surgery, Trauma, Minimally Invasive Surgery
Michael M. Lynch
OrthoConnecticut Norwalk, 203-845-2200 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Pediatric Sports Medicine, Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery-Shoulder, Rotator Cuff Surgery
Seth R. Miller
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Shoulder Surgery, Rotator Cuff Surgery, Shoulder Replacement, Arthroscopic Surgery- Shoulder
David P. Nocek
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Hip & Knee Replacement, Joint Replacement, Trauma
Nicholas V. Polifroni
OrthoConnecticut Norwalk, 203-845-2200 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Sports Medicine, Joint Replacement
William T. Schmidt
Orthopaedic Associates of Stamford Stamford, 203-325-4087 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Hip & Knee Replacement, Musculoskeletal Injuries
Paul M. Sethi
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Knee Injuries, Shoulder
Surgery, Shoulder Replacement, Elbow Surgery
Michael C. Bard
Advanced Specialty Care Danbury, 203-830-4700 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Norwalk Head & Neck Surgery, Sleep Disorders/Apnea/Snoring, Sinus Disorders/Surgery
Marc Silver
Orthopaedic Associates of Stamford Stamford, 203-325-4087 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Sports Medicine, Knee Replacement, Shoulder Replacement, Arthroscopic Surgery
Mark S. Bianchi
James I. Spak
Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center Trumbull, 203-268-2882 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Joint Preservation, Shoulder & Knee Reconstruction, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Fractures Yale Medicine Stamford, 866-470-9253 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Arthroscopic Surgery-Knee, Arthroscopic Surgery-Shoulder
Dov Bloch
Advanced Specialty Care Danbury, 203-830-4700 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Norwalk Sinus Disorders, Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery
Stamford Ear, Nose & Throat Stamford, 203-348-7797 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Head & Neck Surgery, Nasal & Sinus Disorders, Balloon Sinuplasty
Orthopaedic Associates of Stamford Stamford, 203-325-4087 HOSPITAL: Stamford Foot & Ankle Surgery, Ankle Reconstruction
Richard J. Brauer
Katherine B. Vadasdi
Associates of Otolaryngology Greenwich, 203-869-0177 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Head & Neck Surgery, Thyroid Cancer & Surgery
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Adolescent Sports Medicine, Sports Medicine-Women, Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, Shoulder Replacement
Stephen D. Breda
Bridgeport, 203-371-5166 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Head & Neck Surgery
Mark E. Wilchinsky
Bradford S. Chervin
Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center Trumbull, 203-268-2882 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Arthroscopic Surgery, Joint Replacement
Ear, Nose and Throat, Allergy and Facial Plastic Surgery Specialists Southport, 203-256-3338 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Norwalk Nasal & Sinus Disorders, Swallowing Disorders, Hearing Disorders/ Tinnitus, Sleep Disorders/ Apnea/Snoring
OTOLARYNGOLOGY David I. Astrachan
Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists of Connecticut Hamden, 203-248-8409 HOSPITAL: Yale-New Haven Hearing Loss/Tinnitus, Nasal Surgery, Sinus Disorders, Vocal Cord Disorders
Steven M. Feldman
Westmed Medical Group Greenwich, 203-629-5500 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Throat Disorders, Hearing Disorders/Tinnitus, Sleep Disorders/Apnea/Snoring
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Neil A. Gordon
Split Rock Surgical Associates Wilton, 203-834-7700 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Yale-New Haven Cosmetic Surgery-Face, Facial Rejuvenation, Rhinoplasty, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Steven A. Bramwit
Allen I. Troy
Ear, Nose & Throat of Fairfield Fairfield, 203-259-4700 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Yale-New Haven Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Yale-New Haven, Otolaryngology Stratford, 203-375-0050 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale-New Haven Sleep Disorders, Sinus Disorders/Surgery, Hearing Disorders/ Tinnitus, Balance Disorders Advanced Specialty Care Danbury, 203-830-4700 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Norwalk Head & Neck Cancer & Surgery, Thyroid & Parathyroid Cancer & Surgery, Salivary Gland Tumors & Surgery, Sinus Disorders/Surgery
Craig Tifford
Lawrence J. Fliegelman
Jay Klarsfeld
Bruce H. Klenoff
Ear, Nose & Throat Center Stamford, 203-353-0000 HOSPITAL: Stamford Ear Disorders/Surgery, Sinus Disorders/Surgery, Pediatric Otolaryngology
Jason R. Klenoff
Ear, Nose & Throat Center Stamford, 203-353-0000 HOSPITAL: Stamford Pediatric & Adult Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, Sinus Disorders, Throat Disorders
Edward M. Lane
Yale-New Haven, Otolaryngology Stratford, 203-375-0050 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Nasal Allergy, Nasal Reconstruction
Biana Lanson
Ear, Nose & Throat Center Stamford, 203-353-0000 HOSPITAL: Stamford Laryngeal Disorders, Endoscopic Surgery, Sinus Disorders/Surgery, Balloon Sinuplasty
Richard A. Levin
Ear, Nose & Throat of Fairfield Fairfield, 203-259-4700 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Yale-New Haven
Sinus Disorders, Hearing Disorders/Tinnitus, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Otitis Media
Steven B. Levine
ENT & Allergy Associates Trumbull, 203-380-3707 HOSPITALS:
Bridgeport, Norwalk
Sinus Disorders, Sleep Disorders/Apnea/Snoring, Hearing & Balance Disorders, Rhinosinusitis
Michelle Siegel Marrinan
Greenwich Ear, Nose & Throat Greenwich, 203-869-2030 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Neuro-Otology
Andrew J. Parker
Parker Ear, Nose & Throat Norwalk, 203-866-8121 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Hearing Disorders/ Tinnitus, Sinus Disorders, Voice Disorders, Sleep Disorders/Apnea/Snoring
Adam W. Pearl
Connecticut Ear, Nose Throat Medical & Surgical Specialists Trumbull, 203-452-7081 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Head & Neck Surgery, Swallowing Disorders, Voice Disorders, Hearing Disorders/Tinnitus
Sara Richer
Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-459-2666 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Parathyroid Surgery, Salivary Gland Surgery, Sinus Disorders, Thyroid Cancer & Surgery
Stephen J. Salzer
Greenwich Ear, Nose & Throat Greenwich, 203-869-2030 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Sinus Disorders/Surgery, Thyroid Cancer & Surgery
Robert Weiss
CT ENT Sinus Center Norwalk, 203-716-6008 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Sinus Disorders & Surgery
PAIN MEDICINE Rahul S. Anand
Connecticut Pain & Wellness Center Fairfield, 203-319-9355 Pain-Interventional
FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S TOP DOCTORS 2019
Techniques, Pain-Back & Neck, Pain-after Spinal Intervention, Spinal Cord Stimulation
Arghiris Barbadimos Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-2762277 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Robert J. Boolbol
Pain & Spine Specialists of Connecticut Trumbull, 203-373-7330 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Hartford Pain-Back, Pain-Spine, Pain-Musculoskeletal, Pain-Interventional Techniques
Vincent R. Carlesi
Pain Management Associates of Connecticut Stamford, 203-325-5700 HOSPITAL: Danbury Pain-Interventional Techniques, Pain-Back & Neck, Pain-Spine, Pain-Chronic
PATHOLOGY Vicki L. Altmeyer
Greenwich Hospital, Pathology Greenwich, 203-863-3061 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Cytopathology, Surgical Pathology
Robert C. Babkowski
Augusto H. Podesta
Stamford Pathology Group Stamford, 203-276-7420 HOSPITAL: Stamford Gastrointestinal Pathology
Bo Xu
Stamford Pathology Group Stamford, 203-276-7420 HOSPITAL: Stamford Gynecologic Pathology, Urologic Pathology
PEDIATRIC ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY Ora Burstein
Allergy & Asthma Center of Stamford Stamford, 203-978-0072 HOSPITAL: Stamford Asthma & Allergy, Food Allergy
Mitchell R. Lester
Fairfield County Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates Norwalk, 203-838-4034 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Greenwich Allergy, Asthma & Allergy, Food Allergy, Immunotherapy
PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY Allison B. Levey
Stamford Pathology Group Stamford, 203-276-7420 HOSPITAL: Stamford Breast Pathology, Gastrointestinal Pathology, Gynecologic Pathology, Thyroid Cancer
New York Presbyterian, Columbia University Medical Center Darien, 203-662-0313 HOSPITALS: NY-Pres Morgan Stanley Children’s, Stamford Congenital Heart Disease, Fetal Echocardiography
Raymond A. Baer
Michael S. Snyder
Stamford Pathology Group Stamford, 203-276-7420 HOSPITAL: Stamford Hematopathology
William B. Laskin
Yale-New Haven, Pathology Bridgeport, 203-785-2788 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Bone & Soft Tissue Pathology, SarcomaSoft Tissue
Marguerite Monteiro Pinto
Bridgeport, 203-384-3156 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale-New Haven Gynecologic Pathology, Breast Pathology
New York Presbyterian, Columbia University Medical Center Darien, 203-662-0313 HOSPITALS: NY-Pres Morgan Stanley Children’s, Stamford Congenital Heart Disease, Echocardiography, Fetal Echocardiography
PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY Patricia Eagan
Pediatric Healthcare Associates Fairfield, 203-452-8322 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Mary Sarrantonio
Pediatric Healthcare Associates
Fairfield, 203-452-8322 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Greenwich, 203-210-2815
Behavioral Disorders, Asthma
PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY
Greenwich, Westchester
Bruce W. Cohen
HOSPITALS:
Pediatric Dermatology, Adolescent Medicine, Learning Disorders
Mark S. Glassman
Amy Agoglia
Boston Children’s Health Physicians Norwalk, 203-853-7170 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Boston Children’s Inflammatory Bowel Disease/Crohn’s, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diarrheal Diseases, Food Allergy
Doctors’ Pediatric Ridgefield, 203-431-3363 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Jamie Alon
Pediatric Associates of Western Connecticut Danbury, 203-744-1680 HOSPITAL: Danbury Adolescent Medicine, Eating Disorders
Sarah Lusman
Joanne Angiello
ColumbiaDoctors Stamford, 212-305-5903 HOSPITAL: NY-Pres Columbia
Ridgefield Pediatric Associates Ridgefield, 203-438-9557 HOSPITAL: Danbury
PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE
Karen E. Beckman
Nimrod E. Dayan
Pediatric Healthcare Associates Trumbull, 203-452-8322 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Vaccines, Travel Medicine, Lyme disease, Ear Infections
PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY Gregory Dworkin
Children’s Health & Wellness Center Danbury, 203-790-5437 HOSPITAL: Danbury Asthma, Chronic Lung Disease
Riverside Pediatrics Riverside, 203-629-5800 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford ADD/ADHD
Anil Britto
Ridgefield Pediatric Associates Ridgefield, 203-438-9557 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Jane M. Brotanek
Ridgefield Pediatric Associates Ridgefield, 203-438-9557 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Jacob Hen Jr.
Alison Marie Cass
Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-337-8600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale-New Haven Asthma, Critical Care
Greenwich Pediatric Associates Old Greenwich, 203-637-3212 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford
Hossein Sadeghi
Pediatric Pulmonology Stamford, 203-276-5949 HOSPITAL: NY-Pres Columbia Asthma, Cystic Fibrosis, Bronchoscopy, Bronchitis
Robert D. Chessin
Pediatric Healthcare Associates Bridgeport, 203-452-8322 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Learning Disorders, Developmental Disorders, ADD/ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders
PEDIATRIC UROLOGY Sarah M. Lambert
Greenwich Hospital, Urology Greenwich, 203-785-2815 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Hypospadias, Hydronephrosis, Undescended Testis, Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)
Loretta Cody
Children’s Medical Group of Greenwich Greenwich, 203-661-2440 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Boston Children’s
Elin R. Cohen
Black Rock Pediatrics Fairfield, 203-337-5333 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Developmental &
PEDIATRICS Peter J. Acker
Westmed Medical Group
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Pediatric Associates of Western Connecticut Danbury, 203-744-1680 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Michael Connolly
Northeast Medical Group Stratford, 203-3783080 HOSPITALS: Yale-New Haven, Bridgeport Adolescent Medicine, Asthma, Vaccines
Taralyn Cronin-Weir Brookside Pediatrics Bridgeport, 203-374-3001 HOSPITALS:
Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Jason M. Davis
New England Pediatrics Stamford, 203-323-1770 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Richard M. Freedman
of Greenwich Greenwich, 203-622-4301 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Developmental Disorders, Asthma
Rosemary E. Klenk
New England Pediatrics New Canaan, 203-972-5232 HOSPITAL: Stamford ADD/ADHD, Eating Disorders
Arnold B. Korval
Greenwich Pediatric Associates Stamford, 203-357-9547 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford
Joan A. Magner
Center for Pediatric Medicine Danbury, 203-790-0822 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Laura Marks
Willows Pediatric Group Westport, 203-319-3939 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Nutrition, Immunotherapy
Katherine N. Mini
Pediatric Healthcare Associates Bridgeport, 203-452-8322 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale-New Haven Newborn Care
Children’s Medical Group of Greenwich Greenwich, 203-661-2440 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Boston Children’s
C. Nicole Gorman
Nicholas P. Mongillo
Village Pediatrics Westport, 203-221-7337 HOSPITAL: Norwalk ADD/ADHD
David A. Gropper
Pediatric Associates of Western Connecticut Danbury, 203-744-1680 HOSPITAL: Danbury Allergy, Infectious Disease
David A. Hedrick
Children’s Medical Group of Greenwich Greenwich, 203-661-2440 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Boston Children’s
Jennifer Henkind
Stamford Pediatric Associates Stamford, 203-324-4109 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Thomas P. Homa
Pediatric Healthcare Associates Fairfield, 203-452-8322 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Susanna K. Jalkut
Pediatric Healthcare Associates Fairfield, 203-452-8322 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Paul E. Juan
Valley Pediatrics
Pedi-Care Pediatrics Shelton, 203-924-7334 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale-New Haven AIDS/HIV, Sports Medicine, ADD/ADHD, Behavioral Disorders
Alan H. Morelli
New England Pediatrics Stamford, 203-323-1770 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Katherine Kelly Noble Sound Beach Pediatrics Stamford, 203-363-0123 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich
Nancy H. O’Hara
Center for Integrative Health Wilton, 203-834-2813 Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADD/ADHD, Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Thomas Odinak
Pediatric Healthcare Associates Fairfield, 203-452-8322 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Jeffrey Owens
Willows Pediatric Group Westport, 203-319-3939 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
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Todd Robert Palker
New England Pediatrics New Canaan, 203-972-5232 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Kathryn J. Quinn
Trumbull Pediatrics Trumbull, 203-268-1766 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale-New Haven Infectious Disease, Preventive Medicine
Henry M. Rascoff
Sound Beach Pediatrics Stamford, 203-363-0123 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Preventive Medicine
Medical Group Danbury, 203-794-5605 HOSPITAL: Danbury Acupuncture, Neurologic Rehabilitation, Cancer Rehabilitation, Lymphedema
Alice Chen
Hospital for Special Surgery Stamford, 203-705-2087 Musculoskeletal Disorders, Joint Pain-Minimally Invasive Therapy, Acupuncture, Pain-Back & Neck
Janet E. Freedman
Pediatric Associates of Western Connecticut Danbury, 203-744-1680 HOSPITAL: Danbury Developmental Disorders, ADD/ADHD
Greenwich Hospital, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Greenwich, 203-863-4290 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Acupuncture, Lymphedema, Spasticity Management
Steven L. Schiz
Linda F. Grant
Rachel Rothschild
Children’s Medical Group of Greenwich Greenwich, 203-661-2440 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Boston Children’s
Rachel E. Sheiman
Willows Pediatric Group Westport, 203-319-3939 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Nutrition, Obesity, Vaccines, Adolescent Medicine
Jonathan E. Sollinger
Willows Pediatric Group Westport, 203-319-3939 HOSPITAL: Norwalk ADD/ADHD, Developmental & Behavioral Disorders
Lori Storch-Smith
Bay Street Pediatrics Westport, 203-227-3674 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Preventive Medicine
George Tsimoyianis
Darien Pediatric Associates Darien, 203-655-9741 HOSPITAL: Stamford Tobacco & Nicotine Cessation, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Adolescent Medicine
Amy Weinrib
Pediatric Healthcare Associates Fairfield, 203-452-8322 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Janet Woodward
Willows Pediatric Group Westport, 203-319-3939 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION Beth Aaronson
Western Connecticut
Greenwich Hospital, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Greenwich, 203-863-4290 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Lymphedema, Acupuncture
Jeffrey M. Heftler
Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Pain Management, PainInterventional Techniques, Sports Injuries, Pain-Spine
Edwin Richter
Stamford, 203-316-0610 HOSPITAL: Stamford Neuro-Rehabilitation, Brain Injury Rehabilitation, Amputee Rehabilitation, Lymphedema
Angela H. Ryan
Rehabilitation Consultants Norwalk, 203-523-0100 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Musculoskeletal Disorders, Pain-Back & Neck, Neurologic Rehabilitation, Electrodiagnosis
Halina M. Snowball
Integrated Pain Solutions Stamford, 203-863-4588 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Pain-Musculoskeletal, Pain Management, Acupuncture, PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma)
David Lee Tung
Core Medical Group Bridgeport,
Leif Otto Nordberg
203-373-1593
HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Pain-Spine, Sports Medicine, PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma), Electromyography (EMG)
Nordberg Plastic Surgery Stamford, 203-324-4700 HOSPITAL: Stamford Cosmetic Surgery, Liposuction, Breast Reconstruction, Abdominoplasty
PLASTIC SURGERY Keith J. Attkiss
Joseph B. O’Connell
Greenwich, 203-862-2700 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Plastic Surgery of Southern Connecticut Westport, 203-454-0044 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale-New Haven Cosmetic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery-Face, Cosmetic Surgery-Breast, Cosmetic Surgery-Body
Tummy Tuck/ Abdominoplasty, Breast Reconstruction, Liposuction & Body Contouring
Harvey Jay Bluestein Fairfield, 203-254-8557 HOSPITALS:
Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
David Passaretti
Greenwich, 203-629-1900 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Aesthetic Surgery Center Darien, 203-656-9999 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Cosmetic Surgery-Face, Breast Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Liposuction & Body Contouring, Body Contouring after Weight Loss
Harold S. Gewirtz
Elsa M. Raskin
Gregory Frank Brucato
Brucato Plastic Surgery Center Ridgefield, 203-431-7644 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Steven Fern
Greenwich, 203-861-6620 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Stamford, 203-325-1381 HOSPITALS:
Stamford, Greenwich
Cosmetic Surgery-Face, Breast Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Liposuction & Body Contouring, Facelift
Eyelid Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery-Face, Cosmetic Surgery-Breast, Facelift
David M. Goldenberg
John F. Reilly
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Specialists Shelton, 203-924-2900 HOSPITAL: Griffin Breast Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Liposuction, Gynecomastia, Blepharoplasty
Advanced Specialty Care Danbury, 203-791-9661 HOSPITAL: Danbury Cosmetic Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Wound Care, Cosmetic Surgery-Breast
Boris Edward Goldman
Arthur R. Rosenstock
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Center Westport, 203-222-3700 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Facial Rejuvenation, Cancer Reconstruction
Stamford, 203-359-1959 HOSPITAL: Stamford Facelift, Rhinoplasty, Breast Augmentation, Breast Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery
Sohel Islam
Alfred Sofer
Advanced Specialty Care Danbury, 203-791-9661 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Fredric A. Newman
Aesthetic Surgery Center Darien, 203-656-9999 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Norwalk Breast Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Eyelid Surgery, Abdominoplasty, Liposuction
Psychopharmacology, Anxiety & Depression, Bipolar/Mood Disorders
Tito L. Vasquez
JoAnn M. Smith
Connecticut Plastic Surgery Group Southport, 203-292-8119 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Norwalk Cosmetic Surgery-Face & Breast, Abdominoplasty, 3D Imaging in Plastic Surgery, Hand & Microvascular Surgery
PSYCHIATRY Linus S. Abrams Greenwich, 203-861-2654
Psychopharmacology, Adolescent Psychiatry, Addiction/Substance Abuse, Dual Diagnosis
Jeremy Barowsky
Greenwich, 203-340-1115 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Addiction/Substance Abuse, Depression, Personality Disorders
Joseph F. Goldberg
Norwalk, 203-854-9607 HOSPITAL: Mount Sinai Bipolar/Mood Disorders, Psychopharmacology, Anxiety & Depression, Cognitive Psychotherapy
Laurence S. Lorefice Old Greenwich, 203-637-4006 HOSPITAL: Silver Hill
Depression, Bipolar/Mood Disorders, ObsessiveCompulsive Disorder, Anxiety Disorders
John S. Tamerin
Greenwich, 203-661-8282 HOSPITALS: NY-Pres Weill Cornell, Greenwich
Psychotherapy, Bipolar/ Mood Disorders, Depression, Alcohol Abuse
Mark Waynik
The Waynik Group Fairfield, 203-254-2000 Psychotherapy, Psychopharmacology, Forensic Psychiatry
Steven A. Weisblatt Stamford, 203-517-0550
Bipolar/Mood Disorders, Psychopharmacology, Anxiety & Depression, Geriatric Psychiatry
PULMONARY DISEASE Lewis Berman
Norwalk Hospital, Pulmonary Medicine Norwalk, 203-852-2392 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Critical Care, Breathing Disorders
Michael A. Bernstein
Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-551-7350 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Alcohol Abuse, Mood Disorders,Substance Abuse
F. Carl Mueller
John Chronakos
Charles J. Morgan
Stamford, 203-357-7773 HOSPITAL: Stamford Anxiety & Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Psychopharmacology
Joshua C. Pollack
Prashant Soni
Bruce Shapiro
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Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-348-2437 HOSPITAL: Stamford Interventional Pulmonology, Lung Cancer, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD), Critical Care
Plastic Surgery Center of Fairfield Fairfield, 203-336-9862 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, St. Vincent’s Cosmetic Surgery, Breast Augmentation, Abdominoplasty, Blepharoplasty Advanced Specialty Care Danbury, 203-791-9661
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Greenwich Hospital, Center for Healthy Aging Greenwich, 203-863-4373 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Geriatric Psychiatry
Stamford, 203-327-4144 HOSPITAL: Stamford Forensic Psychiatry,
Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-8330 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Norwalk Sleep Disorders, Critical Care
Abhijith Hegde
Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-8330 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Norwalk
James S. Krinsley
Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-348-2437 HOSPITAL: Stamford
FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S TOP DOCTORS 2019
Asthma & Emphysema, Critical Care, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD), Interstitial Lung Disease
203-276-7886 HOSPITAL: Stamford Breast Cancer, Gynecologic Cancers
REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY/ INFERTILITY
Caroline P. Kurtz
Deborah X. Fang
Norwalk Pulmonary Consultants Norwalk, 203-855-3888 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Asthma, Cystic Fibrosis, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD)
St Vincent’s Medical Center, Radiology & Oncology Bridgeport, 203-576-5085 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Breast Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer
Joshua M. Hurwitz
Christopher Manfredi
Christopher M. Iannuzzi
Norwalk Pulmonary Consultants Norwalk, 203-855-3888 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Asthma, Critical Care, Sleep Disorders/Apnea
David Alan Oelberg
Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-8330 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Norwalk Sleep Disorders
Dominic J. Roca
Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-348-2437 HOSPITAL: Stamford Sleep Disorders, Allergy
Daniel J. Rudolph
Pulmonary & Internal Medicine Associates Trumbull, 203-261-3980 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Asthma, Pneumonia
Paul Sachs
Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-348-2437 HOSPITAL: Stamford Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD)
Adil Salam
Pulmonary & Internal Medicine Associates Trumbull, 203-261-3980 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD), Sleep Disorders/Apnea
Arthur S. Turetsky
Pulmonary & Internal Medicine Associates Trumbull, 203-261-3980 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Sleep Disorders/Apnea, Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD), Tuberculosis
RADIATION ONCOLOGY Sean W. Dowling
Stamford Hospital, Bennett Cancer Center Stamford,
St Vincent’s Medical Center, Radiology & Oncology Bridgeport, 475-210-5085 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Breast Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Head & Neck Cancer, Prostate Cancer
Frank A. Masino
Stamford Hospital, Bennett Cancer Center Stamford, 203-276-7886 HOSPITAL: Stamford Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Brachytherapy, Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Bruce McGibbon
Yale-New Haven, Smilow Cancer Care Trumbull, 203-337-8700 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale-New Haven Brachytherapy, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Genitourinary Cancer, Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Ashwatha Narayana
Northeast Medical Group Greenwich, 203-863-3773 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Brain Tumors, Brain Tumors-Metastatic, Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Pradip M. Pathare
Norwalk Hospital, Whittingham Cancer Center Norwalk, 203-852-2719 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Head & Neck Cancer, Brain Tumors
Seema Sanghavi
Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-7190 HOSPITAL: Danbury Breast Cancer
John A. Spera
Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-7190 HOSPITAL: Danbury Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT)
Shaun C. Williams
Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut Norwalk, 203-750-7400 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Stamford Infertility-IVF, Reproductive Surgery, Fertility Preservation
Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut Norwalk, 203-750-7400 HOSPITAL: Danbury Infertility-IVF, Hormonal Disorders, InfertilityAdvanced Maternal Age, Fertility Preservation
Barry R. Witt
Greenwich Fertility Center Greenwich, 203-863-2990 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, NYU Langone Infertility-IVF, Endometriosis, Laparoscopic Surgery, Miscarriage-Recurrent
Mark Peter Leondires
Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut Norwalk, 203-750-7400 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Stamford Infertility-IVF, Miscarriage-Recurrent, Infertility-Advanced Maternal Age, Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis
RHEUMATOLOGY Lana Bernstein
Northeast Medical Group Greenwich, 203-869-5715 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Andrew J. Levi
Park Avenue Fertility & Reproductive Medicine Trumbull, 203-372-6700 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Infertility-IVF, Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis, MiscarriageRecurrent, Fertility Preservation
Richard L. Danehower
Cynthia Murdock
Geoffrey S. Gladstein
Northeast Medical Group Greenwich, 203-869-5715 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Fibromyalgia, Gout
Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut Norwalk, 203-750-7400 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Infertility-IVF, Reproductive Surgery
Spencer S. Richlin
Bridgeport, 203-371-0009 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus/SLE, Psoriatic Arthritis
Stuart N. Novack
CT Fertility Trumbull, 203-373-1200
Westmed Medical Group Norwalk, 203-845-4800 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Lupus/SLE, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Vasculitis
Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Roberta Rose
Westmed Medical Group Norwalk, 203-845-4800 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Lupus/SLE, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Tomas J. Vietorisz
Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-348-9455 HOSPITAL: Stamford Rheumatoid Arthritis
Marcie Lynn Wolinsky-Friedland
Soundview Medical Associates Norwalk, 203-838-4000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
SLEEP MEDICINE Meir H. Kryger
Yale New Haven Sleep Medicine Center North Haven, 203-287-3550 HOSPITAL: Yale-New Haven Sleep Disorders
SPORTS MEDICINE
Laparoscopic Surgery, Hernia, Gallbladder Surgery
Neil R. Floch
Fairfield County Bariatrics & Surgical Specialists Norwalk, 203-899-0744 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, St. Vincent’s Bariatric/Obesity Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Gallbladder Surgery, Hernia
Richard J. Garvey
General Surgeons of Greater Bridgeport Bridgeport, 203-366-3211 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Biliary Surgery, Breast Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery
Andrew S. Kenler
Park Avenue Surgical Associates Trumbull, 203-373-9015 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Breast Disease, Laparoscopic Surgery, Skin Cancer
Kathy LaVorgna
Norfolk, 203-846-3338 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Kevin D. Miller
OrthoConnecticut Norwalk, 203-845-2200 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Spinal Rehabilitation
Fairfield County Surgical Specialists Stamford, 203-276-5959 HOSPITAL: Stamford Hepatobiliary Surgery
SURGERY
Helen A. Pass
Jeanne S. Capasse
David B. Seifer
Infertility-IVF, Infertility-Egg Donation, Egg & Embryo Freezing, Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis
Westmed Medical Group Norwalk, 203-845-4800 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Sharon Wolfsohn Karp
Joao M. Nascimento
HOSPITALS:
Jessica Rachel Stein
Brian Alan Bast
Westchester Health Associates Stamford, 203-327-9321 HOSPITAL: Stamford Lupus/SLE in Women, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Fibromyalgia
Melvin H. Thornton
Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-794-5600 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Milford
Arthritis & Rheumatism Associates Trumbull, 203-371-5873 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Arthritis, Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Lupus/SLE
Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut Norwalk, 203-750-7400 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Stamford Infertility-IVF, Reproductive Surgery, Fertility Preservation Yale Fertility Center Westport, 203-341-8899 HOSPITAL: Yale-New Haven Infertility-IVF, Infertility-Advanced Maternal Age, Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis, MiscarriageRecurrent
Michael Spiegel
Surgical Breast Care of Connecticut Norwalk, 203-846-8885 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Breast Cancer & Surgery, Breast Disease
Anthy Demestihas
Surgical Associates Of Connecticut Bridgeport, 203-332-4744 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Breast Surgery, Trauma, Laparoscopic Surgery
Kevin M. Dwyer
Fairfield County Surgical Specialists Stamford, 203-276-5959 HOSPITAL: Stamford Trauma, Critical Care
Craig Floch
Fairfield County Bariatrics & Surgical Specialists Norwalk, 203-899-0744 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, St. Vincent’s Bariatric/Obesity Surgery,
Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-276-4255 HOSPITAL: Stamford Breast Cancer, Breast Disease, Nipple Sparing Mastectomy
Athanassios Petrotos
Surgical Specialists of Greenwich Greenwich, 203-863-4300 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Laparoscopic Surgery, Gallbladder Surgery
Valerie Staradub
Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-7040 HOSPITAL: Danbury Breast Cancer & Surgery
Barbara A. Ward
Northeast Medical Group Greenwich, 203-863-4250 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Breast Cancer & Surgery
FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S TOP DOCTORS 2019
THORACIC & CARDIAC SURGERY Michael A. Coady
Stamford Hospital, Heart & Vascular Institute Stamford, 203-276-4400 HOSPITAL: Stamford Thoracic Aortic Surgery, Heart Valve Surgery, Aneurysm-Thoracic Aortic, Cardiac Surgery-Adult
Michael I. Ebright
Stamford, 203-276-4404 HOSPITALS: Stamford, NY-Pres Columbia Lung Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Mediastinal Tumors, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
William C. Feng
Stamford Hospital, Heart & Vascular Institute Stamford, 203-276-4400 HOSPITAL: Stamford Critical Care
James V. Lettera
Connecticut Vascular & Thoracic Surgical Associates Fairfield, 203-382-1900 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Vascular Surgery, Lung Cancer, Minimally Invasive Esophageal Surgery, Robotic Surgery
Christos Pappas
Vein Clinics of America Wilton, 203-859-9004
Rafael P. Squitieri
St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Cardiothoracic Surgery Bridgeport, 203-576-5708 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Griffin Robotic Surgery, AneurysmAortic, Maze Procedure for Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Valve Surgery
David D. Yuh
Stamford Hospital, Heart & Vascular Institute Stamford, 203-276-7470 HOSPITAL: Stamford Heart Valve Surgery, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Robotic Surgery
UROGYNECOLOGY/ FEMALE PELVIC MEDICINE & RECONSTRUCT SURGERY
Brian J. Hines
Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-276-4524 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Urogynecology, Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair, Pelvic Floor Reconstruction, Minimally Invasive Surgery
Katherine S. Sandhu
Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-276-4524 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Urogynecology, Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair, Pelvic Reconstruction, Minimally Invasive Surgery
UROLOGY Steven Batter
Urology Associates of Norwalk Norwalk, 203-853-4200 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Kidney Stones, Genitourinary Cancer
Jonathan Eric Bernie
Urology Associates of Norwalk Norwalk, 203-853-4200 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Minimally Invasive Surgery, Prostate Surgery, Laparoscopic Kidney Surgery, IncontinenceMale & Female
Stanford Broder
Urology Associates of Danbury Danbury, 203-748-0330 HOSPITAL: Danbury Brachytherapy, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Prostate Surgery, Prostate Cancer
John James Bruno Jr.
Urology Associates of Danbury Danbury, 203-748-0330 HOSPITAL: Danbury Ureteral Reconstruction
Jeremy Kaufman
Urological Associates of Bridgeport Trumbull, 203-375-3456 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
Kenneth Alan Kingsly
Northeast Medical Group Fairfield, 203-254-1576 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Erectile Dysfunction, Urologic Cancer
Lawrence D. Muldoon Northeast Medical Group Fairfield, 203-254-1576 HOSPITALS:
Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Bladder Cancer, Kidney Cancer, Kidney Stones, Prostate Benign Disease
VASCULAR & INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY
Michael J. Nurzia
Laura J. Hodges
Stamford Urology Stamford, 203-356-9391 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Prostate Cancer, Prostate Benign Disease, Bladder Cancer, Kidney Stones
Greenwich Hospital, Radiology Greenwich, 203-863-3042 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Uterine Fibroid Embolization, Varicose Veins, Uterine Fibroid Embolization, Vein Disorders
Edward Paraiso Jr.
Urological Associates of Bridgeport Trumbull, 203-375-3456 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Urologic Cancer, Robotic Surgery
Melvin Rosenblatt
Connecticut Image Guided Surgery Fairfield, 203-330-0248 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Radiofrequency Tumor Ablation, Vein Disorders, Endovascular Laser Ablation
Jeffrey A. Ranta
Greenwich Urological Associates Greenwich, 203-869-1285 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Kidney Stones, Urologic Cancer, Incontinence, Pain-Pelvic
Fatejeet Sandhu
Danbury Radiology Associates Danbury, 203-739-7532 HOSPITAL: Danbury Interventional Radiology
Richard P. Santarosa
Stamford Urology Stamford, 203-356-9391 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Prostate Cancer, Prostate Benign Disease, Bladder Cancer, Minimally Invasive Surgery
Edward B. Strauss
Norwalk Hospital, Radiology Norwalk, 203-852-2715 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Aneurysm-Abdominal Aortic, Thrombolytic Therapy
VASCULAR SURGERY Stephen Bauer
Southern Connecticut Vascular Center Old Greenwich, 203-425-2792 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Endovascular Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, AneurysmAortic, Peripheral Vascular Disease
Seth Barak Blattman
Connecticut Vascular & Thoracic Surgical Associates Fairfield, 203-382-1900 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Endovascular Surgery,
Aneurysm-Abdominal & Thoracic Aortic, Carotid Artery Angioplasty & Stent
Alan M. Dietzek
Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-794-5680 HOSPITAL: Danbury Minimally Invasive Surgery, Vein Disorders, Varicose Veins, Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Paul J. Gagne
The Vascular Experts Darien, 844-482-7285 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Greenwich Endovascular Surgery, Aneurysm-Abdominal Aortic, Carotid Endarterectomy, Vein Disorders
Ben U. Marsan
The Vascular Experts Darien, 844-482-7285 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Bridgeport Peripheral Vascular Disease, Vein Disorders, Aneurysm-Aortic, Endovascular Surgery
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Urology Associates of Norwalk Norwalk, 203-853-4200 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Urology-Female, Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair, Incontinence-Male & Female, Voiding Dysfunction
Nicholas Stroumbakis
Greenwich Urological Associates Greenwich, 203-869-1285 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Kidney Cancer
Nicholas A. Viner
Urological Associates of Bridgeport Trumbull, 203-375-3456 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Prostate Cancer, Kidney Stones, Bladder Cancer, Vasectomy
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Urological Associates of Bridgeport Trumbull, 203-375-3456 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s
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OMAR A. IBRAHIMI, MD, PHD, FAAD SANDEEP S. SALUJA MD, FAAD Connecticut Skin Institute
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CASTLE CONNOLLY TOP DOCTOR AND HARVARD-TRAINED DERMATOLOGIST Dr. Omar Ibrahimi is the founding medical director of Fairfield County’s premier skin cancer, laser and noninvasive cosmetic surgery center, providing outstanding care for medical and cosmetic issues with professionalism and detailed attention to patient comfort. Dr. Ibrahimi is one of the foremost physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of skin cancer, as well as cosmetic issues involving the skin. Dr. Ibrahimi has completed fellowship training in Mohs surgery for skin cancers and is the highest rated Mohs surgeon in Connecticut. He is known for providing exceptionally high cure rates with minimal scarring. He also has extensive experience in laser and noninvasive cosmetic surgeries. He is joined by Dr. Sandeep Saluja, a Yale-educated, board-certified dermatologist who has completed a fellowship in laser and cosmetic procedures at Harvard Medical School. Both physicians strive to provide expert, compassionate care to all children and adults who seek consultation or treatment of skin disorders, or who wish to take advantage of the latest advances in dermatologic cosmetic treatment to improve skin health. At this practice, each patient is seen by a board-certified dermatologist and not a mid-level provider. The practice offers noninvasive cosmetic procedures ranging from injectables such as Botox, Voluma, Sculptra and Juvederm to lasers and devices that perform scar removal, cellulite removal, skin tightening and rejuvenation, birthmark removal, tattoo removal and CoolSculpting for noninvasive fat removal. Dr. Omar Ibrahimi has served as a faculty member at Massachusetts General Hospital’s Wellman Center for Photomedicine, where all of today’s laser technologies were invented. The practice has over thirty lasers and devices and is one of the most comprehensive laser centers in the country. It also serves as a
clinical trial site for cutting-edge lasers/ devices. Our technology and training is unparalleled In Connecticut. Dr. Ibrahimi currently serves as the president of the Connecticut Dermatology Society. He is the recipient of the 2017 Award for Outstanding Service by the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery. He is accredited by the American College of Mohs Surgery, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the American Society for Lasers in Surgery and Medicine and the American Academy of Dermatology. He prides himself on
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treating the whole patient, not just their skin cancer or cosmetic concern. The practice’s goal is to provide the best possible medical care in a friendly and nurturing environment. Dr. Sandeep Saluja focuses on managing the total health of the skin with his expertise in medical and cosmetic dermatology. His exceptional warmth and approachability make patients of all ages feel comfortable, cared for and valued. He has received praise for providing diagnoses and treatments with remarkable precision, while upholding the highest level of compassionate care.
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CT ENT Sinus Center Hearing & Balance 761 Main Avenue, Route 7 Suite 101 Norwalk, CT 203.716.6008 ct-ent.com
DIRECTOR AND FOUNDER OF CT ENT SINUS CENTER, HEARING & BALANCE, Dr. Robert Weiss has created one of the preeminent medical practices in Fairfield County, CT. Dr. Weiss is a board-certified otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon, Fellow of American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy (AAOA) and serves as an affiliate member of the American Institute of Balance (AIB) and the American Rhinologic Society (ARS). He is also a part of seven preeminent medical associations and societies and is associated with Norwalk Hospital. CT ENT Sinus Center is proud to feature a full in-house ENT Allergy department for testing and treatment, including sublingual (drops) immunotherapy. The CT ENT Sinus Center team recently participated in several multicenter trials for a drug-eluding sinus implant and is currently engaged in another multicenter study looking at in-office sinus procedures. Known in the ENT field for his successful work with chronic sinusitis sufferers, Dr. Weiss has helped hundreds of patients find long lasting relief with a minimally invasive in-office procedure called Balloon Sinuplasty. This simple procedure re-opens blocked sinuses and reverses the cycle of sinusitis. “Combining patient-centered care with the latest technology has helped to create a world-class experience for our patients. We are proud to be one of the nation’s leading in-office sinus centers to offer minimally invasive procedures to treat chronic sinusitis, including balloon sinus dilation (BSD),” says Weiss. “Our recent investment in the Fiagon image guidance system allows us to perform these procedures more efficiently with an added layer of safety.” Dr. Weiss graduated summa cum laude from Adelphi University and attended Penn State College of Medicine. He completed his residency training at Long Island Jewish Medical Center before serving in the United States Air Force as a major in the medical corps.
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ARTHUR L. JENKINS, III, MD Jenkins NeuroSpine 31 River Road, Suite 100 Cos Cob, CT 65 East 96th Street, Suite 1B New York, NY 646.499.0488 JenkinsNeuroSpine.com
AS ONE OF THE TOP SPINE SURGEONS IN THE U.S., DR. JENKINS BRINGS THE latest advancements in evaluating and treating spine conditions to Fairfield and Westchester counties, in his new practice where he can focus even more on quality and improving the lives of his patients. With offices in Manhattan and Fairfield County (Greenwich), Dr. Jenkins brings the
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excellence of his New York City practice to his Connecticut patients. Fellowship-trained at Harvard, Dr. Jenkins has performed extensive clinical spine research in his field, offering minimally invasive microscopic, endoscopic, computer-guided and laser spine surgeries. He is one of the highest rated and most experienced spine surgeons in the Tristate area, trained and familiar with every spinal surgery technique. His treatment philosophy can be summed up as: “I do the most for you that does the least to you.” To ensure his patients have the best outcome with the least invasive approach, Dr. Jenkins collaborates with all of his patients’ physicians and specialists including orthopaedic surgeons, chiropractors, pain management specialists, rehabilitation medicine experts, rheumatologists and neuroanesthesiologists.
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With a mission to help patients return to the activities they enjoy, Dr. Jenkins treats a wide range of people, from student athletes to active adults. He is a spine surgeon for the NYPD, New York Jets and NFL Retired Players Program, and brings this experience to all his patients. Dr. Jenkins and his team apply a very personal touch to every step of the process, while at the same time providing the most advanced medicine to their patients with spinal conditions. In either of his outpatient office locations in Manhattan or Greenwich, he uses the most advanced technology, a holistic approach, and a caring and thoughtful bedside manner to listen and help people from all over get back to what makes them who they are.
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Left to right: John M. Dubaz, MD, Lauren Bader, MD, Surekha Shenoy, MD and George V. Tsimoyianis, MD (Dr.T)
DARIEN PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, LLC 106 Noroton Ave., Darien, CT | 203.655.9741 | darienpediatrics.com
DARIEN PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES WAS FOUNDED OVER FORTY YEARS AGO with the goal of providing personalized care to infants, children and young adults. We are a small, independent group practice comprised of four board-certified physicians, specializing in pediatric, adolescent and young adult medicine. When you come to our practice, you and your child will always be seen by one of our four physicians. After-hours emergency phone calls will be answered directly by one of our physicians. We are here to take care of your family day and night. We provide services in multiple languages, including Greek, Italian, Spanish, Indian Dialects, Ukrainian, Polish and Russian. Our physicians are affiliated with Stamford and Norwalk hospitals. At Darien Pediatrics we provide specialized medical care for teens and young adults and we care for patients up up to age 26. A separate waiting area is
provided for our young adult patients. We have experience in treating both medically and psychologically complex patients and work within a patient’s extended support system to provide comprehensive care. In addition to routine well-checks, all of our physicians are available for consultations with patients and families. We offer treatments for behavioral issues, learning disabilities, ADHD, mental health issues, nutrition, eating disorders or anything that your child is struggling with. For your convenience, in addition to regular weekday office hours, we provide walk-in hours Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and Saturday hours by appointment. We are also happy to schedule a meet-and-greet with new parents or patients who are interested in joining our practice. We have one office location, which is conveniently located on the ground floor of 106 Noroton Avenue immediately off of Exit 10 on I-95.
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George V. Tsimoyianis, MD (Dr. T.),
who is an adolescent medicine specialist, focuses his care on the physical and emotional issues of teenagers and young adults to age twenty-six, with special interest in the mental health of young adult males. He has been ranked among the Top Doctors in Connecticut since 2016. John M. Dubaz, MD, has served as the elementary school physician for Stamford Public Schools for many years and has a special interest in developmental pediatrics and ADHD. He is also on staff at Stamford Hospital as a pediatric hospitalist. Surekha Shenoy, MD, is particularly interested in early childhood development, breastfeeding and adolescent mental health. Lauren Bader, MD, enjoys caring for infants and providing guidance to new parents. As children grow, Dr. Bader counsels patients and families on the
importance of a balanced lifestyle, with an emphasis on nutrition, exercise and sleep hygiene.
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JULIA SABETTA, MD
Skin, Laser & Cosmetic Surgeon 4 Dearfield Drive Greenwich, CT 225 Main Street, Westport, CT 203.869.6111 JuliaSabettaMD.com
DR. JULIA SABETTA, MD, IS A YALE-TRAINED BOARD-CERTIFIED COSMETIC, LASER AND SKIN CANCER SURGEON WHO IS A PROVEN expert in minimally invasive beautifying procedures. When it comes to selecting who performs your cosmetic treatment, what matters most is education, skill and experience. Dr. Sabetta is a superb embodiment of these traits and more. She is recognized for her talent, judgment and artistry……. and it shows on her patients! Dr. Sabetta performs all treatments herself using state of the art techniques in order to provide you with the safest most effective results. Her signature one-session photo-rejuvenation treatment is amazing at
diminishing brown spots, veins and rosacea. Skin Tightening & Lifting is at the top of every woman’s wish list. Dr. Sabetta has extensive experience in this realm. Whether she is using Ultherapy to lift and tighten deep tissues or using Nova Threads as a mini-face lift, Dr Sabetta’s aim is the same, to help you look younger longer. Dr. Sabetta recognizes that the key to wrinkle prevention is improving skin quality- think of it as fitness for your skin! Micro-needling and Aqua Gold are collagen boosting and skin smoothing treatments that in Dr. Sabetta’s hands excel at reducing fine wrinkles and pore size. It is no secret that a woman’s super-power lies in her hair. Dr. Sabetta is delighted to have helped so many women grow fuller, denser, more vibrant hair. Dr. Sabetta is a certified Master Injector of the new longer lasting fillers. She skillfully uses Botox and Fillers to restore youthful balance to your face, eliminate wrinkles and boost your confidence. Dr. Sabetta incorporates only the most effective of the new technologies and techniques into her practice. She steers clear of treatments that are light on results. Dr. Sabetta remains results and quality focused.
Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County, PC (GAFC) 425 Post Road, Fairfield, CT 203.292.9000 2660 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 203.333.3328 765 Main Street (Route 25), Monroe, CT 203.452.2358 gidox.com Left to right standing: Dr. Emil Blanco, Dr. Gena Cobrin, Dr. Julie Spivack, Dr. Eddy Castillo and Dr. Kenneth Mauer. Seated left to right: Dr. Strick Woods and Dr. Richard Lopatin.
DOCTORS KENNETH MAUER, JULIE SPIVACK, EMIL BLANCO, GENA COBRIN, RICHARD LOPATIN AND THEIR TALENTED PARTNERS, STRICK WOODS AND EDDY CASTILLO, are “the digestive health experts.” They provide excellent, cutting-edge medical care at offices in Fairfield, Bridgeport and Monroe.
“Our goal is to treat people with a multitude of GI problems with great sensitivity and care,” says Dr. Spivack. “We develop close, personal relationships with our patients, and we take a genuine interest in their health.” GAFC now offers state-of-the-art FUSE technology in its endoscopy center. GAFC
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also offers video capsule endoscopy of the small intestine, comprehensive Hepatitis C treatment and genetic testing for hereditary colon cancer. At the Endoscopy Center of Fairfield, patients can have a colonoscopy or endoscopy in a spa-like setting. The doctors specialize in many GI disorders, including acid reflux, gallbladder disease, GI cancers, liver disease, hepatitis, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. The group is affiliated with St. Vincent’s Medical Center.
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LAWRENCE D. LEIBOWITZ, MD
Matrix Personalized Medicine 45 Grove Street New Canaan, CT 203.920.1772 larryleibowitzmd.com
A PERSONALIZED APPROACH TO MEDICINE.
Treating the whole patient—mind, body and spirit—is at the core of Dr. Larry Leibowitz’s individualized approach to care at Matrix Personalized Medicine. Passionate about offering a truly enhanced patient experience, Dr. Leibowitz launched his membershipbased primary care practice in 2017, where the most current medical advancements are blended seamlessly with a holistic approach to wellness. With the extra time and flexibility inherent in his membership-based model, Dr. Leibowitz is more able to offer the highest quality care with longer appointments and extended comprehensive wellness exams, including advanced cardiometabolic testing and lifestyle coaching. Additionally,
LYNNE M. HAVEN, MD, PC 19 Lake Avenue Greenwich, CT 203.869.4242 LynneHavenMD.com
DR. LYNNE HAVEN IS A HARVARD-TRAINED BOARD CERTIFIED DERMATOLOGIST IN GREENWICH WHO SPECIALIZES IN COSMETIC dermatology and laser treatments. Dr. Haven graduated from Harvard University and received her medical degree from Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons. She completed her internship at Massachusetts General Hospital and her dermatology residency at New York University. Dr. Haven strives to provide state-ofthe-art skin and laser treatments in a warm, caring environment. She offers Botox, injectable fillers, and Thermage for noninvasive skin tightening. In addition, she offers revolutionary body contouring technology, including CoolSculpting. According to Allergan, Dr. Haven is the No. 1 Botox provider in Greenwich and she personally performs 100 percent of all Botox
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all patients have direct availability to Dr. Leibowitz when needed. Board certified in family medicine, Dr. Leibowitz has been caring for residents of Fairfield county since 1999. He maintains staff privileges at both Stamford and Danbury hospitals. He is deeply rooted in his community, having served as the health director in Redding for fourteen years. He has been a member of the clinical faculty of New York Medical College since 2009, where he instructs medical students in the science and art of clinical practice. He also completed the University of Arizona’s renowned Fellowship in Integrative Medicine in 2015, which has provided him with a greater appreciation for the needs of the individual. “Developing a relationship with each patient and family is what I value most about being a physician. My patients trust me with their health and well-being—a responsibility and privilege I take very seriously. Each patient and every visit is unique and should be treated with a fresh perspective and a personalized approach.” -Larry Leibowitz, MD
and filler treatments. Dr. Haven was selected as one of America’s Top Dermatologists. Dr. Haven offers two new ways to treat a double chin, Kybella and CoolSculpt Mini. Another exciting offering is Volbella, a new injectible filler for smoother, softer, natural looking lips. Dr. Lynne Haven uses the revolutionary PicoSure for laser tattoo removal, acne scarring, brown spots and facial rejuvenation. The PicoSure Focus laser for facial rejuvenation can dramatically reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars and skin discoloration. It improves skin texture and is safe for all skin types. The latest generation in fractional laser skin resurfacing, the PicoSure Focus offers a safe and effective treatment, which is typically fast, with less discomfort and shorter duration of redness than other resurfacing options. Dr. Haven believes in designing an individualized antiaging treatment plan for each patient to ensure desirable results. With a focus on noninvasive rejuvenation, Dr. Haven helps her patients look younger and more radiant. Her expertise gained from working in private practice for more than eighteen years allows her to customize each treatment session to offer optimal results to every patient.
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including gender-expansive, gender-questioning individuals across the lifespan. He completed an extensive three-year program in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy at the William Alanson White Institute of Psychiatry, Psychoanalysis & Psychology in NYC. Mr. Orly has extensive experience with adolescents in all settings and often works with nontraditional families. In addition, he holds a certificate in Drug and Alcohol Recovery Counselling and has expertise supporting adults in
MICHAEL L. LEWIN, MD PC 70 New Canaan Avenue Norwalk, CT 203.229.1212 lewinallergy.com
ALWAYS AT THE FOREFRONT OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION, Dr. Lewin is a leading expert on sublingual immunotherapy (allergy drops). Allergy drops are a safe, effective, easy-to-use treatment taken under the tongue that treats the cause of your allergies, not just the symptoms. Taken at home by the patient, allergy drops offer a highly convenient solution
for those whose busy lives and schedules make weekly office visits for allergy shots difficult or impossible. Dr. Lewin has had overwhelmingly positive results with allergy drops in treating seasonal (pollen), pet, dust, mold and other environmental and food allergies, as well as asthma, eczema, and hives. He also believes patient education is essential to good allergy management. Dr. Lewin believes that your allergies should not interfere with your daily activities or quality of life. His goal is to have happy, healthy patients who feel cared about and well taken care of.
GUY ORLY, LMFT 37 Franklin Street Westport, CT 203.858.8589 guyorly.com
recovery as well as parents of adolescents and young adults with substance dependence and emotional issues.
IN ADDITION TO TREATING ADULTS WITH ANXIETY, depression and other common and complex conditions, Guy Orly, LMFT, specializes in child and adolescent psychotherapy, substance abuse difficulties and LGBTQ populations,
As a trained family therapist, Mr. Orly also specializes in couples therapy and conflict resolution for families and is committed to helping individuals, couples and families learn to adapt and flourish in the face of life’s inevitable challenges.
MARK P. LEONDIRES, MD, SPENCER RICHLIN, MD, JOSHUA HURWITZ, MD, CYNTHIA MURDOCK, MD, SHAUN WILLIAMS, MD AND ILANA RESSLER, MD Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut Danbury, Norwalk, Stamford & Trumbull, CT 203.956.2265 rmact.com SEVEN THOUSAND BABIES. That is the number of children Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut has helped parents conceive and bring into the world over the past fifteen years. More than one a day! There are many different ways to build a family, and for people concerned about infertility, RMA of Connecticut offers incomparable advantages and convenience. All six of our physicians are board-certified reproductive endocrinologists and they are honored that Castle Connolly has named each of them Top Doctors of Fairfield County.
Our doctors’ expertise and skills are a leading reason that our pregnancy rates are well above the national standard. You can check with the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, which will verify those statistics. Building a family, however, is also about overall care. RMA of Connecticut understands that when you face infertility, you may have doubts about your ability to have a baby. Anxiety and fear of failure may combine with the excitement of becoming pregnant. Our fertility expertise extends to our nurses, physician assistants, APRNs and the entire team. They provide fertility
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treatment to make your journey simpler, more affordable—and successful. Along with the
latest technologies, patients work with our Integrated Fertility and Wellness Program for nutrition counseling, mind-body coaching, acupuncture, yoga and access to financing. This is the time for your baby—and the time to contact RMA of Connecticut. Our five convenient locations (four in CT and one in NY), offer appointments to fit your schedule, including evening, weekend and early morning hours. Are you ready to have the next RMA of Connecticut baby?
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JOSHUA B. HERBERT, MD CRAIG H. OLIN, MD REMI M. ROSENBERG, MD
Stamford Health Medical Group Personal Medicine 5 High Ridge Park Suite 103 Stamford, CT 203.276.4644
Left to right: Dr. Craig Olin, Dr. Josh Herbert and Dr. Remi Rosenberg
STAMFORD HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP PERSONAL MEDICINE IS A CONCIERGE primary care practice conveniently located just off the Merritt Parkway (Exit 35) in Stamford. Drs. Josh Herbert, Craig Olin, and Remi Rosenberg provide medical care to their patients in the office, serve as their attending physician as needed at the new
Stamford Hospital and also visit patients at many residential communities and nursing facilities in the Stamford area. All three physicians are board certified and, along with their dedicated office staff, deliver care at an unhurried pace in the welcoming and soothing environment of the 5 High Ridge Park office space. Patients of the practice
have the confidence of knowing they have access to their doctor either at the office, by cell phone or email. As we are a part of the Stamford Health Medical Group, the doctors have immediate access to a wide variety of medical and surgical specialists along with the shared medical records of all of the practices. Other benefits of the practice include flexible scheduling, extended office visits, home visits, phone consultations, and comprehensive synchronization of patient care. Drs. Herbert, Olin, and Rosenberg have consistently been named as “Top Docs” by Connecticut Magazine and Castle Connolly.
Dr. Joseph Sproviero, Dr. Agnes Matczuk, Dr. Mitchell Lester , Dr. Mark Litchman and Dr. Aymeric Louit (not pictured)
Fairfield County Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology Associates 148 East Avenue Norwalk, CT | 203.838.4034 30 Prospect Street Ridgefield, CT | 203.838.4034 fcaaia.com THE DOCTORS OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY ALLERGY, ASTHMA & IMMUNOLOGY ASSOCIATES are certified by the American Board of Allergy/Immunology and have combined experience of more than eighty years in practice. Drs. Sproviero,
Matczuk and Litchman completed their A/I fellowships at Yale, Dr. Lester at National Jewish Health in Denver and Dr. Louit at Northwestern Univeristy in Chicago. Our full-service, state-ofthe-art asthma and allergy practice is fully electronic. Our experienced and compassionate staff works closely with the physicians to give you the best and most efficient care possible. Every patient deserves safe and effective treatment, and because we believe educated patients are more in control of their asthma and allergies, we encourage you to participate in your own health care planning.
SHIELA SUBRAMANIAN, MD, MPH New Medicine of New Canaan, PC 173 East Avenue New Canaan, CT 203.972.4205
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SHIELA SUBRAMANIAN, MD, MPH, IS A BOARD CERTIFIED internist and has been practicing primary care internal medicine in New Canaan since 2004. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and New York Medical College. She completed her internship, residency and chief residency at the Yale University School of Medicine. She manages a broad spectrum of medical issues, including heart disease evaluation, comprehensive women’s health issues, gerontology and cancer screening. “Practicing good medicine requires more time listening to what your patient has to say.” Her philosophy has allowed her to spend time and provide quality care without compromise.” Dr. Subramanian is affiliated with both Stamford and Norwalk Hospitals.
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JAMES A. SLATER, MD New Canaan Medical Group
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DR. JAMES SLATER ALWAYS BELIEVES IN PUTTING HIS PATIENTS FIRST. HE WAS among the first in the state to recognize that health insurance was depriving patients of sorely needed services and time. Thus, in 2005, he was one of the first physicians in Fairfield County to offer an innovative concierge medical practice, combining accessibility and patient advocacy with premier quality medical care. Dr. Slater graduated from Tufts and then New York Medical College, where he received the coveted senior student school award for his accomplishments in community and preventive medicine. He completed his internal medicine residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He has been consecutively voted as one of Castle Connolly’s “Top Doctors” in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
Ear, Nose and Throat Center 32 Strawberry Hill Court Suite 4 Stamford, CT 203.353.0000 stamfordentcenter.com THE AWARD-WINNING OTOLARYNGOLOGISTS, Bruce Klenoff, Jason Klenoff, Biana Lanson, Jacquelyn Brewer and Paul Neubauer, are premier physicians in the treatment of adult and pediatric head and neck disease, including sinonasal and allergy problems, hearing and balance function, head
and neck cancer and facial plastics. Care of patients includes minimally invasive thyroid and parathyroid surgery, endoscopic sinus surgery, allergy testing and sublingual immunotherapy, audiometry, balance testing and facial rejuvenation procedures. The ENT Center leads the way in innovative procedures and technology, such as in-office Balloon Sinuplasty. Pediatric specialty care includes working with pediatric anesthesiologists and radiologists to maximize a child’s care outcome. We are able to offer same-day service at the Tully Health Center.
Glenville Medical Concierge Care 7 Riversville Road Greenwich, CT 203.531.1808 glenvillemedicalconciergecare.com
of our patients’ health, whether it means advanced lipid testing for those at high risk for cardiovascular disease or developing a plan for optimal nutrition and fitness at any age.” JEFFREY PUGLISI, MD
Jeffrey Puglisi, MD; Judith Shea, MD; Steven Mickley, MD; Ralph Cipriani, MD
WELCOMING TOP DOC RALPH CIPRIANI, MD TO GLENVILLE MEDICAL. Our award-winning concierge practice continues to grow with the addition of Dr. Ralph Cipriani to the team. We all share a singular passion to provide the highest possible level of service and patient care. Comprehensive care at Glenville Medical blends the best of modern medicine with a return to a small, personalized practice...
same-day appointments, 24/7 physician availability, extended office visits and a focus on health and wellness. “Our team approach to care ensures that every patient receives vigilant and coordinated attention to address their health concerns.”JUDITH SHEA, MD “We have the time to focus on every aspect
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“Concierge medicine not only provides more time to care for patients when they’re ill, but to proactively work together on maintaining long-term health. Our focus on prevention applies the latest advances in science to enable patients to live their best and healthiest lives.” STEVEN MICKLEY, MD “The peace of mind we are able to provide our patients is the most gratifying benefit of this model. There is no substitute for receiving an immediate response from the doctor who knows them best.” RALPH CIPRIANI, MD
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es, the holiday festivities are over and now is when the work begins. But, don’t panic. Getting back to your healthy self doesn’t have to be daunting when you have some of the best experts in wellness, beauty and health a click or phone call away. We asked these
professionals who specialize in everything from cardiology to healing therapies for their secret tips, best practices and favorite products for optimal wellness, and we’ve packaged it all up into a how-to on how to become the best you yet. Now, that’s something to celebrate.
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In the world of wellness, health experts have long believed that less is more. Although the general population hasn’t always subscribed to this mantra, increased injuries, a rise in chronic disease, and a feeling of general exhaustion are causing many of us to take a second look at how we take care of ourselves. Our panel of experts weighed in on everything from inflammation to core fitness and made suggestions on how to improve our overall mental and physical health. Have a look at our list to see how doing a little less may make you feel a whole lot better soon. greenwichmag.com
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ake sure you ease into any kind of new fitness routine,” says SUZANNE PALAZZO, owner and director of Upper Deck Fitness in Stamford and Westport. Set realistic goals. Otherwise you’re likely to feel defeated. “At Upper Deck, our philosophy is prescribed fitness and variety of workouts,” she explains, noting the classes are color coded by intensity, so you can balance your regimen and not overdo it. “People tend to gravitate towards workouts they enjoy and do them repeatedly, but over time [that can lead to] issues with repetitive use and joints and muscles suffering from too much wear and tear.” The body then becomes imbalanced, which can lead to injury. “People usually only go to low-impact or recovery workouts once they’ve been hurt, but mobility work is [also] critical to injury prevention,” she says. Here’s Palazzo’s fitness prescription for the new year:
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ALTERNATE HIGH WITH LOW High-intensity workouts are popular, but they can cause inflammation in joints and muscles when you’re not properly balanced. The rigor of this type of exercise is encouraged only if you give your body proper time to recover. It’s best to alternate days of high- and low-impact exercise and devote only two to three days a week to high intensity workouts.
TAKE A BREAK “One of the ways we get stronger is that exercise creates micro tears in our muscles,”
explains Palazzo. If we allow these to heal properly, the muscle becomes stronger, but if you overdo it, swelling and joint pain may occur. Giving yourself a “down day” of barre, Pilates, walking, swimming or another recovery exercise in between high impact classes allows muscles adequate time to heal.
REST PURPOSEFULLY Don’t take two days off in a row, advises Palazzo, because the off-day best serves its purpose when sandwiched in between other workouts. “Realize that less can be more,
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STRETCH IT OUT With the new year comes a pledge to improved fitness. We hit the ground running, but are we physically prepared? “The new year should be about [awareness] of your body, its capabilities, its weaknesses,” says Michael Eaton, stretch therapist and assistant studio manager at LYMBR in Darien. LYMBR’s sessions take you through a series of progressive dynamic stretches that offer benefits that will help you relax and stick to your 2019 goals. These include:
and that the ‘no pain, no gain’ mentality has to go. Your body is the boss, so listen to it and don’t just push through the aches and pains.”
FOCUS ON CORE “Your core, a group of several muscles in the lower back, stomach and hips, is what generates power to the body,” she says. “When it’s strong and stable, your posture improves, you move freely and safely, you alleviate stress on other joints, and your spine doesn’t absorb all the pressure it normally does when driving or sitting at a desk.”
RESTORED MUSCLE ELASTICITY + IMPROVED MOBILITY
posture. With these benefits, you’ll see increased rewards from your workout and lessen the chance of injury.
Muscles become tense from work, exercise with little recovery and stress. Stretching helps break down collagen in muscles, allowing for better movement, alleviating soreness and improving
FASCIAL RELIEF Ahealthy network of connective tissue is important for proper physiological function. LYMBR’s gentle,
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guided stretches help relieve tension throughout the fascia.
OXYGENATED BLOOD Gentle repetitive stretches contract muscles and improve circulation of blood to the organs and tissues, which helps speed your recovery post-workout.
INCREASED FLEXIBILITY Your therapist will feel for an “in-range” with each stretch and take you a little past that point, holding the stretch for two seconds with light pressure, then repeating it, ultimately helping you improve your range of motion. »
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“Beauty from within is what consumers are looking for now.” –JANE IREDALE
DAILY DOSE Jane Iredale, founder and president of the eponymous line of mineral cosmetics and skincare products, believes you can bring about as much change in your skin by feeding it from the inside. This means clean eating and supplementing with nutrients that the skin loves. Iredale’s new Skincare Supplements are formulated with skin-loving vitamins and botanicals. Her favorites are:
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“They all make a difference to the skin by promoting better moisture levels and leaving skin clearer, brighter and smoother,” says Iredale.
hydrate Voya’s Angelicus Serratus Nourishing Body Oil
Hydrate next. “Using body oils is the best way to do this, as they penetrate the skin and there are no emulsifiers and barriers,” notes McKinley. Try Voya’s Angelicus Serratus Nourishing Body Oil or Organic Bath Company’s Body Butter. These nourishing products offer long-lasting hydration, a must for our long winters in Fairfield County.
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t’s true that the inner body may need a detox after the holidays, and the same is true for the skin,” says SIOBHAN MCKINLEY, owner of Organachs Farm to Skin in Westport. She recommends starting 2019 with the healthy habit of dry brushing several times a week. Before getting into a hot shower, use a dry brush like Voya’s Cactus-Bristle Exfoliating Body Brush and brush upwards in a circular motion from the feet to the heart. This will improve circulation, she says, get rid of dead skin cells and prime skin for moisturizing. Dry brushing also stimulates the body’s lymphatic drainage system, which helps rid the body of toxins. Next, use a granular body scrub with essential oils to hydrate skin and improve texture. McKinley likes Bath Soak and Scrub by Kanya, made of Dead Sea salts, Epsom salts, shea butter and lavender oil.
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FOR YOUR HANDS
Keep a tube of cold-pressed Virgin Coconut Oil by Conscious Coconut by your sink, and every time you wash your hands, add a drop of oil into the soap to moisturize. Apply Leaves of Trees Argan Oil, which contains lavender and argan oil, an anti-inflammatory, to cuticles and hands. Then slather on Kahina’s Hand and Body Balm, a sensuous hand cream made with argan oil.
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ost-holiday is a time when people forget about their nails, [but] winter is a great time to revive the hands and feet and prep them for spring,” says HENRI HELANDER, who owns To and From nail salon in Darien with JEANNE BLOOM. “We approach nails like you would your skin or hair: You have to take care of them,” he says. At To and From, every skin and nail product is nontoxic. Their polishes (Habit, LVX and Deborah Lippmann) are at least “5 free,” which means they don’t contain DBP, toluene, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin or camphor. So start the new year with a few changes. Here are Helander and Bloom’s suggestions.
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FOR YOUR FEET
Get a monthly pedicure, and use this season to leave nails polish-free so they can breathe. Use Arch Sole Savour Glycolic Acid Fruit Peel or Invigorative Jasmine Mimosa Body Scrub to slough off dead skin. Sole Savour Nail Oil by Arch contains tea tree oil, which has antifungal and antibacterial properties. Apply just underneath toenails to disinfect and strengthen. Pamper feet with Odacité Intensive Hand & Heel Therapy. Packed with shea butter and essential oils, this is the ultimate moisturizer. Apply before bedtime, then wear socks while you sleep. »
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CLEANSE DAILY Rather than stripping your face of its protective oils and healthy bacteria, Sherwood recommends an oilbased cleanser at night. She loves Tata Harper’s Nourishing Oil Cleanser, which removes eye makeup in a flash. If you prefer an oil-free cleanser, try Tata’s Regenerating Cleanser, which smells like a delicious mix of berries and flowers.
ften lost in the shuffle of good intentions is detoxifying your personal care and cleaning products. The new year is a great time, though, to rid your routine of products that contain harmful ingredients and try an eco-based alternative. “Green products, especially makeup and skincare, are really high quality and perform beautifully, says RHONDA SHERWOOD, whose new natural beauty store Sherwood Green Life opened recently in Greenwich. The beauty products in her store are plant-based, free of petroleum-based ingredients and nourishing to your skin. “We’re like scientific detectives, constantly researching product ingredients to make sure they aren’t harsh, allergenic or harmful to people, especially pregnant moms and their unborn babies,” she says. Sherwood recommends these swaps to achieve the most noticeable positive effects.
CHOOSE ORGANIC Choose a shampoo with plant-based ingredients. Conventional shampoos contain phthalates (a hormone disruptor that can also cause allergic reactions and headaches) and sulfates like sodium laureth sulfate/SLS, which are harsh and irritating. Some of Sherwood’s favorites are Rahua Classic or Rahua Voluminous Shampoo, and Rahua Classic Conditioner, which contain rahua oil.
DITCH THE DEODORANT “Your lymph nodes are next to your armpits, so this is one of the most important clean product swaps you can make,” says Sherwood, who notes it may take time to find the right one for you. She suggests: Ursa Major’s Hoppin’ Fresh Deodorant, which contains baking soda; Meow Meow Tweet Deodorant Stick, for those who are sensitive to baking soda; and charcoal-based Takesumi Detox Deodorant by Kaia Naturals, made from essential oils.
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anuary is a great time to add something to your self-care routine that you may not have done consistently in the past,” says KELLY INGRAHAM, owner of Inner Light in Darien and Fairfield. According to Ingraham, the saunas at Inner Light provide heat therapy intended to help relax and detoxify the body. When all wellness experts tell us we need to find ways to cope with stress, perhaps an Inner Light session is in order for 2019. According to Ingraham, benefits include:
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DETOX AT THE CELLULAR LEVEL Infrared light, a wavelength that is perceived as heat by the body, not only feels great when it’s cold outside. It also penetrates the body up to three inches—much deeper than traditional saunas—to make your skin glow and help with cell regeneration.
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Our bodies are designed to detoxify, but our environment is so laden with
chemicals that sometimes we build up harmful toxins and become chronically inflamed. The far-, mid-, and near-infrared light are designed to help relieve inflammationinspired conditions such as chronic lower back pain and rheumatoid arthritis.
BENEFICIAL TO AUTOIMMUNE SUFFERERS People with Crohn’s disease, Lyme disease, chronic pain and chronic fatigue have reported feeling better after infrared sessions. According to Ingraham, doctors
in Japan use it to treat heart conditions. Other conditions that respond positively to this therapy include cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, digestion issues and depression, she adds.
INCREASED SEROTONIN Infrared heats your body deeply and as a result, boosts levels of serotonin, the feel-good brain chemical that is effective in treating seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
“The high heat will make you feel rejuvenated, and each Inner Light private sauna comes with a selection of music and a tablet so you can watch Netflix or Hulu during your thirty-minute or one-hour session.”
DEEP BREATHS “Reducing stress should be number one on your list of priorities this year,” says Arianne O’Donnell
Schuck, owner of Salt Cave in Darien, a 450-square-foot “cave” encrusted with Himalayan salt, which has a high mineral content. According to Schuck, inhaling the vapor of this
medical-grade salt has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that help to clear the respiratory system for easier breathing. It also contains eighty-four essential minerals
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and negative ions, which are believed to offset the bad side effects that positive ions (which come from stress) have on our bodies. The cave is a calming oasis where you can relax,
meditate or socialize. Check out their Coffee/Tea Chatter Session, where you can sit in the cave for up to fifty minutes and do double duty catching up with friends. »
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Technology’s influence on the beauty industry is producing impressive results, especially for 2019. According to our experts, here we have a few cuttingedge options you’ll want to check out: Topicals that brighten and repair skin, an array of top-performing cosmetics and skincare products made without harmful ingredients, injectable hormone replacement therapy that offers continual dosing, and a fat-burning device that actually builds muscle. With all these options available, how will you choose to beautify this new year?
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ome January, everyone is focused on improving health and revamping,” says AMANDA PUCCI, an aesthetic nurse practitioner with Greenwich Medical Spa in Greenwich and Westport. “For many people, a resolution to improve appearance in one area
might [motivate them] to make other positive changes,” says DR. LYNNE HAVEN, a cosmetic dermatologist in Greenwich. They join LISA TOPHAM, a plastic surgical nurse and director of Split Rock Aesthetic Institute in Wilton, in sharing their favorite products and procedures.
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This injectable treatment helps to shrink fat under the chin, resulting in a more streamlined, youthful profile. Winter is the optimal time to do this, as scarves and sweaters can cover up temporary swelling and bruising.
RESURFACING OR FRACTIONAL LASERS LIKE PICOSURE These treatments eradicate skin damage in the form of brown spots, acne scars, fine lines and wrinkles. Down time for this treatment is only a few days, as opposed to weeks with other laser treatments.
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This is a helpful treatment for acne, rosacea and precancerous cells. This procedure does, however, have a strict fortyeight-hour sun avoidance rule.
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“Studies say we get so much blue light exposure from cell phones and computers, and just like UVA and UVB rays, blue light can penetrate the skin deeply and cause wrinkles, pigmentation, sagging and accelerated aging.”
“We focus a lot on lasers and resurfacing in winter due to their necessary downtime,” says Pucci. Results are immediate, but expect five days of downtime to accommodate swelling, redness and dryness.
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THE ERASER Commonly known as a vampire facial, this procedure involves drawing blood, spinning it in a centrifuge to separate the plasmarich platelets (PRP), using an additive to enhance and form a matrix (PRFM), and applying this mixture onto freshly micro-needled skin for maximum absorption. PRFM is a newer technology that releases growth factors in the blood over seven days so you have a longer exposure for collagen remodeling in areas of volume loss. Six treatments give maximum results.
This treatment hydrates, lightens and brightens skin underneath the eyes and contains a mineral base of 35 SPF. “You’ll get an instant boost as it reduces the appearance of dark circles and puffiness.”
LUMIVIVE BY SKINMEDICA The Damage Defense Serum by day protects skin from blue light and pollution, while the night Revitalize Repair Complex regenerates mitochondria, the cells that repair skin damage we are exposed to daily.
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EMSCULPT There are other fatburning devices, but this one also builds muscle. According to Pucci, this new high-
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“Fraxel, a non-invasive laser used to eliminate sun damage, scars or texture abnormalities on the face, neck and chest, still gives you the biggest bang for your buck.”
intensity, focused electromagnetic technology used for fat loss on abs and buttocks stimulates motor neurons in the muscle, stimulating the effects of 20,000 ab contractions, sit ups or squats in thirty minutes. It increases muscle in the area by 16 percent and decreases fat by 19 percent. This involves four treatments over two weeks, with toned results four to six weeks later. It’s a lunchtime procedure that’s intense but non-invasive.
COOLSCULPTING This popular technology for fat removal freezes and shrinks fat up to 25 percent, says Pucci. Together with healthy eating and regular exercise, it takes up to two months to see results. It can be done in conjunction with EmSculpt.
HAIR PRFM HAIR RESTORATION Using the same technology as The Eraser, PRFM is injected into dormant hair follicles in the scalp to stimulate growth and thicken hair. »
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“This treatment is a one-and-done, and uses micro-needling and temperaturecontrolled radiofrequency energy to stimulate production of elastin and hyaluronic acid (which produce collagen), all building blocks of the skin,” says Lisa Topham. As she explains, it’s different from similar treatments because its handpiece has ten tiny needles that penetrate the skin 1/100 of an inch, allowing you to pinpoint the exact area to which you want to deliver energy. Whether your goal is skin tightening or fat removal, two different needles are used. It is a standalone procedure for the neck and lower face, though it can be used on arms, stomach, buttocks, thighs or knees. You’ll see results after three to six months, and it usually lasts from eighteen to twenty-four months. Expect about five days of downtime for possible swelling and bruising.
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BTL ULTRA FEMME 360 For this vaginal rejuvenation treatment, a wandshaped applicator is inserted into the vagina, then emits radio frequency and ultrasound to stimulate more collagen to tighten the vaginal wall. This procedure is recommended for clients who recently had children and perimenopausal or menopausal clients who are suffering from painful sex or urinary incontinence. You’ll need three forty-five-minute treatments once a week, and there’s no downtime.
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or KARA KOLENIK, COO of Connecticut Dermatology Group, with offices in Norwalk, Stamford and Greenwich, women experiencing symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause should consider BHRT Pellet Therapy. “This bio-identical hormone replacement therapy in the form of pellets is a life changer for women and many men,” she says. The bio-identical hormones used in this therapy come from plants and have a similar molecular makeup to naturally occurring hormones in the body, she explains. For the procedure, the doctor chooses a tailored combination of pellets that contain either estradiol, testosterone or progesterone to balance hormones and alleviate symptoms such as dry skin, low sex drive, brain fog, weight gain, interrupted sleep and more. After a local anesthetic is applied, a small incision is made in the hip area, and the pellets are inserted under the skin. BHRT has been around in creams, pills, patches and injections for years, but pellet therapy delivers hormones continuously into the bloodstream. This treatment and can last up to four months for women and seven months for men. newcanaandarienmag.com
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“In the beauty world, a summer body is made in the winter. [This is true] so much more now with all the advancements in non surgical treatments [and] many more machines that can address issues that before were only helped surgically.”
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ealthy scalp and roots equals healthy hair so it’s crucial to make sure your scalp is in good condition,” says ALEXANDRE CHOUERY, owner of Maison D’Alexandre, the Greenwich salon. As such, give your scalp a “detox” this winter to remove all the buildup of styling products, sebum, pollution and sweat from months past. Maison D’Alexandre’s Scalp Therapy Treatment uses a René
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Furterer capilliscope (a tiny computer) that analyzes the scalp to determine if it’s dry, oily, irritated or thinning. Based on the analysis, Alexandre’s team selects René Furterer products that remove impurities and improve the health of the scalp. Other helpful therapies include a scalp cupping treatment that stimulates follicles and helps circulation, encouraging hair growth.
HAIR
Here are five quick winter hair-care tips from Gary Noble, co-owner of Noble Salon in Stamford that will help revitalize your natural glow and sustain it through the cold months
EAT WELL Hair is often a reflection of diet, so if you’ve been overindulging, consider a quick adjustment, even a mini cleanse. A balanced diet, high in vitamins and lots of water will result in lots of shine.
LOWER THE SHOWER TEMP A hot, steamy shower is not ideal for your hair. If a cooler temperature is not in the cards, try a cool rinse at the end to combat frizzy hair.
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“Give your hair a rest. Reduce bedhead by using a humidifier in your bedroom and start your morning with product and a touch up instead of a full blow-dry.” Double up on conditioner by adding a leave-in formula to your regimen; it will help reduce static.
USE NATURAL COMBS AND BRUSHES Use wooden combs when detangling longer hair and only natural-bristle brushes to blow dry.
MAINTAIN A SCHEDULE Make regular appointments at your salon for frequent cuts and shape-ups. »
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Most of us know the keystones of good health: sleeping eight hours a night, eating a diet heavy in fruit, veggies and lean protein, staying away from sugar, drinking eight glasses of water a day, and doing cardio and strengthening exercise at least four times a week. All of our experts in this area concur on these basic tenets, but they were all eager to shed some light on interesting health advice and innovations within their specialties. Read on to learn how to reach your peak health.
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he road to good health is pretty simple, says DR. EDWARD SCHUSTER, a cardiologist at Stamford Hospital and medical director of the Sarner Health and Fitness Institute at the Tully Center. “The people who live the longest are those who are careful and conscientious,” he explains. This idea goes back to a popular longevity study started in 1921 that followed 5,000 five-year-olds in California for more than ninety years. The most telling trait that determined longevity
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FOLLOW THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET Did you know that 36 percent of Americans are obese? “While all diets may help you lose weight, only one has been proven
was conscientiousness. Fiveyear-olds who were careful became fifteen-year-olds who didn’t smoke, twenty-year-olds who didn’t drink, forty-year-olds who exercised, and so on. “Simply put, being careful and taking care of yourself can add thirty years to your life, and doing the opposite can take thirty years away,” he says. In this new year, Dr. Schuster joins others in advising patients to quit smoking and make exercise a priority. Here are other ways you can practice preventive medicine:
to extend your life and prevent cancer, Alzheimer’s and heart disease,” says Dr. Schuster.
your arteries, which can ultimately lead to heart disease, the number one killer in America.”
cancer and were treated with radiation or chemotherapy are also at greater risk of heart disease.
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These should include a calcium score of the heart once you’re fifty. “This is the new cutting edge test that takes only about five minutes and measures the amount of plaque in
Women who had complications during pregnancy including preeclampsia, diabetes or hypertension are at greater risk of heart disease as they get older. Also, women who’ve had breast
LDL (bad cholesterol) should be under 80. For blood pressure, the top number (systolic blood pressure) should be 120 if you’re young, and 140 between ages seventy and eighty.
TAKE IT EASY “Minimizing stress in your life is one of the healthiest things you can do for yourself,” says Dr. Shara Israel, a primary care physician with Stamford Health Medical Group. “Chronic stress can bring on and intensify certain illnesses, [and] learning to decrease stress has been shown in recent studies to be even more important than we thought twenty years ago.” Here are her guidelines for improving relaxation:
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Figure out your favorite way to relax and rejuvenate. Some suggestions include yoga, prayer, meditation and practicing spirituality.
A recent study on physician burnout showed that having outlets outside of work to reduce stress, including socializing, was essential to improving quality of life.
PRIORITIZE REGULAR MEDICAL TESTS See your primary care physician to make sure you stay up to speed on tests and health measures relevant to your age and medical history. Consider genetic
testing for any diseases that are part of your family history.
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FEED YOUR GUT “The future of medicine is in gut health, so it’s important to know that your gut microbiome—the flora in your digestive system—is filled with bacteria that can either keep you healthy or make you sick,” explains nutritionist Abby Greenspun of Westport. “The health of your digestive system is also responsible for brain health and your immune system, so in the new year—any time of year— focus on feeding the good gut bacteria with a diet full of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds,” she says. While you can take a probiotic, “real food is always better.” Here are her must-dos for the year ahead:
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Make fruits and veggies part of every meal. Check out Greenspun’s Pinterest page (search “Abby Greenspun nutrition”) for her favorite healthy recipes.
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[If you tend to skip this meal], try protein bars (Greenspun likes Lara or RX bars) or a handful of nuts.
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Protein-packed like roasted chick peas, apples or bananas with nut butter, a quesadilla on a whole wheat tortilla.
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Salad with grilled chicken, fish and roasted veggies, a turkey avocado burger, spaghetti squash with turkey meatballs. »
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a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist at RMA of Connecticut, with offices in Norwalk and Stamford, knows how to be proactive about fertility. Here’s his checklist if you’re thinking about growing your family.
ATTAIN A HEALTHY WEIGHT “A moderate weight is ideal for pregnancy,” Dr. Hurwitz says. Being underweight means the baby may not get enough nutrients, and being overweight can hamper fertility and increase the chance of miscarriage and gestational diabetes. Aim for a body mass index of 19 to 26.
TAKE PRENATAL VITAMINS Folic acid, which can prevent birth defects, is most important before conception. Whether
over-the-counter or prescription, vitamins should include iron, Vitamin D, calcium and folic acid.
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run in your family. Common ones include cystic fibrosis, SMA, Fragile-X, thalassemia and sickle cell disease trait. The same is true for familial breast, ovarian and colon cancers.
GET THE FLU SHOT The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends the flu shot for anyone trying to conceive.
DON’T SMOKE Cigarette and marijuana smoke (even second-hand) strongly decreases sperm count and increases pregnancy complications for women.
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Use ovulation tracker apps to learn when your most optimal fertile times are.
Clean healthy living for both the male and female gives you your best shot at conceiving.
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Talk to your doctors about medicines you’re taking and create a pregnancyfriendly regimen.
LEARN FAMILY HISTORY Be aware of genetic conditions or cancer syndromes that may
If you’re under thirtyfive and don’t become pregnant after six to twelve months, see a doctor. For patients thirty-five and older, check in with your doctor after six months.
MAN UP “Up to 80 percent of men don’t visit a doctor until convinced by a spouse or partner.” Dr. Steven V. Kardos, a Fairfield-based urologist with the Northeast Medical Group at Yale New Haven Health, says that many men’s health issues are common but go untreated. “As urologists, we often see patients for erectile dysfunction, yet they often have other underlying issues including cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes,” he says. Education, outreach and direction are critical for men to understand and address health risks.
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o help keep the children healthy, “make sure they get enough sleep, get their flu shot and wash their hands repeatedly, especially in winter,” says DR. JAY D’ORSO, an internal medicine specialist with Ridgefield Primary Care, a family practice. According to Dr. D’Orso, all children should eat three healthy meals a day with fruit and vegetables, be active every day, and follow a doctor’s recommended well-child visit schedule to ensure they’re current with immunizations, on track for growth and development, and having regular psycho-social and safety counseling. Optimizing a child’s sleep and stress management is also key to good health. Here’s why.
QUALITY OF SLEEP STRESS MANAGEMENT According to the CDC, 58 percent of middle school kids, and 73 percent of high school students, aren’t getting enough sleep. Regular sleep deprivation can lead to irritability, difficulty concentrating, high blood pressure, obesity, headaches and depression. To ensure quality slumber, do the following:
Kids are stressed out these days, and if this pressure is intense and long-lasting, it can disrupt their sleep, affect healthy eating habits, and lead to depression and physical ailments like diabetes and high blood pressure. What can you do?
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s we get older, we’re more susceptible to infection and chronic illness, which come from a combination of genetics and how one lives his or her life,” says DR. DONNA PHANUMAS, a geriatrician with Greenwich Hospital’s Center for Healthy Aging. No matter your age, there are positive steps you can take towards optimal health. Here is her top advice: “
Because women are prone to osteoporosis, they should incorporate dairy into their diet.
ADOPT HEALTHY HABITS If you’re on medication for a condition, use it in conjunction with healthy habits. For patients with high blood pressure, for
example, follow a low-salt diet.
SEE YOUR DOCTOR Plan an annual appointment, especially if you’re over sixty-five.
CUT BACK ON ALCOHOL It puts you at a higher risk for developing liver problems such as cirrhosis and liver failure; and because alcohol is a toxin to
“The cancer incidence rate is predicted to be 1.7 million [in 2018],” explains Dr. Sheena Sahota, a medical oncologist with the Whittingham Cancer Center at Norwalk Hospital. Part of this can be attributed to genetics, but there are some behaviors people can adopt to lessen their risk. Here’s what you should know:
the brain, it can put you at a higher risk for cognitive issues like dementia.
EXERCISE Obesity increases the risk of endometrial cancer, and studies show that regular exercise can decrease the risk of colon and breast cancers. The American Cancer Society recommends 150 minutes a week of moderate exercise (brisk walking), or seventy-five minutes of vigorous exercise a week (running or spinning), at minimum. Spreading activity out during the week is preferable.
GET YOUR SHOTS Because immunity wanes, stay up-todate on all your shots, including the flu and shingles vaccines. Diabetics, smokers and those with respiratory illnesses should also get the pneumonia vaccine.
DIET Staying at a moderate weight can reduce the risk of endometrial, breast and pancreatic cancers. Reduce intake of processed foods and red meat (red meat has been linked to colon cancer). Eat plenty of fresh fruits and
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vegetables and foods loaded with fiber.
TOBACCO Tobacco exposure is related to one in five deaths in the U.S. Oral, esophageal and bladder cancers have all been linked to smoking. Vaping smoke contains chemicals, including known carcinogens.
ALCOHOL It has been shown to increase your risk of breast, throat, esophageal and liver cancers.
SCREENINGS It is crucial to maintain a regular schedule of Pap smears, pelvic exams, mammograms and colonoscopies. Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the U.S. Because of a recent uptrend in patients younger than fifty-five who were diagnosed
with colorectal cancer, the American Cancer Society now recommends colonoscopies starting at age forty-five.
HPV AND ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES Since some HPV viruses can cause cervical cancer and genital warts, Gardasil 9, the HPV vaccine, was recently approved for men and women up to age forty-five (up from prior recommendations of ages nine to twentysix). Ovarian cancer often presents without symptoms but women who have taken oral contraceptive pills have at least a 30 percent lower risk of developing ovarian cancer, with the protective effects extending past the time they were on the pill.
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BEST NEW BITES From a quick healthy grab-and-go to a fun night out, there are a ton of new local restaurants in our area. Here, we explore new venues and flavors in our quest for the latest in local deliciousness. by mary kate ho gan
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BISTRO BALDANZA FARM-TO-FAMILY
A 42-seat bistro in Darien rooted in farmto-table, this new restaurant is an offspring of Baldanza of New Canaan, which opened nearly five years ago as a farm market and tiny eatery. New Canaan’s Baldanza has since expanded to a new location (129 Elm Street) with space for 90, and word’s caught on in Darien. When we visited a month after it opened, the bistro was full during lunch on a Tuesday. The dining room has a rustic feeling that compliments the farm theme, with a wood-beamed ceiling and gray beadboard on the stainless steeltopped bar where homemade muffins are displayed on old-fashioned glass-covered cake stands. SECOND ACT
For Angela and Sandy Baldanza and their son Alex, the food business is a second career—and a passion. An accomplished home cook, Angela worked in fashion for many years and finds the experience relatable. “Creating a menu is like creating
a collection,” she says. “It’s all about presentation, color and texture.” The dishes appeal to the eye and to your health: it’s all about clean eating, food made with organic and non-GMO produce and meats from local farms when possible. Sourcing the best is essential to Angela, who’s been known to climb onto trucks at the end of a farmer’s market and make a deal to buy out the “ugly” tomatoes and other leftover produce. TRY THIS
Power Plates are a lunchtime favorite; we liked the grilled Gulf shrimp with zucchini, asparagus, peppers and avocado in a citrus vinaigrette; a substantial portion of veggies without the salad greens. Baldanza is known for its soups and chilis (which are sold in Walter Stewart’s market); also try the beet salad, homemade pastas or wild Maine halibut. 1020 POST ROAD (IN BACK), DARIEN, 203-309-5777; BALDANZACAFE.COM
Wild Maine halibut and homemade fettucini bolognese at Bistro Baldanza in Darien.
EVARITOS MODERN MEXICAN
Evaritos in SoNo is not your mother’s Mexican. Much of the food is prepped on the custom wood-fired grill, which adds smokiness to the flavorful dishes. A far cry from the traditional taco joint, this menu takes a healthier approach to classics such as fajitas served in an individual cast-iron skillet with dark greens, broccoli, beets and big pieces of red pepper mixed in with the chicken. Owned by French Culinary Institute alum Christian Burns whose other restaurants include Gingerman in Greenwich and Cask Republic, Evaritos has a mix of high and low tables, upholstered banquettes and booths plus a giant fireplace in a wall of tile and a huge bar that draws a happy hour crowd for the margaritas and cocktails. TRY THIS
We loved the spicy tuna tostada with peppers, radish and serrano mayo on a crispy tortilla. Beware: the super-fresh guacamole and salsas are so tasty that you run the risk of chip overload. You can sample all seven types of homemade salsas by taking the ‘Salsa Tour.” A portion of two chicken tacos is served on a metal tray, and they’re on the smaller side, addictive with avocado and adobo sauce on the masa tortillas, which are non-GMO and hand-pressed daily. Vegetarians will appreciate dishes such as cauliflower mole tacos, cactus salad and vegan chorizo. Dessert? Si! Try the bowl of tres leches topped with strawberries, the authentic churros y chocolate or the impossible cake with caramel sauce. Going for apps and cocktails? The bartender mixes some magical margaritas; we liked the spicy jalapeno mandarin.
Fresh and healthy Mexican dishes are the focus at Evaritos.
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16 NORTH MAIN STREET, SOUTH NORWALK, 203-9391620; EVARITOS.COM
CANTIKI & BOURBON RAW ISLAND-INSPIRED PARTY / SOUTHERNINFLUENCED BAR WITH BITES
Organika’s taco salad
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VEGAN COOL
Whether you’re craving an avocado toast or egg sandwich alternative or seeking some so-goodthey-won’t-know-it’s-healthy options for your kids, this eatery serving only plant-based dishes has it. A quick and convenient cafe on the sunny corner spot of Main Street and East Avenue, it’s the younger sister to Organika in Southport, which opened two years ago. “We wanted to create a place that would be like a Starbucks for vegan food, appealing to everyone from five-year-olds to 90-year-olds,” says Dimitri Pantzos, who runs the place along with his aunt Kathy and uncle Gino Riccio, who have been in the restaurant biz for 30 years. “My aunt is very health-conscious and we always ate organic growing up,” he adds. “She wanted to give back to the community with a place to get healthy-quick meals.” The comfortable interior with wood-topped tables, simple modern chairs, a chalkboard-like mural and large-scale photos of veggies and fruits, make this a good spot to meet a friend for coffee or lunch. It’s also super family-friendly. Kids like to curl up in the hanging swing seat. Since opening in October, Organika has become a takeout hub, too.
CLAIM TO FAME
Nothing here comes from a can. Everything is made fresh, all beans are soaked overnight and everything is organic, down to the nuts and seeds. Chefs make their own almond milk and the only sweeteners used are coconut sugar and maple syrup. TRY THIS
Popular dishes include the almond crunch acai bowl, an acai blend topped with strawberries, bananas, almond butter and a little granola with an Insta-worthy presentation. The California burger made with black beans, sweet potato and quinoa and served with chipotle mayo is a satisfying lunch or dinner as are the protein bowls, such as Asian veggie stir fry and South of the Border. Kids and adults like the margarita pizza (the crust is made from double-zero camu flour) and pastas. Green juices and smoothies are staples. TAKE IT TO GO
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The busiest block in SoNo has two new anchors with the opening of these side-by-side eateries in October. Though each is separate with its own distinct personality and food, the new kids on the block are both owned by the same group as Sign of the Whale in Harbor Point. When the crowd gets going, an interior door is often open between the two bars so guests can mingle in and out of each location. At Cantiki, the cocktail menu is longer than the dinner menu, but there are good tacos and pupus to be had in this tropical, nautical-inspired spot. Bourbon Raw has more of a masculine feel with leather couches for lounging and Southern favorites on the menu like shrimp fritters and a Kentucky Hot Brown sandwich. Fun theme nights attract a crowd, whether it’s a Finding Nemo movie night or a 1940s costume party. At Cantiki, there are live bands every Friday night and DJs on Saturdays. TRY THIS
Cocktails are a must and several are sized for sharing like the Headhunter’s Revenge with its blend of three rums, pineapple juice, fresh mint and crème de cacao, as well as tiki cocktails such as Son of a Peach and Skull & Bones poured in festive ceramic glasses. At Cantiki, order the taco platter and choose three of your favorites such as spicy shrimp or pulled pork. Beef empanadas and coconut shrimp are other faves. At Bourbon Raw, don’t miss the crispy Brussels sprouts, fried oysters, shrimp and grits and buttermilk fried chicken. 80 WASHINGTON STREET, SONO, 203-939-1570; BOURBONRAW.COM; 80 WASHINGTON STREET, SUITE 2, 203-939-1569; CANTIKISONO.COM
QUICK PICK-ME-UPS The answer to your cravings from some of the newer spots in town WHEN YOU WANT... BONE BROTH
WHEN YOU WANT... POKE
Head to NIT NOI PROVISION’S commercial kitchen in SoNo. The bone broth is made from organic, pasture-raised chicken or beef, or organic vegetables. Chef-owner North Shutsharawan whips up a mean Thai noodle soup (Guay Teow Gai) that’s his grandmother’s recipe, the perfect antidote to bone-chilling days. Also available at the Westport Farmer’s Market. 95 Water Street, SoNo or pre-order for delivery, 203-354-4458; nitnoiprovisions.com
Part of a small chain, POKEMOTO is our area’s first authentic Hawaian poke spot. The fast-casual eatery in SoNo lets you create your own poke bowls. You choose the proteins (ahi tuna, salmon, shrimp, chicken or tofu) and top with all kinds of options: a range of veggies, Asian sauces and toppings such as daikon, pickled ginger or seaweed salad and crunchy elements such as crispy onions or tempura flakes. Then, add rice or salad or have the mixture spooned into a nori seaweed wrap. 133 Washington Street, SoNo, 203-956-9800; pokemoto.com
CAFÉ LA DOLCE serves some exceptional Italian treats including homemade Italian ices with unusual flavors such as banana, passion fruit and lily with almond. Indulge in gelatos and pastries like sfogliatelle, amaretti cookies, cannolis and more. There’s also very good coffee and some crepes and savory paninis if you want to make a meal of it. 14 North Main Street, SoNo, 203-6424577; ladolcecafe.com
WHEN YOU WANT... SALAD WALTER STEWART’S has become an easy spot for quick lunch options — from fresh soups to sushi and deli sandwiches, but the new custom salad bar is a welcome addition. Choose your greens (spinach, arugula or mixed greens) and mix in what you like from a huge selection of proteins, veggies, nuts and seeds. 229 Elm Street, New Canaan, 203-9664848; stewartsmarket.com
WHEN YOU WANT... FRESH BAKED GOODS Trader-turned-baker Rob VanKeuren opened FLOUR, WATER, SALT next door to NEAT in Darien. Now after you grab your latte, you’ll be able to pick up bread, croissants, apple turnovers and other French pastries fresh from the oven. 20 Grove Street, Darien, 203-202-7776; flourwatersaltbread.com
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WHEN YOU WANT... GELATO AND ITALIAN TREATS
Rob VanKeuren bakes fresh chocolate croissants at Flour, Water, Salt in Darien.
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DARIEN GRILLE QUALITY BURGER & STEAK SPOT MEETS CHEERS
For years locals have relied on the space that’s now Darien Grille as a meeting place, hangout and go-to for grabbing a pint and watching sports. Co-owners Dermot Flynn and Steve Looney (from Ireland’s County Offaly and County Cork respectively) wanted to maintain the congeniality of the former Center Street restaurant, but with a menu and format that has broader appeal than an Irish pub. “It’s a more casual take on a steakhouse,” says Dermot, who’s also a partner in South Avenue Butcher Shop in New Canaan. During a renovation, the wood bar was replaced with a more contemporary marble-topped bar, and you’re sure to get a good pour as Dave Barone just won the local “Best Bartender” competition. Thursday is ladies’ night here and on the weekends, the
Grille’s TVs screen international rugby among other sports and Smart TVs show high school football, lacrosse, field hockey and other Blue Wave sports. TRY THIS
The Grille burger is a must-order, a blend of filet, wagyu and ribeye on brioche with lettuce tomatoes and pickles, and the veggie burger is a popular alternative. For entrée salads, check out the tasty Cobb or Thai beef salad. There’s a range of steaks, from Tomahawk to New York strip, as well as seafood entrées for those who prefer. A dessert of sautéed strawberries served with black pepper, Pernod and ice cream is a standout. 22 CENTER STREET, DARIEN, 475-328-9763; DARIENGRILLE.COM
BEACH HOUSE CAFE HIP SEAFOOD FOR ALL AGES / NIGHTLIFE
Chef and restaurateur Kane Xu first put his imprint on the Beach House in Old Greenwich and then last year opened a sister seafood spot in SoNo. This location overlooks the Aquarium, so it’s a convenient place for family brunch, lunch or dinner with a crowdpleasing kids’ menu. The industrial-meetsnautical décor is fitting for this location with lots of high-top tables and floor-to-ceiling windows. Saturday and Sunday brunch is particularly popular, with bands such as the Salt Water Band and keeping the scene lively. Other special events include a Thursday “boozy trivia night.” Sashimi fans will love the salmon summer rolls made with organic Scottish salmon, tobiko and wasabi with a spicy Japanese aioli, while traditionalists may favor the oysters Rockefeller with bacon fennel cream and a light touch on the breading so you can really taste the brininess of the oysters. Try the squid ink pasta with lobster, shrimp and scallops in a truffle champagne butter (this combo is also served with risotto). The pan-roasted duck with a crispy, gingery skin and sweet potato mash is one of the signature dishes. For brunch, don’t miss the gorilla bread, a decadent cinnamon roll with cream cheese, dulce de leche and pecans and the lobster eggs Benedict. The pistachio ricotta cheese cake is a fave without being cloyingly sweet.
Darien Grille is known for its highquality meat dishes.
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Ceviche and Peruivan beer at Pesca in New Canaan
PESCA UPSCALE PERUVIAN MEETS THE BEACH
Peruvian food has been trending in the past few years and now the South American import is hitting our area with this new contemporary restaurant. “We wanted to let people know about Peruvian cuisine. It’s so much more than the basic dishes,” says Chef Jose Draganac who co-owns the restaurant with Wilson Rodriguez, who’s originally from Ecuador and has 20 years in the business. Pesca offers a fresh spin on Peruvian cuisine with a seafoodcentric menu and décor that transports you to the beach. Giant tile fish murals cover the back wall and an oversized sketch of a vintage Peruvian stamp enlivens another wall. Nautical lanterns hang from pulleys and the floor is so glossy it looks wet. At the center of the space, there’s a large u-shaped bar with high-top tables on one side and regular tables on the other. Dishes are served in pottery imported from Peru. A raw bar overlooks the open kitchen. TRY THIS
The Peruvian version of fish and chips, jalea is a substantial plate of battered shrimp and fish and topped with calamari, plantains and a lime-marinated onion and tomato salsa. Conchas a la parmesan makes an excellent starter: diver scallops in a pisco reduction with butter, garlic and parmesan, baked gratin style and so pretty, served in a white scallop shell plate. The Pato a la Chiclayana, a duck dish served with quinoa, is hearty and satisfying and the paella loaded with goodies from the sea could be a meal for two. The classic pollo a la braza starts with Amish organic chicken that’s marinated for 24 hours in a mixture that includes vinegar, stout, rosemary and cumin. 70 MAIN STREET, NEW CANAAN; 203-594-7400, PESCAPERUVIANBISTRO.COM
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by kim-marie evans
Beyond
CITY LIMITS under-the-radar finds in nearby cities you think you know
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his month, instead of tempting you with overwater bungalows in far-off locales, we’re taking you to neighboring cities you thought you knew. You won’t find a trip to the Liberty Bell in Philly or the No. 1-rated Freedom Trail tour from Trip Advisor; you’re better than that. A hot new crop of hotels are popping up in neighborhoods you may never have heard of. Fishtown anyone? We’ve done the research so you’ll know where to stay and what to eat, and we provide a completely out-of-the-box idea for a fun night on the town. If you’re not up for a trendy stay, each destination includes a luxury option we like to call “hip adjacent.” »
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New York neighb orho od
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oHo is like good fashion, it’s always in style. Escape the sidewalk-hoarding tourists and creepy Elmos of Midtown and head south for a taste of the New York we all fell in love with. The former manufacturing district of SoHo (South of Houston Street) is synonymous with trendy and cool; but if you’re a frequent visitor, you might feel like you’ve been there, done that. Here are a few suggestions to inspire even the most jaded among us.
THE DOMINICK
This chic high-rise feels like a boutique hotel. Each floor houses only twelve guest rooms. So even the smallest rooms have more space than you’d expect to find in SoHo. Bringing the family? There are more two-bedroom suites here than in any other hotel in the city. Just recently Forbes gave it a fivestar rating to go with its AAA five-diamond award. It is the only SoHo hotel with both. The rooms aren’t the only upside surprise; the bi-level spa is quite luxurious. It features the city’s only real Turkish hammam (an ancient bathing ritual that’s a combination fullbody scrub and a
steam). The Dominick is also home to the only outdoor pool in SoHo, as well as deep soaking tubs and floor-to-ceiling city views from most guest rooms. Winter rates start at $375 per night.
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HIP STAY
THE JAMES
The James sources pet amenities from hipster fave Shinola Detroit. It’s that cool. And if knowing that your four-legged friend will be greeted with pet bowls, organic treats (and you’ll get maps of nearby dog parks) isn’t enough of an incentive to book, know that for every doggy stay the hotel makes a donation to Animal Haven in New York. With its super-sleek interiors, statement artwork and jaw-dropping city views, it also caters to humans. All guests are invited to The James Club, a glass lounge overlooking a sculpture
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DO THIS Anyone can see a comedy show, but only one lucky guest can catch a ride home with the star after the show. It’s a schtick, and it seems to work. Emmy-winning former Late Show writer Ted Greenberg delivers a fun night of interactive
garden that serves complimentary snacks. And there is a complimentary wine happy hour in the lobby each night. With rooms starting at $274 a night, the deal seems like it’s almost too good to be true.
stand-up at the SoHo Playhouse Theater on the first Saturday of every month. At the end of the show, he picks a member of the audience to chauffeur home in his taxi. Proving true the theory that all comedians have a side hustle (Greenberg is a licensed NYC cabdriver).
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CHEFS CLUB COUNTER
Only New Yorkers expect the world to come to them, and at Chefs Club Counter, it has. It’s a fine-fast restaurant (that’s a thing) where chefs from around the world take turns heading up the kitchen. It chooses one rising star chef to curate the menu, design the space and offer their unique dining experience for a period of time that depends on the chef ’s availability, typically one to three months. The Counter has only been open for a year as an offshoot of the hugely popular Chefs Club restaurant with the same rotating-chef concept. Reservations are not accepted, but you can grab a table if there’s space or take the food to go. The team from Los Angeles hot spot Ramen Hood is in residence, contracted through January 19. Their residency has been so popular they will likely stay through February. Go online to find current chefs at chefsclubcounter.com. »
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Boston LUXE STAY
Seaport
The Seaport District is growing fast, but no true luxury property is calling it home—yet. The Fairmont Copley Plaza is a short ride from all the action but comes with five-star amenities. The hotel was built by the same architect behind the Plaza Hotel in New York, and it shows. Though the Fairmont is a historic landmark, touches like the hotel’s canine ambassador, Carly Copley, give it a welcoming vibe. If you happen to be leaving a mansion and butler behind, book a Fairmont Gold room to really feel at home. The fourth floor is a hotel within a hotel for those in the know. Gold guests are ushered to a private reception area for check-in and can enjoy complimentary breakfast and evening hors d’oeuvres in the private club lounge reserved for Fairmont Gold guests. Winter rates start at $239 for a regular room or $325 for a Gold room.
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f you haven’t been to Boston in a while, you might be confused when you see terms like “Innovation District” or “The Wunderkind Neighborhood.” These monikers are tossed around in magazines and newspapers when referring to the Seaport area because it has drawn the young, cool tech crowd. The muddy and underwhelming waterfront has come a long way since 2010, when then-mayor Thomas Menino announced that the city would embark on a grand effort to turn the neighborhood into the hot spot that it is today. It is now growing so quickly, real estate development can’t keep up. newcanaandarienmag.com
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HIP STAY
ENVOY HOTEL
The all-glass Envoy Hotel sits across the water from Boston’s most famous historic sites. The etching on the sidewalk at the entrance sums up the hotel, and the area; it says “This Way Forward.” The room interiors are as sleek as the hotel’s exterior; all of the furnishings are custom-made. However, not everything is brand new. The designers used plenty of reclaimed wood and even fashioned the TV stands from repurposed
bicycle frames. The televisions double as digital concierges, which means guests can enjoy music through Pandora, login to Hulu or Netflix, or view one of over 1,000 movies on Crackle. The real star of the property, though, is the rooftop bar. Yes, a rooftop bar is de rigueur in many cities, but how about one with heated igloos? That’s serious innovation. Each igloo holds ten guests and the bar serves up locally distilled spirits and specialty coffee drinks to keep everyone toasty. Rates start at $284 per night.
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ROW 34
Seafood and craft beer are staples of the Boston diet. The upscale version of both is Row 34, located in a neighborhood that’s part of the Seaport District. This new venture by Chef Jeremy Seawall (of Island Creek Oyster Bar fame) pairs fresh-off-the-boat oysters with small-batch craft beers from around the world. He’s bringing new seafood trends to Boston with dishes like seafood charcuterie, a dish somewhere between sushi and antipasti. As for the lobsters, of course he’s “got a guy,” his cousin, who fishes for them off the coast of Maine.
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DO THIS While we can’t get you into one of Harvard’s famed super-secret social clubs, we may have
the next best thing— the once-a-month, invitation-only chef’s dinner called 140 Supper Club. Think speakeasy meets four-star restaurant. The
entrance is down a century-old staircase at the Fairmont. There’s no signage and even if you stumble on it, you won’t be admitted without knowing the
password. There is only enough room for thirty guests, and the food and themes change. The dinners are always hosted by Fairmont’s executive chef, Laurent Poulain,
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who explains every course to diners and then takes a seat and joins the party. Tickets generally run around $140 per person but can vary based on the menu
and wine pairings. Want to get on the list? Email BostonEvents@ Fairmont.com. Tell them you want an invite to the 140 Supper Club. »
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erhaps no other city suffers from such tired stereotypes as Philly; just like their beloved Eagles, the city has been sorely underestimated. It’s the only city in the country that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is the second largest city on the East Coast, but somehow it’s never gotten the respect it deserves (except when it was our capital in the 1790s). Until now. The tiny neighborhood of Fishtown is as trendy as it gets. Just four miles up the river from City Center, it’s been called the Hottest Zip Code in the Country by Forbes magazine. It’s the lightning-in-a-bottle alchemy that makes a gritty neighborhood like Fishtown the coolest place to be. newcanaandarienmag.com
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KIMPTON HOTEL MONACO
The closest hotel you can get to Fishtown with a concierge is the Kimpton Hotel Monaco. It’s still very trendy, just not “custom-made sonophonic console” trendy. The Monaco is a boutique hotel with big hotel amenities like valet laundry and 24-hour in-room dining. Guests can hop on a loaner bike to explore the city and return each night to a hosted wine hour in the lobby. The Monaco is just two miles south of Fishtown and a block away from the Liberty Bell, just in case you’ve never seen it. Rates start at $224 per night.
A repurposed whiskey factory with only four guest rooms and no front desk, Wm. Mulherin’s Sons walked off with the Hottest New Hotel award from USA Today last year. How did it beat out the fancy big boys? It’s not the view; it is jarringly close to the El train—an elevated train that runs all night during the weekend. It’s also not the butler service; there isn’t any. Guests check in downstairs at the restaurant of the same name. You’ll arrive to a clean room but won’t see a hotel maid unless you stay for longer than a week; then a complimentary cleaning is included. No standing in line to check out, just leave the key on your kitchen island. The rooms are each uniquely decorated with amenities like vintage Persian rugs, rainfall showers and Sferra linens. The designers incorporated some of the existing industrial pieces into the rooms; in one an elevator shaft is a skylight and in another there’s an original Fairbanks No. 5 Platform Scale. A rarity in boutique hotels, each of the four rooms also has a washer and dryer. Book Room One for the custom-made sonophonic console (basically a 1970s-style stereo cabinet) and vintage vinyl collection (also known as records), Rooms Two or Three for the full-sized kitchens (the others are kitchenettes) or Room Four for the antique clawfoot tub. Rates start at $294 per night, if you prepay and forgo the chance to cancel; otherwise rates start at $335 per night.
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Suraya
Drop a pin anywhere on a map of Fishtown and you’ll find experimental cuisine. To cover both the “hip” and “we promise it’s good” marks we recommend Suraya, specializing in Middle Eastern cuisine. It’s a market, it’s a café; it’s an outdoor garden. Though it’s new, it has the pedigree of having been created by Nathalie Richan and Roland Kassis of Café La Maude, and Greg Root and Nick Kennedy of Root restaurant. Philadelphia magazine calls it the Best New Restaurant of 2018, and it’s the blend of Fishtown, Americana and Beirut that makes it a perfect fit in this electrically charged food scene.
DO THIS You can’t spend time in Fishtown without spending time at Johnny Brenda’s, or JB’s to the locals. Though it serves food, JB’s is really
known for its selection of craft beer and live music. It prides itself on serving all draft beer from local brewers and sourcing ingredients for the
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EVENTS 5th Annual Greenwich Restaurant Week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Avon Gala 2019/ Adventure on the High Seas . . . . . . . 29 The Center for Sexual Assault Crisis Counseling and Education/ 40th Anniversary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Best of the Gold Cost 2019 . . . . . . . . . 83 Best of the Gold Coast Online Store . . . 101 Be Well . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 The Darien Depot's Winter Fundraiser . . 29 Fairfield County's Community Foundation/ The Fund for Women & Girls . . . . . . 102 Fairfield County's Community Foundation/ Giving Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Greenwich Winter Sale & Giving Days . . 100 Light a Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Moffly Media's 2019 Event Lineup . . . . . 10 Near & Far Aid Modern Ball 2019 . . . . . 100
FOOD, CATERING & LODGING The Water's Edge at Giovanni's . . . . . . . 35
HEALTH & BEAUTY Connecticut Skin Institute/ Omar A. Ibrahimi, MD, PHD, FAAD . . . 58 CT ENT Sinus Center Hearing & Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Darien Pediatric Associates, LLC . . . . . . 61 Ear, Nose and Throat Center . . . . . . . . 66 Fairfield County Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology Associates . . . . . . . . 65 Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County, PC (GAFC) . . . . . . . 62 Glenville Medical Concierge Care . . . . . 66 Guy Orly, LMFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Jenkins NeuroSpine/Arthur L. Jenkins, III, MD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Julia Sabetta, MD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Lawrence D. Leibowitz, MD/ Matrix Personalized Medicine . . . . . 63 Louis V. Guariglia, DDS & Beth M. Goldberg, DDS . . . . . . . . . 33 Lynne M. Haven, MD, PC . . . . . . . . . . 63 Michael L. Lewin, MD PC . . . . . . . . . . 64 New Canaan Medical Group/ James A. Slater, MD . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 New Medicine of New Canaan, PC/ Shiela Subramanian, MD, MPH . . . . . 65 Norwalk Hospital with MSK Physicians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 ONS Orthopeadic & Neurosurgery Specialists . . . . . . . . . 7 Paul D. Harbottle, DDS . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Pryority Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Stamford Health . . . . . . . . . . . . Cover 2 Stamford Health Medical Group Personal Medicine/Joshua B. Herbert, MD, Craig H. Olin, MD & Remi M. Rosenberg, MD . . . . . . . . . 65 Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Western Connecticut Health Network . . 49 Yale New Haven Health . . . . . . . . . . . 40
JEWELRY Lux Bond & Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 New Canaan Fine Jewelers . . . . . . Cover 4 Rolex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cover 4
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REAL ESTATE/DESTINATION Dataw Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 John's Island Real Estate Company . . . . 37
SPORTS & FITNESS Forme Barre Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
MISCELLANEOUS Big Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hollow Tree Self Storage . . . . . . . . . . New Canaan Chamber of Commerce . . Westy Self Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019 NEW CANAAN•DARIEN
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HI, I’M JULIA...
OUR NEW COLUMNIST TALKS WELLNESS, AND HOW SHE PLANS TO STAY HEALTHY IN 2019 industry, so taking care of our health has always been a priority for both of us. And I admit, I was pretty worried that we wouldn’t be able to find the healthy restaurants or wellness treatments we had access to in the city. I was happily surprised to find that I was very wrong. And now, it’s a new year — the perfect time to reset. (Yes, I tend to indulge during the holidays who doesn’t?). With a refreshed outlook on wellness, I’d like to share a few of my favorite local healthy options Anyone up for a detox?
are pure torture (in the absolute best way possible, of course). countdownfit.com GREEN & TONIC, NEW CANAAN
I’ve been going to Green & Tonic for organic juices, smoothies and grab-and-go meals since I moved to Stamford. It’s a staple because it’s consistent, fresh, organic and so easy. I like to stock my fridge with their chickpea rotini bowl and green juices. So good. greenandtonic.com INNER LIGHT WELLNESS, DARIEN I was skeptical about
ORGANIKA, NEW CANAAN I
was so excited when Organika opened in New Canaan because I’m always looking for a great place to eat a healthy and delicious lunch (WiFi, too). Be sure to try the buffalo cauliflower wrap and Mediterranean bowl. organikact.com #proudwife). While we were nervous to make the big move to the ‘burbs, we are so glad we chose to raise our 18-month old daughter, Amalia, here. We’ve found a great community of friends (many of whom live right here in New Canaan and Darien) and feel totally supported both as parents and entrepreneurs. Before I became a mom I spent years working in the wellness
COUNTDOWN FITNESS, GREENWICH I have to include
Anel’s personal training business on this list for obvious reasons, but I really do believe that he’s the best trainer in Fairfield County. Get on his waitlist or work out with one of his trainers in Greenwich or New Canaan. (I train with Meredith and she’s totally changed my body.) The slow burn approach to training and weekly 30-minute sessions
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INDIGO ACUPUNCTURE, STAMFORD I’ve been seeing
Sarah weekly for almost two years and she’s truly changed my life. She helps me with everything from headaches to insomnia to back pain. She specializes in women dealing with infertility and issues with pregnancy. She also happens to be one of the sweetest people I know. indigocacu.com
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i there! I write a lifestyle blog called Lemon Stripes (lemonstripes. com) where I share my adventures as a local mom through weeknight recipes, easy outfits, wellness tips and more. My husband Anel and I moved from Manhattan to Stamford in 2015 because we were looking for a change from city life and Anel had a dream to open a fitness studio in Greenwich (he recently made it a reality
infrared saunas until I started going to Inner Light. Whenever I feel like I’m coming down with a cold or if I’m just feeling off, a quick 25-minute express session perks me right up. Plus the space is beautiful and they sell so many fun things like gorgeous crystals, candles, face masks and other natural beauty products. innerlightwellness.com
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