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LET’S TALK ABOUT HOME
15 STATUS REPORT
BUZZ Suzanne Vita Palazzo on bringing your workout to the next level; New Year’s resolutions you’ll keep; Hope for Haiti; Row House
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OK, but did you ask that nagging question— or was it too embarrassing to bring up? Well, we at the magazine are not too modest to be direct about what’s happening with our bodies. Writer Christy Colasurdo asked about common concerns that are uncommmonly private. Our medical experts answered, so now we’re informed and relieved. If the article doesn’t address what’s on your mind, don’t miss the Top Docs list for 2020. Here you’ll find hundreds of area professionals, across a wide range of specialties, who can address your concerns. Please, keep this issue. Even if you don’t have any need right now, something could come up and you’ll want to make sure that you consult a respected medical professional for advice on treatment. Finally, meet high-power moms who saw that kids and teens needed a champion to protect their mental wellness, so they stepped up. You’ll be inspired by the commitment of these big-hearted mama bears. There’s plenty more in this issue, including Suzanne Palazzo on our cover. Healthy, motivated, optimistic and centered, the trainer is a fireball of inspiration, just what we need to get after our big goals. Whatever you pursue in 2020, I hope you are happy, healthy and loving life in Stamford.
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appy New Year! We’ve been talking about 2020 for so long, probably because of the national elections, that I feel like we missed out on something. That would be a shame. Not only is the beginning of a new year fun to celebrate, but it’s also a chance to reboot. Who doesn’t evaluate one’s life decisions and set new goals, big or small? Am I hitting the gym enough? Am I eating to fuel my body and prevent illness? Am I taking care of my family well enough? Am I having an impact on my community and helping those who need me? There are plenty of introspective considerations to go around. This Jan/Feb issue is here to help by looking at the questions to ask as well as at options to consider. We keep it simple and real. First, family. Have you noticed the new senior living residences going up in Fairfield County? We did. But rather than review them (which would have inevitably left some out of the discussion), we focused on the personal moment when you realize that you or your parents might not be safe or well living at home. A place with assistance might be better. Depending on what’s needed, such as freshly prepared meals on a regular basis or full-time memory-care help, there’s a place nearby. But don’t make that decision during a crisis, which, sadly, does happen. The experts writer Beth Cooney Fitzpatrick interviewed address the most important questions to ask before a moment forces a decision. The article is a “where to start” look at senior living. Second, we look at you. Are you healthy from head to toe? You might have your annual physical and feel like everything is
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hile everyone else is proclaiming, “New year, new you!,” it takes a professional fitness trainer to come up with a meaningful twist: “New year, new routine!” Suzanne Vita Palazzo is founder and CEO of Upper Deck Fitness (upperdeckfitness.com), a multifaceted gym and training facility located in Stamford that specializes in private and group training, nutrition, massage and athletic training. A Stamford native, she founded her business here, then opened a location in Westport, a corporate community station at 225 High Ridge Rd. (for employees there) and added coached live-streaming workouts. An Empowerment Coach and certified Holistic Health Coach, as well as a former health and fitness director and training and program director, Suzanne is always on the move. She powers through her days, year after year, helping people to reach their fitness goals. The team at UDF develops clients’ strength, endurance, mobility, balance and
SUZANNE ON WHEN TO SHAKE THINGS UP Your workouts no longer produce results. “Whether you’re looking to lose weight, gain strength or improve endurance, if you’re struggling to identify tangible markers of progress in these areas, it’s likely time to incorporate more variety.” You’re injured or dealing with perpetual aches and pains. “Beware of subscribing to the notion of ‘no pain,
no gain.’ Ongoing soreness or chronic injury is a major red flag that your workouts are not agreeing with your body.” Motivation is hard to come by. “Hitting snooze more often than not? Finding reasons to skip the gym? Chances are you’re bored with what you’ve been doing, so find something that actually gets you looking forward to moving again.”
technique. Cardio classes include boxing and ropes, while strength work turns to fat-blasting Kettlebells and body-weight exercises, among others. Yoga, stretching and core work round out the programs. The workouts use strength, cardio and recovery moves to meet fitness goals, and the UDF team helps clients create a “customized prescription” to meet their fitness goals and encourage self-motivation. Yours might be to burn fat and build muscle or it might be to recover from an injury or illness; the right mix of classes, form work, heart rate and flexibility gives you a boost. But how to keep it going? Through her experience with clients—and getting real about what it takes to reach personal fitness goals—Suzanne has learned a few things about what people need to know to bring their workouts to the next level. If you’re doubting the effectiveness of your sweat sessions, ask yourself if you’re dealing with a top workout zapper (see box at left).
1 // GET TECH READY You’ll need a good Internet connection and a laptop, tablet or phone enabled with a camera. Download the app VidyoConnect and ask UDF about access to the #UNation guide. 2 // SET UP YOUR WORKOUT SPACE The live-stream classes are done without equipment, though you can eventually add dumbbells or Kettlebells. 3 // MAKE ROOM Plan to do your workout about six to eight feet away from your device so that your virtual coach can see you (see #4). You’ll also want enough space to lay down for floor work. 4 // MEET THE COACH A coach will watch and guide those working out virtually with the class in the studio. This coach will provide feedback to make sure you’re workouts are both safe and effective. 5 // PAY UP There is no membership for the live-stream classes. Choose either $20/class or $100 for 30 days (auto renew) of unlimited classes. You register online, and your first workout is free.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR 5 RESOLUTIONS YOU’LL ACTUALLY ENJOY KEEPING by joey macari
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new gym routine and subscription to HelloFresh is an applaud-worthy way to kick off the new year. But then why do we always fall short of our best intentions—and sometimes fall very quickly? Big changes can be tough and expensive. Ring in this year by trying something that you’ll actually enjoy. Stamford is full of to-dos that can easily inspire a good habit.
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A LATTE LOVE Unwind and retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and rejuvenate with a steaming cup of coffee at Winfield Street Coffee (winfieldcoffee.com). This new coffee shop in downtown Stamford steams up the windows in the former Starbucks location by the Ferguson Library. The cafe offers North Carolina–based Culture Coffee along with baked goods, sandwiches and salads. And it might be a way to meet someone special—owner Breno Donatti met his wife over ten years ago in nearly the same exact spot as their café. top row: A freshly baked chocolate chip muffin; just-made latte with a flower design; local reps Made in CT longsleeve shirt inside the café; strawberry French toast with a dusting of confectionery sugar. bottom row: The windows at Winfield offer perfect views of bustling downtown Stamford; latte with leaf pattern
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POKE IS OK Trying something new doesn’t have to mean rebuilding your wardrobe or deconstructing your personality. How about just trying poke (pronounced poh-kay)? Poke Harbor opened on Bedford Street this past fall. Poke, a Hawaiian dish of diced fish, rice and toppings, is both healthy and massively trending in the culinary circuit. Think of it as sushi in bowl form—kind-of what happened to our smoothiesturned-smoothie bowls, and that worked out well.
GIVE TO GET Feel the warmth of giving back. Clothes to Kids of Fairfield County (clothestokidsoffairfieldcounty .org) makes it easy, welcoming both enthusiastic, friendly volunteers and donations. This Stamford-based organization collects clothes and accessories for children in need. Each eligible child can visit the CTKF Store (located at the Boys and Girls Club) twice in a twelve-month period and shop for a full week’s worth of school clothes: five tops, four bottoms, one dress (optional), one jacket, one pair of shoes and seven pairs of new underwear and socks.
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GROW NATURALLY Winter is beautiful, but it can also mean dry skin, seasonal depression and other woes. Some people have found relief with CBD oils. Seventh Sense Botanical Therapy (shopseventhsense.com) carries high-quality, hemp-derived products designed for holistic-minded shoppers. The store, which opened up this past fall, is located in the Stamford Mall and follows the mantra: “Nurtured by Nature.” The brand incorporates nonpsychoactive hemp into their products, including topical oils, creams and balms as well as capsules and gummies at affordable prices.
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PUT ON YOUR THINKING CAP You’ve been watching the amazing renovations at the UConn Stamford (stamford.uconn.edu) campus. They seem to be happening all the time. Now, get in on the action by exploring its learning options. The school just launched its first computer-coding boot camp, which is open to the public. Not your thing? UConn is brimming with plenty of other opportunities and internships throughout the year.
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ver thirty years ago JoAnne Kuehner changed the lives of people in Haiti. With the loftiest of intentions, she started a nonprofit to address their most essential needs, including education, healthcare and water. It was a bold and brave endeavor, and she gave it a direct, missionrevealing name: Hope for Haiti. Year after year, the organization has been true to the founding purpose of helping Haitians, especially children, and earning their faith in that promise of hope. Twenty years ago, in 2000, the country faced political upheaval. Headlines worldwide announced that Jean-Bertrand Aristide was reelected for a second five-year term as president, and the opposition claimed election fraud. By 2004 the unrest turned into a crisis, with protests and rebel attacks. Ultimately, the
president was forced into exile. Ten years ago, on January 12, 2010, Haiti faced another kind of crisis. According to CNN, a 7.9 magnitude earthquake left between 220,000 and 300,000 dead, 300,000 injured and some 1.5 million displaced. Then, just six years later, Hurricane Matthew hit. With winds up to 145 mph, heavy flooding and landslides, it destroyed infrastructure and ecosystems. News reports were devasting: nearly 550 people lost their lives and some 1.4 million needed immediate humanitarian assistance. Through all of nature’s calamity and man’s political upheaval, the Haitian people tried to keep hope. They had help. For example, within a day of that 2010 earthquake, Hope for Haiti provided medicine, supplies, construction materials, food and water and helped arrange a trauma center in the capital. The nonprofit’s ongoing mission is to put hope into action—it regularly distributes medicine and supplies to rural areas, trains Haitian medical professionals and provides low-cost, quality care. It has provided over 108,000 patient visits at its Infirmary St. Etienne, and over 10,000 students have received health and hygiene education, since the 2010 earthquake. It also distributes water filters to families
THE LIFE-SAVING MISSION OF THE NONPROFIT CALLED HOPE FOR HAITI by diane sembrot
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142,156 Gallons of water filtered
7,261 Clients participating in educational programs
429 Teachers provided with subsidized salary
96 Percentage of the charity’s total expenses spent on the programs and services it delivers
to ensure they have clean water and provides wells where they are needed. Additionally, it alleviates poverty by improving education. In short, to help the children, it supports local institutions, systems, community members and businesses—trusting that, with help, strength ultimately comes from within.
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Why was Hope for Haiti founded? “Hope for Haiti was founded on the belief that there is always a path to a better life in Haiti, despite the complex challenges that exist. When Hope for Haiti’s founder, JoAnne Kuehner, traveled to Haiti for the first time over thirty years ago, she was confronted with a question she’ll never forget. A girl, no older than twelve, approached her and asked, ‘Will you help me so that I can go to school?’ That simple question had a deep impact on JoAnne, and she was inspired to raise funds to pay the school fees for families who could not afford them. It is one of Hope for Haiti’s fundamental beliefs that education is the foundation of economic and social development.” How has its mission changed over the past thirty years? “Our mission has always been to improve the quality of life for the Haitian people, particularly children. Our approach, however, has changed over the years based on what we’ve learned to be most effective in accomplishing our mission. Education is the cornerstone of our work, but we have expanded our focus on poverty alleviation to include programming in healthcare, water, infrastructure and economic development. This holistic approach has been proven to help lift families out of poverty by simultaneously empowering Haitian communities to develop in a more comprehensive way.” What about the organization today? “Today, Hope for Haiti works to ensure 7,200 children have access to a quality education, and that 420 teachers receive a salary and relevant teacher training. Our team also operates an infirmary in Les Cayes that treats 15,000 patients a year under the leadership of an incredibly talented team of Haitian doctors and nurses. We implement public health programming
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What would you like the people of Stamford to understand about Haiti? “Haiti tends to be negatively portrayed in the media, with a singular narrative of poverty, corruption and natural disasters. We know that Haitians face many challenges, and like in years past, this year was full of difficulties. Rising inflation, political uncertainty and civil unrest tested the Haitian people’s ability to thrive on a daily basis. However, we know that this is not the full story of Haiti. We believe that as long as human beings exist, there is always hope. History has shown us that even in the most challenging circumstances, we have the fundamental ability to rise above poverty, inequality and uncertainty. We are inspired by our Haitian team, who work daily to empower their country and those around them. In addition, Haiti is an incredibly beautiful country, with a rich culture and resilient people. This is the Haiti we want the world to see.” How can Stamford people help? “Stamford actually has a large Haitian population and we are working to build a community with those who want to support the Haitian people, here at home and overseas. Every October, we invite the Stamford community to join us for our annual Harvesting Hope Celebration, a time where we focus on the incredible impact of our work in Haiti. On January 12, 2020, it will have been ten years since the Haitian Earthquake. To honor and support those impacted by the earthquake, we recently launched the Haitian Solidarity Campaign to raise $10 million to help improve education, healthcare, infrastructure, access to clean drinking water and economic opportunity for more than 300,000 Haitian children, parents and grandparents over the next five years.”
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in local schools and mobile clinics that reach Haitians living in rural areas. Because safe drinking water is an issue in Haiti, we’ve provided filtration systems to 2,700 families, and we also collaborate with local communities to build schools, sanitation blocks and wells. Our newest and fastest-growing program is focused on strengthening the economic system, and through our partnership with the Dalio Philanthropies, we are able to provide loans and grants to local businesses that have a social impact.”
above, left: The studio offers coached full-body workouts—for beginner to experienced rowers—on rowing machines. above, right: The group classes have session options that incorporate work that is done off the rowing machines as well.
READY ALL, ROW FULL-BODY TRAINING AT A NEW INDOOR ROWING STUDIO
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hether you crewed for Yale or have never picked up an oar in your life, now Stamford has a new way to get fit year-round—big time. The fitness boutique ROW HOUSE (therowhouse.com), just opened at 5 Broad Street, puts the workout on land, thanks to rowing machines. You can take it lightly or drive and pull as hard as if you were chasing down a record time at a regatta. Rowing is a full-body workout that lets you push your muscles, heart and lungs and mental gamesmanship. On water or in a studio, this sport offers a true workout. Row House launched in New York City before finding its way to Fairfield County. When you attend a class, you’ll sign in at the front desk, put your stuff in a cubby, and JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2020 STAMFORD
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take a long sip of water, knowing you’ll need it. Then head into the studio, in which the rowing machines (called ergs) are lined up in tidy rows. Once everyone is settled, the lights are lowered and a coach takes the lead erg at the front of the class. When you start, you’ll be encouraged to follow the instructor’s moves and to move in unison with your fellow rowers. A satisfying whoosh of the erg’s fanwheel can help keep everyone on pace as the class works on technique and runs through drills. Specific classes can help you focus on a preferred goal, such as technique or stamina. By the end of class, you’ll agree that this lowimpact workout is killer. The proof will be in the river you’re sweating.
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WHEN IT COMES TO WINTER HAIR, THE STRUGGLE IS REAL
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o you fight with your hair? Even if your answer is no, winter is definitely a trying time of year for your locks. As in, you’re trying to create any semblance of volume before stepping out into subzero temps only to have your hair fall flat as soon as it hits that icy air. Or you’re trying to sound serious despite the fact that your static-prone hat hair is now sticking to your face. But don’t admit defeat yet. We asked the pros from a few local salons to weigh in with helpful tips and product suggestions to address your list of seasonal styling woes.
DITCH THE ITCH “Avoid scratchy scalp by nourishing your hair at the roots and soothing the scalp. Try applying k érastase i n i ti al i ste scal p & h ai r s e ru m [$51] overnight and wake up to visibly nourished hair.” –Gary Noble, owner, noble Salon
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Arm yourself with the right tools to tackle your mane
R + C0 Crown scalp scrub; $38. The SoNo Collection; nordstrom.com
ORIBE Moisture & Control Deep Treatment Masque; $63. Bluemercury, Westport; bluemercury.com
This gentle brush is designed for fine and thinning hair.
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“While the cold winter weather is rough and dry, your hair doesn’t have to be. This is our very first smoothing shampoo and conditioner and it really lives up to its name, l i qu i d g l ass [$26 each]. Smoothing products can often leave hair feeling heavy and flat, but Liquid Glass is made with a vegan keratin that smooths hair while also making the hair soft and shiny without weighing it down. We think it’s pretty magical.”
“Static electricity tends to be an issue in the winter months, due to the lack of moisture in the air and your hair. Shampoo less, condition more and start using a hair protectant like sac h a jua n p rot ective h a ir p e r f ume [$72]. With a cozy scent of cedarwood and white musk, it leaves your hair smelling fresh while also moisturizing hair and reducing static.”
–Alli Webb, founder of Drybar
–Shahin Farzam, owner and stylist, Salon Shahin
MASON PEARSON Pure boar bristle handy sensitive brush in white;$105. masonpearson .com
AQUIS Hair Towel Lisse Luxe in chevron; $30. Space NK, New Canaan; spacenk.com
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go above: A view of Lake Como from the new luxury hotel • The lobby showcases designer Patricia Urquiola’s impeccable style and eye for creating a natural ambiance • The stunning staircase of seemingly floating stairs • Dessert, like all of the food, is simply elegant
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DRAMATIC VISTAS ON THE WATER’S EDGE AT IL SERENO LAGO DI COMO
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STAY Take your pick from the thirty spacious suites with breathtaking lake views and private furnished terraces (we ate breakfast on ours every morning!). Celebrated designer, Milan-based Patricia Urquiola—she won the international Order of Isabella the Catholic, awarded by His Majesty The King of Spain— created a modern look with understated décor. Her primary goal was for guests to feel in harmony with the environment and cocooned by the natural landscape. The rooms reflect the changing of light throughout the day effected by the interaction of water and varying lines of the mountains and sky. We stayed in The Corner Suite, surrounded by 180 degrees of glistening Lake Como. For an extra special treat, book The Penthouse, a 2,150-square-foot space with an oversized terrace, garden and rooftop lap pool. stamfordmag.com
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CUISINE In 2017, after being open for just one full season, Ristorante Berton Al Lago, the hotel’s signature restaurant, was awarded its first Michelin star. Chef Andrea Berton, along with Executive Chef Raffaele Lenzi, sources only the freshest ingredients from nearby locations, such as Valtellina and the Pianura Padana region, to assemble a menu of classic northern Italian dishes to delight the most sophisticated palates. Standouts are the Venus rice ravioli, black cabbage and razor clams; the cod with puntarelle, leeks and broad beans; and for dessert, the milk crêpe with salted caramel, rhubarb and yogurt. There’s also a light-fare menu available for hotel guests served in the pool area.
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book bag if you can peel your eyes from the magnificent panorama, dive into these striking must-reads.
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above: Chef Andrea Berton’s cuisine at Il Sereno’s Berton al Lago is world-class • The extraordinary dining experience with Venetian terrazzo and travertine stone • The penthouse suite boasts views for days, a grand terrace and a private hot tub.
PAMPER The spa, outfitted with cool tones of the centuries-old granite walls and green accents reminiscent of the deep tones of Lake Como, is an instantly soothing environment located in the former darsena, or boathouse, of the property. Keeping with the Sereno Hotels tradition, the three treatment rooms face the water, while you indulge in exclusive products from Valmont skincare, acclaimed for antiaging treatments obtained from the natural elements of Switzerland, where it’s based, including pure water from the Valais Glacier. I highly recommend the Vitality of the Glaciers facial, which stimulates the skin’s energy and cell renewal, transforming overstrained, lifeless skin into radiant, firm skin. There’s also the Peaks of Firmness, an expert anti-wrinkle and firming facial to treat and prevent visible signs of aging.
UNWIND Check out the many secret passageways while you stroll through the tranquil gardens, at the center of which is a sixty-foot-long infinity pool placed lengthwise in front of the lake and surrounded by a large sundeck where guests can sunbathe and partake in delicious food and drinks. Next to the pool is a small beach perfect for kids (should you dare to invite them along). There are also docking facilities and three custom Riva boats so you can take a spin around the lake and, perhaps, enjoy an extravagant (two-hour) lunch at the exclusive Locanda dell’Isola Comacina, located on the only island on Lake Como. My husband and I were blown away by how fresh and flavorful the food and the service was and the service was top notch. We particularly enjoyed the trout served tableside. You can take a tour of the island and stop at La Botte bar for a revitalizing aperitif. JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2020 STAMFORD
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A captivating dual narrative novel reveals what happens when a modern-day woman finds hidden notes left by her home’s previous owner, an archetypal 1950s housewife.
THE OTHER MRS. BY MARY KUBICA The latest from psychological suspense powerhouse Mary Kubica follows a couple, new to a small town in Maine, who becomes entangled in a murder. This hypnotic and addictive novel will keep the pages turning.
THE FAMILY UPSTAIRS BY LISA JEWELL Be careful who you let in. That’s the tagline for New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jewell’s fast-paced thriller about a family’s buried secrets that are brimming to the surface.
THE NETWORK (A JACK LOGAN THRILLER) BY L. C. SHAW Connecticut resident L. C. Shaw (pseudonym of internationally bestselling author Lynne Constantine) takes readers on a thrill ride from the back halls of Congress to the high-rise offices of Madison Avenue and a remote Greek island.
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FRIENDLY BEAST GMC’S SIERRA DENALI WORKS LIKE A CHARM by chris hodenfield
step kicks out to ease entry. Another nifty bit of ingenuity was the tailgate, which can be arranged to a variety of tasks, such as step ladder, back stop, work bench and I think soda fountain. The excellent rear-view camera was never more useful. Sometimes I felt I was backing up a freight train. For all that, the truck’s usefulness created real charm. GMC is one step higher up the luxury ladder from its corporate cousin, the Chevy Silverado. While it has all the latest tech conveniences, and was very well appointed, it did not have the
Perhaps when trucks go fullelectric in a few years, folks here might lean that way. Once behind the wheel the first thing to be noticed is the sheer quality of the ride. I had wondered if the brute would go its way with a lot of huffing and snorting. But it actually had a lot of polish. With its Adaptive Ride Control, it’s an effortless cruiser and perfectly acceptable choice for a long trip. That is, unless fuel economy was your No. 1 priority. A four-wheeldrive Crew Cab will have a thirst to match its heft. Getting inside was no issue—a
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limousine-like luxury found in some much pricier competitors. Still, the Sierra Denali does offer an attractive level of refinement. No one who dropped down into one of the comfy leather seats (cooled or heated, as you wish) would dare complain.
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GMC SIERRA DENALI 1500 Base price: $58,000 Tested price: $67,735 Drivetrain: 420-hp, 6.2-liter V8. AWD. EPA Mileage ratings: 15/21 mpg
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Damask. Together, placed with an exacting science at the end of an artist’s brush, there is harmony—a soothing peace—that comes from a contained color palette. The range seems unfettered, yet, actually, it is restrained, as if branches of the same family tree. Meet Nina Campbell, a timetraveler. She established her company in 1974 as an interior designer and a shop owner whose offerings just happen to attract
matching of wits. It’s refreshing. When OSBORNE & LITTLE (osborneandlittle.com) launched Nina Campbell’s autumn 2019 collections, we were mesmerized. What happened to the fifty shades of white and the multilayered grays? Here was apple green, baby-soft peach, robin’s egg blue and wild rose in swirls, loops, stripes, dots and earthy vines— and an equal multitude of fabric options, from soft velvets to chic
buyers from around the world. Now, all these years later, her signature style resonates clearly. Her reputation is sterling and her collections of fabrics, wallpapers and accessories remain in high demand. For thirty years, Osborne & Little has been a worldwide distributor for her work. Here’s a look at three of her collections that will inspire you to tell your story through your home.
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The Marchmain Collection is pure decadence, like a chocolate cherry and cognac. This richness is expressed in rich, deep-hued velvet and chenille woven designs inspired by the textiles of the 1920s and ’30s. Marchmain, in case you are wondering why it sounds familiar, is taken from Lord Marchmain in Evelyn Waugh’s Brideshead Revisited. Grab a copy and reread it in a plush armchair.
The Ashdown Collection has pretty and playful patterns that are anything but cute. They have a graceful and charming English-country feel. It would be as appealing to an eighteenthcentury botanist exploring the grounds as to a contemporary lady who lunches. The collection comes in prints and embroideries on linen. It is named for Ashdown Forest in the county of Sussex.
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With tighter patterns and restrained color contrast, the Charlton collection works in the supporting role to the outspoken designs. The upholstery, in other words, complements bigger patterns of Ashdown and Marchmain. The name comes from territory in southeast England.
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Hard Wired for a BRILLIANT HOME No Matter How Long Winter Lasts
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Of course Design Within Reach (dwr.com) is big enough to contain many homes’ worth of beds, chairs, rugs, funky bar stools, mid-century-inspired coffee tables, leather seats and storage options, shelves to wire bins. But today is about focusing on what helps us to actually see it all: good lighting, of course. DWR has plenty of modern and contemporary options in many personalities and for many purposes. Need overhead lighting? How about a drop light? Love your reading chair but squinting at the words in front of you? Spotlight floor lamps to the rescue. Burning the midnight oil and cramming for a big presentation at work? Turn to focused task lighting with a sleek desk lamp. DWR, founded in 1998, loves authentic modern design in all of its sleekness. DWR has a weakness for the work of iconic designers, and it’s up to you to see the advantage of this.
above: DWR’s IC F1 Floor Lamp by designer Michael Anastassiades is the meeting of industrial and sculptural with mirrored blown glass seemingly defying gravity on a thin polished bronze frame. left: The collection includes the IC S2 Pendant, IC C/W1 Sconce, and IC T1 High Table Lamp.
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THE RULES, 1 BREAK JUST FOR FUN
below: Juliska’s six-armed Graham Globe Chandelier on London hardware in nickel right: Florence Smoke Blue Diamond Pendent in nickel at Juliska
above: Time for romance with this Daphne table lamp, which sets an iridescent amber hue to its molded glass body and chipped oval lampshade.
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You might have stopped into a store thinking you needed a platter for an upcoming party or a pretty candle for a hostess gift, but then you might quickly notice the sophisticated pendant lighting, and another one, and another one. Yes, Juliska (juliska.com) has a flagship store in Stamford and the lighting is worth the stop in and of itself. The pendants and chandeliers are simply beautiful, and made so by master glass blowers in the Czech Republic. Husbandand-wife Capucine and David Gooding founded the store in 2001 to offer artisan mouthblown glasses. They fell in love with Bohemian glassware in Europe and built a brand known for quality and style. See it for yourself in the well-lit store on Canal Street. All of the pendants at the design shop are available for order for next-day pick up or complimentary home delivery. (P.S. The Factory Outlet is right next door—be sure to drop in.)
Within Stamford’s Antique and Design district, you’ll find plenty of stylish lighting, lampshades and other home accessories— everything from Nest candles and leather-and-velvet pillows to shiny gold serving trays and a Burmese Rattan basket in a honey brown that is both dreamy and practical. You’re wandering The Accessory Store (stamfordshades.com), coming up with ideas left and right. This contemporary place is the bright idea of Mark Candido and Ron Scinto, cofounders of The Antique & Artisan Center; you’re in good hands. A cool place, it was launched to help designsavvy customers and interior designers who were wearing out their high-end shoes running from place to place to source the finishing touches for their homerenovations and staging projects. The newer place carries the largest selection of lampshades in the Northeast.
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DAILY J GRIND WAKE UP AND SMELL THE HIGH-QUALITY, SINGLE-SOURCE, SMALL-FARM COFFEE
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ust as the season turned to sweater weather, the second location of ROOST KITCHEN + COFFEE (roostct.com) opened in the new Stamford Urby (the impossible-to-miss apartment building at the corner of Greyrock Place and Tresser Boulevard). The cafĂŠ serves fresh-made, seasonal food featuring locally sourced ingredients and equally important (and more so for some) locally roasted artisan coffee from Kestrel Coffee Roasters. In a hurry? A twoounce espresso will help you pick up the pace
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and make your morning train on time. Simply need to warm up your hands and soak in the moment? The Chia Latte is a sweeter choice that might have you wishing for a few flurries and a bit of chill indie music. Mike Pietrafeso, owner and award-winning chef, and his crew are on hand to start your day with made-to-order breakfast, including toasts, oats and smoothies. Consider Salmon Toast with smoked salmon, whipped dill cream cheese, shaved red onion, cucumber, radish,
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left: Owner/Chef Mike Pietrafeso of Roost right: Mike and his team offer an all-day experience for guests with made-to-order breakfast and lunch items, including toasts, oats and smoothies and soon an evening offering with small plates, wine and beer.
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top row, left: The cozy interior of Roost Kitchen + Coffee at Stamford Urby has 100 seats and plenty of space for local residents and professionals to meet—or conduct meetings—over coffee bottom row, left: Braised Brisket Hash middle: Enjoy freshly baked pastries right: On a cold day, warm up with a well-crafted beverage
Culinary Institute in 2006 and has racked up more than twenty years of restaurant, catering and private chef experience. “The support of the local community and our customers has been incredible these last few years,” he noted. “It is an exciting time to be part of the downtown Stamford community and to join the number of locally owned businesses in the area.” You’ll find Roost inside Urby, making it a welcoming place for the community. “Roost has a loyal following in Connecticut, and we’re excited to bring this concept to Stamford,” noted David Barry, president and CEO of Urby. “The addition of Roost Kitchen + Coffee reflects our commitment to building the larger community between our residents and the neighborhood by creating a brilliant café in our lobby for all to enjoy.” If you are looking for a place to meet up for coffee, here’s a cool and comfortable spot to make your go-to roost.
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ROOST KITCHEN + COFFEE 1 Greyrock Place 203) 428-6519 rooststamford.com
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watercress and soft-boiled egg on rye toast. Or maybe after your morning workout you’re feeling parched? How about a Power Green smoothie with kale, romaine, apple, banana, celery, lemon and coconut water. If it’s a late start, say noon-ish, try a tummy-filling rare roast beef sandwich with cheddar cheese, roasted garlic aioli, pickled peppers, shaved onion and watercress on a chewy ciabatta. If the day gets away from you, and the sun is setting, drop in with friends to enjoy small plates along with a glass of wine or beer. Stay and enjoy your food and drink at Roost or grab-n-go. The original Roost is located in Darien, and its sister store, Ada’s Kitchen + Coffee, is in Greenwich. Both are equally appealing spaces with tasty food and refreshments. In short, they are nice bookends for the new place, and it’s about time Pietrafeso brought his talents to the heart of Stamford. The born-and-raised Greenwich chef graduated from The French
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1 Kelly Clifford, Kerry Coppola, Alex Isaac, Meredith Carre and Courtney Olsen 2 Ceci Maher, Nancy Coughlin 3 Kaye Baker, John Suhler, Hugh and Susan Balloch and Charlotte Suhler 4 Melissa McKeithen, Kelly Corrigan and Nancy Coughlin 5 Jennifer Clemow, Liz Ezbiansky, Holly Mitchell and Jennifer Sherman 6 Person-toPerson team 7 Liz Whitney and Kesti Aysseh 8 Kelly Corrigan and Juanita James 9 Mike Duggan and Bob Arnold 10 Nicole Widden and Laura Wilcock JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2020 STAMFORD
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ope for Haiti held its annual Harvesting Hope Celebration at the BLT (Building and Land Technology) Financial Center to raise awareness and funds for the Haitian community. The event was presented by the Stamford-based commerical real estate firm to honor Citi Private Bank and Bill Buckley for their dedication to the nationally recognized nonprofit. FLIK Catering served delicious Caribbean-inspired fare to the hundreds of event guests. Over $200,000 was raised, plus an additional $1.89 million from the Qatar Haiti Fund, to help provide for the needs of Haitian families. Moffly Media was the exclusive media sponsor for this event. stamfordmag.com
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veryone knows that the secret to falling in love is just taking that first step. For Julia Kerr and Justin Avellar, that first step became a long walk, and the long walk turned into a lifelong commitment to each other. The bride and groom met while both were pursuing a graduate law degree at the University of Chicago. Over drinks one night, they knew that their connection was special. Several years later, they were married in Canada, where the bride grew up. The wedding took place on Jericho Beach in Vancouver with a beautiful backdrop to enhance the celebration. To make it even more special, the bride’s younger cousins served as ring bearer and flower girl. Julia is the daughter of Brent and Rowena Kerr of Vancouver. She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology and political science from Queen’s University in Ontario, followed by a graduate law degree from the University of Chicago. Justin is the son of Joe and Linda Avellar of Stamford. He attended Tulane University and received a bachelor’s degree in history. He also attended the University of Chicago and earned a graduate degree in law. Julia works for the law firm of Simpson Thatcher in New York City. Justin is an attorney for Sidley Austin, also in the city. The couple honeymooned in Taiwan and Japan and now reside in New York City. S
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HAPPY NEW YEAR—IT’S TIME TO FIND A TAX ADVISER TO HELP YOU PLAN RIGHT
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ou buy or you rent, you save and invest, you try to stockpile assets for your monthly bills or for sometime down the road. All the while, something nibbles at your pile, sometimes biting off great chunks. Someday, you think, I will heed that proviso—the one that pops up with each money move you make, the one that tells you to check with your tax adviser. These days, more and more people rely on software to prepare their tax returns. But life here in lower Fairfield County is complicated. And the tax code is complicated. That’s where an expert can help. “Consult with a tax adviser. That’s such a cliché,” says Doreen Bray, president of Saugatuck Tax Group in Westport (and a very busy tax adviser who agreed to chat only if we promised to tell readers that she is not accepting new clients). “I call it tax
CPA. Bray, for example, is an Enrolled Agent. She is licensed by the Department of the Treasury, and with each turn of the tax code, she is required to head back to the classroom and continue her training. Her firm includes a CPA, a tax preparer, a tax attorney, another Enrolled Agent and more. Just like a professional athletic team, they all have different roles. “A lot of times people don’t know what they need,” Bray says. “Over the years they do their own taxes, and they do a decent job of it; but when they have something new come up, they become insecure and give me a call.” Many tax advisers can’t squeeze in a new client come tax time, so be proactive. Who should you look for? “Find someone who specializes,” Bray suggests, as it is impossible for every tax professional to understand every nuance in the tax code. Do you run a small business? Have a challenging portfolio? Need trust and estate help? Ask potential candidates if they help with tax planning or missed deductions, or if they handle audits. Inquire about their certifications, education, licenses. On the flip side, make sure that the adviser asks questions and wants to see your previous returns. “We have a certain number of clients who are astute, and they come in with a list of questions,” says Bray. “We love this!” S
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WHAT’S IN A NAME? Anyone with an IRS Tax Identification Number can file your tax return on your behalf. Make sure you understand who will actually be working work for you.
TAX PREPARER The preparer fills out simple paperwork or electronic tax returns, dots your i’s and crosses your t’s, and sends in your tax forms.
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT His or her expertise lies in accounting, not necessarily in taxation. Bray says CPAs tend to be conservative when it comes to tax planning.
ENROLLED AGENT Enrolled Agents specialize in taxation. They understand the tax code, can get an IRS power of attorney and can represent you in your dealings with the IRS, including in an audit.
LICENSED TAX ATTORNEY He or she specializes in tax law. If you want to shelter income or if you find yourself in a tax dispute, the tax attorney is your best bet. “I love tax lawyers,” Bray says. “I think they’re God.”
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planning, and not nearly enough brokers or tax preparers seize the situation when it presents itself.” When it comes to personal finance and investing, tax ramifications often take a back seat to conversations about allocation and returns. But careless tax planning can result in tens of thousands of dollars at tax time each year for many lower Fairfield County households—and untold sums over a lifetime. Think about your 401(k)s, health savings accounts, real estate transactions, your charitable contributions and estate planning, your side gig or your consulting, your marriage, your divorce. A tax adviser helps you structure your financial life and create a tax strategy in a way that legally reduces your tax burden, proactively. “Most people come in after the fact,” Bray says. “A good tax adviser should reach out to you periodically, long before problems arise.” With the arrival of this new year, resolve once and for all to line up the right person for the job, one who can find ways to reduce your tax liability, help you wrangle taxes in your investment portfolio, help you navigate a major life event. A good tax adviser should be eager to reduce your tax burden to the fullest extent of the law. Who is a tax adviser, anyway? Hint: It’s not necessarily your
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bout a decade ago, Ann Jamison began to suspect her father, Dirk, was struggling at home. A medical condition that impaired his vision had made driving impossible. As the widower advanced into his late seventies and his world got smaller, his daughter found him increasingly anxious and depressed. “He was always a social guy who enjoyed his friends, his church and the groups he was part of,” Jamison explains. “I worried about how much time he was spending alone and what was happening when no one was there to help.” One day, Jamison drove from her Fairfield home to her father’s place in Ridgefield unannounced. “When I popped in on him, a lot of the things I was worrying about were confirmed,” she recalls. “He wasn’t shaven. The house was unkempt. The fridge was a mess and stamfordmag.com
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there wasn’t much food. Things were clearly just not going well.” So began a long, and at times, challenging conversation between Jamison and her father that led to him eventually taking an apartment in an assisted living facility close to his Ridgefield friends and connections. There, Jamison says her dad lived “nine-and-a-half incredibly happy years.” Getting to the place where her father would even discuss assisted living wasn’t easy. “There was a lot of resistance, and when he finally did decide to consider a senior community, the process of choosing felt completely overwhelming,” Jamison says. Her dilemma then has become an increasingly common one today for both seniors and their adult children or caregivers. Now the owner of Senior Living Options, a Stamford-
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based consulting firm that guides other seniors and their families through the process of navigating their living options, Jamison provides free services—inspired by her own experiences seeking the right living situation for her dad— that are increasingly in demand. She notes that research suggests some 70 percent of today’s Baby Boomers, age sixty-five and older, will need some sort of help living independently during their lifetime. “When you see that number, you realize it’s kind of staggering,” she says. “Which is why conversations about how we want to live as we get older is something we should all be talking about.” Yet too often, geriatrics experts say, the conversations don’t happen soon enough. Roni Lang, a clinical social worker at Greenwich Hospital’s Center for Healthy Aging, says she counsels seniors and their families in the aftermath of emergencies, such as falls, the onset of a chronic illness or the sudden death of spouses and partners. These situations often force people into hasty decisions about their care. Case in point was a female client with dementia whose husband, her devoted caregiver, died unexpectedly. “Too often, that question of, ‘What do we do about Mom or Dad?’ is being asked when there is a crisis,” says Lang. “While I see a great desire on the part of many seniors to age in place at home, that can have its own complications if you don’t have the ability to put good systems in place.”
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or the adult children worried that older parents or relatives are struggling to live independently, discussing their needs can be intensely complicated. “Even in families with the best of intentions, these things can get tense, especially when you are talking about someone leaving a home where they have been for decades,” notes Roni Lang of Greenwich Hospital’s Center for Healthy Aging. “The conversations can open up old wounds and dredge up emotional baggage that’s existed in families for years.” Here are some tips for broaching this sensitive subject.
Talk Before It’s Necessary
Make It About You, Too
Strive for Consensus
“As difficult as it is to ask your parents how they imagine they would like to live if they needed help and care,” says Senior Living Option’s Ann Jamison, “having the conversations now, allows you to plan and consider your options before you’re forced into something.”
“Parents don’t want their kids to worry about them,” notes Jamison. She suggests saying things like, “I feel guilty that you seem to be having a hard time.” Otherwise, consider, “I am so busy, and I worry constantly that we are not doing enough to take care of you.”
Siblings may approach their aging parents’ challenges with varying degrees of acceptance and denial, so try to have a family meeting (even scheduling folks in remotely) to get everyone on the same page. “Your sister out-of-state may think Mom is fine, but you may see her every day and be more acutely aware of her deterioration and need for support,” says Becker.
Choose Your Words Carefully “Never attack anyone or put them on the defensive,” says Hartford HealthCare’s Nancy Becker, who suggests delineating concerns in the most nonjudgmental way possible. “State things you have witnessed in a very factual way without making it personal, critical or angry.”
Do More Listening Than Talking Promote as much participation as possible from the seniors at the focus of the discussion. “Respect them for the mature adults that they are,” says Becker. “Try to really listen to what they want and from that you may be able to establish goals and next steps.”
THE ASSISTED LIVING BOOM For those who can afford it, assisted living communities, where residents live in their own apartments but receive additional care and support, have become an increasingly popular option. The appeal is that these facilities tend to offer round-the-clock care in socially dynamic environments where residents can still enjoy the privacy of their own apartments. Some luxe local communities boast everything from swimming pools and day spas to French lessons and yoga classes. By the year 2040, the U.S. Census Bureau estimates stock of this type of senior housing in the United States will have doubled. That trend is evident in Fairfield County, where it seems an assisted living facility is now populating prominent corners from Greenwich to Fairfield and there are several more in various stages of development.
Expect Pushback “Unless it’s a crisis, you may have to do a lot of back and forth with someone before things get settled,” says Jamison. “Don’t be surprised to take a step forward one week and go backwards the next, but the point is to have the conversations.”
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“Done right, assisted living can actually begin to turn back the clock,” says Ted Doyle, vice president of marketing and communications for LCB Senior Living, a regional manager and developer of luxury assisted living facilities. Its local properties include The Residence at Summer Street in Stamford, The Residence at Selleck’s Woods in Darien and, soon, The Residence at Westport (set to open in summer 2020). “If you are in a good facility with the right supports and social opportunities,” he says, “you almost get to be yourself again because some of the isolation you’ve been experiencing ends.” Doyle says that some of the most progressive senior living communities, including LCB’s, recognize that many seniors experiencing agerelated challenges still want—and deserve—to be deeply connected to the world around them. “While bingo and a glass of wine can be fun, our focus tends to be more on stimulating engagement; things like foreign language lessons, lectures, yoga or Tai Chi classes,” he explains. IS IT THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOU? “I start to talk about assisted living as an option whenever I see someone really struggling with the tasks of daily living,” says Nancy Becker, supervisor at Hartford HealthCare’s Center for Healthy Aging, which provides free referral and assessment services to seniors and their families throughout the state. (The service is expanding in Fairfield County due to Hartford HealthCare’s recent affiliation with Bridgeport-based St. Vincent’s Medical Center.) “The things that start to worry you are when people can no longer tend to basic things like meal preparation, personal hygiene, managing their medications or just running errands,” she says. “If someone has lost their ability to drive, you are also dealing with greater isolation, which can also lead to a lot of depression. One challenge builds on the next, so that the person really starts to decline.” The onset of dementia and diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, is another reason many families consider assisted living communities, as they provide a level security and attention many families want for their loved ones, Ann Jamison adds. “A great deal of what many decisions come down to is proximity and a sense that you believe the person moving in will be well cared for,” says LCB’s Ted Doyle. “For many families, the idea that you can stop by to visit Mom on
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the way home from work becomes a major consideration.” One downside to assisted living can be its significant costs. Unlike skilled nursing facilities, the price of moving in is not covered by federal programs such as Medicare or Medicaid. Fairfield County rents for these units can range from around $5,000 to $7,000 a month, often more for memory-care units. “On paper, the costs can elicit some sticker shock,” says Doyle, “but one thing we encourage people to do is really crunch those numbers. Many people in Fairfield County have homes that hold a great deal of value that can actually cover the costs. When you compare costs for things such as property taxes, utilities, food, transportation, entertainment and housekeeping, “in many cases, assisted living is actually less expensive than staying at home, especially if there’s substantial care involved.” Yet Becker notes for many seniors, the costs of assisted living can be prohibitive, particularly if they lack quality long-term care insurance or significant savings and other assets. She points out the same can be true of home-based care if someone requires round-the-clock live-in help. Becker works closely with families to evaluate all their financial options before ruling anything out. “If a house needs to be sold to afford it—and often that’s the case—a bridge loan can sometimes help. Sometimes, children will step in to help cover the rent until the house is sold or other assets are liquidated.” She also notes that there are some limited benefits avail-
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able for veterans and, on rarer occasions, help available through community-based housing programs. WHEN IT’S TIME TO MAKE A CHOICE Tour an assisted living facility and, inevitably, you’ll be warmly greeted by the marketing team and gifted upon your departure with a freshly baked pound cake or some other decadent treat to serve as an enticing reminder that you or your loved one will feel right at home. To get beyond the allure of the goodies, Doyle urges “trusting your gut” when making these important decisions. “Pay attention to everything,” he stresses. “If you are on a tour with the executive director, are they greeting the residents by name? Are the maintenance people doing the same? If you see something that touches you when you walk through, going with that feeling can be really important.” Two years ago, Jane, an eighty-three-yearold widow from Westport, put her Colonial on the market and moved into an assisted living facility in a nearby town. Her decision came months after she suffered a serious fall and learned she was in the early stages of a progressive neurological disorder. After weeks in a rehab facility, she reluctantly accepted the fact that she could not safely return to her sprawling two-story home without major renovations and daily help. “The idea of leaving my home was a tough pill to swallow, but the reality is that my health
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ating back to 1903, Greenwich’s Nathaniel Witherell is the state’s only municipally owned nursing home. Now its services reflect many of the health-care and residential living needs of today’s seniors; ranging from short-term rehab to long-term skilled nursing, memory care and an off-site program for aging in place. Executive Director Allen Brown answers our questions. Q: Choosing a long-term care facility for a parent or relative is challenging. What makes it so? A: Deciding to move a family member into a skilled nursing facility can be emotionally trying. Often the decision needs to be made quickly because it is prompted by illness or an injury necessitating a move. Adult children can feel guilty about not being able to care for their parents at home and worry about whether they’ll receive good care. This lack of planning and uncertainty can be the most taxing. Q: How do you help families decide?
Q: What if someone is considering
Q: What tips do you have for
Q: Is it difficult to gain admission?
adjusting to this new way of life? A: A successful transition takes time and effort. The transition period for residents is about three months, but it can take up to six months for the family to really come to terms with the change.
A: The Witherell welcomes residents from surrounding towns and we do prioritize Greenwich residents and their families. We work hard to accommodate all requests. Nearly all of our shortterm patients and long-term residents are Greenwich citizens or have family members who reside in town.
treatment in the memory care unit? A: The Witherell’s specialized Memory Care Unit for residents with dementia and Alzheimer’s
Keeping your loved one near home or in a communitybased facility, helps. Because the Witherell is townowned, residents get the added comfort of living among former Greenwich neighbors, old friends or colleagues.
features a well-coordinated, twenty-four-hour program that considers every aspect of someone’s daily medical and personal needs. We encourage each resident to participate in activities that they’d most enjoy. We also strongly believe in therapeutic communication— simple gestures like eye contact, hand holding and calm reassurances let residents know that we’re there to help them. Families are welcomed and encouraged to become part of the care team here; it really enhances the home-like environment.
A: First, we advise caregivers to look for signs that a parent can’t safely reside independently. Things like forgetting to turn off the stove, frequent falls, or not eating regularly, often indicate it’s time to seek long-term care. Then, it’s important to find a place that delivers high quality, consistent care. A low staff turnover rate is important in that regard. The Witherell’s staff turnover rate of 7 percent is six times lower than the average nursing home turnover rate in Connecticut. The ability to visit often should also be taken into consideration.
Q: How do you customize
Seek familiarity.
Tap into the full gamut of services. The nursing and recreation staff, chaplaincy department and on-staff social workers are all there to get to know each resident individually. Meet with everyone and share what your loved one enjoys, hobbies especially.
The Witherell, but ultimately decides to stay at home or with a relative. Are there still ways you can help? A: Witherell at Home provides nonmedical home care services for seniors who are either aging at home, or are recovering from an injury or illness. Witherell at Home was created to give family and caregivers a resource so that they know their loved ones are safe and getting the help they need at home with things like meal preparation, light housekeeping, grooming or transportation.
Encourage engagement. Specific interest groups—like bridge club or men’s groups—help residents make friends based on common interests. Encourage your loved one to seek these groups out, and help them key into the events calendar to identify opportunities.
Don’t expect a major transformation. If your loved one was always a loner, it’s unrealistic to expect a metamorphosis now. At the Witherell, residents who are less social are encouraged to enjoy their solo activities in common areas, which increases socialization and prevents isolation.
To learn more, call Admissions Manager George Cossifos at 203-618-4232.
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will continue to decline, and I will eventually need a lot more help than I do right now,” explains Jane, who asked that her full name not be used because she has not shared details of her medical condition beyond immediate family. While Jane’s two adult daughters asked her to move in with them (and she briefly took turns doing so with both), she opted for a onebedroom assisted living apartment in an effort to maintain some cherished independence. “I adore my daughters and their families, but I’ve lived alone for fifteen years and I’m just used to it.” The residential community she chose now has her living two miles from one daughter and fifteen from the other. Jane speaks warmly of a staff caregiver who helps her daily with light chores and dressing. She also enjoys a Tai Chi class on the premises. While she says it took time to get used to taking meals in a communal dining room, “I have lots of help with things I need help with, but still come and go as I please.” To that end, she was about to take a ride service to her grandson’s soccer game and then planned to spend the evening with his family. Ann Jamison, whose dad, Dirk, died unexpectedly a few years ago, says after initially resisting the mere suggestion of assisted living, he became a happier more engaged guy within weeks of moving in. “The residents and staff became like an extended family. The day before he died, Dad was dancing and went out to dinner with friends,” she says. “As his daughter, I could not have imagined a more meaningful S way for him to live his last decade.”
Resources The Center for Healthy Aging at Greenwich Hospital: Recognized as a National Center of Excellence from the American Geriatrics Society, the center provides comprehensive services with elderly patients, including support groups. Fees are charged for most services, but many are covered by insurance. 203-863-4363 Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging: Provides free referral and assessment services to seniors and their families throughout Connecticut. 860-456-6785 LCB Senior Living: Luxury assisted living facilities, with locations in Stamford, Darien and, soon, Westport. lcbseniorliving.com Senior Living Options: Founder Ann Jamison offers consulting services to seniors and their families guiding them on a variety of care options and even joins her clients for facility tours and related interviews. She receives referral fees from some of these care facilities if a client ultimately uses their services, but there is no charge for her services. 203-359-5777
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Fairfield County meets L.A. as a group of celebrity mothers and local philanthropists take up the cause of CHILDREN’S MENTAL WELLNESS
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Feldstein, costar of Booksmart, 2019’s hit coming-of-age film. Along with her friend of forty-plus years, Patsy Noah, whose son Adam Levine has also made his mark as lead singer of pop band Maroon 5, among other boldface credits, the pair realized that they could use their voices to bring attention to children’s mental health causes. “We have a platform because we have high-power children,” says Sharon, “and we have a responsibility to use it for good.” The two women had initially seen the impact of celebrity motherhood by assisting with an effort that is dear to both women’s hearts: the health and well-being of kids. A couple of years before meeting Lisa Zelson, Sharon and Patsy had taken part in a PSA at
mother of three and a longtime area resident Lisa Zelson was vacationing with friends at the Cal-a-Vie Spa in California. She was ruminating on finding a cause that would use her considerable expertise in raising funds and issue awareness. A chance meeting with another mom at the spa was her introduction to an original philanthropic idea that had just started to percolate in the imagination of her new acquaintance. Sharon Feldstein is the mother of two of Hollywood’s brightest young lights: actor Jonah Hill, who among his other achievements has been Oscar-nominated twice for his supporting roles in Moneyball and The Wolf of Wall Street; and Golden Globe–nominated actress Beanie
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clockwise from top, left: Sharon Feldstein (cofounder) flanked by children • Patsy Noah (cofounder) • YMC Core Moms Terria Joseph, Janice Kramer, Sharon Feldstein, Paula Silver and Patsy Noah • Terria Joseph
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This organization can make real progress toward addressing what is an overwhelming need. it is truly the time for this effort. And it is wonderful that Sharon and Patsy and the other celebrity moms can draw so much attention to a really important cause.
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the request of the Obama administration. Its purpose was to get the mothers of celebrities— also including the moms of Alicia Keys and Jennifer Lopez—to encourage young adults to sign up for health coverage made available through the Affordable Care Act. The sign-off for the public service message was First Lady Michelle Obama saying, “We nag you because we love you. Your mom cares.” The PSA got wide attention in the media, and Sharon, who has a background in branding and trends, thought those last three words would make a great name for a brand that supports kids. She asked the White House for permission to trademark it, and Your Mom Cares (YMC)—the nonprofit organization— was born.
let’s talk: Your Mom Cares uses childhood classic beaded bracelets with “YMC” beads as conversation starters, which helps spread the word about kids’ mental health and the organization as a resource. To get involved, host a beading party and share photos with @yourmomcares #ymc. See YMC advocacy efforts at countable.us/profiles/ yourmomcares.org.
THE EARLY YEARS Early efforts worked on grassroots help for health-focused programs for children, as the YMC network of moms expanded through social media and television appearances. With many crises affecting children and teens both in the United States and across the globe, Sharon and Patsy knew it was time to take their passion to the next level and got to work defining the mission. “Mental health is the issue of our time, with the current state of the world—so much violence and stress for children,” says Sharon. “We need more professionals, where, in many cases, there are none. So we are funding apps to help solve the problem.” She recalled some
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words that have been loaded with negative, shaming connotations over recent decades. “Divorce, cancer, AIDS—at first, no one could talk about these problems, but awareness changes attitudes. “Some of the same stigma is attached to the phrase ‘mental illness.’ Yet the need to address it is universal, and huge. The incidence of anxiety and depression in children, teens and young adults is rising. The focus on mental health is coming out of the shadows, and we want to direct our energy to this by promoting mental wellness with Your Mom Cares.” MAKE THE CONNECTION As Lisa Zelson and Sharon cultivated a longdistance friendship after their spa meet up, the concentration of effort toward mental wellness resonated with Lisa. YMC had also hired a chief operating officer in late 2018—Meredith Wolff, a New York attorney who has worked for a number of years as a consultant for sportsand-entertainment–based philanthropy. With someone on board to focus on the needed behind-the-scenes work to develop systems to vet funding requests and create grantmaking apparatus, the organization was ready to branch out from its L.A. base. “It’s a testament to the energy of YMC’s founders. I had an interview on Monday and was on board by Thursday,” Meredith says. She recalls that it was an amazing moment to step in. The organization had raised nearly a million dollars and has taken steps to increase
its visibility, revamping the group’s website and its other communications, and continuing to raise funds and support. “Central to our efforts is finding and funding cutting-edge organizations and programs that concentrate in this area of vast need,” she notes. “YMC does not run programs but has a twopronged strategy: Raise money and seek out organizations that want to make a difference, and change the dialogue from mental illness to mental wellness.” She adds, “We want to get the conversation started on the ground, in communities around the country.” STRONG CORE Lisa has taken up the role as one of YMC’s “core moms”—a group of advisors that will function to spread the word about children’s mental wellness and continue to raise funds and find and evaluate opportunities and programs dedicated to this mission. The efforts come in all sizes—part of Patsy’s and Sharon’s instincts to keep flexibility in how the organization does its helping work.
One major program in development at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is a phone app that will help keep kids healthy by incorporating both digital behavioral health therapy and human interaction via trained mental-wellness coaches who are connected to the UPMC medical care network. The app is structured like an interactive game, but use is directly monitored by medical professionals. In 2019 YMC made a $500,000 commitment to pilot this groundbreaking new approach. On a smaller scale, Patsy Noah notes that YMC’s Mobile Moms Fund enables disbursements to go quickly where the need is greatest to fund work being done by reputable nonprofit organizations to address a variety of pediatric mental-wellness emergencies. “Every mom tries to keep a small rainy-day fund for urgent and immediate needs,” says Patsy, “and so does Your Mom Cares.” Sharon, Patsy, Terria Joseph (mom of singer Alicia Keys), Meredith Wolff and hosts Lisa Zelson and Kim Meier recently prepped for an event held at Lisa’s home. It was an informational
BACK-TO-SCHOOL MENTAL WELLNESS LIST Good tips from YourMomCares #ymc and jedfoundation.org Help your children develop their own selfcare plan. Sit with your child and review what activities and practices make her feel happy and relaxed. Encourage her to utilize these activities and practices whenever she feels down or overwhelmed. You should also discuss how your child can maintain healthy habits, such as eating well, getting a good night’s sleep and exercising.
Help your children to develop their own healthy stressmanagement techniques. Talk to your children about the differences between healthy and unhealthy coping/stress management techniques. If you feel like your child is spending too much time on social media, create a set time each day (e.g. family dinner) for everyone to put the phones down and connect with one another.
Work with your children to develop their own schedule. Help your children to familiarize themselves with their calendar of events so it’s not overwhelming.
Help your children develop personal goals. After reviewing your child’s schedule, sit with him to discuss where he sees himself at the end of the semester or year and make a plan
on how to achieve his goals (SMART: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time-Based). Help your children stay socially connected to their school. Encourage your child to participate in extracurricular/ after-school activities, to get involved in the development of schoolbased policies and programs if possible (ex: student government), and to get to know their teachers. Help your children create peer-to-peer conflict-management strategies. You know your child better than anyone else. Talk about possible
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gathering, which Lisa called a “friend raiser.” The group of high-power moms hand-made beaded bracelets that sport the organization’s acronym (#ymc) and gifted them to each guest. They encouraged all the attendees to wear their bracelets as a way to spread the word about Your Mom Cares and its special mission as they go about their daily rounds. “The bracelets are a great conversation starter,” says Lisa. “Every person I’ve talked to about them has a family member or friend whose child is suffering from depression or anxiety. Just a simple chat about what the beads mean makes people feel better. This organization can make real progress toward addressing what is an overwhelming need. It is truly the time for this effort, and it’s wonderful that Sharon and Patsy and the other celebrity moms can draw so much attention to a really important cause.” The core moms look forward to bringing big plans to reality, but, in the meantime, grassroots efforts can accomplish quite a bit. At yourmomcares.org, click on “Get Involved” for ways in which every mom, or someone who loves kids “like a mom,” can help.
scenarios with her and what she should do when she’s in conflict with her peers.
knows about mental health and other resources at school and in the community.
Help your children develop positive ways to express their feelings. Talk to your child about different emotions he might be feeling at different times and how to recognize and communicate them. The more your child recognizes his emotions, the better he will get at identifying them and managing them. Be open with your children about your own emotions so they feel comfortable doing the same with you and others.
Help your children take charge of their nutritional health. Keep healthy snacks available and encourage your kids to make healthy eating choices.
Help your children know who they can go to if they are dealing with emotional stress. Make sure your child
Teach your children how to build resilience and coping skills around setbacks. Help your kids learn how to put into perspective possible future setbacks, whether around academics, extracurricular activities or another part of their life. These tips were derived from The Jed Foundation research on school transitions and emotional challenges students typically face. JED’s Mental Health Resource Center also served as an evidence-based tool in the creation of this checklist.
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Straight We all know what happens when we Google that random pain. So, put the phone down, keep calm and read on. Here, some of your most common health questions answered
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covered with answers ranging from how you can manage more serious heart conditions to hair removal strategies. We corralled a group of notable local physicians of all stripes to answer some of your most pressing (and intimate) health questions.
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Heart Smart
My husband has a family history of cardiac conditions. Is there any way to take a preventative stance to make sure a heart attack is not in his future? A: As Benjamin Franklin wisely stated, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” So yes, much can be done in order to prevent heart attacks, says Larry Leibowitz, M.D., founder and medical director at Matrix Personalized Medicine LLC in New Canaan. A healthy diet is paramount. Medical evidence increasingly points to a wholefood, plant-based diet as the best means of preventing many
A: There are affordable ways to
go the extra mile to ensure that a heart attack is not in your future. Ask your doctor to perform a lipid particle blood analysis, which will enable him or her to assess for hidden risk factors not typically revealed in more routine blood panels, Leibowitz says. Additionally, for those who may be at increased risk, I like to order a test called a CT Calcium Score. This involves a type of CT scan that delivers only a low dose of radiation and enables us to inspect the heart vessels themselves for any signs of early coronary artery disease. The test is readily available, typically costs less than $200 and is endorsed by both the American College
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of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. In terms of screening for other diseases, aside from the routine evaluations typically performed during the course of an annual physical, affordable genetic testing is available for those with personal or family medical histories that suggest predispositions to a number of diseases, including cardiovascular disease and cancers.
“Medical evidence increasingly points to a whole food, plant-based diet as the best means of preventing many chronic diseases, including heart disease.” —Larry Leibowitz, M.D., Matrix Personalized Medicine LLC
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chronic diseases, including heart disease. A diet that is low in saturated fats, cholesterol, excess simple sugars and processed foods is critical. I highly recommend more green things, fewer chicken wings. Additionally, regular exercise is essential, in that it helps us to maintain a healthy weight, lower blood sugar levels and ideal blood pressure. And an often-overlooked but very important factor is a healthy sleep pattern. Erratic sleep schedules, frequent interruptions and sleep apnea can all contribute to increased cardiovascular risk. If your husband awakens you with his snoring, before giving him the elbow, take a minute or two to pay attention to his pattern of breathing if it’s not smooth and regular; he may need a sleep evaluation. Stress reduction is also important. Hard-working people who live a high-stress lifestyle are at increased risk for heart disease and need to find time for themselves, to relax, to pursue other interests and to spend time with friends and family. Lastly, make sure your husband remains current with regular doctor visits in order to monitor his weight, blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Doctors point to a whole food, plant-based diet when working towards a healthy lifestyle.
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Hives can occur at any time in life, as a reaction to a number of triggers, explains Michael L. Lewin, M.D., PC, a Norwalk-based allergist. If you are suspicious about the timing coinciding with food consumption, you might want to have some allergy testing done to identify possible food allergies. You might also want to note what foods you were eating prior to the onset of hives or keep a food diary to track what might be causing these outbreaks.
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Q: I can’t wear anything that shows my legs because of my unsightly veins. Is there a way to get rid of them?
My son has seasonal asthma that comes on in the fall and spring. Should he be on medication throughout the year?
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Varicose veins and spider veins can be eliminated permanently only if all the leaks (high pressure sources) responsible for the veins and spiders are eliminated too, says Dr Heshmat Majlessi, M.D., FACS, FICS member of European Venous Forum and American Phlebology Society at Rye Vein-Laser Center in Rye, NY. Addressing only the visible varicose veins and spider veins is inadequate. This can be done quite safely with no downtime and under local anesthesia. The end result will be a perfect leg, if all the steps are done correctly.
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If your son is completely symptom-free at other times of the year, asthma medications may not be necessary. However, since his seasonal asthma is very likely related to seasonal pollen allergies, you might want to treat the underlying allergies that are causing the asthma.
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Most patients are sensitive and do not like pain. Elimination of all the varicose veins and spider veins can be performed with very little discomfort so patients can resume their normal activity immediately, he explains. Our patented Veno-Merse® Technique is designed to get to the source of the spider veins and varicose veins, to treat the leaks and the feeding veins that are responsible for them. Laser vein treatment will be an adjunct at the end of the treatment. The legs will be free of varicose veins and spider veins. The entire course of treatment is performed at the office with no major anesthesia and no disability or lengthy recovery times.
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Q: I’m 38 and broke out in hives after I ate recently; could I be developing an allergy this late in life?
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A Hairy Situation Q: I’m growing hair in weird places, why? And what can I do about it? A: Unwanted hair growth can be caused by hormonal or endocrine imbalances, so it’s advisable to see your dermatologist for a proper diagnosis and possible blood test, advises Sarah Dolder, M.D. from Greenwich Point Dermatology in Greenwich. Typically, laser hair removal is the best way to get rid of excess hair permanently.
Q: I’m only 43, but my hair seems to be thinning at a fast rate. What is happening? A:
As we age, hormonal changes can cause hair loss and hair thinning, a phenomenon we call female pattern baldness. Stress, medications, diet and lifestyle can also be factors at play, Dolder says. Fortunately, there are a number of treatment options to restore
that if I get these treated, it makes my skin more susceptible to further skin damage. Help!
hair growth, from a prescription pill, to a prescription topical scalp solution, to my personal favorite—platelet rich plasma (PRP) with microneedling.
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Laser treatments, chemical peels and photodynamic therapy are fantastic ways to eliminate sun damage and unwanted spots. As long as you prevent further UV damage with diligent sunscreen use and mindful clothing choices (hello, sun hat!), your skin will stay clear, bright, and safe from additional skin damage.
My skin is fairly unwrinkled for my age, 55, but I am noticing more brown spots from sun exposure. I play a lot of golf and tennis so it’s hard to stay completely out of the sun. I was told
“Hormonal changes can cause hair loss and hair thinning, a phenomenon we call female pattern baldness. Stress, medications, diet and lifestyle can also be factors at play.” - Sarah Dolder, M.D., Greenwich Point Dermatology
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I have a pain in the lower part of my skull that is different from a headache. Someone mentioned that it could be nerve pain. I don’t know what type of doctor to see. Can you help? A: It can be difficult to
distinguish “head” pain from “neck” pain and there is often significant overlap, says Raj Gala, M.D., spine surgeon at Connecticut Neck and Back Specialists in Danbury. Some of the small joints of the upper neck can become inflamed and cause
pain at the base of the skull. In addition, this can irritate spinal nerves, resulting in radiating symptoms.
Q: My joints seem to be making a lot of noise these days, but I’m fairly fit and active at 51. Should I be concerned? Could I be doing damage?
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No matter what position I get in or how many pillows I use, I can’t seem to get comfortable in bed at night. I am in pain. Any ideas on what I could do to get a good night’s rest?
A: Many people are worried
about the “snap, crackle, pop” they hear when they turn their neck or back. It’s okay. There are many joints in the spine that move with every action we perform. Sometimes these joints make noises. This occurs when gas bubbles burst within the joint fluid, or when a ligament or tendon stretches as the joint moves. This is completely normal, which is why the majority of “joint noise” is not associated with pain. Don’t worry and stay active!
A: Everyone needs a good
night’s sleep! The first step is figuring out the root cause of the spine pain. Likely the pain is muscular in nature, which is the case 99 percent of the time. Consider cooling down at the end of the day with ice packs on
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the affected areas. Many people also find relief from taking an anti-inflammatory medication at bedtime. There are also herbs, such as turmeric, that can be added to food or taken in pill form that have been shown to decrease inflammation. If the pain continues, get evaluated by a doctor, Gala recommends.
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Woman Trouble Q. I sweat so much at night, what can I do? A: The medical term for
excessive sweating is called hyperhydrosis. Usually it isn’t caused by a serious condition, but since it can be, one needs to be evaluated by a medical professional. It is, however, a very common complaint and can really affect quality of life, says Leslie Goldstone, M.D. at Women’s Healthcare of Trumbull. Some ways to reduce sweating: make sure you are at a healthy weight, reduce sugar and white carbohydrates (white bread, white rice, pasta, white potatoes) and reduce caffeine and alcohol intake. Also: Dress in layers, sleep in a cool room with a light blanket, and keep a small hand-held or desktop fan nearby. Medical evaluation includes thyroid and blood sugar testing, and testing to rule out viral and bacterial infection (Lyme, HIV, tuberculosis among others), malignancy and disorders of the nervous system. Certain medications can also cause excessive sweating. Hormone overproduction and hormonal deficiencies (estrogen deficiency in peri- and post-menopausal women and testosterone
deficiency in men) are also a common cause. In menopause, estrogen levels decline, and the sweating manifests as a “hot flash,” which is a brief burst of heat that lasts a few minutes but can occur many times during the day or night and can disrupt daily activities and sleep. For people with excessive underarm sweating, a dermatologist can prescribe a special antiperspirant.
when they do come, as the uterine lining can become thicker and less stable. Also, as we get older, we are at increased risk for developing uterine conditions that can cause heavier or longer periods. Up to 50 percent of women over age 40 will develop fibroid growths on the uterus that can cause very heavy or prolonged periods. Adenomyosis is a benign and common condition that can cause heavy or prolonged periods; it occurs when endometrial glands from the uterine lining grow into the actual muscle of the uterus. Endometrial polyps, which grow inside of the uterus, can cause heavy periods and sometimes bleeding in between periods. Cancer of the uterus is an important cause of new onset heavy or abnormal bleeding that needs to be screened for. Fortunately, it is less common than benign causes. Certain medications, like blood thinners, copper IUDs and hormonal contraceptives can also make periods heavy. It is important to see a gynecologist to make sure there is no precancerous or cancerous change in the uterus and to determine the cause of the heavy menstrual bleeding and devise an acceptable treatment plan. Women can also become quite anemic with heavy menstrual bleeding, and this needs screening as well.
Q: Why is my period so much heavier than it used to be?
A: The amount and duration
of blood flow changes as many women get older due to many factors. In our 40s, women do not ovulate as regularly, which can result in menstrual periods that are farther apart and heavier
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“Up to 50 percent of women over 40 will develop fibroid growths on the uterus that can cause very heavy or prolonged periods.” - Leslie Goldstone, M.D., Women’s Healthcare of Trumbull
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Regular workouts, like yoga, can aid in weight loss and stress management.
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Weighty Matters Q: How can I control borderline high cholesterol? A: There are different types
of cholesterol. There are “bad” cholesterols (the total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol) and “good” or protective cholesterols (the HDL cholesterol). If the total and LDL cholesterol are elevated but the HDL cholesterol is also elevated, maybe nothing needs to be done, explains James A Slater M.D., an internist in New Canaan. Also, cholesterol can be elevated because of genetic mechanisms or acquired mechanisms. If the former exists, and several first-degree family members have high cholesterol, (an unfortunate individual may just eat bark off of a tree and still have high cholesterol). The problem is the liver. It is just genetically programmed to make a lot of cholesterol. So, regrettably, medications are needed for this situation. If the cholesterol is elevated because of acquired, lifestyle and dietary choices, then the words of journalist and Harvard professor Michael Pollan, are germane.
“What grows on one leg (plantbased foods) are better than what grows on two legs (fowl), and that is better than what grows on four legs (animal meats). Dietary counseling may help.
considered simply a matter of calories in, calories out. Nowadays, specialists in this field know that there are many interacting hormones from different places in the human body that affect metabolism and the activity of fat stores. Generally, a diet higher in protein than carbohydrates is moderately successful. But, weight loss is difficult, and takes time, persistence and planning. Not easy. In terms of exercise that would help, the American Heart Association recommends 150 minutes per week, at least 30 minutes per day, of moderate exercise, or 75 minutes per week of vigorous exercise.
Q: I’m so confused about weight loss. Every day, there’s a new fad diet. How do I decide what’s healthy?
Q: Why am I so tired all the time? A:
This has to be the most common and, unfortunately, one of the most open-ended difficult questions, Slater says. In evaluating this problem, it basically comes down to deciding if the fatigue is organic, that is, medical, has an underlying cause, can be defined either on physical exam or by blood/imaging test
A: Any discussion these days
regarding weight loss has become incredibly complicated, Slater says. Once upon a time, it was
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or is psychosocial. Factors to be considered with fatigue due to psychosocial fatigue include stress, poor sleep hygiene, unrewarding social interactions, sense of frustration or not being in control of one’s life or job.
“A diet higher in protein than carbohydrates is moderately successful. But weight loss is difficult and takes time, persistence and planning.” - James Slater, M.D.
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hen it comes to medical care, we’re fortunate to be in close proximity to highly ranked hospitals and practitioners. In fact, choosing from so many qualified providers can be daunting. We turned to the physician-led experts at Castle Connolly, a medical data research firm, to simplify the process. After evaluating skills, credentials and bedside manner, the firm has compiled a directory of the area’s top doctors. We present to you a resource guide of 624 physicians. Leaders in their specialties, these doctors are considered the best of the best. »
FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S TOP DOCTORS 2020
ADDICTION PSYCHIATRY ERIC D. COLLINS New Canaan, 203-801-2241 HOSPITALS: Silver Hill, NY-Pres Columbia Addiction/Substance Abuse, Opioid Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, Alcohol Abuse
ADOLESCENT MEDICINE SARA B. LEVINE 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 ZOLKOWSKI-WYNNE Primary Care Center at Bridgeport Hospital Bridgeport, 203-384-3235 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven Nutrition, Eating Disorders, Parenting Issues
ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY AIMEE ALTSCHUL-LATZMAN Allergy & Asthma Consultants of Fairfield County Fairfield, 203-955-1461 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Medical Center
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 Medical Center 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, St. Vincent’s Medical Center Food Allergy, Immune Deficiency, Asthma
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 Medical Center, 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: Stamford, Norwalk 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
Hypertension, Cholesterol/Lipid Disorders, Preventive Cardiology
JOSEPH SPROVIERO Fairfield County Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates Norwalk, 203-838-4034 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Greenwich
GREGORY S. BLOOM Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-333-8800 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Bridgeport
Asthma & Allergy, Autoimmune Disease
CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY
Nuclear Cardiology, Echocardiography, Non-Invasive Cardiology
MURALI CHIRAVURI Cardiac Specialists Danbury, 203-794-0090 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Bridgeport
LINDA R. CASALE Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Milford
Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemakers/ Defibrillators, Defibrillators
Non-Invasive Cardiology, Women’s Health, Echocardiography
ALEXANDER DELVECCHIO Northeast Medical Group Greenwich, 203-863-4210 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Yale New Haven
VENU CHANNAMSETTY Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County Bridgeport, 203-683-5100 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Medical Center
Pacemakers/Defibrillators, Arrhythmias
Hypertension, Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Preventive Cardiology
SANDHYA DHRUVAKUMAR Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-276-2321 HOSPITAL: Stamford
JOONUN CHOI Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-348-7410 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation
ADAM T. LOTTICK Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-333-8800 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Bridgeport
Non-Invasive Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology
EVELYN J. CUSACK Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-348-7410 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation
MICHAEL R. PITTARO Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County Norwalk, 203-845-2160 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, St. Vincent’s Medical Center
Echocardiography, Non-Invasive Cardiology, Cholesterol/ Lipid Disorders
LAWRENCE I. FISHER Cardiac Specialists Danbury, 203-794-0090 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Bridgeport
Arrhythmias
ROBERT D. WINSLOW Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Danbury
Cardiac Catheterization, Pacemakers/ Defibrillators, Heart Valve Disease, Echocardiography
Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemakers/ Defibrillators, Catheter Ablation
RAM GORDON Cardiac Specialists Fairfield, 203-385-1111 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Milford
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
Nuclear Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology
CHARLES B. AUGENBRAUN Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County Norwalk, 203-845-2160 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Stamford
JEFFREY A. GREEN Stamford, 203-674-1810 HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Cardiology, Hypertension-Complex, Heart Valve Disease,
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Sports MedicineCardiology
Congestive Heart Failure, Coronary Artery Disease
DAVID H. HSI The Heart Physicians Stamford, 203-276-2323 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Norwalk
MARIA C. PAVLIS Northeast Medical Group Greenwich, 203-863-4210 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Yale New Haven
Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Valve Disease, Vascular Disease
STEVEN H. KUNKES 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: Stamford, St. Vincent’s Medical Center Cardiac Catheterization, Angiography-Coronary, Interventional Cardiology, Angioplasty & Stent Placement
KEVIN LENHART Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-333-8800 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Bridgeport Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine
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, Atrial Fibrillation, Syncope
JAY LEWIS MEIZLISH Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Milford Interventional Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology, Cholesterol/Lipid Disorders, Nuclear Cardiology
STEPHEN MICHAELSON Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County Norwalk, 203-845-2160 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Stamford
Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine, Nuclear Radiology
BRIAN D. POLLACK Cardiac Specialists Danbury, 203-794-0090 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Bridgeport Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology
ALON RONEN Trumbull, 203-333-8800 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s Medical Center, 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/Lipid Disorders, Hypertension
ADAM E. SCHUSSHEIM Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Milford Hypertension, Heart Valve Disease, Preventive Cardiology, Cholesterol/ Lipid Disorders
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 Medical Center Heart Failure
RICHARD L. TAIKOWSKI Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Milford
FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S TOP DOCTORS 2020
Echocardiography, Congenital Heart Disease-Adult, Heart Valve Disease, Vascular Medicine
ANJA WAGNER Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County Bridgeport, 203-683-5100 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Medical Center Preventive Cardiology, Non-Invasive Cardiology, Cardiac Imaging
CRAIG WERNER Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-333-8800 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Bridgeport
Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology
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, 203-227-0060 Eating Disorders
DEBORAH S. LIPSCHITZ Fairfield, 203-256-9926
Developmental Disorders, Mood Disorders, Anxiety & Depression, Trauma Psychiatry
ANDREW LUSTBADER The Therapeutic Center For Children & Families Westport, 203-454-2428 HOSPITAL: Yale New Haven ADD/ADHD, Anxiety & Depression, Parenting Issues
JOAN POLL Westport, 203-222-1186 Anxiety Disorders, Parenting Issues, Psychotherapy, Psychoanalysis
ALVIN A. ROSENFELD Greenwich, 203-861-0700 HOSPITAL: New YorkPres Weill Cornell Psychotherapy, Sexual Development
Disorders, Overscheduled Children
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 CT Norwalk, 203-852-2262 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Stamford 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 Hyperbaric and Wound Care
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 Skin Cancer, Dermatopathology
SARAH E. DOLDER Greenwich Point Dermatology Greenwich, 203-764-2230 HOSPITAL: NY-Pres Columbia
Norwalk, 203-810-4151
HOSPITAL: Stamford Melanoma, Psoriasis, Skin Cancer, Mohs Surgery
HOSPITAL: Norwalk Skin Cancer, Mohs Surgery
KENNETH J. EGAN Advanced Cosmetics & Specialty Care Ridgefield, 203-438-5080 HOSPITAL: Danbury
GRAEME M. LIPPER Advanced DermCare Danbury, 203-797-8990 HOSPITALS: Danbury, New Milford Medical Dermatology, Laser Surgery, Cosmetic Dermatology, Botox Therapy
Skin Cancer & Moles, Psoriasis/Eczema, Rosacea
ROBIN D. EVANS Southern Connecticut Dermatology Stamford, 203-323-5660 HOSPITAL: Stamford
ELIZABETH R. MARSH The Dermatology Center of Stamford Stamford, 203-325-3576 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Yale New Haven
GRACE LIANG FEDERMAN Advanced DermCare Danbury, 203-797-8990 HOSPITALS: Danbury, New Milford
FERN E. MAYER Stamford, 203-969-0123 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Yale New Haven
Laser Surgery
Skin Cancer, Pediatric Dermatology, Immune Deficiency-Skin Disorders
Cosmetic Dermatology, Psoriasis
JASON C. MCBEAN Fairfield Dermatology Fairfield, 203-259-7709 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Medical Center
SAMUEL L. GETTLER Stamford, 203-323-3376 HOSPITAL: Stamford LOYD S. GODWIN Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut Norwalk, 203-538-5682
JEREMY ETHAN MOSS Brookside Dermatology Associates Bridgeport, 203-374-5546 HOSPITALS: Yale New Haven, St. Vincent’s Medical Center
BARRY SHELDON GOLDBERG Advanced DermCare Danbury, 203-797-8990 HOSPITALS: Danbury, New Milford Skin Cancer, Cosmetic Dermatology
Medical Dermatology, Psoriasis/Eczema, Acne, Skin Cancer
LYNNE M. HAVEN Greenwich, 203-869-4242 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
ELLEN S. NAIDORF Stamford, 203-964-1103 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Yale New Haven
Facial Rejuvenation, Cosmetic Dermatology, Botox Therapy, Laser Surgery
Skin Cancer, Pediatric Dermatology
OMAR A. IBRAHIMI Connecticut Skin Institute Stamford, 203-428-4440 HOSPITAL: Stamford
KIM MYRUTHZ NICHOLS NicholsMD of Greenwich Greenwich, 203-862-4000
Mohs Surgery, Dermatologic Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery-Skin, Laser Surgery
Cosmetic Dermatology, Medical Dermatology
MICHAEL PATRICK NOONAN Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists Trumbull, 203-377-0639 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
RHONDA QUAIN KLEIN Modern Dermatology Westport, 203-635-0770 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Bridgeport
Cosmetic Surgery
Cosmetic Dermatology, Medical Dermatology, Skin Cancer, Dermatologic Surgery
RHETT J. DRUGGE Sheard Drugge Stamford, 203-324-5719
STEVEN A. KOLENIK III Connecticut Dermatology Group
ROBIN G. OSHMAN 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 Medical Center Alopecia Areata, Botox Therapy, Skin Cancer, Hair Loss
DEBRA L. PRUZAN-CLAIN The Dermatology Center of Stamford Stamford, 203-325-3576 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Cosmetic Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology, Acne & Rosacea, Medical Dermatology
DEANNE ROBINSON Modern Dermatology Westport, 203-635-0770 HOSPITAL: Yale New Haven MITCHELL J. ROSS 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 Medical Center, Bridgeport
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 Medical Center 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 Orthopaedics Specialty Group MRI Fairfield, 203-292-9962 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven MRI, Women’s Imaging, CT Scan
LAUREN A. ERNBERG Norwalk, 203-852-2715 HOSPITAL:: Norwalk Musculoskeletal Imaging, MRI
Cosmetic Dermatology, Medical Dermatology, Aging Skin, Acne & Rosacea
CHRISTOPHER P. FEY Greenwich Radiological Group Greenwich, 203-869-6220 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
DEBRA SUSAN WEISSMAN Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut Norwalk, 203-538-5682
DAVID R. GRUEN Stamford, 203-276-5958 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Acne & Rosacea, Melanoma Early Detection/Prevention, Skin Cancer & Moles, Botox Therapy
Alopecia Areata, Botox Therapy, Skin Cancer, Cosmetic Dermatology
RAND L. WERBITT Advanced Specialty Care Stamford, 203-325-2345
MARK I. OESTREICHER Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists
GAIL B. WHITMAN Skin Care Physicians of Fairfield County Norwalk, 203-847-2400 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
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HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Skin Cancer, Hair Loss, Cosmetic Dermatology
Nuclear Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, MRI, CT Scan
Abdominal Imaging, Mammography-3D Digital, Women’s Imaging
LINDA LATRENTA Greenwich Radiological Group Greenwich, 203-869-6220 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Breast Imaging, Breast Cancer
RONALD P. LEE Norwalk, 203-852-2715 HOSPITAL: Norwalk MRI, CT Scan »
FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S TOP DOCTORS 2020
MRI, CT Body Scan
DENISE I. PITTARO Advanced Radiology Consultants Shelton, 203-696-6125 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Medical Center Neuroradiology
GIOIA J. RICCIO Fairfield, 203-683-4520 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Women’s Imaging, Ultrasound, Mammography
EREZ SALIK Greenwich Radiological Group Greenwich, 203-869-6220 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Interventional Radiology
ENDOCRINOLOGY, DIABETES & METABOLISM MARY ARDEN-CORDONE Westchester Health Northwell Physician Partners Stamford, 203-327-9321 Osteoporosis, Thyroid Disorders
DANIELLE P. BENAVIV-MESKIN Endocrine & Diabetes Specialists of CT Trumbull, 203-371-7048 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Thyroid Disorders, Pituitary Disorders, Diabetes
JUDITH C. GOLDBERG-BERMAN 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, Reproductive Endocrinology, Neuroendocrinology, Diabetes
ANTONIO PANTALEO Westchester Health Northwell Physician Partners Stamford, 203-327-9321 Diabetic Vascular Disease Prevention, Diabetes, Thyroid Disorders
NANCY J. RENNERT 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 CT 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 Associates Norwalk, 203-838-4000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
ALAN T. FALKOFF High Ridge Family Practice Stamford, 203-322-7070 HOSPITAL: Stamford
ANGELO MALLOZZI Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-977-2566 HOSPITAL: Stamford
MATTHEW M. FARRELL Nuvance Health Brookfield, 203-775-6365 HOSPITAL: Danbury
LESLIE R. MILLER Fairfield, 203-256-9905 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Medical Center
COSMO FILIBERTO Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-372-4065 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Medical Center
SAMUEL STREIT Griffin Faculty Physicians Shelton, 203-929-7331 HOSPITAL: Griffin
Preventive Medicine
YI-HAO YU Northeast Medical Group Stamford, 203-863-3750 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Yale New Haven Endocrinology, Diabetes, Obesity, Thyroid Disorders
FAMILY MEDICINE
Geriatric Medicine, Cholesterol/Lipid Disorders, Preventive Medicine, Aging
JAMES K. AHERN Drs. Ahern, Galban, Kim & Surace Ridgefield, 203-431-6342 HOSPITAL: Danbury
CAROL-ANN GALBAN Drs. Ahern, Galban, Kim & Surace Ridgefield, 203-431-6342 HOSPITAL: Danbury
JULIA AUERBACH Nuvance Health Brookfield, 203-775-6365
JOSHUA B. HERBERT Stamford, 203-276-4644 HOSPITAL: Stamford
STEVEN BENADERET Westport Family Medicine Westport, 203-221-3030 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Preventive Medicine
HELEN HAEKYUNG KIM Drs. Ahern, Galban, Kim & Surace 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
THOMAS CIGNO Ridgefield, 203-244-7848 HOSPITAL: Danbury DOUGLAS DUCHEN Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-372-4065 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Medical Center
Preventive Medicine, Preventive Cardiology, Nutrition & Disease Prevention/Control, Integrative Medicine
Preventive Medicine
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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 Medical Center Liver Disease, Gastrointestinal Cancer
BOSTON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL 300 Longwood Avenue Boston, 617-355-6000 childrenshospital.org BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL 267 Grant Street Bridgeport, 203-384-3000 bridgeporthospital.org BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL, MILFORD CAMPUS 300 Seaside Avenue Milford, 203-876-4000 milfordhospital.org
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 Medical Center
Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett’s Esophagus, Cancer Genetics
GENA M. COBRIN Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County Fairfield, 203-292-9000 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Medical Center 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 Western Connecticut Medical Group Wilton, 203-762-3353 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
CONNECTICUT CHILDREN’S MEDICAL CENTER 282 Washington Street Hartford, 860-545-9000 connecticutchildrens.org DANBURY HOSPITAL 24 Hospital Avenue Danbury, 866-374-0007 danburyhospital.org GREENWICH HOSPITAL 5 Perryridge Road Greenwich, 203-863-3000 greenwichhospital.org
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DAVID J. MULLEN Greenwich Radiological Group Greenwich, 203-869-6220 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S TOP DOCTORS 2020
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
NEDA KHAGHAN Center for Gastrointestinal Medicine of Fairfield & 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 Medical Center
Colonoscopy/ Polypectomy, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Peptic Acid Disorders, Gastrointestinal Functional Disorders
GORDON LATZMAN Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-459-4451 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Medical Center Biliary Disease, Endoscopy, Ulcerative Colitis/ Crohn’s, Liver Disease
KENNETH R. MAUER Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County Fairfield, 203-292-9000 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Medical Center Endoscopy, Inflammatory Bowel Disease/Crohn’s, Capsule Endoscopy, Colonoscopy
ALAN M. NELSON Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County Bridgeport, 203-374-4966
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
NEAL J. SCHAMBERG Center for Gastrointestinal Medicine of Fairfield & Westchester Greenwich, 203-489-6900 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Colon Cancer Screening, Colon Polyps & Cancer, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Radiofrequency Ablation
MICHAEL SCHIFFMAN Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-7038 HOSPITAL: Danbury ALAN E. SELKIN Center for Gastrointestinal Medicine of Fairfield & Westchester Greenwich, 203-489-6900 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
GRIFFIN HOSPITAL 130 Division Street Derby, 203-735-7421 griffinhealth.org
MOUNT MOUNT SINAI SINAI HOSPITAL HOSPITAL 1190 1190 Fifth Fifth Avenue Avenue New York City, 212-241-6500 New York City, 212-241-6500 mountsinai.org mountsinai.org
HARTFORD HOSPITAL 80 Seymour Street Hartford, 860-545-5000 hartfordhospital.org
NEW MILFORD HOSPITAL NEW MILFORD HOSPITAL 21 Elm 21 Elm Street Street New Milford, 860-210-5000 New Milford, 860-210-5000 newmilfordhospital.org newmilfordhospital.org
MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL 28 Crescent Street Middletown, 860-358-6000 middlesexhealth.org
NEW NEW YORKYORKPRESBYTERIAN, PRESBYTERIAN, COLUMBIA COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY IRVING MEDICAL CENTER IRVING MEDICAL CENTER West 168th Street 622622 West 168th Street New York City, 212-305-2500 New York City, 212-305-2500 nyp.org/locations nyp.org/locations
Food Allergy, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett’s Esophagus
Barrett’s Esophagus, Hepatitis-Chronic, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Inflammatory Bowel Disease/Crohn’s
FELICE R. ZWAS Center for Gastrointestinal Medicine of Fairfield & Westchester Greenwich, 203-489-6900 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
AMY E. SMITHLINE Gastroenterology Hepatology Associates Stamford, 203-348-5355 HOSPITAL: Stamford Inflammatory Bowel Disease/Crohn’s, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Celiac Disease, Swallowing Disorders
Women’s Health, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Colonoscopy, AIDS/HIV-Gastrointestinal Complications
GREGORY N. SOLOWAY Northeast Medical Group Gastroenterology Associates Stratford, 203-375-1200 HOSPITALS: Yale New Haven, Bridgeport
GERIATRIC MEDICINE VIVIAN ARGENTO Bridgeport Hospital, Center for Geriatrics Trumbull, 203-384-3388 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Colon Cancer Screening, Barrett’s Esophagus, Clostridium Difficile Disease, Endoscopic Therapies
Memory Disorders, Mood Disorders, Frail Elderly, Palliative Care
MITHIL CHOKSEY Bridgeport Hospital, Center for Geriatrics Trumbull, 203-384-3388 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
JULIE E. SPIVACK Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County Fairfield, 203-292-9000 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Medical Center
House Calls, Frail Elderly, Dementia, Palliative Care
Liver Disease, Colonoscopy, Women’s Health, Hepatitis C
STEPHEN G. JONES Greenwich Hospital, Primary Care Greenwich, 203-863-3308 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Yale New Haven
STUART WALDSTREICHER Gastroenterology Consultants Stamford, 203-967-2100 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia
GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Inflammatory Bowel Disease/Crohn’s, Endoscopy, Celiac Disease
NEIL P. DOLAN Bridgeport, 203-384-3897 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
THOMAS P. WHELAN ProHealth Physicians Bethel, 203-791-2221 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Cognitive Loss in Aging, Anxiety & Depression, Depression in the Elderly
NORWALK HOSPITAL 34 Maple Street Norwalk, 203-852-2000 norwalkhospital.org
NEW YORKPRESBYTERIAN, MORGAN STANLEY CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL 3959 Broadway New York City, 212-305-5437 nyp.org/morganstanley
NYU LANGONE TISCH HOSPITAL 550 First Avenue New York City, 212-263-5800 nyulangone.org
NEW YORKPRESBYTERIAN, WEILL CORNELL MEDICAL CENTER 525 East 68th Street New York City, 212-746-5454 nyp.org/locations
SAINT MARY’S HOSPITAL TRINITY HEALTH 56 Franklin Street Waterbury,
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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 Medical Center 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 Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-276-2277 HOSPITAL: Stamford Hand & Wrist Surgery, Elbow Surgery
HAIK G. KAVOOKJIAN Stamford, 203-358-0661 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Norwalk Hand & Wrist Surgery, Arthritis-Hand, Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren’s Contracture
JOHN G. LUNT OrthoConnecticut Danbury, 203-797-1500 HOSPITAL: Danbury Hand & Upper Extremity
203-709-6000 stmh.org SILVER HILL HOSPITAL 208 Valley Road New Canaan, 866-542-4455 silverhillhospital.org STAMFORD HOSPITAL One Hospital Plaza Stamford, 203-276-1000 stamfordhospital.org ST. VINCENT’S MEDICAL CENTER 2800 Main Street
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 Medical Center, 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
E. ANDREW DUDA Medical Specialists of Fairfield Fairfield, 203-382-2485 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Medical Center Leukemia & Lymphoma
DAVID H. WITT Yale New Haven, Smilow Cancer Care Trumbull, 203-502-8400 HOSPITAL: Yale New Haven »
Bridgeport, 203-576-6000 stvincents.org
WESTCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER 100 Woods Road Valhalla, New York 914-493-7000 wcmc.com
YALE NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL 20 York Street New Haven, 203-688-4242 ynhh.org
FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S TOP DOCTORS 2020
HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE MEDICINE MARINA L. BLAGODATNY Bridgeport Hospital, Center for Geriatrics Trumbull, 203-384-3388 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport House Calls, Dementia, Cognitive Loss in Aging, Wound Care
INFECTIOUS DISEASE RALPH J. CIPRIANI Glenville Medical Concierge Care Greenwich, 203-531-1808 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford
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 Internal Medicine Associates of Westport Westport, 203-226-0731 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Danbury Preventive Cardiology, Preventive Medicine
Lyme Disease, Fevers of Unknown Origin
BARDIA ASGARI Primary Care Shelton Shelton, 203-225-0506
GAVIN X. MCLEOD Greenwich Hospital, Infectious Disease Greenwich, 203-869-8838 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford
DAVID H. BAUM Concierge Physicians of Westport Westport, 203-571-3000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
AIDS/HIV, Travel Medicine, Hospital Acquired Infections, Endocarditis
PAUL F. NEE Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-8310 HOSPITALS: Danbury, New Milford
AIDS/HIV, Travel Medicine, Bone/Joint Infections
MICHAEL F. PARRY Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford 203-353-1427 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Antibiotic Resistance, Pneumonia, Lyme Disease
JAMES R. SABETTA Greenwich Hospital, Infectious Disease Greenwich, 203-863-3270 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Lyme Disease, Bone/Joint Infections, Travel Medicine
ZANE K. SAUL Internal Medicine & Infectious Disease Associates Stratford, 203-383-4466 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Milford Lyme Disease, AIDS/HIV, Travel Medicine, Diabetic Leg/Foot Infections
GARY S. SCHLEITER Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-8310 HOSPITALS: Danbury,
Geriatric Medicine, Preventive Medicine
JAMES J. BIVONA Stamford Primary Care Stamford, 203-325-2667 HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Medicine
FRANK ANGELO CIMINIELLO Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-374-6162 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Medical Center JOSEPH V. COSTANZO Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-348-9455 HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Medicine
CAROLYN COUTURE Stamford Health Medical Group Wilton, 203-276-4015 HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Medicine
ALLEN DAVIS ProHealth Physicians Danbury, 203-790-4511 HOSPITAL: Danbury CHRISTOPHER M. EDELMANN Greenwich, 203-869-0502 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Concierge Medicine
HOWARD EISON Alliance Norwalk, 203-838-7400
HOSPITALS: Norwalk, New York-Pres Weill Cornell
Stamford, 203-327-1187
HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Medicine
Preventive Medicine, Preventive Cardiology, Complex Diagnosis, Concierge Medicine
NINA S. KAROL Concierge Physicians of Westport Westport, 203-571-3000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
STEVEN A. FISHER Fairfield County Medical Group Trumbull, 203-459-5100
Preventive Medicine, Diabetes, Obesity, Weight Management
Preventive Medicine
MELANIE KELTON Old Greenwich Medical Group Old Greenwich, 203-637-5406 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
VERNETTA D. GALLOP Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-359-4444 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Preventive Medicine, Women’s Health
SARAH MILDRED GAMBLE Greenwich Pure Medical Greenwich, 203-869-2800 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford
DONALD J. LEONE Western Connecticut Medical Group Wilton, 203-762-3353 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Danbury Diabetes, Hypertension, Bronchitis, Asthma
Preventive Medicine, Concierge Medicine
SANDRA LITHGOW Greenwich Partners Greenwich, 203-625-0333 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford
STEVEN L. GLAZER Norwalk, 203-852-1300 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, St. Vincent’s Medical Center
Preventive Medicine, Nutrition, Concierge Medicine
Complex Diagnosis, Preventive Medicine, House Calls, Concierge Medicine
FRANKLIN LORIA Stamford, 203-863-3671 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
PETER G. HASAPIS New Canaan Medical Groups New Canaan, 203-972-4218 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Stamford
STEVEN P. MICKLEY Glenville Medical Concierge Care Greenwich, 203-531-1808 HOSPITAL:: Greenwich
Preventive Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Cancer Prevention, Concierge Medicine
Preventive Medicine, Cholesterol/Lipid Disorders, Concierge Medicine, Preventive Cardiology
PAMELA B. HOFFMAN Geriatric Professional Group Bridgeport, 203-365-6473 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Bridgeport
CHARLES MINER III Stamford Health Medical Group Darien, 203-655-8749 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Norwalk
Geriatric Medicine, Preventive Medicine
Preventive Medicine, Concierge Medicine
JAY A. HORN Internal Medicine Associates of Westport Westport, 203-226-0731 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Danbury
CALEB MOORE Greenwich Partners Greenwich, 203-625-0333 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford
Preventive Medicine
Concierge Medicine
RICHARD G. HUNTLEY JR. Westmed Medical Group Norwalk, 203-845-4800 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
STEVEN MURPHY Diagnostic & Medical Specialists Greenwich, 203-658-6051 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Cancer Prevention, Obesity, Allergy & Immunology, Preventive Medicine
SHARA P. ISRAEL Stamford Health Medical Group
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KEN J. NORI Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-374-6162 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Medical Center 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 STEVEN E. PHILLIPS Wilton, 203-544-0005
Lyme Disease, Tick-borne Diseases
JAYNE PINCUS Old Greenwich Medical Group Old Greenwich, 203-637-5406 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Women’s Health, Preventive Medicine
IOANA S. PREDA Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-374-6162 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Medical Center JEFFREY S. PUGLISI Glenville Medical Concierge Care Greenwich, 203-531-1808 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Preventive Cardiology, Men’s Health, Concierge Medicine
ALAN M. RADIN Western Connecticut 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 Western Connecticut Medical Group Wilton, 203-762-3353 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Preventive Medicine
LEE TRACY SILVA Stamford Primary Care Stamford, 203-325-2667 HOSPITAL: Stamford Hospital 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 Medical Center, Bridgeport Preventive Medicine
FRANK SPANO Fairfield County Medical Group Trumbull, 203-459-5100 Preventive Medicine
MAURA SPARKS Stamford Health Medical Group Wilton, 203-276-4015 HOSPITAL: Stamford SHIELA V. SUBRAMANIAN Internal Medicine of New Canaan 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 Medical Center CATHRINE TROY Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-327-1187 HOSPITAL: Stamford Osteoporosis »
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SHIRA B. VADEL Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-327-1187 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 Medical Center Peripheral Vascular Disease, Nuclear Cardiology, Echocardiography
MARC Z. KRICHAVSKY Cardiac Specialists Danbury, 203-794-0090 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Bridgeport Aortic Valve Replacement, Angioplasty & Stent Placement, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Non-Invasive Cardiology
CHARLES LANDAU Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-333-8800 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Bridgeport Cardiac Catheterization, Angioplasty & Stent Placement
DAVID LORENZ Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County Norwalk, 203-845-2160 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, St. Vincent’s Medical Center VICTOR M. MEJIA Trumbull, 203-333-8800 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Bridgeport Coronary Artery Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease
THOMAS J. NERO Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County Stamford, 203-353-1133 HOSPITALS: Stamford, St. Vincent’s Medical Center
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: Stamford, St. Vincent’s Medical Center Heart Attack
JARED G. SELTER Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County Trumbull, 203-445-7093 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Medical Center Nuclear Cardiology, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Preventive Cardiology
CAROLINE STELLA Northeast Medical Group Greenwich, 203-863-3674 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
MARK K. WARSHOFSKY Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-7436 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Norwalk
Fetal Diagnosis, Fetal Ultrasound/Obstetrical Imaging, Amniocentesis, Hypertension in Pregnancy
Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Valve Disease, Interventional Cardiology
ROBERT J. STILLER Park Avenue Perinatal Specialists Bridgeport, 203-384-3544 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven
MATERNAL & FETAL MEDICINE DIANA M. ADAMS Northeast Medical Group Greenwich, 203-863-3674 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Prenatal Diagnosis, Ultrasound, Pregnancy-High Risk, Infectious Disease in Pregnancy
Perinatal Medicine
PAUL D. BOBBY Stamford Hospital, Maternal and Fetal Medicine Stamford, 203-276-7060 HOSPITAL: Stamford
MEDICAL ONCOLOGY ANNE H. ANGEVINE Stamford Hospital, Bennett Cancer Center Stamford, 203-276-2695 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Pregnancy-High Risk, Prenatal Diagnosis
WILLIAM CUSICK Bridgeport, 475-210-6201 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Medical Center GINA A. DUNSTON-BOONE Park Avenue Perinatal Specialists Bridgeport, 203-384-3544 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven
Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Colon Cancer, Leukemia & Lymphoma
ROBERT A. KLOSS Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-7029 HOSPITALS: Danbury, New Milford
Prematurity/Low Birth Weight Infants
NEPHROLOGY ERIC Y. BROWN Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-324-7666 HOSPITAL: Stamford
BRENDA S. CHAN Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-324-7666 HOSPITAL: Stamford
STEVEN A. LAIFER Park Avenue Perinatal Specialists Bridgeport, 203-384-3544 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven
BEVERLY J. DRUCKER Yale New Haven, Smilow Cancer Care Greenwich, 203-863-3737 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Yale New Haven Breast Cancer, Head & Neck Cancer, Colon & Rectal Cancer, Clinical Trials
NEAL A. FISCHBACH Yale New Haven, Smilow Cancer Care Fairfield, 203-502-8400 HOSPITALS: Yale New Haven, St. Vincent’s Medical Center
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STYLIANOS N. THEOFANIDIS Greenwich Hospital, Neonatology Greenwich, 203-863-3515 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Neonatal Care, Prematurity/Low Birth Weight Infants
MERLIN SUNG LEE Yale New Haven, Smilow Cancer Care Greenwich, 203-863-3737 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Yale New Haven
Pregnancy-High Risk, Genetic Disorders, Ultrasound, Amniocentesis
Pregnancy-High Risk, Prenatal Diagnosis
DICKERMAN HOLLISTER JR. Yale New Haven, Smilow Cancer Care Greenwich, 203-863-3737 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Yale New Haven
Lymphoma, Pancreatic Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer
D. BARRY BOYD Northeast Medical Group Greenwich, 203-863-4610 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Yale New Haven
SANDHYA DHANJAL Medical Specialists of Fairfield Fairfield, 203-382-2485 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Medical Center
TRACY SHEVELL Stamford Hospital, Maternal and Fetal Medicine Stamford, 203-276-7060 HOSPITAL: Stamford
GERALD B. RAKOS Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-276-7083 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Leukemia, Lymphoma
Lung Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Melanoma, Colon Cancer
Prenatal Diagnosis, Pregnancy-High Risk
RICHARD C. FRANK Western Connecticut Medical Group Norwalk, 203-845-4811 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Kidney Disease-Chronic, Glomerulonephritis, Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertension
SALVATORE A. DELPRETE Stamford, 203-276-2695 HOSPITAL: Stamford
GARY ELEAZAR KLEINMAN Park Avenue Perinatal Specialists Bridgeport, 203-384-3544 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven
NEONATALPERINATAL MEDICINE
Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, Lung Cancer
Nutrition & Cancer, Cancer Prevention, Hematologic Malignancies, Breast Cancer
Amniocentesis, Multiple Gestation, Diabetes in Pregnancy, Obstetric Ultrasound
Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Lymphoma
Breast Cancer, Bleeding/ Coagulation Disorders, Leukemia
Dialysis Care, Kidney Failure, Lupus Nephritis, Glomerulonephritis
K.M. STEVE LO Stamford Hospital, Bennett Cancer Center Stamford, 203-276-2695 HOSPITAL: Stamford
AARON MATTHEW DOMMU Nephrology Associates Bridgeport, 203-335-0195 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Medical Center
Breast Cancer, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, Brain Tumors
JERRY P. MALEFATTO Yale New Haven, Smilow Cancer Care Trumbull, 203-502-8400 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Medical Center 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 Western Connecticut Medical Group Norwalk, 203-845-4811 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Breast Cancer
IRWIN D. FEINTZEIG Nephrology Associates Bridgeport, 203-335-0195 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Medical Center
Hypertension, Dialysis Care, Kidney Failure-Acute, Fluid/Electrolyte Balance
JAMES GAVIN Nephrology Associates Bridgeport, 203-335-0195 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Medical Center Dialysis Care, Kidney Disease-Acute, Kidney Failure, Kidney Failure-Acute
RICHARD T. GERVASI Westmed Medical Group Norwalk, 203-845-4800 HOSPITAL: Norwalk »
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WILLIAM H. HINES Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-324-7666 HOSPITAL: Stamford Dialysis Care, Hypertension
WILLIAM A. HUNT Nephrology Associates Bridgeport, 203-335-0195 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Medical Center 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 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford 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
ANDREA F. DOUGLAS Stamford Health Medical Group Greenwich, 203-661-3333 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Spinal Cord Surgery, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Spinal Stenosis
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, Orthopaedics & Spine Specialists Shelton, 203-553-9666 HOSPITALS: Griffin, St. Mary’s
GARY A. ZIMMERMAN Orthopaedic Specialty Group Fairfield, 203-337-2600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Medical Center
KENNETH I. LIPOW Connecticut Neurosurgical Specialists Bridgeport, 203-384-4500 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Medical Center
NEUROLOGY
Spinal Surgery, Brain Tumors
Spinal Surgery, Brain Tumors, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Aneurysm
ABRAHAM MINTZ Trumbull, 203-372-6460 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Bridgeport
Brain Tumors, Pituitary Surgery, Neuro-Oncology, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery
SCOTT P. SANDERSON Neurosurgical Associates of Southwestern CT Norwalk, 203-853-0003 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Norwalk Spinal Cord Injury, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Spinal Reconstructive Surgery, Brain & Spinal Cord Tumors
SYED J. SHAHID Neurosurgical Associates of Southwestern CT 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 Medical Center Spinal Surgery, Pituitary Tumors, Cerebrovascular Surgery, Vascular Neurosurgery
SCOTT L. SIMON Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Stamford, 203-869-1145 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford
Spinal Surgery, Scoliosis, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery
Stamford, 203-276-4464 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Seizure Disorders, Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Memory Disorders
ALICE H. RUSK Yale Medicine Greenwich, 203-863-4490 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Spinal Surgery, Cerebrovascular Surgery, Brain Tumors
Movement Disorders, Parkinson’s Disease, Dystonia, Huntington’s Disease
ROBERT BONWETSCH Associated Neurologists Danbury, 203-748-2551 HOSPITAL: Danbury
DARYL R. STORY Neurology Associates of Norwalk Norwalk, 203-853-5000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Epilepsy
JAMES B. BUTLER Neurological Specialists Stratford, 203-377-5988 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Griffin
Stroke, Headache, Memory Disorders, Movement Disorders
Headache, Migraine, Huntington’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis
JENNIFER WERELY Neurology & Headache Center of Greenwich Greenwich, 203-900-4226 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Medical Center
NEIL CULLIGAN Associated Neurologists Danbury, 203-748-2551 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Headache
Concussion, Stroke
DARIO M. ZAGAR Associated Neurologists of Southern CT Fairfield, 203-333-1133 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Milford
LOUIS J. CUZZONE Neurology Associates of Norwalk Norwalk, 203-853-5000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Migraine, Electromyography (EMG)
Headache
DAVID GRECO Associated Neurologists Danbury, 203-748-2551 HOSPITAL: Danbury
NEURORADIOLOGY MARK A. ROSOVSKY Advanced Radiology Consultants Shelton, 203-337-9729 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Medical Center
Multiple Sclerosis
JEFFREY L. GROSS Associated Neurologists of Southern CT Fairfield, 203-333-1133 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Milford
MRI, Cardiac CT Angiography
SCOTT J. SULLIVAN Greenwich Hospital, Radiology Greenwich, 203-863-4710 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Multiple Sclerosis
CHARISSE D. LITCHMAN Yale Medicine Stamford, 866-470-9253 HOSPITAL: Yale New Haven
Cardiac CT Angiography
OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
Headache, Multiple Sclerosis, Epilepsy, Stroke
ROXANNE C. ABDER Women’s Health Care of Trumbull Trumbull, 203-374-1018 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
PETER J. MCALLISTER New England Institute for Neurology & Headache Stamford, 203-914-1900
THOMAS V. AYOUB Women’s Health Care of New England Norwalk, 203-644-1100 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Headache, Concussion, Multiple Sclerosis, ADD/ADHD
LOUISE D. RESOR Stamford Health Medical Group
Menopause Problems, Hormonal Disorders, Endometriosis
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GARY STEVEN BESSER Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates Stamford, 203-325-4321 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Minimally Invasive Surgery, Urogynecology, Pelvic Surgery, Robotic Surgery
EMILY E. BLAIR OB/GYN of Fairfield County Fairfield, 203-256-3990 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Pregnancy-High Risk
PATRICK J. CAHILL Coastal Obstetrics & Gynecology Stamford, 203-353-9099 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Robotic Surgery, Uterine Fibroids, Endometriosis
RONIKA D. CHOUDHARY Women’s Obstetrics & Gynecology Trumbull, 203-268-2239 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Pregnancy, Obstetrics, Integrative Medicine, Women’s Health
JOSEPH A. CUTERI Shelton OB/GYN Shelton, 203-929-9000 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Pregnancy-High Risk, Colposcopy, Ultrasound
ROBERT CAMPBELL DEAL 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, Gynecology Only
LEONARD FERRUCCI Ferrucci, Ferrucci & Morris Stamford, 203-325-4665 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Norwalk Menstrual Disorders, Pregnancy, Endometriosis
VITO FERRUCCI Ferrucci, Ferrucci & Morris Stamford, 203-325-4665 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Norwalk CAROLINE F. FILOR Brookside Gynecology Greenwich, 203-869-7080
HOSPITAL: Greenwich Uterine Fibroids, PainPelvic, Gynecology Only, Endometriosis
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 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Norwalk 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, 203-210-2880
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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, Laparoscopic Surgery-Complex, Vulvar & Vaginal Disorders, Pregnancy-High 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, Pregnancy-High Risk, Laparoscopic Surgery-Complex, Menopause Problems
OPHTHALMOLOGY BRUCE S. ALTMAN Connecticut Eye Consultants 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 Connecticut Eye Consultants
Danbury, 203-791-2020 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Yale New Haven
Retinal Disorders, Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Eye Disease/Retinopathy
BRIAN M. DEBROFF Yale Ophthalmology Stratford, 203-375-5819 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven
HOSPITALS: Norwalk, NY-Pres Columbia Glaucoma, Cataract Surgery
SURESH MANDAVA Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates Stamford, 203-869-3082 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford
Cataract Surgery, Cataract-Pediatric, Anterior Segment Surgery, Trauma
LASIK-Refractive Surgery, Cataract Surgery, Cornea Transplant, Cornea & External Eye Disease
LESLIE C. DOCTOR Doctor & Associates Westport, 203-227-4113 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
DELIA M. MANJONEY Bridgeport, 203-576-6500 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Medical Center
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
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
WILLIAM S. POTTER Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates Stamford, 203-869-3082 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus-Adult & Pediatric, Intraocular Lens Replacement, Amblyopia
STEPHEN M. RABINOWITZ Ophthalmic Surgeons Of Greater Bridgeport Fairfield, 203-371-0141 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma, Diabetic Eye Disease/Retinopathy
VINCENT S. REPPUCCI Vitreoretinal Surgeons Danbury, 203-792-6291 HOSPITALS: Danbury, NY Eye & Ear
Pediatric Ophthalmology, Glaucoma, Eyelid Surgery/ Blepharoplasty, Retinal Disorders
STEPHEN AUDLEY MATHIAS Connecticut Eye Consultants Danbury, 203-791-2020 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Yale New Haven
Retina/Vitreous Surgery, Diabetic Eye Disease/ Retinopathy, Macular Disease/Degeneration, Retina/Vitreous Consultation
KIM P. ROBBINS Robbins Eye Center Fairfield, 203-371-5800 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Pediatric Ophthalmology, Eye Muscle Disorders
ROBERT NOECKER Ophthalmic Consultants of Connecticut Fairfield, 203-366-8000 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Medical Center
Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma
RICHARD SCARTOZZI Connecticut Eye Consultants Danbury, 203-791-2020 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Yale New Haven
Glaucoma, Cataract-Complex, Dry Eye Syndrome
Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Eye Disease/ Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Uveitis
GLENN E. OSTRIKER Dr. Ostriker and Associates Stamford, 203-348-6300 HOSPITALS: Stamford, NYU Langone Tisch
ELIZABETH SIDERIDES Stamford Ophthalmology Stamford, 203-327-5808 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma, Laser Surgery
MATTHEW D. PAUL Connecticut Eye Consultants Danbury, 203-791-2020 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Yale New Haven
Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma, Retinal Disorders
JERRY W. TSONG Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates Stamford, 203-869-3082 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford
Cataract Surgery
JAMES R. PINKE Pinke Eye Center Shelton, 203-924-8800 HOSPITAL: Griffin
Retinal DisordersComplex, Diabetic Eye Disease/Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration, Vision LossUnexplained Loss
Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma
PHILIP A. PIRO Retina Associates of Connecticut Stamford, 203-325-4481 HOSPITALS: Stamford, St. Vincent’s Medical Center
ESTEBAN C. VIETORISZ Stamford Ophthalmology Stamford, 203-327-5808 HOSPITAL: Stamford Cornea & External Eye Disease, Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma
Retinal Disorders, Retina/ Vitreous Consultation, Retina/Vitreous Surgery
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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 HOSPITAL: Stamford Retinal Disorders
JAMES WEISZ Connecticut Retina Consultants Trumbull, 203-365-6565 HOSPITAL: Yale New Haven
Replacement, Hip & Knee Replacement
MICHAEL BRAND OrthoConnecticut Danbury, 203-797-1500 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery-Knee, Shoulder & Knee Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery
DANTE A. BRITTIS Orthopaedic Specialty Group Fairfield, 203-337-2600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Medical Center
Uveitis, Retina/Vitreous Surgery
Sports Medicine, Shoulder & Knee Surgery, Joint Replacement
ANDREW WOLF Stamford Ophthalmology Stamford, 203-327-5808 HOSPITAL: Stamford
JEFFREY BROOKS Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine New Canaan, 203-323-7331 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus
STEPHEN J. ZUCKERMAN Connecticut Eye Consultants Danbury, 203-791-2020 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Milford Cataract Surgery, PRK-Refractive Surgery, Laser Surgery
ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY JOHN N. AWAD Orthopaedic Specialty Group Fairfield, 203-337-2600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Medical Center Osteoporosis SpineKyphoplasty, Spinal Tumors
DAVID F. BINDELGLASS Orthopaedic Specialty Group Fairfield, 203-337-2600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Medical Center Joint Replacement, Arthritis
DAVID AARON BOMBACK Connecticut Neck & Back Specialists Danbury, 203-744-9700 HOSPITAL: Danbury Scoliosis, Spinal Surgery
PETER S. BOONE Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center Trumbull, 203-268-2882 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Bridgeport Sports Medicine, Joint
Sports Medicine, Hand Surgery, Fractures, Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
DAVID B. BROWN OrthoCare Specialists Bridgeport, 203-372-0649 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Medical Center
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 Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Arthroscopic Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Knee Injuries/ACL, Sports Medicine
JOSEPH M. D’AMICO Orthopaedic Associates of Stamford Stamford, 203-325-4087 HOSPITAL: Stamford Knee Replacement, Hip Replacement, Sports Medicine »
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JEFFREY V. DELUCA OrthoConnecticut Norwalk, 203-845-2200 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 Medical Center
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
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
Knee Injuries, Shoulder Surgery, Shoulder Replacement, Elbow Surgery
T. JAY KLEEMAN OrthoConnecticut Norwalk, 203-845-2200 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
MARC SILVER Orthopaedic Associates of Stamford Stamford, 203-325-4087 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich
Hip & Knee Replacement, Joint Replacement
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 SurgeryShoulder, 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
OTOLARYNGOLOGY DAVID I. ASTRACHAN Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists of Connecticut Hamden, 203-248-8409 HOSPITALS: Yale-New Haven-St. Raphael Campus, Yale New Haven Hearing Loss/Tinnitus, Nasal Surgery, Sinus Disorders, Vocal Cord Disorders
Sports Medicine, Knee Replacement, Shoulder Replacement, Arthroscopic Surgery
MICHAEL C. BARD Advanced Specialty Care Danbury, 203-830-4700 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Norwalk
JAMES I. SPAK Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center Trumbull, 203-268-2882 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Bridgeport
Head & Neck Surgery, Sleep Disorders/Apnea/Snoring, Sinus Disorders/Surgery
Joint Preservation, Shoulder & Knee Reconstruction, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Fractures
MARK S. BIANCHI Yale New Haven, Otolaryngology Stratford, 203-785-5430 HOSPITALS: Yale New Haven, Bridgeport
KAREN M. SUTTON Hospital for Special Surgery Stamford, 203-705-0725 HOSPITALS: Hospital for Special Surgery, Stamford
Sleep Disorders, Sinus Disorders/Surgery, Hearing Disorders/ Tinnitus, Balance Disorders
Knee Injuries/ACL/ Meniscus Tears, Sports Medicine-Women, Shoulder Arthroscopic Surgery, Knee & Shoulder Surgery
DOV BLOCH Advanced Specialty Care Danbury, 203-830-4700 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Norwalk
CRAIG TIFFORD Yale Medicine Stamford, 866-470-9253 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Yale New Haven
Head & Neck Cancer & Surgery, Thyroid & Parathyroid Cancer & Surgery, Salivary Gland Tumors & Surgery, Sinus Disorders/Surgery
Arthroscopic SurgeryKnee, Arthroscopic Surgery-Shoulder
STEVEN A. BRAMWIT Stamford ENT-Head & Neck Surgery Stamford, 203-348-7797 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich
ALLEN I. TROY Orthopaedic Associates of Stamford Stamford, 203-325-4087 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Head & Neck Surgery, Nasal & Sinus Disorders, Balloon Sinuplasty
Foot & Ankle Surgery, Ankle Reconstruction
KATHERINE B. VADASDI Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
RICHARD J. BRAUER Associates of Otolaryngology Greenwich, 203-869-0177 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Head & Neck Surgery, Thyroid Cancer & Surgery
Adolescent Sports Medicine, Sports Medicine-Women, Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, Shoulder Replacement
STEPHEN D. BREDA Bridgeport, 203-371-5166 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Medical Center
MARK E. WILCHINSKY Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center Trumbull, 203-268-2882 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Bridgeport
Head & Neck Surgery
BRADFORD S. CHERVIN ENT, Allergy and Facial Plastic Surgery Specialists Southport, 203-256-3338
Arthroscopic Surgery, Joint Replacement
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Nasal & Sinus Disorders, Swallowing Disorders, Hearing Disorders/ Tinnitus, Sleep Disorders/ Apnea/Snoring
STEVEN M. FELDMAN Westmed Medical Group Greenwich, 203-629-5500 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Throat Disorders, Hearing Disorders/Tinnitus, Sleep Disorders/Apnea/Snoring
JAY KLARSFELD Advanced Specialty Care Danbury, 203-830-4700 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Norwalk Sinus Disorders, Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery
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, 203-785-5430 HOSPITALS: Yale New Haven, Bridgeport 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 Medical Center, 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 ENT 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 LAWRENCE WEISS Connecticut ENT Sinus Center Norwalk, 203-716-6008 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Sinus Disorders/Surgery
OTOLARYNGOLOGY/ FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY LAWRENCE J. FLIEGELMAN Ear, Nose & Throat of Fairfield Fairfield, 203-259-4700
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HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Yale New Haven Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
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
PAIN MEDICINE RAHUL S. ANAND Connecticut Pain & Wellness Center Fairfield, 203-319-9355 Pain-Interventional Techniques, Pain-Back & Neck, Pain-after Spinal Intervention, Spinal Cord Stimulation
ARGHIRIS BARBADIMOS Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-276-2277 HOSPITAL: Stamford Acupuncture
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 ROBERT C. BABKOWSKI Stamford Pathology Group Stamford, 203-276-7420 HOSPITAL: Stamford Breast Pathology, Gastrointestinal Pathology, Gynecologic Pathology, Thyroid Cancer
RAYMOND A. BAER 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, Sarcoma-Soft Tissue
MARGUERITE MONTEIRO PINTO Bridgeport, 203-384-3156
HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven Gynecologic Pathology, Breast Pathology
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 Norwalk, 203-838-4034 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Greenwich Allergy, Asthma & Allergy, Food Allergy, Immunotherapy
PATRICIA EAGAN Pediatric Healthcare Associates Fairfield, 203-452-8322 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
AMY AGOGLIA Doctors’ Pediatric Ridgefield, 203-431-3363 HOSPITAL: Danbury
MARY SARRANTONIO Pediatric Healthcare Associates Fairfield, 203-452-8322 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
JAMIE ALON Pediatric Associates of Western CT Danbury, 203-744-1680 HOSPITAL: Danbury
RAUL A. ARGUELLO Connecticut Children’s Specialty Care Center Danbury, 860-837-6700 HOSPITAL: Connecticut Children’s
Obesity, Thyroid Disorders, Growth Disorders
ANIL BRITTO Ridgefield Pediatric Associates Ridgefield, 203-438-9557 HOSPITAL: Danbury
PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE
JANE M. BROTANEK Ridgefield Pediatric Associates Ridgefield, 203-438-9557 HOSPITAL: Danbury
NIMROD E. DAYAN Pediatric Healthcare Associates Trumbull, 203-452-8322 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
ALISON MARIE CASS Greenwich Pediatric Associates Old Greenwich, 203-637-3212 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford
Vaccines, Travel Medicine, Lyme Disease, Ear Infections
JACOB HEN JR. Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-337-8600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven
PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY
ADD/ADHD
SARAH LUSMAN ColumbiaDoctors Stamford, 212-305-5903 HOSPITALS: NY-Pres Columbia, Stamford
ALLISON B. LEVEY NY-Pres Columbia University Irving Medical Center Darien, 203-662-0313 HOSPITALS: NY-Pres Morgan Stanley Children’s, Stamford
Congenital Heart Disease, Echocardiography, Fetal Echocardiography
KAREN E. BECKMAN Riverside Pediatrics Riverside, 203-629-5800 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Inflammatory Bowel Disease/Crohn’s, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diarrheal Diseases, Food Allergy
PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY
MICHAEL S. SNYDER NY-Pres Columbia University Irving Medical Center Darien, 203-662-0313 HOSPITALS: NY-Pres Morgan Stanley Children’s, Stamford
JOANNE ANGIELLO Ridgefield Pediatric Associates Ridgefield, 203-438-9557 HOSPITAL: Danbury
MARK S. GLASSMAN Boston Children’s Health Physicians Norwalk, 203-853-7170 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Boston Children’s
PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY
Congenital Heart Disease, Fetal Echocardiography
Adolescent Medicine, Eating Disorders
PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY
ROBERT D. CHESSIN Pediatric Healthcare Associates Bridgeport, 203-452-8322 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Medical Center
Asthma, Critical Care
Learning Disorders, Developmental Disorders, ADD/ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders
HOSSEIN SADEGHI Pediatric Pulmonology Stamford, 203-276-5949 HOSPITAL: NY-Pres Columbia
LORETTA CODY Children’s Medical Group of Greenwich Greenwich, 203-661-2440 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Boston Children’s
Cystic Fibrosis, Bronchoscopy, Bronchitis
PEDIATRICS NICOLE ABRAMOWITZ Bay Street Pediatrics Westport, 203-227-3674 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Norwalk
BRUCE W. COHEN Pediatric Associates of Western CT Danbury, 203-744-1680 HOSPITAL: Danbury
PETER J. ACKER Westmed Medical Group Greenwich, 203-210-2815 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Westchester
ELIN R. COHEN Black Rock Pediatrics Fairfield, 203-337-5333 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Medical Center
Pediatric Dermatology, Adolescent Medicine, Learning Disorders
Developmental &
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MICHAEL CONNOLLY Northeast Medical Group Stratford, 203-378-3080 HOSPITALS: Yale New Haven, Bridgeport Adolescent Medicine, Asthma, Vaccines
TARALYN CRONIN-WEIR Brookside Pediatrics Bridgeport, 203-374-3001 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Medical Center JASON M. DAVIS New England Pediatrics Stamford, 203-323-1770 HOSPITAL: Stamford RICHARD M. FREEDMAN Pediatric Healthcare Associates Bridgeport, 203-452-8322 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven Newborn Care
C. NICOLE GORMAN Village Pediatrics Westport, 203-221-7337 HOSPITAL: Norwalk ADD/ADHD
DAVID A. GROPPER Pediatric Associates of Western CT Danbury, 203-744-1680 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Allergy, Infectious Disease
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 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 Old Greenwich, 203-637-3212 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford LAURA MARKS Willows Pediatric Group Westport, 203-319-3939 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Nutrition, Immunotherapy
KATHERINE N. MINI Children’s Medical Group of Greenwich Greenwich, 203-661-2440 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Boston Children’s NICHOLAS P. MONGILLO 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 THOMAS ODINAK Pediatric Healthcare Associates Fairfield, 203-452-8322 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport NANCY H. O’HARA New England Center for Health Wilton, 203-834-2813
Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADD/ADHD, Neurodevelopmental Disorders
JEFFREY OWENS Willows Pediatric Group Westport, 203-319-3939 HOSPITAL: Norwalk TODD ROBERT PALKER New England Pediatrics New Canaan, 203-972-5232 HOSPITAL: Stamford KATHRYN J. QUINN Trumbull Pediatrics Trumbull, 203-268-1766 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Infectious Disease, Preventive Medicine
HENRY M. RASCOFF Sound Beach Pediatrics Stamford, 203-363-0123 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Preventive Medicine, Developmental & »
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Behavioral Disorders, ADD/ADHD
Acupuncture, Pain-Back & Neck
RACHEL ROTHSCHILD Pediatric Associates of Western CT Danbury, 203-744-1680 HOSPITAL: Danbury
JANET E. FREEDMAN Greenwich Hospital, Outpatient Physiatry Greenwich, 203-863-4290 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Developmental Disorders, ADD/ADHD
STEVEN L. SCHIZ 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
Acupuncture, Lymphedema, Spasticity Management
LINDA F. GRANT Greenwich Hospital, Outpatient Physiatry Greenwich, 203-863-4290 HOSPITAL:: Greenwich Lymphedema, Acupuncture
JEFFREY M. HEFTLER Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL:: Greenwich Pain-Interventional Techniques, Sports Medicine, Pain-Spine, Spinal Rehabilitation
EDWIN RICHTER Stamford, 203-316-0610 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Preventive Medicine
Neuro-Rehabilitation, Brain Injury Rehabilitation, Amputee Rehabilitation, Lymphedema
GEORGE TSIMOYIANIS Darien Pediatric Associates Darien, 203-655-9741 HOSPITAL: Stamford
ANGELA H. RYAN Rehabilitation Consultants Norwalk, 203-523-0100 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
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 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,
Musculoskeletal Disorders, Pain-Back & Neck, Neurologic Rehabilitation, Electrodiagnosis
CHRISTOPHER SAHLER Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Stamford, 203-869-1145 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Spinal Rehabilitation, Pain-Spine
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, 203-373-1593 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Medical Center Pain-Spine, Sports Medicine, PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma), Electromyography (EMG)
PLASTIC SURGERY
Stamford, 203-324-4700 HOSPITAL: Stamford
KEITH J. ATTKISS Greenwich, 203-862-2700 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Cosmetic Surgery, Liposuction, Breast Reconstruction, Abdominoplasty
Tummy Tuck/ Abdominoplasty, Breast Reconstruction, Liposuction & Body Contouring
JOSEPH B. O’CONNELL The Aesthetic Center of Connecticut Westport, 203-454-0044 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven
HARVEY JAY BLUESTEIN Fairfield, 203-254-8557 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Medical Center
Cosmetic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery-Face, Cosmetic Surgery-Breast, Cosmetic Surgery-Body
DAVID PASSARETTI Aesthetic Surgery Center Darien, 203-656-9999 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford
GREGORY FRANK BRUCATO Brucato Plastic Surgery Center Ridgefield, 203-431-7644 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Cosmetic Surgery-Face, Breast Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Liposuction & Body Contouring, Body Contouring after Weight Loss
STEVEN FERN Greenwich, 203-629-1900 HOSPITAL: Greenwich HAROLD S. GEWIRTZ Stamford, 203-325-1381 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich
ELSA M. RASKIN Greenwich, 203-861-6620 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Cosmetic Surgery-Face & Neck, Breast Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Facelift, Skin Cancer Reconstruction
Eyelid Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery-Face, Cosmetic Surgery-Breast, Facelift
DAVID M. GOLDENBERG Advanced Specialty Care Danbury, 203-830-4700 HOSPITAL:: Danbury
JOHN F. REILLY Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Specialists Shelton, 203-924-2900 HOSPITAL: Griffin
Cosmetic Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Wound Care, Cosmetic Surgery-Breast
Breast Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Liposuction, Gynecomastia, Blepharoplasty
BORIS EDWARD GOLDMAN Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Center Westport, 203-222-3700 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
ARTHUR R. ROSENSTOCK Stamford, 203-359-1959 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Facial Rejuvenation, Cancer Reconstruction
Facelift, Rhinoplasty, Breast Augmentation, Breast Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery
SOHEL ISLAM Advanced Specialty Care Danbury, 203-830-4700 HOSPITAL: Danbury
PRASHANT SONI Advanced Specialty Care Danbury, 203-830-4700 HOSPITAL: Danbury
Hand Surgery
FREDRIC A. NEWMAN Aesthetic Surgery Center Darien, 203-656-9999 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Norwalk
Cosmetic SurgeryFace & Body
TITO L. VASQUEZ Connecticut Plastic Surgery Group Southport, 203-292-8119 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Norwalk
Breast Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Eyelid Surgery, Abdominoplasty, Liposuction
Cosmetic Surgery-Face & Breast, Abdominoplasty, 3D Imaging in Plastic Surgery, Hand & Microvascular Surgery
LEIF OTTO NORDBERG Nordberg Plastic Surgery
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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
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
Bipolar/Mood Disorders, Psychopharmacology, Anxiety & Depression, Cognitive Psychotherapy
PULMONARY DISEASE
LAURENCE S. LOREFICE Old Greenwich, 203-637-4006 HOSPITAL: Silver Hill
MICHAEL A. BERNSTEIN Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-348-2437 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Depression, Bipolar/Mood Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety Disorders
CHARLES J. MORGAN Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-551-7350 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Alcohol Abuse, Mood Disorders, Substance Abuse
F. CARL MUELLER Stamford, 203-357-7773 HOSPITAL: Stamford Anxiety & Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Psychopharmacology
Interventional Pulmonology, Lung Cancer, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD), Critical Care
JOHN CHRONAKOS 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
JOSHUA C. POLLACK Greenwich Hospital, Center for Healthy Aging Greenwich, 203-863-4373 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
JAMES S. KRINSLEY Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-348-2437 HOSPITAL: Stamford
BRUCE SHAPIRO Stamford, 203-327-4144 HOSPITAL: Stamford
CAROLINE P. KURTZ Norwalk Pulmonary Consultants Norwalk, 203-855-3888 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Geriatric Psychiatry
Forensic Psychiatry, Psychopharmacology, Anxiety & Depression, Bipolar/Mood Disorders
JOANN M. SMITH Fairfield County Psychiatry Fairfield, 203-255-0770 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Medical Center Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Women’s HealthMental Health
JOHN S. TAMERIN Greenwich, 203-661-8282
Asthma & Emphysema, Critical Care, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD), Interstitial Lung Disease
Asthma, Cystic Fibrosis, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD)
CHRISTOPHER MANFREDI Norwalk Pulmonary Consultants Norwalk, 203-855-3888 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Asthma, Critical Care, Sleep Disorders/Apnea
DOMINIC J. ROCA Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-348-2437
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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, 203-276-7886 HOSPITAL: Stamford Breast Cancer, Gynecologic Cancers
DEBORAH X. FANG St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Radiology & Oncology Bridgeport, 203-576-5085 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Medical Center Breast Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer
CHRISTOPHER M. IANNUZZI St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Radiology & Oncology Bridgeport, 475-210-5085 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Medical Center 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 Therapeutic Radiology Trumbull, 203-863-3701 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Yale New Haven Brachytherapy, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Genitourinary Cancer, 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)
REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY/ INFERTILITY JOSHUA M. HURWITZ Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut Norwalk, 203-750-7400 HOSPITAL: Danbury Infertility-IVF, Hormonal Disorders, InfertilityAdvanced Maternal Age, Fertility Preservation
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
ANDREW J. LEVI Park Avenue Fertility & Reproductive Medicine Trumbull, 203-372-6700 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Infertility-IVF, Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis, Miscarriage-Recurrent, Fertility Preservation
CYNTHIA MURDOCK Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut
SHARON WOLFSOHN KARP Westchester Health Northwell Physician Partners Stamford, 203-327-9321 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Norwalk, 203-750-7400
HOSPITAL: Norwalk Infertility-IVF, Reproductive Surgery
SPENCER S. RICHLIN Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut Norwalk, 203-750-7400 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Stamford
Lupus/SLE in Women, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Fibromyalgia
JOAO M. NASCIMENTO Bridgeport, 203-371-0009 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Bridgeport
Infertility-IVF, Reproductive Surgery, Fertility Preservation
MELVIN H. THORNTON II American Fertility Greenwich, 203-774-9900 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, St. Vincent’s Medical Center
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus/SLE, Psoriatic Arthritis
STUART N. NOVACK WCMG Norwalk Rheumatology Norwalk, 203-852-2290 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Infertility-IVF, Infertility-Egg Donation, Egg & Embryo Freezing, LGBT Family Building/Planning
Lupus/SLE, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Vasculitis
SHAUN C. WILLIAMS Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut Norwalk, 203-750-7400 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Stamford
ROBERTA ROSE WCMG Norwalk Rheumatology Norwalk, 203-852-2290 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Lupus/SLE, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Infertility-IVF, Reproductive Surgery, Fertility Preservation
MICHAEL SPIEGEL Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-794-5600 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Milford
BARRY R. WITT Greenwich Fertility Center Greenwich, 203-863-2990 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, NYU Langone Tisch
JESSICA RACHEL STEIN WCMG Norwalk Rheumatology Norwalk, 203-852-2290 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
Infertility-IVF, Endometriosis, Laparoscopic Surgery, Miscarriage-Recurrent
RHEUMATOLOGY
TOMAS J. VIETORISZ Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-348-9455 HOSPITAL: Stamford
LANA BERNSTEIN Northeast Medical Group Greenwich, 203-869-5715 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
Rheumatoid Arthritis
MARCIE LYNN WOLINSKY-FRIEDLAND Soundview Medical Associates Norwalk, 203-838-4000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
RICHARD L. DANEHOWER Northeast Medical Group Greenwich, 203-869-5715 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
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Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Fibromyalgia, Gout
BRIAN ALAN BAST OrthoConnecticut Norwalk, 203-845-2200 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
GEOFFREY S. GLADSTEIN Arthritis & Rheumatism Associates Trumbull, 203-371-5873 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Spinal Rehabilitation
SURGERY JAMES BONHEUR AMI Surgery Stamford, 203-327-4444 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Arthritis, Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Lupus/SLE
Minimally Invasive Surgery, Endoscopic
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Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Bariatric/Obesity Surgery
JEANNE S. CAPASSE 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 Medical Center Breast Surgery, Trauma, Laparoscopic Surgery
KATHLEEN LAVORGNA Norwalk, 203-846-3338 HOSPITAL: Norwalk KEVIN D. MILLER Fairfield County Surgical Specialists Stamford, 203-276-5959 HOSPITAL: Stamford Hepatobiliary Surgery
HELEN A. PASS Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-276-4255 HOSPITAL: Stamford Breast Cancer, Breast Disease, Nipple Sparing Mastectomy
Trauma, Critical Care
ATHANASSIOS PETROTOS Surgical Specialists of Greenwich Greenwich, 203-863-4300 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
CRAIG FLOCH Fairfield County Bariatrics & Surgical Specialists Norwalk, 203-899-0744 HOSPITALS:: Norwalk, St. Vincent’s Medical Center
MARGO SHOUP Norwalk Hospital, Surgical Oncology Norwalk, 203-845-4811 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Danbury
KEVIN M. DWYER Fairfield County Surgical Specialists Stamford, 203-276-5959 HOSPITAL: Stamford
Bariatric/Obesity Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Gallbladder Surgery, Hernia
Laparoscopic Surgery, Gallbladder Surgery
Cancer Surgery, Colon & Rectal Cancer & Surgery, Gastrointestinal Cancer & Surgery, Sarcoma
NEIL R. FLOCH Fairfield County Bariatrics & Surgical Specialists Norwalk, 203-899-0744 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, St. Vincent’s Medical Center
VALERIE STARADUB Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-7040 HOSPITAL: Danbury
RICHARD J. GARVEY General Surgeons of Greater Bridgeport Bridgeport, 203-366-3211 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport
Breast Cancer & Surgery
Bariatric/Obesity Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Gallbladder Surgery, Hernia
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
SAJID A. KHAN Yale New Haven, Smilow Cancer Care Trumbull, 203-337-8507 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastric Cancer, Colon & Rectal Cancer
Breast Cancer & Surgery
BARBARA A. WARD Northeast Medical Group Greenwich, 203-863-4250 HOSPITAL: Greenwich
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 »
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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 Medical Center
Vascular Surgery, Lung Cancer, Minimally Invasive Esophageal Surgery, Robotic Surgery
CHRISTOS PAPPAS Vein Clinics of America Wilton, 203-762-2800 RAFAEL P. SQUITIERI St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Cardiothoracic Surgery Bridgeport, 203-576-5708 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Griffin Robotic Surgery, Aneurysm-Aortic, 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 & RECONSTRUCTIVE 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, Incontinence-Male & Female
STANFORD BRODER Urology Associates of Danbury Danbury, 203-748-0330 HOSPITAL: Danbury Brachytherapy, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Prostate Surgery, Prostate Cancer
JOHN JAMES BRUNO II 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 Medical Center KENNETH ALAN KINGSLY Northeast Medical Group Fairfield, 203-254-1576 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Medical Center Erectile Dysfunction, Urologic Cancer
LAWRENCE D. MULDOON Northeast Medical Group Fairfield, 203-254-1576 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Medical Center Bladder Cancer, Kidney Cancer, Kidney Stones, Prostate Benign Disease (BPH)
MICHAEL J. NURZIA Westchester Health Stamford, 203-356-9391 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Prostate Cancer, Prostate Benign Disease (BPH), Bladder Cancer, Kidney Stones
EDWARD PARAISO II Urological Associates of Bridgeport Trumbull, 203-375-3456 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Medical Center Urologic Cancer, Robotic Surgery
JAMES S. ROSOFF Yale Urology, Greenwich Hospital
SETH BARAK BLATTMAN Connecticut Vascular & Thoracic Surgical Associates Fairfield, 203-382-1900 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Medical Center
Greenwich, 203-863-4670 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Yale New Haven Infertility-Male, Prostate Benign Disease (BPH), Urologic Cancer, Prostate Cancer
RICHARD P. SANTAROSA Westchester Health Stamford, 203-356-9391 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich
Endovascular Surgery, Aneurysm-Abdominal & Thoracic Aortic, Carotid Artery Angioplasty & Stent
ALAN M. DIETZEK Western Connecticut Medical Group
Prostate Cancer, Prostate Benign Disease (BPH), Bladder Cancer, Minimally Invasive Surgery
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
SCOTT R. SERELS Urology Associates of Norwalk Norwalk, 203-853-4200 HOSPITAL: Norwalk
BEN U. MARSAN The Vascular Experts Darien, 844-482-7285 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Bridgeport Peripheral Vascular Disease, Vein Disorders, Aneurysm-Aortic, Endovascular Surgery
BART MUHS The Vascular Experts Stratford, 860-740-2280 HOSPITAL: Middlesex Aneurysm-Aortic, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Varicose Veins, Carotid Endarterectomy
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for Top Doctors for the past 25 years. Castle
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Connolly's established nomination survey, research, screening and selection process, hundreds of thousands of physicians as well as academic medical centers, specialty hospitals and regional and community hospitals all across the nation. The online nominations process – located at www.castleconnolly.com/nominations - is open to all licensed
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region in their medical specialty or among the best in the nation in their medical specialty. Once nominated, Castle Connolly's physician-led team of researchers follow a rigorous screening process to select top doctors on both the national and regional levels. Careful screening of doctors' educational and professional experience is essential before final selection is
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made among those physicians most highly regarded by their peers. The result - we identify the top doctors in America and provide you, the consumer, with detailed information about their education, training and
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As home to some of the best medical facilities in the nation, Fairfield County is brimming with top-rated doctors. With so many choices, how can you find the perfect doctor that suits you and your family best? The following pages include profiles of some of our area’s best-rated doctors, including details about their practice and what drives them.
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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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CT ENT Sinus Center Hearing & Balance 761 Main Avenue, Route 7 Suite 101 Norwalk, CT 203.716.6008 1290 Summer Street Suite 2300 Stamford, CT 203.295.0160 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, Connecticut. 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. 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. 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. CT ENT Sinus Center features a full inhouse ENT Allergy department for testing and treatment, including sublingual (drops) immunotherapy. The practice recently welcomed Dr. Heather Waters to the team. Dr. Waters offers premium facial rejuvenation and plastics services ranging from fillers and injections to brow lifts, rhinoplasty, skin cancer reconstruction of the face and more. Led by Dr. Michelle Leonard, CT ENT is now proud to offer a blend of traditional medicine and holistic options to guide patients through their journey to achieve overall wellness. Our brand new Stamford office is home to the CT ENT Holistic Wellness Center. Treatments include guided meditation, reiki, doTerra essential oils and the biomat, which promotes healing, reduces inflammation and
supports the immune system. Dr. Weiss graduated summa cum laude from Adelphi University and attended Penn State College of Medicine. He
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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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Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County, PC (GAFC) 425 Post Road, Fairfield, CT 203.292.9000 2660 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 203.333.3328 | 203.374.4966 115 Technology Drive, Suite B201 Trumbull, CT 203.452.1411 gidox.com Left to right standing: Dr. Emil Blanco, Dr. Gena Cobrin, Dr. Julie Spivack, Dr. Eddy Castillo and Dr. Kenneth Mauer. Seated: Dr. Strick Woods. Not pictured: Dr. Tarun Gupta, Dr. Daniel Stupak, Dr. Nicholas Lillo and Dr. Alan Nelson.
THE DOCTORS AND STAFF AT GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY ARE “THE DIGESTIVE HEALTH EXPERTS.” THEY PROVIDE excellent, cutting-edge medical care at offices in Fairfield, Bridgeport and Trumbull. “Our goal is to treat people with a multitude of GI problems with great sensitivity and
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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 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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and lumbar spine. Our staff, award-winning specialists in the fields of spinal surgery and recognized as ten-time Castle Connolly Top Docs, offer the highest quality, evidence-based medical and surgical management that is responsive to the individual needs of the patient and their referring physicians. Our emphasis on patient education in conjunction with access to an experienced, well-informed professional staff results in our ability to provide
80 Mill River Street Stamford, CT 148 East Avenue Norwalk, 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,
our patients with the highest level of customer service.
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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.
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2020 MEDICAL PROFILES 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
REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE ASSOCIATES OF CONNECTICUT HAS ONE GOAL: to help you succeed in building the family of your dreams. It’s our mission to care for the entire patient, both mind and body, to help them have a baby. Our methods have proven themselves to work by beating national averages and helping thousands of patients become parents. RMA OF CONNECTICUT BY THE NUMBERS: • 7,500 babies in fifteen years. (More than one a day!) • 6 board-certified reproductive
endocrinologists, consistently awarded Top Doctors of Fairfield County. • 5 convenient locations (4 in Connecticut and one in New York) WE OFFER PATIENT-CENTERED CARE. We’re the only practice in Connecticut that gives every patient direct access to their own unique care team, which includes your doctor, a primary nurse, physician assistant, patient navigator, financial coordinator, patient advocate and the Integrated and Fertility Wellness group (counseling, yoga, acupuncture and nutrition).
WE LEAD THE PACK. These high standards, combined with our extraordinary skills, are the leading reasons that our pregnancy rates are well above the national standard. Additionally, RMA of Connecticut is an LGBTQ healthcare equality leader and is the only free-standing fertility center in the New England region to hold the Healthcare Equality Index (HEI) designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC). This is your time, your journey, and your future. Our biggest hope for you is that you achieve your family-building dreams. Let us help you get there.
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
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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.
2020 MEDICAL PROFILES
PETER HASAPIS, MD New Medicine Medical Practice 173 East Avenue New Canaan, CT 203.972.4218
JAMES A. SLATER, MD New Canaan Medical Group
173 East Avenue New Canaan, CT 203.972.4215 newcanaanmedical.com
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DR. PETER HASAPIS HAS NEVER LIVED FAR FROM HIS Fairfield County roots. After attending Columbia University and Cornell University Medical College, he completed his residency at New YorkPresbyterian Hospital. He’s been practicing in New Canaan for nearly twenty years. “I am very fortunate—it is truly a privilege to practice in the community that I was raised in,” says Dr. Hasapis. It has now been ten years since Dr. Hasapis made the switch to a private-pay, concierge model, and that has made all the difference for his patients. The smaller practice size enables him to spend more time with each person and forge much more significant relationships. “Everyone in the practice has my cell number and email, and I encourage them to use them. It makes for a much different experience; I love it, and so do my patients.”
SHIELA SUBRAMANIAN, MD, MPH Internal Medicine of New Canaan
173 East Avenue New Canaan, CT 203.972.4205 newcanaanmedical.com
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.
DR. JULIA VOYTOVICH New Canaan Medical Group
173 East Avenue New Canaan, CT 203.972.4204 newcanaanmedical.com
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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. In 2014, Dr. Subramanian transitioned to a concierge medicine practice. “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.
DR. JULIA VOYTOVICH GRADUATED FROM THE Moscow Medical Institute. She then went on to complete her residency at Norwalk Hospital, an affiliate of Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, in 1996. She has been practicing internal medicine in New Canaan since the completion of her residency program. Dr. Voytovich has been a certified member of the American Board of Internal Medicine since 1996. She is also a member of the Fairfield County Medical Society and the Connecticut State Medical Society. “The concierge medicine model gives me time to deliver personalized and comprehensive care to my patients and be always available to their needs; it requires around the clock dedication and the great passion for medicine.”
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2020 MEDICAL PROFILES Glenville Medical Concierge Care 7 Riversville Road Greenwich, CT 203.531.1808 glenvillemedicalconciergecare.com
“Our team works together to ensure every patient receives vigilant and individualized attention to address their health concerns.” JUDITH SHEA, MD
“At Glenville Medical, patients have the time to tell us what’s really going on in their lives, and that makes a profound difference.” Jeffrey Puglisi, MD; Judith Shea, MD; Steven Mickley, MD; Ralph Cipriani, MD
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GLENVILLE MEDICAL...A DEDICATED TEAM WITH A SINGULAR FOCUS ON HIGHEST QUALITY PATIENT CARE.
“Our approach is to take as much time as needed not only to treat every aspect of a patient’s condition, but to focus on longterm health by preventing disease.”
Comprehensize care at Glenville Medical blends the best of modern medicine with a return to a small, personalized practice. We offer same-day appointments, 24/7 physician availability, extended office visits and a strong emphasis on preventive care and wellness.
EREZ SALIK, MD
The Greenwich Vein Center 49 Lake Avenue Suite LL2 Greenwich, CT 203.869.6220 greenvein.com
Our specialties include: • Internal medicine • Infectious Disease
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• Women’s health • Cardiovascular disease prevention/ cholesterol and lipid disorders • Genetic testing
THE GREENWICH VEIN CENTER CONTINUES TO provide cutting-edge therapies for the treatment of varicose veins and spider veins. As the first vein center in Greenwich to offer endovenous laser treatment, the Greenwich Vein Center remains at the forefront. The comprehensive, minimally invasive therapies at the Greenwich Vein Center are tailored for today’s busy lifestyle, allowing you to return to your normal activities the same day. Painful varicose veins and unsightly spider veins can be treated quickly and effectively from the convenience of the Greenwich office. Dr. Salik is a vascular specialist and a recognized “Top Doctor”. He graduated from Mt. Sinai School of Medicine and completed his residency at NYU Medical Center and a fellowship at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Call for a free consultation.
“If patients have a concern or question outside of office hours, they can reach us quickly and easily, which provides tremendous peace of mind.” RALPH CIPRIANI, MD
LYNNE M. HAVEN, MD, PC 19 Lake Avenue Greenwich, CT 203.869.4242 LynneHavenMD.com
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DR. LYNNE HAVEN IS A HARVARD-TRAINED, BOARD certified dermatologist in Greenwich who specializes in cosmetic dermatology and laser treatments. She offers Botox, fillers, Kybella, Thermage and CoolSculpting. According to Allergan, Dr. Haven is the No. 1 Botox provider in Connecticut. She personally performs all Botox and filler treatments. Dr. Haven is excited to be the first and only physician in Fairfield County to offer the revolutionary PicoSure for laser tattoo removal, acne scarring, brown spots and facial rejuvenation. Dr. Haven says, “The PicoSure is by far the best tattoo removal laser. Typically, tattoos can be treated with the PicoSure in half the number of treatments.” The PicoSure Focus laser for facial rejuvenation can dramatically reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars and skin discoloration with less downtime.
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Comedian Ron White
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Comedian Ron White will be performing at The Palace Theatre. White is known for his onstage scotch-drinking, cigar-smoking antics, but the audience should expect a twist: tequila instead of scotch. For tickets, visit palacestamford.org.
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The bard is back, and we’re not talking about Curtain Call’s annual Shakespeare on the Green performance. Something Rotten, the hit 2015 Broadway musical is taking the stage through February. The musical farce is the story of two brothers attempting to write the very first musical during the time of Shakespeare. For tickets, go to curtaincall.inc.com
FEBRUARY SAT. 8 DARWIN DAY
JANUARY FRI. 3 FITNESS
Take a class from a new perspective. Vega Aerial Fitness has a pop up studio opening downtown. The suspension training boutique offers barre, pilates, yoga and aerial arts classes that engage all your muscles using gravity to enhance the overall experience. Price is $36 for a
single class or $99 for a three-class trial, for new clients only. vegaaerialfitness.com
THURS. 16 ART
The Ferguson Library is presenting a visual, art exhibition called “Art & Text,” featuring the work of local and regional artists. Each artist will be presenting a theme that will be juried at the end of the exhibition. The consortium of thirteen
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Famed scientist and educator Dr. Steven Novella will be the featured speaker at the Darwin Day Dinner, a celebration to be held at Serafina at the Italian Center. Reservations may be made at darwindayct.org.
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local libraries seeks artist engagement and culture in the community. For more info, visit
Franklin Street Works will be holding an exhibition called “Otherwise Obscured: Erasure in Body and Text” with Danilo Machado. This gallery explores the theme of “tactics of erasure” through the lens of poets,
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Writer and author JoeAnn Hart will talk about the natural history of Potter’s Field at the Bartlett Arboretum. During the “Disturbed Earth: A Natural History of the Potter’s Field, Backyard Gardening Series,” JoeAnn will discuss the intricacies of
plant life on this agricultural landmark. To register, visit bartlettarboretum.org.
SAT. 22 SHOPPING
Stamford Town Center will be hosting a Small Business Pop Up Shop. Small Business Saturdays enable shoppers to make a big impact in their neighborhoods by supporting a local small business. Shop at participating vendors during normal mall hours. Visit shopstamfordtowncenter .com for more info.
FRI. 28 FAMILY FUN
Enjoy a rawr-ing good time with the whole family at Earth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live at The Palace Theatre. Experience dinosaurs as they appear to come to life through the use of skilled performers and puppeteers. Show times are 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. To purchase tickets and VIP packages, go to palacestamford.org. S
SAVE THE DATE: MARCH 8 Stamford Museum & Nature Center will hold the First County Bank Maple Sugar Festival. Maple trees will be tapped for families and friends to sample. Event includes arts and crafts, live music and more. stamfordmuseum.org
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legislation and more; begins at 6:30 p.m. and ends at 7:30 p.m. For more info, visit franklinstreetworks.org.
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