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KEEPING THE NIGHT WATCH

Stamford’s David Tunick thinks his solo sail across the Atlantic is no big deal— but it certainly is.

by amy sarbinowski 58

departments

13 STATUS REPORT

BUZZ

Stargazing at Stamford Museum & Nature Center; Zesty Z snack start-up; cutting-edge health technology; locals pick favorites; Ina Garten’s new cookbook

DO Winter events to try; curl up by the fireplace—book picks are here SHOP Stylish fitness finds EAT

A taste of Europe on Stamford’s restaurant scene; So Fresh doughnuts are just your size

5 WAYS TO LIVE BETTER IN

2023

We talked to five experts to get us fired up about nutrition, fitness, home organization, our careers and personal finances.

by scott thomas

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DISAPPEARING ACT

Eating disorders can be hard to understand and treat. These experts tell us what we need to know.

by jill johnson mann

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ONWARD!

The start of a new year! Rip that old calendar page off and see your invitation to a brand new, totally fresh start. This is the year you make a change for the better. That means a lot of things to different people. What does change mean to you? Better at work? Better health? Better fitness plan? Better at salsa dancing? It could be anything. But one thing is consistent: You have to start.

Inside this issue, we make it a little easier to get going and then build up your momentum. We dipped into five areas of interest that typically come under one’s scrutiny at the end of the year and make it on plenty of people’s list of New Year’s Resolutions: career development, healthy eating, fitness routine, home organization and financial planning. Maybe one of these—or all five of them—feel right for you. If so, jump into our feature, “Five Ways to Live Better in the New Year.” It will introduce you to experts who want to inspire doable growth and goal setting. Also, even if you have a different item on the list, you can use these five as a template for change.

It’s not always easy to adopt a new habit, no matter how hard you truly and genuinely wish to keep it. Here’s your chance to learn a few tricks and tips from people who have seen it all and can give you the inside track on making progress.

And if you feel ready to make a big, sweeping, once-in-a-lifetime change, you’ll need to supercharge the inspiration. Yes, we

have it. Meet Shippan resident David Tunick. As a robust seventy-eight-year-old, he sailed solo from Spain into Stamford Harbor on his boat Night Watch. Such a daring adventure is not for everybody, but reading about one— especially by a local—seems to be. I hope you enjoy the story and set out to follow your own big dream one day soon.

Meanwhile, I might add, we all have to expect that everything may not always be smooth sailing. We all will face challenges along our course. Hopefully, we will get help from friends and strangers along the way. And, just like I say to myself when I try something here at the magazine and it falls short of my expectations or some other disappointment, I call to mind the best advice—because it always works. It comes from Donna Moffly, who writes our Postscript. She has seen it all in magazine work, and sailing as it happens (as well as everything else that comes with a full and fun life such as hers). When we hit a bump around here, she is the one who cheerfully calls out, “Onward!” Over the years, I have repeated it to myself many times.

For big adventures or small changes, we are all doing our best. Keep going—one day the wind will be at your back, and you’ll be surprised at how far you have come and grateful to those who inspired you on the way.

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STAR SIGHTING

NEWS FOR STAMFORD by scott thomas

The Stamford Museum & Nature Center says goodbye to an old friend in October when its Gregory-Maksutov telescope was relocated to The Astronomical Lyceum in New Mexico. At the same time, the organization was preparing to say hello to a new one.

The telescope was the centerpiece of the Stamford Observatory, which opened in 1965 and will demolished to pave the way pave the way for a new 10,000-square-foot Planetarium & Astronomy Center. The historic telescope will be on long-term loan to the Lyceum and dark sky images will be transmitted to the new SM&NC facility. Stamford-based Frank Compo & Sons Inc., the same family company that hoisted and lowered the telescope through the dome in 1965, returned to extract and relocate it.

“Following on our Knobloch Family Farmhouse, this second capital project will be a cultural and tourism game-changer for Stamford and the state of Connecticut,” said Melissa H. Mulrooney, SM&NC chief executive officer. “We’re not stepping outside our mission; we are reigniting our fourth signature, astronomy.”

Mulrooney says the new building will be an “extraordinary destination” for education with two classrooms that can accommodate up to forty students. The Planetarium & Astronomy Center will accommodate the public and the nearly 150 schools that visit the SM&NC annually. The three-story A.D.A.-compliant structure will include a lobby, planetarium, two classrooms, exhibition case work for collections, an elevator and a gift shop. The third floor will

have a tech room—“the cockpit for astronomy,” Mulrooney said—featuring an observation deck with roll-back roof and contemporary telescopes to peer skyward at solar and lunar events. TSKP Studio of Hartford is designing the building with input from the SM&NC’s distinguished Science Advisory Council. “To have a public space that is also vital to science education is an amazing achievement,’’ she adds. “It’s a beautiful building that will connect with the outdoor environment in which it’s seated.”

Mulrooney exudes excitement for all things SM&NC. After seventeen years as CEO, she feels the organization’s 2010 master plan has guided the organization well. She notes, “It’s a privilege to lead on institutional visions that come to life for the community.”

PLANETARIUM

top row: A rendering of the new Planetarium & Astronomy Center • The historic Gregory-Maksutov telescope, lifted out of the observatory, is on loan to The Astronomical Lyceum in New Mexico bottom row: Michael and Carol Fedele (chairs of the campaign), Harry Day (president of the Board of Directors), Melissa H. Mulrooney (CEO); and Mayor Caroline Simmons • A rendering of the inside

World of Flavor

The Stamford family business team for NEXT-LEVEL SEASONING and SNACKS

by amy sarbinowski

As a young bachelor working in New York City, Alexander Harik missed the tastes of home, specifically the deep, bold flavors of his mother’s Lebanese cooking. That’s when he realized he could build a business that introduced them as part of the popular Mediterranean Diet, which was inspired by the eating habits of people from countries that border the Mediterranean Sea, including Greece, Italy, France, Spain and Lebanon. So, he brainstormed with his mom and wrote a business plan, and together they launched

Zesty Z (zestyz.com), named after the savory spice Za’atar.

“Like most families from the Middle East, we put Za’atar on everything, from freshly baked breakfast flatbreads and eggs to latenight popcorn,” says Lorraine George-Harik, who lives in Stamford, where the company is headquartered.

Both mother and son use skills from their business backgrounds to run the company, which they started in 2017. Lorraine drives research and development, coordinates social media and sits

on the finance team, while Alexander handles logistics, operations, sales and marketing.

“One of the greatest things in this journey was going from parent to partner,” says Lorraine. “We always have the conversation when we have a new idea. We don’t always agree. We flush it out and make sure we have the discussion. There is one CEO: Alexander makes the final decision.”

Their signature product, Za’atar Seasoning, is wild Mediterranean thyme with nutty sesame seeds, lemony sumac, oregano, salt and sunflower oil. It adds robust flavor to roasted

above: Alexander Harik with his mom, Lorraine George-Harik—founders of Zesty Z with Lebanese seasoning

vegetables, grilled chicken and hummus. Next came Everything Bagel Seasoning, a citrusinfused mix of sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sumac, onion, garlic and salt that livens up eggs, salmon, toasts and fries.

Alexander dropped samples to independent retailers in New York City, put up booths with product tastings for retail buyers at food conferences, and launched a social media campaign. Recipe videos rolled on Instagram and TikTok and drove people to the website.

Orders started coming in within just a few months, and in 2018, Whole Foods picked up the products, which are now sold in more than 500 stores nationwide.

In 2021, as many Americans waited out the pandemic at home, Zesty Z launched a line of Mediterranean popcorn inspired by the homemade popcorn Lorraine created for family movie nights in three flavors: Honey + Sea Salt, Spicy Chilis, and Cheesy Feta. Flavored primarily with spices, the Mediterranean popcorn they

created is also health-conscious, with less oil and sugar by half than similar products on the market. Once again, Whole Foods added it to their shelves.

Their vision is to bring more Mediterraneaninspired snack items to market. “Our plan is to expand into other categories with approachable, affordable and adventurous products,” says Alexander, now thirty-seven. “Taking people on a Mediterranean journey is at the core of what we’re trying to capture.”

above: The Mediterranean seasonings work on more than popcorn; it all brings robust flavors to favorite foods, from eggs to hummus.

Like most families from the Middle East, we put Za’atar on everything, from freshly baked breakfast flatbreads and eggs to late-night popcorn.

LORRAINE GEORGE-HARIK

above: Medical technology is critical to procedures, and advances open doors to treatments.

WHAT’S NEXT?

As the digital revolution continues to transform virtually every aspect of our social lives, A.I.-assisted technology is having a significant impact on hospitals and healthcare systems throughout Fairfield County.

Since the onset of the pandemic, telemedicine and remote everything—from doctor’s office visits and video consultations

with specialists to medical evaluations, diagnoses and treatment—have increased patient access to healthcare providers locally.

To explore the latest hardware, software programs and services, we turned to three prominent healthcare providers in our area.

COGNITIVE CARE Nuvance Health ROBOTIC ASSISTANCE

The millions of Baby Boomers now in their seventies have ramped up the need for cognitive care as more exhibit signs of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), dementia and other issues around memory, thinking and language. To date, no medications have been approved to treat MCI.

In October, Nuvance Health became one of the first health systems in the U.S. to pilot Neuroglee Connect, a remote monitoring technology for patients with MCI. Taking a cue from current guidelines about the benefit of regular brain

stimulation and healthy lifestyle habits, staff at Nuvance’s Neuroscience Institute use the technology to provide brain-stimulating activities to patients through its iPads, then measure performance and identify signs of cognitive deterioration.

“Nuvance Health has embraced a range of technological solutions to continue providing the best care possible for our patients,” says Chief Medical Information Officer Dr. Albert Villarin. “We are constantly innovating cutting-edge care in all of our hospitals.”

ESOPHAGEAL CANCER SCREENING

Bridgeport Hospital / Yale New Haven Health

At Bridgeport Hospital, part of the Yale New Haven Health system, A.I.-guided TUG robots are helping address the current shortage of nurses by carrying out routine administrative tasks, such as transporting specimens from the lab and monitoring patients. The robots are freeing healthcare professionals to attend to patients.

“The care we provide requires emotional impact and the human touch, neither of which can ever be replaced by technology,” says Anne Diamond, president of the hospital. But, she adds, “one of the benefits of A.I. is that these new tools

and technology will allow us to spend more time with our patients, providing the care that is critical to their wellbeing and healing.”

Elsewhere in the Yale New Haven Health system, robotic-arm technologies are enabling surgeons to perform joint replacements with more accuracy and precision. For patients, this means smaller incisions, increased saving of healthy tissue, minimal scarring and faster recovery time. Such innovations are improving care locally as well as providing a glimpse of the future of healthcare in America.

In September 2022, Stamford Health’s Heartburn, Reflux and Esophageal Specialty Center introduced a noninvasive earlyscreening procedure for esophageal cancer, the fastestgrowing cancer diagnosis in the U.S. Traditionally, the only screening for the cancer has been with an endoscopy, a thirty-minute procedure that requires anesthesia and still can be uncomfortable.

Called EsoGuard, the technology can

identify precancerous cells in a process that takes two minutes and is performed in an office visit. The screening is important because over-thecounter medications for heartburn and acid reflux—common preconditions for esophageal issues— can disguise cancer.

Dr. Michael Ebright, thoracic surgeon and director of the Esophageal Center, notes: “This new screening technology will expand access for potentially lifesaving early screening for patients.”

above: The entrance to Bridgeport Hospital left: A TUG robot, which can pick up administrative tasks around the hospital.

Stamford Health’s Heartburn, Reflux and Esophageal Specialty Center

above: Stamford Health

above: The biplane angiography system, a high-tech system —unveiled at Norwalk Hospital—helps care for neuro and heart patients.

above: A doctor at Stamford Health explains how the EsoGuard device works to a patient.

“Nuvance Health has embraced a range of technological solutions to continue providing the best care possible for our patients.”

DR. ALBERT VILLARIN Chief Medical Information Officer

Blow Off Steam

“Nothing beats taking a walk around Cove Island Park.“

Q & A

SPOTLIGHT ON LOCALS

Workout

“Ryda Fitness at Stamford Athletic Club.”

Bring Out-of-Towners

“It’s biased but definitely The Brickhouse. Good food, good vibes, lots of fun! It’s a Stamford staple.”

DEGRUTTOLA

CHRISTINA RABASCO

Office Assistant at SVP Global/Fitness, Instructor at Zumba & Fitness

Blow Off Steam

“A quiet gym.”

Workout

“I’ve been at Underground Fitness the longest and have been teaching Zumba there for about eleven years.”

Place to Shop

“I love to cook, so you’ll find me at Grade A Market on Newfield Avenue.”

Nonprofit Institution

“New Covenant Center, Bennett Cancer Center and Stamford Bombers.”

Grab a Drink

“The bar at Columbus Park.”

Stamford Memory

“2012 St. Patty’s Day parade. A friend of mine, Mike Chapman, had just passed away and friends and family gathered to celebrate his life.”

“I’ve always had a passion for the service industry, owning the Brickhouse gives me a place to make memories with friends and family.”

Best View in Town

“Fairway Avenue in Shippan.

On a clear day, you can see New York City from this hidden gem, and it’s always a good sunset spot.“

Bring Out-of-Towners

“Downtown Stamford— so many restaurants to chose from!”

Place to Shop “Zara.”

Nonprofit Institution

“National Kidney Foundation. My sister had a kidney transplant a few years ago, and, since then, we have learned about and supported this organization.”

Grab a Drink

“Anywhere on the water or with a view!”

Stamford Memory

“The parades! My family and I’ve attended the parades since we were babies, and we still go.”

“Both of my jobs require assisting others along with being a motivated team player.”

DANNY

Entrepreneur/owner of The Brickhouse

above: A winter walk through Cove Island Park

above: Underground Fitness

above: Zara fashions

above: Stamford’s holiday parade

above: A view of New York City from Shippan

above: The family-owned Grade A Market

above: Columbus Park

above: The Brickhouse offers a friendly atmosphere.

Stamford-loving residents share their local favorites

by joey macari

PHOTOGRAPHS: COVE PARK BY DIANE SEMBROT; BRICKHOUSE BY GARVIN BURKE; COLUMBUS PARK, KYLE NORTON; GRADE AAND ZARA BY GARVIN BURKE; UNDERGROUND FITNESS BY ANDRES SULLIVAN; OTHERS, CONTRIBUTED

Breaking the Rules

A look at INA GARTEN’S NEW COOKBOOK

by amy sarbinowski

Ina Garten wants you to give up the protein-starch-and-vegetable formula and have some fun with dinner. She threw in the towel on traditional dinners during the pandemic and came up with fresh ideas that inspired her new cookbook, Go-To Dinners, released by Penguin Random House in October. It’s filled with uncomplicated dinner recipes, including Roast Chicken with Spring Vegetables, a savory meal made entirely in a roasting pan; and Easy Eggs in Purgatory, simplicity itself with little more than softened onions, garlic, Arrabbiata sauce and poached eggs.

Garten, raised in Stamford, turned to these and other all-in-one dinners like Warm Vegetable & Grain Bowl and Roasted Shrimp Panzanella during the pandemic because they felt just right for her and her husband, Jeffrey. She road-tested her recipes by having just two or three close friends for dinner and wants to persuade home cooks everywhere to fire it up for their friends.

At a virtual book tour event at RJ Julia Booksellers in Madison, Connecticut, where Garten engaged in conversation with Frank Bruni, an opinion writer for The New York Times, she described how she surrounds herself

with a small community of close friends and how essential that group is to her well-being. Her mantra is to stay connected to the people you love by inviting them to enjoy a meal together , as with Go-To Dinners

Garten celebrates the idea of breakfast for dinner, creating the relaxed feel of a Sunday morning with recipes like Scrambled Eggs Cacio e Pepe and Roasted Vegetables with Jammy Eggs. With the new book, Garten gives you permission to shake up the dinner time routine, trying something that just might surprise and delight your guests.

above: Ina Garten’s new cookbook, Go-to Dinners

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LET’S TALK

February 25:

Fun for the whole family! Mini golf returns to the FERGUSON LIBRARY'S HARRY BENNETT BRANCH , Sat.–Sun., Feb. 11–12, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Tickets are $5 per person. Players under age three get to play for free. Plus, drop by for refreshments at the “19th hole.” See more under “Events” at fergusonlibrary.org

Did You Know?

The Ferguson has an Entrepreneurs-in-Residence program? Steve Semaya and Doug Campell are available by appointment to help entrepreneurs conceptualize and grow their ideas.

TRY THIS

by diane sembrot

Dive into mind-expanding and heart-opening performances in Stamford this January and February.

LET’S DANCE

February 13:

Love is in the air at The Palace. CONNECTICUT BALLET'S BE MY VALENTINE is a heart-swelling performance of classical and contemporary love duets and more. It is curated by Artistic Director Crett Raphael. See more at palacestamford.org.

Did You Know?

You can rent out space at The Palace for your event? You get space as well as professional A/V resources.

LET’S SOLVE

January 12–29:

It’s a mystery! A Murder Is Announced at CURTAIN CALL

In this Agatha Christie story, the time and place of a murder is printed in the local paper. Can Miss Marple figure out the case in time? Show is at the The Dressing Room Theatre. Return for Groundhog Day, about a weatherman’s journey of self-discovery; show at The Kweskin Theatre. See more at curtaincallinc.com

Did You Know?

Curtain Call has classes for all ages? The winter session runs eight weeks from January to March, with savings for sibling sign up, spouse sign up and through scholarships.

PHOTOGRAPHS: FERGUSON LIBRARY, CONTRIBUTED; BALLET BY BEN GANCSOS; KWESKIN THEATER BY STEPHEN EMERICK

left: The Ferguson Library center: Be My Valentine by the Connecticut Ballet will be at The Palace

New Year, New Reads

There’s no better resolution than ringing in the New Year with FRESH AND EXCITING LITERATURE. To kick things off, check out this issue’s

read-it roundup: a heartwarming romance, gothic suspense, a convoluted thriller and a murder mystery. by emily liebert

THE WEDDING RANCH

BY NANCY NAIGLE

Lorri Walker is anxious to save her deteriorating marriage. So anxious that pleasing her husband becomes top priority, which includes agreeing to a brand new puppy. Yet when her husband leaves her for another dog owner he met at puppy school, her world is turned upside down and she ends up accidentally falling for a man who’s lost his faith in love. Still heartbroken, Lorri finds the strength to forgive her past mistakes and to move on with her life in this touching romance about two wounded hearts united by hope. Nancy Naigle is the USA Today bestselling author of Christmas Joy and Hope at Christmas, both of which have been turned into films for Hallmark Channel.

THE VILLA

BY RACHEL HAWKINS

As children, Emily and Chess were the best of friends. But, by the time they reach their thirties, the stresses of adult life have weakened their bond. Eager to reconnect, Chess suggests a girls getaway to Italy and Emily is all for it. Little do they know what awaits them at Villa Aestas in Orvieto, now a chic holiday escape, formerly known as Villa Rosato, rented for the summer of 1974 by infamous rock star Noel Gordon. While Gordon’s intention was to reignite his creativity, the summer ended with the brutal murder of then up-and-coming musician Pierce Sheldon. As Emily uncovers the details of that ill-fated time, she realizes that there may have been something menacing at play. And the closer she comes to the truth, the more secrets from the past and present are revealed.

The question is: Will the villa claim another victim before it’s too late?

THE SECOND HUSBAND

BY KATE WHITE

New York Times bestselling author Kate White, the former Editor-in-Chief of Cosmopolitan magazine, will have you on the edge of your seat with this fastpaced psychological thriller about a woman whose first husband was killed in a random street crime, or so it appears. Since then, Emma has built a new life with widower Tom, who, by all accounts, is perfect in every way. She feels safe with him, and their marriage is thriving in their home on the Connecticut shore. Until one day a homicide detective arrives at their door asking questions about her dead ex-husband. But why are they reviving an old case? And is she still a suspect? Suddenly, Emma has no idea whom she can trust, including her new husband, whose backstory seems to have an awful lot of inconsistencies. Add in a second murder and a questionable cast of characters, which leads to a shocking ending.

MURDER THIS CLOSE

BY TIMOTHY COLE

Welcome to Westport, where a deadly feud between mystery writers forces retired secret agent Dasha Petrov to clear her name by identifying the killer. Previously one of the most lethal spies in the world, she’s hunted Nazis, Communists and one common murderer (in Cole’s The Sea Glass Murders, the first thriller in the series). Now, two years later, Dasha is living a quiet life in Connecticut, spending time with her grandchildren and casually flirting with her neighbors, rival mystery novelists Barnaby Jayne and Michael Aubrey. While she believes that Barnaby and Michael are relatively innocuous, their constant strife is anything but, and ultimately both men end up dead, with the evidence pointing to Dasha. In order to prove her innocence, she teams up with Westport police chief Tony DeFranco and local TV reporter Tracy Taggart to find the real killer and figure out why she was targeted. If you like a smart, twisty plot with plenty of hard-hitting action, this book is for you.

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Searching for Italy

Stamford restaurants with an Italian vibe

Umbria, the central region of Italy, is known for its Medieval hill towns and green valleys as well as its Slow Food Movement and earthy dishes with in-season ingredients. When visiting in October, I enjoyed pumpkin risotto; pappardelle with wild boar ragu; pizza with porcini mushrooms; tagliatelle with shaved black truffles; and more, each paired with a glass of local red or white wine. As Italians do, I would typically skip breakfast, except for a cappuccino, and then enjoy a long lunch at a local trattoria; that was usually the main meal of the day. In the evenings, I would join friends for an aperitivo at my favorite enoteca; we’d also share a board of prosciutto, cheeses, olives, bread and, of course, vino!

Now home in Stamford, I’m “searching for Italy” among our local restaurants. There’s a large population of Italian-Americans in Stamford, with ancestral roots from southern Italy. While

these southern Italian regions are different from Umbria, the passion for fresh ingredients, wine and eating together are the same.

As a foodie, I indulge in the experience of new and familiar foods, as well as the service. As a designer, I notice the design and details of the décor. Having designed restaurants, I pay attention to the parts that make the whole guest experience, and I’m inspired by other cultures, especially Italian. There are several Italian restaurants in Stamford that I enjoy and had the opportunity to design the interiors, including Columbus Park and Café Silvium (I highly recommended their authentic dishes from Puglia).

My heart remains in Italy, but Stamford is home. When I want to capture a bit of the life in Italy here, I can find it in local restaurants. In that quest, I tried a few restaurants that I had not yet experienced. Here’s what I found:

BY JULIE BIDWELL; DIVINA, CONTRIBUTED; WHITE BEAN DIP, GARVIN BURKE; PORTRAIT, KYLE NORTON

by karin loglisci

left: Fresh pasta from Table 104 center: Modern Italian restaurant design of Divina right: White bean spread from Olio

Karin Loglisci

left: Fresh pasta below: Appetizers for sharing

DIVINA

Located in the heart of downtown Stamford, this restaurant offers a fantastic happy hour. The bartender welcomed me at the beautiful, curved bar, where I enjoyed a glass of prosecco with a prosciutto and pecorino board. The contemporary interior space has warm tones, high ceilings, an impressive wine display and signature artwork giving it a majestic feeling. The food combined with the interiors creates a perfect aperitivo experience.

below: Italian favorites, including wood-oven pizza

TABLE 104

Among the many places serving pizza, this restaurant stands out. I tried a delicious, wood-oven, classic margherita pizza, topped with fresh mozzarella and arugula. The crust was thin and succulent, and the sauce was well-balanced. Perfect for lunch, paired with a glass of Gavi.

above: Cozy up in a corner booth right: Share small plates

left: Seating for large gatherings below: Perfectly prepared steak

below: Comfortable, casual interior

above: The Italian Long Hots, hot peppers stuffed with a sweet and spicy sausage, are a must. right: The house-made Ricotta Gnocchi Scarpariello paired with a glass of Montepulicano

left top: Finish dinner with a sweet treat, like the chocolate mousse. left bottom: Affogato with caramel below: The restaurant's front dining room

OLIO

I opted to sit at the “bar,” which is more of a counter overlooking the open kitchen; it was fun and lively in this cozy, intimate space, and I enjoyed watching the servers mix cocktails right there in the kitchen. As in Italy, Olio uses seasonal ingredients, mixed with signature dishes, offering a fusion of flavors and textures. I tried the Italian Long Hots stuffed with a sweet and spicy sausage (a must!); the Fall Salad, topped with butternut squash croutons; the housemade Ricotta Gnocchi Scarpariello; and the Affogato for dessert.

My Design

COLUMBUS PARK

Honoring Italian tradition and culture, we created the new interior space to reflect the spirit and cuisine of Gravina in the region of Puglia, Italy, from where the owners originate. Italian materials and techniques were used, such as the tiles, white quartz bar, the etched glass and the Venetian plaster walls. Accent colors of mustard yellow on the bar stools, a luxurious blue for the banquet, clay red for the dining room chairs and a soft green on the wall highlight the colors of Puglia and Southern Italy. In addition, clay birds, called the Cola Cola, are displayed; the bird is a symbol of Puglia and adds a whimsical touch.

above:

PHOTOGRAPHS: OLIO BY GARVIN BURKE; COLUMBUS PARK, KYLE NORTON

left: The fresh and eye-catching geometric design of the floor. right: The Cola Cola clay birds, a symbol of Puglia

above: The main dining room and bar at Columbus Park with warm wood and brick

Enjoy an Italian cocktail at the bar

Go (Dough)Nuts!

The new shop SO FRESH shares its secret about irresistible doughnuts

by joey macari

Picture this: It’s Friday in the office. Weekend itineraries are circulating in the air while your boss announces that there are doughnuts in the break room. But wait! You can’t justify eating a whole doughnut or don’t want to be the person to cut the coveted frosted blueberry in half…so you panic.

Lucky for you, a new shop on Hope Street is ensuring you “dough-not” have to worry about that dilemma ever again. So Fresh Doughnut Co. (sofreshdoughnutco .com)—officially opened its doors next to the former State Cinema this past fall—priding itself as: “The doughnut you don’t have to share.” Its niche is gourmet mini doughnuts, made fresh-to-order and right in front of you; featuring fun, seasonal select flavors, such as Fruity Pebbler and Glazed Pumpkin, yet still paying homage to classic options, including Old-Fashioned Powdered and Chocolate Frosted.

We spoke to owners Lori Abad and Stanley Wadolowski, who share insight into their tempting treats.

What inspired this unique venture?

Lori: We were interested in opening a doughnut shop and spoke with several chains, but no one quite fit the criteria. I come from a medical background, and Stanley comes from a financial one, and we were looking for balance. Sales reps, coworkers and patients would bring delicious doughnuts to work and everyone enjoyed them, but the doughnuts

were often too large. People would cut the doughnuts in half, leaving a questionable piece. Was it touched, who touched it? Our mission is to deliver a fresh, madeto-order gourmet mini doughnut, that is manageable and balanced. This allows for sampling different varieties without consuming a whole large doughnut, cutting it in half, or sharing it…if you deem so.

Stanley: We built our business on donating our gourmet mini doughnuts to many of the fine institutions that keep our cities going—fire, hospital, police. We then started a kiosk at Total Mortgage Arena, where the New York Islanders minor team plays along with events like Disney on Ice, as a proof of concept, to see how our labor of love would be received by the masses. Before long, besting our expectations, fans and patrons were saying they loved our doughnuts and that we were a driving force for attendance and a great addition. The experience of watching our doughnuts from first drop through decoration and presentation brings many customers and doughnut fans to appreciate our style of fresh, made-to-order gourmet mini doughnuts. So we

moved from the arena to open our first store in Stamford.

What should customers expect?

Lori: We constructed our shop hoping to set a mood of curiosity and positivity, bringing out the inner child and to attract the attention of aficionados. Our doughnut system is at the front counter; you can watch your doughnuts drop in, flip-over and pop out. From there we transfer the doughnuts to our decorating station, where you can watch your gourmet doughnuts being dressed for a made-to-order, So Fresh presentation.

What’s the idea behind mini made-to-order doughnuts?

Stanley: Our doughnuts are not like the rest. When someone orders anything to eat, we prefer it fresh, and you can taste and feel the difference. Many similar companies only make their donuts once a day. At So Fresh Doughnut Co., we make all our doughnuts fresh.

How has it been received so far?

Stanley: We have had a great reception and are very thankful that people are enjoying So Fresh and grateful for the wonderful feedback. We have been fortunate to already have repeat customers. Word of mouth has also been fantastic. We are happy to work with schools and community groups to help a cause. We have always supported the community and will continue to do so.

Plans for the new year?

above:

Lori: We will add different varieties and flavors as well as several more products, including packages of our own, ground by the pound and locally roasted blends of So Fresh Doughnut coffee beans. We hope to have another store open in the future as well as franchise interest.

So Fresh's fun-sized treats make a perfect brunch bite

above: The marquee at the former State Cinema proclaims the name

money matters

NO PICNIC

After years of soaring up, up and away, the stock market plunged back to Earth in 2022, taking with it trillions of dollars in retirement savings, college funds and more. At various points in the year, the Nasdaq had tumbled more than 30 percent from previous highs; the S&P 500 more than 20 percent— in other words, into a bear market, which is loosely defined as when the stock market index sinks more than 20 percent from a recent high.

“Three main drivers have upended the way people have

BY CAROL LEONETTI DANNHAUSER

PREPARING FOR ANOTHER NOT-SO-SWEET BEAR MARKET

thought about investments for the past forty years or so,” says Ed Laux, assistant vice president and financial advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Greenwich. “Interest rates have gone up considerably, the dollar has had a major move to the upside, and we’ve also had higher inflationary numbers.”

That trifecta has “caused a lot of reticence on the part of people who have had success on buying the dip,” Laux says. “Whether you think back to the crash in 1987, or you think back to a couple of years ago when we went down over 30 percent in one month, those turned out to be pretty good buying opportunities.”

Not that you should embark on a buying spree. Instead, perhaps welcome 2023 by examining your asset allocation and understanding the risks and vulnerabilities attached to your investments, so that when the bear is growling, you’re prepared.

Though younger investors haven’t experienced a bear market beyond the months-long, Covidinduced market drop in 2020, bear markets are not that unusual. Research counts more than twenty since 1928, or one about every five years or so. Market free falls happen in a hurry, and as the numbers fall, risk and fear rise. Each bear market has recovered, and grown to new heights, but over time. That’s little consolation to people nearing retirement or parents counting on investments to cover tuition payments.

The bear market that began in 2022 is a little bit different from those in the past, Laux notes. It wasn’t an economic crisis, like the dotcom bust in 2001 or the mortgage crisis in 2008, that drove the downturn. Instead, this stemmed from the Federal Reserve’s deliberate attempts to cool the economy by raising interest rates. The fear of slimmer corporate profits “caused a lot of people to sit back. They haven’t

SUDDENLY INTERESTING

been jumping in with a lot of verve like they had in the past.”

While Laux remains a “big believer in staying invested in the market,” he adds a caveat: “People should be tweaking their plans. It’s important for them to determine investment choices that are in their best interest depending on where they are in life. A thirtyfive-year-old is going to have a lot different mindset than a seventyyear-old. The younger people have a longer time frame to be aggressive, and for long-term trends, equities are a great place to be.”

Many investors have a “set it and forget it” mentality, with contributions to investment accounts and retirement accounts happening on cruise control. Whether you’re a DIY investor or you work with an advisor, you might want to revisit and refresh your financial plan, shoring up your strategies. “That’s good advice every year, whether you’re in a bull market or a bear market,” says Laux.

While there’s a whole lot of pain associated with raised interest rates, there’s also a bright side: Municipal bonds, CDs, money market funds, Treasury bonds and other income-generating investments that have languished over the past couple of years are finally paying more for your money. And don’t forget that old reliable place to stash cash you’ll be needing shortly—the credit union. Fairfield County counts more than three dozen credit union branches, many of which are open to the general public, most of which pay higher interest rates on their CDs and money market accounts than neighboring banks do.

Ed Laux

people&PLACES

We Are Family

More than 200 people recently filled the Italian Center in Stamford to celebrate the seventieth anniversary of ARI of Connecticut, Inc. The 1970s-themed fundraiser, Fall Ball Groovin’ for Independence, honored the founding families of ARI, including the Dichter, Lotstein, Martin and White families. The nonprofit, which helps people with developmental disabilities learn and grow, to work toward more independence, presented the Always Reaching for Independence Award to Latoya Hunter, who has been served by ARI for more than twenty years. Event MC Motts Pelazza, Board Chair Gimbels Pon and ARI President and CEO Susanne Kuligowski recognized the founding families during the event, which raised over $107,000. Proceeds fund programs and services that support more than 100 people in Stamford. Up next, the organization will be holding its Annual Walk for Independence in the spring and the Annual Lotstein/Martin Golf Tournament and dinner next summer. See more arict.org. »

1 Event Cochair Mary Jane McDonough, Past ARI Board Chair Peter Buck and Event Cochair Sheila McCaffrey 2 Event Committee Members Adele Goldsmith and Barbara Aronica Buck 3 Event MC Motts Pelazza and John Martin 4 Event Photographer John Martin with Erik Norgren 5 Event Committee Member Barbara Aronica Buck and past ARI Board Chair Peter Buck 6 ARI Board Chair Gimbels Pon 7 ARI President and CEO Susanne Kuligowski presents the Always Reaching for Independence Award to Latoya Hunter 8 Event Committee Member Erin Cody with her sister Beth Ann Cody

GROOVIN’ FOR INDEPENDENCE / ARI of Connecticut

BY JOHN MARTIN

Caring Is Sharing

The thirty-fifth annual Americares Airlift Benefit, highlighting the Stamford-based nonprofit’s response to the war in Ukraine and the hurricane in Puerto Rico, raised nearly $1.8 million. Close to 400 people attended the gala, held at the Citi Aviation Hangar at Westchester County Airport. Craig Melvin, an award-winning news anchor on NBC News’ TODAY and co-host of 3rd Hour of TODAY, served as event MC. Americares Senior Director of Latin America and Caribbean Programs Dr. Brenda Rivera-García and Americares Director of Complex Emergencies Adam Keehn were featured speakers. Percival Barretto-Ko, Roberta and James Conroy, Erica Hill and David Yount, Marti Noxon and Joy and Eric Weintz, M.D., were event cochairs. Over four decades, the health-focused relief and development organization, which saves lives and helps those affected by poverty or disaster, has provided more than $20 billion in aid to 164 countries, including the United States. Moffly Media is proud to serve as the exclusive regional magazine sponsor of the 2022 Americares Airlift Benefit. See more at americares.org. »

1 Master of Ceremonies Craig Melvin 2 Board Vice Chair Jeffrey Becker, Linda Becker, Kent Dombal, Board Chair Susan Grossman, Steve Pashkoff, President and CEO Christine Squires, Junior Council Member Sara Bosek, Board Member and Junior Council Chair Tim Bosek, Melissa Rwambuya and Board Member Alan Rwambuya 3 Event cochairs Eric and Joy Weintz, Craig Melvin, and event cochairs Erica Hill and David Yount 4 Director of Complex Emergencies Adam Keehn 5 SVP and Chief Development Officer Jenny Goldstein, Adam Keehn, Christine Squires and Senior Director of Latin America and Caribbean Programs Dr. Brenda Rivera-García 6 President and CEO Christine Squires

AMERICARES AIRLIFT BENEFIT / Americares

Caring Is Sharing

The thirty-fifth annual Americares Airlift Benefit, highlighting the Stamford-based nonprofit’s response to the war in Ukraine and the hurricane in Puerto Rico, raised nearly $1.8 million. Close to 400 people attended the gala, held at the Citi Aviation Hangar at Westchester County Airport. Craig Melvin, an award-winning news anchor on NBC News’ TODAY and co-host of 3rd Hour of TODAY, served as event MC. Americares Senior Director of Latin America and Caribbean Programs Dr. Brenda Rivera-García and Americares Director of Complex Emergencies Adam Keehn were featured speakers. Percival Barretto-Ko, Roberta and James Conroy, Erica Hill and David Yount, Marti Noxon and Joy and Eric Weintz, M.D., were event cochairs. Over four decades, the health-focused relief and development organization, which saves lives and helps those affected by poverty or disaster, has provided more than $20 billion in aid to 164 countries, including the United States. Moffly Media is proud to serve as the exclusive regional magazine sponsor of the 2022 Americares Airlift Benefit. See more at americares.org. »

1 Master of Ceremonies Craig Melvin 2 Board Vice Chair Jeffrey Becker, Linda Becker, Kent Dombal, Board Chair Susan Grossman, Steve Pashkoff, President and CEO Christine Squires, Junior Council Member Sara Bosek, Board Member and Junior Council Chair Tim Bosek, Melissa Rwambuya and Board Member Alan Rwambuya 3 Event cochairs Eric and Joy Weintz, Craig Melvin, and event cochairs Erica Hill and David Yount 4 Director of Complex Emergencies Adam Keehn 5 SVP and Chief Development Officer Jenny Goldstein, Adam Keehn, Christine Squires and Senior Director of Latin America and Caribbean Programs Dr. Brenda Rivera-García 6 President and CEO Christine Squires

AMERICARES AIRLIFT BENEFIT / Americares

1 The event raised nearly $147,000

2 Judges Eric Shoji, Meg Tolin Piper and Brendan Fraser 3 Carly Samalin, who won The Mirrorball Trophy for best dancer and People’s Choice Award for top fundraiser, with instructor Matthew Ames 4 Ali Wentworth, Elmar Schmidt and Afton Fraser 5 Clemens Lengenfelder and Lindsay Darrell 6 Lengenfelder and Makeda Mays-Green 7 Brad and Erica Walker

Star Power

The fourth annual Dancing Stars of Greenwich charity dance was all smiles and cheers. It raised $147,000 for Abilis, a nonprofit that was founded in 1951 and provides programs, services and support for more than 800 individuals with disabilities and their families throughout Fairfield County. For the event, the dancers Brad and Erica Walker, Trevor Crew, Lindsay Darrell, Afton Fraser, Elaine Madonna, Greg Masone, Makeda Mays-Green, Cris McCormack and Carly Samalin were paired with professional dancers Matthew Ames, Clemens Lengenfelder, Santa Pavlovic, Christian Perry and Elmar Schmidt from the Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Greenwich. Ali Wentworth, co-creator, star and co-executive producer of the Head Case series, served as MC. Actor Brendan Fraser, DJ and TV host Eric Shoji and actress Meg Tolin Piper served as celebrity judges. “The dance off is one of our favorite events of the year,” said Amy Montimurro, CEO and president. “And the partnership with The Fred Astaire Studio of Greenwich is priceless.” See more at abilis.us. »

DANCING STARS OF GREENWICH / Abilis

1 Greg Manrangell, Jose Rodriguez, Michael Ciccotello, Scott Lowe

2 Marcelle Sahossi, Onyeka Obiocha, Marie Roche 3 Brian Falkowski, Kate Berg and Bob Hagan 4 Bob Hogan, Ash Bhaskar, Tyrell Diaz

5 Peter and Jessica Chichester with Morgan and John Nealon 6 George Calvar, Lauren Clayton and Byron Saza

7 Staci Zampa, Megan Cooper, Juliana Maitan

8 Carmen Hughes, IsisRae Goulbourne, Onyeka Obiocha 9 Christine Labate, Jane Ubell-Meyer, Rick Meyer 10 Kate Berg

Make Room

The Stamford Partnership, which initiates civic projects through public, community, and private sector collaborations, recently launched the Room for All (R4A) program through its Start Lab initiative (which hosts events and provides resources to startups and entrepreneurs). It was developed with Isis-Rae Goulbourne, the founder of Stamford Events and head of Stamford Partnership Events and Community. R4A supports Stamford entrepreneurs through events with presentations, breakout sessions and networking. The fall event took place at The Palms, which was re-imagined with a corporateyet-friendly feel to foster conversation. It provided access to business and city resources and insights from seven local business leaders from Advance CT; The City of Stamford; Connecticut Small Business Development Center (SBDC); CT Next; Ferguson Library; SCORE Fairfield County; and the Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC). See more at roomforallevent.com.

Fore Good

Reckson’s John Barnes and Greg Caggainello were honored at the twentyfirst Annual SilverSource Charity Golf Outing for their longtime, generous support of the Stamford-based nonprofit. The fundraiser, held on a perfect fall day, took place at Rockrimmon Country Club and included the new Eagle Awards, presented posthumously to Jerome Berkman, Honorable Gerald Fox, Jr., and Alan Kalter for their commitment and leadership. The event, which included golf, gathered nearly 200 participants. SilverSource’s mission is to provide a safety net to seniors in need—to keep a roof over their heads, with the heat and lights on and food on the table, and to make sure they get the medical care they need. Additionally, its “Ride to Wellness” program provides free transportation for older residents who need help getting to and from medical appointments. Coming up next, the annual Spring Luncheon in April. See more about the organization and its events at silversource.org.

1 The Salvatores: Reed, MaryLou, Claire, Randy, Joanne and Ron 2 Ginny Fox, Louise Berkman and Peggy Kalter 3 Jevera Hennessey and Eileen Westfahl 4 Mike and Maureen Cacace with Harry Day 5 Kathleen Bordelon, Mayor Caroline Simmons and John Louizos

Greg Caggainello and John Barnes 7 David Stewart, Jim Kramer, Chis Kinder and John Louizos

Benji Vickowski and Thomas Hobson

Neil Hauck, Steve Stewart, Bill Hennessey and Trevor Larrubia

CHARITY GOLF OUTING / SilverSource

Country-style

The city slickers of Stamford went full country for the Hoedown celebration to benefit Stamford Hospital. With everything but authentic tumbleweeds, the event took place along the water at The Village at Star Point. Guests enjoyed cocktails and BBQ bites, country music, games, bourbon tastings, fire pits and s’mores and the chance to wear “Western chic” attire. The fun event was cochaired by Brooke Shepard, Courtney Montgomery and Deirdre Torrance. The fun fundraiser supports the critical, life-saving work of the 305-bed, LEED-certified, not-for-profit Stamford Hospital, which provides advanced specialty health services as well as primary care year-round. See more at stamfordhealth.org.

1 Diego and Catalina Cordero 2 Blake Helppie, Hannah Peck, Krystyn Martin and Megan and Rick Sullivan 3 Event co-chairs Deirdre Torrance, Brooke Shepard and Courtney Montgomery 4 Lauren and Graham Stephens 5 Ed Silard, Chris Riendeau and Kathy Silard 6 Brooke Shepard 7 Lauren Weintraub and Michele O’Gara

The event took place at The Village in Stamford 9 Nina Lindia 10 Guests enjoying the festivities

STAMFORD HOSPITAL HOEDOWN / The Village, Stamford

To all of our Top Docs committed to providing the greatest of care: Congratulations.

At Yale New Haven Health, we are proud to recognize the 42 doctors representing Bridgeport Hospital, Greenwich Hospital, Northeast Medical Group, and Yale Medicine who’ve been named Top Doctors. Their compassion, talent, and dedication are exceeded only by their tireless commitment to treating each and every patient with the greatest of care.

Fairfield County’s

Health and wellness continue to be as important as ever at the global and regional level. Locally, we’re fortunate to have at our disposal so many leading physicians working in highly-ranked hospital systems throughout Fairfield County. Finding the right doctor when a health concern arises can be an overwhelming process, so we turned to the experts at DataJoe Research to compile a reliable directory of nearly 700 specialists. The firm evaluated everything from skills and credentials to peer-voting and public perception in order to deliver this year’s handy, muchanticipated, guide to our area’s top doctors. »

TOP DOCTORS TOP DOCTORS

ADOLESCENT MEDICINE

Sara B. Levine

Greenwich Adolescent & Young Adult Medicine Greenwich, 203-532-1919 greenwichhospital.org

Joanna ZolkowskiWynne Northeast Medical Group Bridgeport, 203-384-3910 bridgeporthospital.org

ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY

Aimee AltschulLatzman

Allergy & Asthma Consultants of Fairfield County

Fairfield, 203-955-1461 allergyfairfield.com

Kenneth S. Backman

Allergy & Asthma Care of Fairfield County LLC Fairfield, 203-259-7070 ynhhs.org

Jonathan B. Bell Danbury, 203-357-1511 ascdocs.com

Katherine Bloom

Allergy & Asthma Care of Fairfield County LLC Fairfield, 203-830-4700 bridgeporthospital.org

Leslie R. Coleman

Allergy and Asthma Associates of Stamford PC Stamford, 203-259-7070 stamfordhealth.org

Philip H. Hemmers

Allergy Center of Connecticut Norwalk, 203-869-2080 allergyct.com

Richard J. Lee

Advanced Specialty Care Danbury, 203-838-4034 ascdocs.com

Mitchell R. Lester

Fairfield County Allergy Asthma and Immunology Associates Norwalk, 203-324-9525 fairfieldcountyallergy.com

Paul S. Lindner

Allergy and Asthma Center of Stamford Stamford, 203-870-8731 stamfordhealth.org

Mark D. Litchman

Fairfield County Allergy Asthma and Immunology Associates Greenwich, 203-830-4700 greenwichhospital.org

Aymeric E. Louit

Fairfield County Allergy Asthma and Immunology Associates Stamford, 203-838-4034 stamfordhealth.org

Agnieszka Matczuk

Fairfield County Allergy Asthma and Immunology Associates Greenwich, 203-978-0072 stamfordhealth.org

Joseph Sproviero

Fairfield County Allergy Asthma and Immunology Associates Norwalk, 203-838-4034 greenwichhospital.org

ANESTHESIOLOGY

James E. Babashak

Nuvance Health Medical Practices Norwalk, 203-852-2276 nuvancehealth.org

Mark Chrostowski Greenwich Anesthesiology Associates PC Greenwich, 203-863-3390 greenwichhospital.org

Kaili Dilts Stamford Anesthesiology Services PC Stamford, 203-348-2614 stamfordhealth.org

Karl J. Kulikowski

Nuvance Health Medical Practices Danbury, 203-739-7118 nuvancehealth.org

Edwin Oh Greenwich Anesthesiology Associates PC Greenwich, 203-863-3390 greenwichhospital.org

Brian P. Sullivan Stamford Anesthesiology Services PC Stamford, 203-348-2614 stamfordhealth.org

Paul B. Sygall Greenwich Anesthesiology Associates PC Greenwich, 203-863-3390 greenwichhospital.org

Alfonso A. Tagliavia Greenwich Anesthesiology Associates PC Greenwich, 203-863-3390 greenwichhospital.org

Cynthia Twu Greenwich Anesthesiology Associates PC Greenwich, 203-863-3390 greenwichhospital.org

CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY

Murali Chiravuri Cardiac Specialists Danbury, 203-794-0090 cardiacspecialists.com

Sandhya Dhruvakumar Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-276-2321 stamfordhealth.org

Adam T. Lottick

Connecticut Heart and Vascular Center Trumbull, 203-333-8800 ynhh.org

Michael R. Pittaro Cardiology Associates of Fairfield County Stamford, 203-353-1133 cafccardiology.com

Robert D. Winslow Cardiac Specialists Danbury, 203-794-0090 cardiacspecialists.com

CARDIOLOGY

Jonathan Alexander

Nuvance Health Medical Practices Danbury, 203-739-7155 nuvancehealth.org

Jeffrey N. Berman Cardiology Associates of Fairfield County Fairfield, 203-254-2452 cafccardiology.com

Margaret Bond Nuvance Health Danbury, 203-739-7000 nuvancehealth.org

Alexander Delvecchio Yale New Haven Health Greenwich, 203-863-4210 northeastmedicalgroup.org

Ira Galin Danbury, 203-739-7155 nuvancehealth.org

Jeffrey Green

The Heart Center Stamford, 203-674-1810 heartcenterct.com

Robert L. Labarre Cardiology Associates of Fairfield County Stamford, 203-353-1133 cafccardiology.com

David J. Lomnitz Cardiology Associates of Fairfield County Norwalk, 203-855-3680 cafccardiology.com

Mina Owlia Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-348-7410 stamfordhealth.org

Maria C. Pavlis

Yale New Haven Health Greenwich, 203-863-4210 greenwichhospital.org

Manuel C. Pun

Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-333-8800 northeastmedicalgroup.org

Russell H. Stein Nuvance Health Medical Practices Danbury, 203-739-7155 nuvancehealth.org

Arshad M. Yekta Nuvance Health Medical Practices Norwalk, 203-855-3680 nuvancehealth.org

CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY

Faiz Y. Bhora Nuvance Health Medical Practices Norwalk, 203-739-6586 nuvancehealth.org

Michael A. Coady Stamford Health Stamford, 203-276-1000 stamfordhealth.org

Michael I. Ebright Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-276-4404 stamfordhealth.org

Rafael Paolo Squitieri Hartford HealthCare Medical Group Bridgeport, 203-576-5708 hartfordhealthcare medicalgroup.org

David D. Yuh Heart and Vascular Institute Stamford, 203-276-4400 stamfordhealth.org

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE

Gregory S. Bloom

Connecticut Heart and Vascular Center Trumbull, 203-333-8800 bridgeporthospital.org

Linda R. Casale Cardiac Specialists Trumbull, 203-385-1111 cardiacspecialists.com

Venu Channamsetty Cardiology Associates of Fairfield County Trumbull, 203-445-7093 cafccardiology.com

Joonun Choi Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-348-7410 stamfordhealth.org

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Evelyn J. Cusack Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-348-7410 stamfordhealth.org

Lawrence I. Fisher Cardiac Specialists Danbury, 203-794-0090 cardiacspecialists.com

Ram Gordon Cardiac Specialists Trumbull, 203-385-1111 cardiacspecialists.com

David H. Hsi Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-276-2323 stamfordhealth.org

Steven H. Kunkes Cardiac Specialists Fairfield, 203-292-2000 cardiacspecialists.com

Craig A. McPherson Bridgeport Hospital Bridgeport, 203-384-3000 bridgeporthospital.org

Jay Lewis Meizlish Cardiac Specialists Fairfield, 203-292-2000 bridgeporthospital.org

Stephen P. Michaelson

Cardiology Associates of Fairfield County Norwalk, 203-845-2160 cafccardiology.com

Wayne H. Miller Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-348-7410 stamfordhealth.org

Robert M. Moskowitz Cardiac Specialists Fairfield, 203-292-2000 bridgeporthospital.org

Francis J. Neeson Yale New Haven Health Greenwich, 203-863-4210 greenwichhospital.org

John Novella Cardiology Associates of Fairfield County Norwalk, 203-845-2160 cafccardiology.com

Suhash Patel Cardiology Associates of Fairfield County Fairfield, 203-254-2452 cafccardiology.com

Ronald J. Raymond Cardiac Specialists Ridgefield, 203-438-9621 northeastmedicalgroup.org

Alon Ronen Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-333-8800 bridgeporthospital.org

Robert D. Sackstein Connecticut Heart and Vascular Center

Trumbull, 203-333-8800 bridgeporthospital.org

Jeffrey Schmierer

Nuvance Health Danbury, 203-739-7155 nuvancehealth.org

Adam E. Schussheim

Yale New Haven Health Fairfield, 203-292-2000 ynhh.org

Edward H. Schuster Stamford Health Stamford, 203-276-2323 stamfordhealth.org

Aparna Srinivasan

Cardiology Associates of Fairfield County Norwalk, 203-845-2160 cafccardiology.com

Richard L. Taikowski

Cardiac Specialists Trumbull, 203-385-1111 cardiacspecialists.com

Joseph J. Tiano

Cardiology Associates of Fairfield County Bridgeport, 203-334-2100 cafccardiology.com

Anja Wagner

Cardiology Associates of Fairfield County Bridgeport, 203-683-5100 cafccardiology.com

Craig S. Werner

Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-333-8800 ynhh.org

Stuart W. Zarich

Yale New Haven Health Bridgeport, 203-384-3844 bridgeporthospital.org

CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY

Deborah S. Lipschitz

Fairfield, 203-256-9926 drdeborahlipschitz. wordpress.com

Joan F. Poll Westport, 203-222-1186 joanfpollmd.com

COLON & RECTAL SURGERY

Stuart Bussell

Nuvance Health Danbury, 203-739-7131 nuvancehealth.org

Marc J. Casasanta

Nuvance Health Danbury, 203-739-7131 nuvancehealth.org

Marilee L. Freitas Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-323-8989 stamfordhealth.org

James M. McClane

Stamford Health Norwalk, 203-852-2262 stamfordhealth.org

Scott C. Thornton

Yale New Haven Health Fairfield, 203-256-5500 bridgeporthospital.org

COSMETIC SURGERY

Keith J. Attkiss Greenwich, 203-862-2700 attkiss.com

Prashant Soni

Advanced Specialty Care Danbury, 203-830-4700 ascdocs.com

CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE

Sandra K. Wainwright

Yale New Haven Health Greenwich, 203-863-3000 greenwichhospital.org

DERMATOLOGY

Beth A. Buscher

Dermatology Associates of Western Connecticut PC Newtown, 203-792-4151 dermwestconn.com

Julie Cantatore

Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut Norwalk, 203-538-5682 dermatologyofct.com

Severine M. Chavel

Dermatology Center of Stamford Stamford, 203-325-3576 dermatologycenter stamford.com

Richard C. Connors Greenwich, 203-622-0808 greenwichhospital.org

Brittany G. Craiglow

Fair Haven Health Center Fairfield, 203-292-9490 dermatologyofct.com

Sarah E. Dolder

Greenwich Point Dermatology Greenwich, 203-764-2230 greenwichpoint dermatology.com

Rhett J. Drugge

Sheard and Drugge Stamford, 203-324-5719 stamfordhealth.org

Kenneth J. Egan

Advanced Specialty Care Norwalk, 203-830-4700 ascdocs.com

Kimberly M. Eickhorst

Dermatology Associates of Western

Connecticut PC Newtown, 203-792-4151 dermwestconn.com

Robin D. Evans Stamford Health Stamford, 203-323-5660 stamfordhealth.org

Rena Fortier Long Ridge Dermatology Norwalk, 203-329-7960 stamfordhealth.org

Samuel Gettler

Advanced Medical and Cosmetic Dermatology Stamford, 203-323-3376 samuelgettlermd.com

Loyd S. Godwin

Dermatology Center of Stamford Stamford, 203-538-5682 dermatologyofct.com

Rebecca Ross Hall

Dermatology Center of Stamford Stamford, 203-325-3576 dermatologycenter stamford.com

Lynne M. Haven Greenwich, 203-869-4242 lynnehavenmd.com

Omar A. Ibrahimi

Connecticut Skin Institute Stamford, 203-428-4440 ctskindoc.com

Michael A. Jacobson

Advanced DermCare Danbury, 203-797-8990 advanced-dermcare.com

Rhonda Q. Klein

Modern Dermatology Westport, 203-635-0770 moderndermct.com

Jeffrey D. Knispel

Dermatology Associates of Western Connecticut PC Newtown, 203-792-4151 dermwestconn.com

Steven A. Kolenik III

Connecticut Dermatology Group Norwalk, 203-810-4151 ctdermgroup.com

Graeme M. Lipper

Advanced DermCare Danbury, 203-797-8990 advanced-dermcare.com

Leon E. Luck

Dermatology Associates of Fairfield County Westport, 203-227-0837 westportdermatology.com

Elizabeth R. Marsh

The Dermatology Center of Stamford Stamford, 203-325-3576 dermatologycenter stamford.com

Fern E. Mayer

Stamford, 203-969-0123 stamfordhealth.org

Jason C. Mcbean Fairfield Dermatology Fairfield, 203-259-7709 fairfieldderm.com

Jeremy Ethan Moss Brookside Dermatology Associates Bridgeport, 203-408-2725 brooksidedermatology associates.com

Ellen S. Naidorf

Stamford, 203-964-1103 stamfordhealth.org

Kim M. Nichols NicholsMD of Greenwich Greenwich, 203-862-4000 kimnicholsmd.com

Michael P. Noonan Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists PC Trumbull, 203-377-0639 bridgeporthospital.org

Mark I. Oestreicher Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists PC Trumbull, 203-377-0639 bridgeporthospital.org

Robin G. Oshman Westport, 203-454-0743 derm-101.com

Robert John Patrignelli Trumbull, 203-261-0800 patrignellimd.com

Maritza I. Perez Advanced Aesthetics New Canaan, 203-972-7546 adv-aesthetics.com

Frank J. Pinto Jr Connecticut Dermatology Group Norwalk, 203-810-4151 ctdermgroup.com

Deanne M. Robinson Modern Dermatology Westport, 203-635-0770 moderndermct.com

Mitchell J. Ross Greenwich Med Spa Cos Cob, 203-779-6309 greenwichmedicalspa.com

Julia B. Sabetta Greenwich, 203-869-6111 juliasabettamd.com

Elizabeth C. Smith

Fairfield Dermatology Fairfield, 203-259-7709 fairfieldderm.com

Debra S. Weissman Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut Norwalk, 203-538-5682 dermatologyofct.com

Rand L. Werbitt

Advanced Specialty Care Stamford, 203-830-4700 ascdocs.com

Alicia Diana Zalka Dermatology Associates of Western Connecticut PC Newtown, 203-792-4151 dermwestconn.com

Jonathan R. Zirn Advanced DermCare Danbury Danbury, 203-797-8990 advanced-dermcare.com

DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY

Bradford Bottger Specialty Imaging Associates

Danbury, 203-426-3002 specialtyimaging.org

Richard R. Culver Norwalk Radiology Consultants Stamford, 203-276-2663 stamfordhealth.org

John P. Donahue

Yale New Haven Health Fairfield, 203-370-4092 ynhh.org

Jennifer Fan Yale New Haven Health Bridgeport, 203-384-3876 bridgeporthospital.org

Christopher P. Fey Greenwich Radiological Group Greenwich, 203-861-2381 greenwichradiology.com

Francis T. Flaherty Specialty Imaging Associates Danbury, 203-426-3002 specialtyimaging.org

Kirt Frederickson Specialty Imaging Associates Danbury, 203-426-3002 specialtyimaging.org

Shelley Lynn Goodstine

Advanced Radiology Consultants Trumbull, 203-576-5061 adrad.com

Ian Karol

Bridgeport Radiology Associates Trumbull, 203-337-9729 md.com

Lily Kernagis Stamford Health Breast Center Stamford, 203-276-7465 stamfordhealth.org

Ruben Kier Bridgeport Radiology Associates Trumbull, 203-337-9729

Linda LaTrenta Greenwich Radiological Group Greenwich, 203-863-3952 greenwichhospital.org

Ronald P. Lee Norwalk Radiology Consultants Stamford, 203-276-2663 stamfordhealth.org

Anna Mah Danbury Radiological Associates Danbury, 203-739-7000 castleconnolly.com

Erez Salik

Yale New Haven Health Greenwich, 203-863-3960 ynhhs.org

Andrew C. Shih Norwalk Radiology Consultants Norwalk, 203-276-4311 norwalkimaging.com

Sarah Travis Stewart Advanced Radiology Consultants Bridgeport, 203-384-3876 bridgeporthospital.org

Noel Velasco Bridgeport Radiological Associates Bridgeport, 203-384-3876 bridgeporthospital.org

Adam Welber

Danbury Radiological Associates Danbury, 203-739-7532 nuvancehealth.org

Kenneth Zinn Bridgeport Radiology Bridgeport, 203-384-3876 bridgeporthospital.org

EMERGENCY MEDICINE

Robert J. Capodanno

Bauer Emergency Care Center at Norwalk Hospital Norwalk, 203-852-2281 nuvancehealth.org

Christopher M. Davison Greenwich Hospital Greenwich, 203-863-3632 greenwichhospital.org

Brian M. De La Rosa

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group Bridgeport, 203-576-6000 stvincents.org

Jason A. Fischel

Bauer Emergency Care Center at Norwalk Hospital Norwalk, 203-852-2281 nuvancehealth.org

Jean M. Hammel

Bauer Emergency Care Center at Norwalk Hospital

Norwalk, 203-852-2281 nuvancehealth.org

Bonnie J. Mcguire Wreschner

Greenwich Hospital Greenwich, 203-863-3637 greenwichhospital.org

Christopher Michael Orelup

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group Bridgeport, 203-576-6000 stvincents.org

Steven Valassis

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group Bridgeport, 203-576-6000 stvincents.org

ENDOCRINOLOGY, DIABETES & METABOLISM

Mary Arden-Cordone

Northwell Health Stamford, 203-359-2444 northwell.edu

Danielle P. BenavivMeskin

Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-371-7048 bridgeporthospital.org

Judith C. GoldbergBerman Greenwich, 203-622-9160 greenwichhospital.org

Ranee A. Lleva

Northeast Medical Group Stamford, 203-863-3750 northeastmedicalgroup.org

Bismruta Misra Stamford Health Stamford, 203-276-7213 stamfordhealth.org

Antonio Pantaleo

Northwell Health Stamford, 203-359-2444 northwell.edu

Nancy J. Rennert

Nuvance Health Wilton, 203-852-2270 nuvancehealth.org

Joseph A. Rosa

Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-371-7048 bridgeporthospital.org

Robert R. Savino

Nuvance Health Danbury, 203-794-5620 nuvancehealth.org

Glenn Siegel

Soundview Medical Associates Norwalk, 203-838-4000 soundviewmedical.com

Linda S. Werner

Hartford HealthCare Trumbull, 203-372-7200 hartfordhealthcare.org

Yi-Hao Yu

Northeast Medical Group Stamford, 203-863-3750 greenwichhospital.org

FAMILY MEDICINE

James K. Ahern

Copps Hill Family Medicine Ridgefield, 203-431-6342 coppshillfamilymedicine.com

Steven T. Benaderet

Northeast Medical Group Westport, 203-221-3030 northeastmedicalgroup.org

Jennifer Bendl

Stamford Family Practice Stamford, 203-359-9997 stamfordhealth.org

Timothy Bookas

Soundview Medical Associates Norwalk, 203-838-4000 soundviewmedical.com

Marc Brodsky

Center For Integrative Medicine and Wellness Stamford, 203-276-4777 stamfordhealth.org

Shanthi Devaraj Stamford, 203-323-8700 stamfordhealth.org

Douglas Duchen

Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-372-4065 bridgeporthospital.org

Alan T. Falkoff

Hartford Healthcare Medical Group Stamford, 203-322-7070 stamfordhealth.org

Joseph Feuerstein

Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-276-4777 stamfordhealth.org

Cosmo Filiberto Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-372-4065 bridgeporthospital.org

Carol-Ann Galban

Copps Hill Family Medicine Ridgefield, 203-431-6342 coppshillfamilymedicine.com

Joshua B. Herbert

Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-276-4644 stamfordhealth.org

Anna M. Jamrozik

Stamford Health Norwalk, 203-276-7870 stamfordhealth.org

Lawrence D. Leibowitz

Matrix Personalized Medicine LLC New Canaan, 203-920-1772 larryleibowitzmd.com

Angelo Mallozzi

Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-977-2566 stamfordhealth.org

Leslie R. Miller

Bridgeport Hospital Bridgeport, 203-384-3000 bridgeporthospital.org

Seth M. Sullivan

Concierge Care of New Canaan New Canaan, 203-972-4215 nuvancehealth.org

Byron S. Thomas Dignity Memorial Danbury, 203-749-5700

Ann H. Williams

Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-977-2566 stamfordhealth.org

Henry Yoon

Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-359-9997 stamfordhealth.org

GASTROENTEROLOGY

Charles Adelmann

Soundview Medical Associates Norwalk, 203-838-4000 soundviewmedical.com

David Barenberg

Nuvance Health Danbury, 203-739-7038 nuvancehealth.org

Henry G. Beecher

Gastroenterology/ Hepatology Associates Stamford, 203-348-5355 stamfordhealth.org

Emil J. Blanco

Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County Fairfield, 203-292-9000 castleconnolly.com

Steven L. Brandwein

Nuvance Health Danbury, 203-739-7038 nuvancehealth.org

Bryan Burns GI Health Specialists Trumbull, 203-459-4451 northeastmedicalgroup.org

Gena M. Cobrin

Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County Fairfield, 203-292-9000 gidox.com

Robert M. Dettmer

Gastroenterology Hepatology Associates Stamford, 203-348-5355 stamfordhealth.org

Scott G. Estabrook

Nuvance Health Medical Practices Ridgefield, 203-797-7038 nuvancehealth.org

Joseph Fiorito

Nuvance Health Danbury, 203-739-7000 nuvancehealth.org

Steven Gorelick Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-7038 castleconnolly.com

Tarun K. Gupta Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County Trumbull, 203-452-1411 castleconnolly.com

Sarah A. Kahn

Stamford Health Stamford, 203-276-8490 stamfordhealth.org

Neda Khaghan Center for Gastrointestinal Medicine Greenwich, 203-489-6900 centerforgimed.com

Chunwang Lam

Gi Health Specialists Trumbull, 203-459-4451 bridgeporthospital.org

Gordon S. Latzman

GI Health Specialists Trumbull, 203-459-4451 bridgeporthospital.org

Nicholas Lillo Bridgeport Hospital Fairfield, 203-392-9000 bridgeporthospital.org

Rakhee Mangla Nuvance Health Medical Practices Norwalk, 203-852-2278 nuvancehealth.org

Kenneth R. Mauer Gastrtoenterology Associates Fairfield, 203-292-9000 bridgeporthospital.org

Darlene S. Negbenebor Stamford Health Medical Group Wilton, 203-276-8490 stamfordhealth.org

Alan M. Nelson Bridgeport, 203-3744963 md.com

Miechelle L. O’Brien

Nuvance Health Medical Practices Danbury, 203-739-7038 nuvancehealth.org

Neal J. Schamberg Center for GI Medicine of Fairfield & Westchester Greenwich, 203-489-6900 greenwichhospital.org

Michael K. Schiffman

Nuvance Health Danbury, 203-739-7038 nuvancehealth.org

Alan E. Selkin Center for Gastrointestinal Medicine Greenwich, 203-489-6900 centerforgimed.com

Amy E. Smithline Gastroenterology Hepatology Associates Stamford Stamford, 203-348-5355 stamfordhealth.org

Julie E. Spivack Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County Fairfield, 203-292-9000 gidox.com

Stuart Waldstreicher Gastroenterology Consultants PC Stamford, 203-967-2100 gastro.com

Thomas P. Whelan ProHealth Physicians Gastroenterology Bethel, 203-791-2221 prohealthmd.com

Felice R. Zwas Center for Gastrointestinal Medicine Greenwich, 203-489-6900 centerforgimed.com

GENERAL SURGERY

James Bonheur AMI Surgery Stamford, 203-327-4444 stamfordhealth.org

Jeanne S. Capasse Nuvance Health Norwalk, 203-846-8885 nuvancehealth.org

Zandra H. Cheng Nuvance Health Danbury, 203-739-7040 nuvancehealth.org

Walter M. Cholewczynski Bridgeport Hospital Bridgeport, 203-384-3890 bridgeporthospital.org

Anthy Demestihas Surgical Associates of Connecticut LLC Bridgeport, 203-332-4744 hartfordhealthcare medicalgroup.org

Kevin M. Dwyer Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-276-5959 stamfordhealth.org

Artem Dyatlov Hartford HealthCare Medical Group

stamfordmag.com

Bridgeport, 203-332-4744 hartfordhealthcare medicalgroup.org

Neil R. Floch Norwalk, 203-852-3050 drneilfloch.com

Craig Lawrence Floch Hartford HealthCare Medical Group Wilton, 855-792-6258 hartfordhealthcare medicalgroup.org

Royd Fukumoto Nuvance Health Danbury, 203-739-7131 nuvancehealth.org

Richard J. Garvey General Surgeons of Greater Bridgeport Bridgeport, 203-366-3211 northeastmedicalgroup.org

Emilia Genova Hartford HealthCare Medical Group Trumbull, 203-268-5212 hartfordhealthcare medicalgroup.org

Saber Ghiassi Yale School of Medicine Fairfield, 203-418-9520 medicine.yale.edu

Mandy Greenberg Surgical Breast Care of Connecticut Norwalk, 203-846-8885 stamfordhealth.org

Peter A. Ingraldi Nuvance Health Medical Practices Norwalk, 203-852-3050 nuvancehealth.org

Andrew S. Kenler Trumbull, 203-373-9015 bridgeporthospital.org

Sajid A. Khan Yale New Haven Health Bridgeport, 203-337-8507 bridgeporthospital.org

Kevin D. Miller Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-276-5959 stamfordhealth.org

Jeraldine S. Orlina Nuvance Health Danbury, 203-739-7131 nuvancehealth.org

Helen Pass Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-276-4255 stamfordhealth.org

Athanassios Petrotos

Yale New Haven Health Greenwich Greenwich, 203-863-4300 greenwichhospital.org

Mary Pronovost

Yale Medicine

Trumbull, 516-742-3404 drankeottyoung.com

Valerie Staradub

Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-7040

Barbara A. Ward

Northeast Medical Group Greenwich, 203-863-4250 greenwichhospital.org

GERIATRIC MEDICINE

Vivian Argento

Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-384-3388 northeastmedicalgroup.org

Mithil Choksey

Yale New Haven Health Trumbull, 203-384-3388 bridgeporthospital.org

Harsha Naik

Yale New Haven Health Trumbull, 203-384-3388 bridgeporthospital.org

Allison M. Ostroff

Stamford Health Medical Group Greenwich, 203-276-2516 stamfordhealth.org

GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY

Masoud Azodi

Bridgeport Hospital Bridgeport, 203-384-4870 bridgeporthospital.org

Karen J. Nishida

Stamford, 203-998-0848 stamfordhealth.org

HAND SURGERY

Henry A. Backe

Fairfield, 203-337-2600 dr-henry-backe.com

Joseph DiGiovanni

Ortho Connecticut Danbury, 203-797-1500 myorthoct.com

Joseph DiGiovanni

OrthoConnecticut Danbury, 203-797-1500 myorthoct.com

Haik G. Kavookjian

Stamford Health Norwalk, 203-846-0040 stamfordhealth.org

John G. Lunt

OrthoConnecticut Danbury, 203-797-1500 myorthoct.com

Thomas A. Rago

The Surgical Center of Connecticut Bridgeport, 203-374-5892 surgicalcenterct.com

Yi-Hao Yu

Northeast Medical Group Stamford, 203-863-3750 greenwichhospital.org

FAMILY MEDICINE

James K. Ahern

Copps Hill Family Medicine Ridgefield, 203-431-6342 coppshillfamilymedicine.com

Steven T. Benaderet

Northeast Medical Group Westport, 203-221-3030 northeastmedicalgroup.org

Jennifer Bendl

Stamford Family Practice Stamford, 203-359-9997 stamfordhealth.org

Timothy Bookas

Soundview Medical Associates Norwalk, 203-838-4000 soundviewmedical.com

Marc Brodsky

Center For Integrative Medicine and Wellness Stamford, 203-276-4777 stamfordhealth.org

Shanthi Devaraj Stamford, 203-323-8700 stamfordhealth.org

Douglas Duchen

Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-372-4065 bridgeporthospital.org

Alan T. Falkoff

Hartford Healthcare Medical Group Stamford, 203-322-7070 stamfordhealth.org

Joseph Feuerstein

Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-276-4777 stamfordhealth.org

Cosmo Filiberto Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-372-4065 bridgeporthospital.org

Carol-Ann Galban

Copps Hill Family Medicine Ridgefield, 203-431-6342 coppshillfamilymedicine.com

Joshua B. Herbert

Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-276-4644 stamfordhealth.org

Anna M. Jamrozik

Stamford Health Norwalk, 203-276-7870 stamfordhealth.org

Lawrence D. Leibowitz

Matrix Personalized Medicine LLC New Canaan, 203-920-1772 larryleibowitzmd.com

Angelo Mallozzi

Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-977-2566 stamfordhealth.org

Leslie R. Miller

Bridgeport Hospital Bridgeport, 203-384-3000 bridgeporthospital.org

Seth M. Sullivan

Concierge Care of New Canaan New Canaan, 203-972-4215 nuvancehealth.org

Byron S. Thomas Dignity Memorial Danbury, 203-749-5700

Ann H. Williams

Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-977-2566 stamfordhealth.org

Henry Yoon

Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-359-9997 stamfordhealth.org

GASTROENTEROLOGY

Charles Adelmann

Soundview Medical Associates Norwalk, 203-838-4000 soundviewmedical.com

David Barenberg

Nuvance Health Danbury, 203-739-7038 nuvancehealth.org

Henry G. Beecher

Gastroenterology/ Hepatology Associates Stamford, 203-348-5355 stamfordhealth.org

Emil J. Blanco

Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County Fairfield, 203-292-9000 castleconnolly.com

Steven L. Brandwein

Nuvance Health Danbury, 203-739-7038 nuvancehealth.org

Bryan Burns GI Health Specialists Trumbull, 203-459-4451 northeastmedicalgroup.org

Gena M. Cobrin

Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County Fairfield, 203-292-9000 gidox.com

Robert M. Dettmer

Gastroenterology Hepatology Associates Stamford, 203-348-5355 stamfordhealth.org

Scott G. Estabrook

Nuvance Health Medical Practices Ridgefield, 203-797-7038 nuvancehealth.org

Joseph Fiorito

Nuvance Health Danbury, 203-739-7000 nuvancehealth.org

Steven Gorelick Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-7038 castleconnolly.com

Tarun K. Gupta Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County Trumbull, 203-452-1411 castleconnolly.com

Sarah A. Kahn

Stamford Health Stamford, 203-276-8490 stamfordhealth.org

Neda Khaghan Center for Gastrointestinal Medicine Greenwich, 203-489-6900 centerforgimed.com

Chunwang Lam

Gi Health Specialists Trumbull, 203-459-4451 bridgeporthospital.org

Gordon S. Latzman

GI Health Specialists Trumbull, 203-459-4451 bridgeporthospital.org

Nicholas Lillo Bridgeport Hospital Fairfield, 203-392-9000 bridgeporthospital.org

Rakhee Mangla Nuvance Health Medical Practices Norwalk, 203-852-2278 nuvancehealth.org

Kenneth R. Mauer Gastrtoenterology Associates Fairfield, 203-292-9000 bridgeporthospital.org

Darlene S. Negbenebor Stamford Health Medical Group Wilton, 203-276-8490 stamfordhealth.org

Alan M. Nelson Bridgeport, 203-3744963 md.com

Miechelle L. O’Brien

Nuvance Health Medical Practices Danbury, 203-739-7038 nuvancehealth.org

Neal J. Schamberg Center for GI Medicine of Fairfield & Westchester Greenwich, 203-489-6900 greenwichhospital.org

Michael K. Schiffman

Nuvance Health Danbury, 203-739-7038 nuvancehealth.org

Alan E. Selkin Center for Gastrointestinal Medicine Greenwich, 203-489-6900 centerforgimed.com

Amy E. Smithline Gastroenterology Hepatology Associates Stamford Stamford, 203-348-5355 stamfordhealth.org

Julie E. Spivack Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County Fairfield, 203-292-9000 gidox.com

Stuart Waldstreicher Gastroenterology Consultants PC Stamford, 203-967-2100 gastro.com

Thomas P. Whelan ProHealth Physicians Gastroenterology Bethel, 203-791-2221 prohealthmd.com

Felice R. Zwas Center for Gastrointestinal Medicine Greenwich, 203-489-6900 centerforgimed.com

GENERAL SURGERY

James Bonheur AMI Surgery Stamford, 203-327-4444 stamfordhealth.org

Jeanne S. Capasse Nuvance Health Norwalk, 203-846-8885 nuvancehealth.org

Zandra H. Cheng Nuvance Health Danbury, 203-739-7040 nuvancehealth.org

Walter M. Cholewczynski Bridgeport Hospital Bridgeport, 203-384-3890 bridgeporthospital.org

Anthy Demestihas Surgical Associates of Connecticut LLC Bridgeport, 203-332-4744 hartfordhealthcare medicalgroup.org

Kevin M. Dwyer Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-276-5959 stamfordhealth.org

Artem Dyatlov Hartford HealthCare Medical Group

stamfordmag.com

Bridgeport, 203-332-4744 hartfordhealthcare medicalgroup.org

Neil R. Floch Norwalk, 203-852-3050 drneilfloch.com

Craig Lawrence Floch Hartford HealthCare Medical Group Wilton, 855-792-6258 hartfordhealthcare medicalgroup.org

Royd Fukumoto Nuvance Health Danbury, 203-739-7131 nuvancehealth.org

Richard J. Garvey General Surgeons of Greater Bridgeport Bridgeport, 203-366-3211 northeastmedicalgroup.org

Emilia Genova Hartford HealthCare Medical Group Trumbull, 203-268-5212 hartfordhealthcare medicalgroup.org

Saber Ghiassi Yale School of Medicine Fairfield, 203-418-9520 medicine.yale.edu

Mandy Greenberg Surgical Breast Care of Connecticut Norwalk, 203-846-8885 stamfordhealth.org

Peter A. Ingraldi Nuvance Health Medical Practices Norwalk, 203-852-3050 nuvancehealth.org

Andrew S. Kenler Trumbull, 203-373-9015 bridgeporthospital.org

Sajid A. Khan Yale New Haven Health Bridgeport, 203-337-8507 bridgeporthospital.org

Kevin D. Miller Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-276-5959 stamfordhealth.org

Jeraldine S. Orlina Nuvance Health Danbury, 203-739-7131 nuvancehealth.org

Helen Pass Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-276-4255 stamfordhealth.org

Athanassios Petrotos

Yale New Haven Health Greenwich Greenwich, 203-863-4300 greenwichhospital.org

Mary Pronovost

Yale Medicine

Trumbull, 516-742-3404 drankeottyoung.com

Valerie Staradub

Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-7040

Barbara A. Ward

Northeast Medical Group Greenwich, 203-863-4250 greenwichhospital.org

GERIATRIC MEDICINE

Vivian Argento

Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-384-3388 northeastmedicalgroup.org

Mithil Choksey

Yale New Haven Health Trumbull, 203-384-3388 bridgeporthospital.org

Harsha Naik

Yale New Haven Health Trumbull, 203-384-3388 bridgeporthospital.org

Allison M. Ostroff

Stamford Health Medical Group Greenwich, 203-276-2516 stamfordhealth.org

GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY

Masoud Azodi

Bridgeport Hospital Bridgeport, 203-384-4870 bridgeporthospital.org

Karen J. Nishida

Stamford, 203-998-0848 stamfordhealth.org

HAND SURGERY

Henry A. Backe

Fairfield, 203-337-2600 dr-henry-backe.com

Joseph DiGiovanni

Ortho Connecticut Danbury, 203-797-1500 myorthoct.com

Joseph DiGiovanni

OrthoConnecticut Danbury, 203-797-1500 myorthoct.com

Haik G. Kavookjian

Stamford Health Norwalk, 203-846-0040 stamfordhealth.org

John G. Lunt

OrthoConnecticut Danbury, 203-797-1500 myorthoct.com

Thomas A. Rago

The Surgical Center of Connecticut Bridgeport, 203-374-5892 surgicalcenterct.com

Ross J. Richer

Orthopaedic Specialty Group PC Fairfield, 203-337-2600 osgpc.com

Scott Wolfe Stamford, 203-705-0977 scottwolfemd.com

HEMATOLOGY

Michael H. Bar

Stamford Health Stamford, 203-276-2695 stamfordhealth.org

Daniel E. Boxer

Nuvance Health Norwalk, 203-845-4811 nuvancehealth.org

E. Andrew Duda

Hartford Health Care Fairfield, 203-255-4545 hartfordhealthcare medicalgroup.org

Glen Alan Reznikoff

Hartford HealthCare Fairfield, 203-255-4545 hartfordhealthcare medicalgroup.org

David H. Witt

Yale Cancer Center Trumbull, 203-502-8400 medicine.yale.edu

HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE MEDICINE

Marina L. Blagodatny

Yale New Haven Health Trumbull, 203-384-3388 bridgeporthospital.org

Vijay V. Desai

Nuvance Health Medical Practices Norwalk, 203-852-2665 nuvancehealth.org

Jo-Ann Maroto-Soltis

Nuvance Health Medical Practices Danbury, 203-739-6566 nuvancehealth.org

INFECTIOUS DISEASE

Maher I. Madhoun

Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-323-4458 stamfordhealth.org

Gavin X. McLeod

Yale New Haven Health Greenwich, 203-869-8838 greenwichhospital.org

Paul Nee

Nuvance Health Danbury, 203-739-8310 nuvancehealth.org

Michael F. Parry

Stamford Health Stamford, 203-353-1427 stamfordhealth.org

Jo-Anne Passalacqua

ID Specialists of Fairfield Fairfield, 203-384-0451 stvincents.org

John G. Stratidis

Nuvance Health Danbury, 203-739-8310 nuvancehealth.org

Lynda Streett Stamford Health Stamford, 203-353-1427 stamfordhealth.org

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Robert A. Altbaum Westport, 203-226-0731 imawpc.com

David H. Baum

Nuvance Health Westport, 203-571-3000 nuvancehealth.org

James J. Bivona

Stamford Primary Care Stamford, 203-325-2667 stamfordhealth.org

Thomas V. Cigno Ridgefield, 203-244-7848 cignomd.com

Frank A. Ciminiello

Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-374-6162 northeastmedicalgroup.org

Peter R. Cimino

Fairfield Medical Group Fairfield, 203-255-8827 fairfieldmedicalgroup.com

Ralph J. Cipriani

Glenville Medical Concierge Care Greenwich, 203-531-1808 glenvillemedical conciergecare.com

Joseph V. Costanzo Stamford Health Stamford, 203-348-9455 stamfordhealth.org

Carolyn M. Couture Stamford Health Wilton, 203-276-4015 stamfordhealth.org

Allen Davis Pro Health Physicians Newtown, 203-270-1016 prohealthmd.com

Christopher M. Edelmann

Yale New Haven Health Greenwich, 203-869-0502 greenwichhospital.org

Steven A. Fisher

Concierge Choice Physicians Trumbull, 203-459-5100 choice.md

Vernetta D. Gallop

Stamford Health Stamford, 203-359-4444 stamfordhealth.org

Sarah M. Gamble

Greenwich Pure Medical Greenwich, 203-869-2800 greenwichhospital.org

Steven L. Glazer

Sachem Medical Norwalk, 203-852-1300 castleconnolly.com

Rahul Gupta Fairfield, 203-254-2046 drsgra.com

Peter G. Hasapis

New Canaan Medical Group New Canaan, 203-972-4218 newcanaanmedical.com

Pamela B. Hoffman

Hartford Health Care Bridgeport, 203-365-6400 stvincents.org

Richard G. Huntley Jr.

Westmed Medical Group Norwalk, 203-845-4800 westmedgroup.com

Shara P. Israel Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-327-1187 stamfordhealth.org

Nina S. Karol

Concierge Physicians of Westport Westport, 203-571-3000 cpwdocs.com

Melanie Kelton

Yale New Haven Health Old Greenwich, 203-637-5406 greenwichhospital.org

Nazanine Khairkhah True Care Medical Greenwich, 203-8692304 greenwichhospital.org

Ted E. Listokin

Westchester Health Northwell Physician Partners Stamford, 203-327-9321 stamfordhealth.org

Elizabeth Mckinnis

Nuvance Health Medical Practices Westport, 203-226-0731 nuvancehealth.org

Steven P. Mickley

Glenville Medical Concierge Care Greenwich, 203-531-1808 glenvillemedical conciergecare.com

Charles Miner Stamford Health Medical Group Darien, 203-655-8749 stamfordhealth.org

Caleb Moore Greenwich, 203-661-2596 greenwichhospital.org

Ken J. Nori

Yale New Haven Health Trumbull, 203-374-6162 bridgeporthospital.org

Craig H. Olin Stamford Health Stamford, 203-276-4644 stamfordhealth.org

David Pazer ProHealth Physicians Gastroenterology Ridgefield, 203-438-0874 prohealthmd.com

Steven E. Phillips Wilton, 203-544-0005 stevenphillipsmd.com

Ioana S. Preda Yale New Haven Health Trumbull, 203-374-6162 northeastmedicalgroup.org

Jeffrey S. Puglisi

Glenville Medical Concierge Care Greenwich, 203-531-1808 glenvillemedical conciergecare.com

David M. Radin Stamford, 203-359-4888 stamfordhealth.org

Remi M. Rosenberg Stamford Health Stamford, 203-276-4644 stamfordhealth.org

Burton R. Rubin Old Greenwich, 203-637-5406 greenwichhospital.org

James Samuel Westmed Medical Group Norwalk, 203-845-4873 westmedgroup.com

Craig D. Serin Nuvance Health Wilton, 203-762-3353 nuvancehealth.org

James Slater New Canaan Medical Group New Canaan, 203-972-4215 newcanaanmedical.com

Frederick B. Slogoff

Personal Physicians of Connecticut LLC Stamford, 203-968-9500 ppcmedical.com

Neil E. Smerling

Hartford Health Care Fairfield, 203-259-7442 hartfordhealthcare medicalgroup.org

Frank Spano

Fairfield County Medical Group Trumbull, 203-459-5100 hartfordhealthcare.org

Maura Sparks Stamford Health Wilton, 203-276-4015 stamfordhealth.org

Shiela V. Subramanian

New Canaan Medical Group New Canaan, 203-972-4205 newcanaanmedical.com

Peter J. Tenicki

Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-276-7298 stamfordhealth.org

Joseph Tortorello

Yale New Haven Health Trumbull, 203-374-6162 bridgeporthospital.org

Edward Martin Tristine

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group Trumbull, 203-696-3550 hartfordhealthcare medicalgroup.org

Cathrine L. Troy Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-327-1187 stamfordhealth.org

Shira B. Vadel Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-327-1187 stamfordhealth.org

Julia H. Voytovich

New Canaan Medical Group New Canaan, 203-972-4204 newcanaanmedical.com

Dennis J. Williams

Yale New Haven Health Bridgeport, 203-371-5197 bridgeporthospital.org

Lu Yu Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-977-2566 stamfordhealth.org

INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY

Mitchell H. Driesman

Cardiac Specialists Fairfield, 203-292-2000 cardiacspecialists.com

Robert F. Fishman

Cardiac Specialists Fairfield, 203-292-2000 cardiacspecialists.com

Christopher J. Howes

Yale New Haven Health Greenwich, 203-863-4210 medicine.yale.edu

Robert Jumper

Cardiology Associates of Fairfield County Trumbull, 203-445-7093 cafccardiology.com

Marc Z. Krichavsky

Cardiac Specialists Danbury, 203-794-0090 cardiacspecialists.com

Charles Landau

Connecticut Heart and Vascular Center Trumbull, 203-333-8800 bridgeporthospital.org

David Lorenz

Cardiology Associates of Fairfield County Norwalk, 203-845-2160 cafccardiology.com

Victor M. Mejia

Connecticut Heart and Vascular Center Trumbull, 203-333-8800 bridgeporthospital.org

Thomas J. Nero

Cardiology Associates of Fairfield County Stamford, 203-353-1133 stamfordhealth.org

Edward Portnay

Cardiology Associates of Fairfield County Stamford, 203-353-1133 stamfordhealth.org

Jared G. Selter

Cardiology Associates of Fairfield County Fairfield cafccardiology.com

Mark K. Warshofsky

Nuvance Health Danbury, 203-739-7155 nuvancehealth.org

MATERNAL & FETAL MEDICINE

Jonathan Barnhard

Nuvance Health Medical Practices Norwalk, 203-852-3354 nuvancehealth.org

Paul D. Bobby Women’s Specialty Center Stamford, 203-276-2030 stamfordhealth.org

William Cusick

Hartford Health Care Bridgeport, 203-576-5678 stvincents.org

Gina Dunston-Boone Bridgeport Hospital Bridgeport, 203-384-3544 bridgeporthospital.org

William Hale

Nuvance Health Norwalk, 203-852-2278 nuvancehealth.org

Gary Eleazar Kleinman

Yale New Haven Health Trumbull, 203-372-0710 northeastmedicalgroup.org

Steven Laifer

Park Avenue Perinatal Specialists

Trumbull, 203-384-3544 northeastmedicalgroup.org

Robert J. Stiller

Yale New Haven Health Bridgeport, 203-384-3544 bridgeporthospital.org

Dimitry Zilberman

Nuvance Health Norwalk, 203-852-3354 nuvancehealth.org

MEDICAL ONCOLOGY

Sandhya Dhanjal

Hartford Health Care Fairfield, 203-255-4545 hartfordhealthcare medicalgroup.org

Beverly J. Drucker

Yale New Haven Health Greenwich, 203-863-3000 greenwichhospital.org

Neal Fischbach

Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center Fairfield, 203-502-8400 medicine.yale.edu

Anthony Gulati

Stamford Health Stamford, 203-276-2695 stamfordhealth.org

Paul L. Weinstein

Hematology Oncology PC Stamford, 203-276-2695 stamfordhealth.org

George F. Zahrah

Nuvance Health Norwalk, 203-845-4811 nuvancehealth.org

Richard S. Zelkowitz

Hartford Health Care Bridgeport, 203-382-2475 stvincents.org

NEONATAL-PERINATAL MEDICINE

Shruti Gupta Stamford Health Stamford, 203-276-7083 stamfordhealth.org

Gerald B. Rakos

Stamford Health Stamford, 203-276-7083 stamfordhealth.org

Stylianos N. Theofanidis Greenwich, 203-863-3515 greenwichhospital.org

NEPHROLOGY

Eric Y. Brown

Stamford Health Stamford, 203-324-7666 castleconnolly.com

Brenda S. Chan Stamford Hospital Stamford, 203-276-1000 stamfordhealth.org

Irwin D. Feintzeig

Bridgeport Hospital Bridgeport, 203-335-0195 ynhh.org

James Gavin

Bridgeport Hospital Bridgeport, 203-335-0195 ynhh.org

Richard T. Gervasi

Westmed Medical Group Norwalk, 203-845-4800 westmedgroup.com

William H. Hines Stamford Health Stamford, 203-324-7666 stamfordhealth.org

William A. Hunt

Nephrology Associates PC Bridgeport, 203-335-0195 bridgeporthospital.org

Robert Kim

Nephrology Associates PC Bridgeport, 203-335-0195 ynhh.org

Marianne Monahan

Westmed Medical Group Greenwich, 914-682-6454 westmedgroup.com

Raymond Raut

Nuvance Health Danbury, 203-739-7104 nuvancehealth.org

Winston Shih

Nuvance Health Danbury, 203-739-7104 nuvancehealth.org

NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY

Khalid M. Abbed

The Ayer Neuroscience Institute Westport, 203-226-2499 hartfordhealthcare.org

Paul J. Apostolides

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Greenwich, 203-869-1145 greenwichhospital.org

Andrea F. Douglas

Stamford Health Medical Group Greenwich, 203-661-3333 stamfordhealth.org

Amory J. Fiore

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Greenwich, 203-869-1145 onsmd.com

Abraham Mintz

Trumbull, 203-372-6460 bridgeporthospital.org

Perry A. Shear Yale Medicine Trumbull, 877-925-3637 bridgeporthospital.org

Scott L. Simon

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Stamford, 203-487-0363 onsmd.com

Mohamed Akli Zetchi

Yale Medicine Greenwich, 877-925-3637 ynhh.org

NEUROLOGY

Robert Bonwetsch Associated Neurologists PC Danbury, 203-748-2551 associatedneurologists.com

Neil Culligan Associated Neurologists PC Danbury, 203-748-2551 associatedneurologists.com

Louis J. Cuzzone Neurology Associates of Norwalk Norwalk, 203-853-5000 norwalkneurology.com

David Greco Associated Neurologists PC Danbury, 203-748-2551 associatedneurologists.com

Eric Kung Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-276-4464 stamfordhealth.org

Peter J. McAllister New England Institutefor Neurology and Headache Stamford, 203-914-1900 neicr.com

Louise D. Resor Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-276-4464 stamfordhealth.org

Alice H. Rusk Yale New Haven Health Greenwich, 203-863-4490 greenwichhospital.org

Daryl Story Neurology Associates of Norwalk Norwalk, 203-853-5000 norwalkneurology.com

Jennifer C. Werely Neurology and Headache Center of Greenwich Greenwich, 203-900-4226 nhcgreenwich.com

NEURORADIOLOGY

Howard Liu Stamford Hospital Stamford, 203-276-2362 stamfordhealth.org

Gerard Muro

Bridgeport Radiological Associates Stamford, 203-384-3000 bridgeporthospital.org

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

Roxanne C. Abder Women’s Health Care of Trumbull Trumbull, 203-374-1018 bridgeporthospital.org

Thomas V. Ayoub Nuvance Health Norwalk, 203-644-1100 nuvancehealth.org

Gary S. Besser Obstetrics and Gynecology Associates PC Stamford, 203-325-4321 stamfordhealth.org

Emily E. Blair

Yale New Haven Health Fairfield, 203-256-3990 bridgeporthospital.org

Patrick J. Cahill Coastal Obstetrics and Gynecology Stamford, 203-353-9099 stamfordhealth.org

Ronika D. Choudhary Women’s Obstetrics & Gynecology Trumbull, 203-268-2239 bridgeporthospital.org

Deanna DelPrete Women’s Health Care of New England Norwalk, 203-644-1100 whcnewengland.com

Leslie A. Donovan Brookside Gynecology Greenwich, 203-869-7080 brooksidegynecology.com

Leonard Ferrucci Women’s Health Connecticut Stamford, 203-325-4665 womenshealthct.com

Vito Ferrucci Women’s Health Connecticut Stamford, 203-325-4665 womenshealthct.com

Caroline Filor Brookside Gynecology Greenwich, 203-869-7080 brooksidegynecology.com

Shieva L. Ghofrany Coastal Obstetrics and Gynecology Stamford, 203-353-9099 stamfordhealth.org

Daniel S. Gottschall Women’s Health Connecticut Bridgeport, 203-374-0404 womenshealthct.com

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Donna J. Hagberg Cos Cob, 203-742-1150 donnahagbergmd.com

Pierre Hage Women’s Health Connecticut Bridgeport, 203-374-0404 womenshealthct.com

Julianne Yantachka Icatar Southwest Community Health Center Bridgeport, 203-576-5131 hartfordhealthcare.org

Edward Jacobson Hormone Replacement Therapy Center Greenwich, 203-580-6383 greenwichhormone replacementtherapy.com

Irene I. Komarynsky Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-325-9920 stamfordhealth.org

John A. Morris Ferrucci Ferrucci & Morris Stamford, 203-325-4665 womenshealthct.com

Sujata Pendyala Women’s Health Care of New England Norwalk, 203-644-1100 whcnewengland.com

Michael D. Schechter Westmed Medical Group Greenwich, 203-210-2880 westmedgroup.com

Beth J. Simon Northeast Medical Group Greenwich, 475-240-8222 northeastmedicalgroup.org

Helena T. Squicciarini Women’s Health Connecticut Trumbull, 203-374-1018 womenshealthct.com

Marina C. Torbey Women’s Health Connecticut Trumbull, 203-374-1018 womenshealthct.com

Russell F. Turk Stamford Health Riverside, 203-637-3337 stamfordhealth.org

Caterina Violi Obstetrics & Gynecology for Women-By Women Greenwich, 203-861-9586 greenwichhospital.org

Christine E. Waldron Women’s Health Care of New England Norwalk, 203-644-1100 whcnewengland.com

ONCOLOGY

D. Barry Boyd

Yale New Haven Health Greenwich, 203-863-3700 greenwichhospital.org

Richard C. Frank Norwalk Hospital Norwalk, 203-852-2000 castleconnolly.com

OPHTHALMOLOGY

Bruce S. Altman

Connecticut Eye Consultants PC Danbury, 203-791-2020 danburyeye.com

Ora Burstein

Allergy and Asthma Center of Stamford Stamford, 203-978-0072 stamfordhealth.org

Christienne F. Coates Ridgefield Ophthalmology Ridgefield, 203-894-9700 ridgefieldophthalmology.com

Joseph L. Conway Jr Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates Stamford, 203-869-3082 greenwicheye.com

Donna Densel

CT Eye Specialists LLC Stamford, 203-869-3082 greenwicheye.com

Leslie C. Doctor Doctor & Associates PC Westport, 203-227-4113 ynhh.org

Shelley K. Driesman

Ophthalmic Surgeons of Greater Bridgeport Fairfield, 203-371-0141 ophthalmicsurgeonsof greaterbridgeport.com

Joan T. Gewirtz

Stamford, 203-348-0868 stamfordhealth.org

Gina F. Gladstein

CT Eye Specialists LLC Stamford, 203-869-3082 greenwicheye.com

Anisha Jangi

Danbury Eye Physicians & Surgeons PC Danbury, 203-791-2020 danburyeye.com

Archna Johar

Connecticut Eye Consultants PC Danbury, 203-791-2020 danburyeye.com

Jeffrey N. Kaplan

Eye Group of Connecticut LLC Bridgeport, 203-374-8182 eyegroupct.com

Wendy A. Klein

Ophthalmic Associates PC Trumbull, 203-378-3224 bridgeporthospital.org

Flora Levin Westport, 203-814-1438 drfloralevin.com

Suresh Mandava

Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates Stamford, 203-869-3082 greenwicheye.com

Delia M. Manjoney

Hartford Health Care Bridgeport, 203-576-6500 stvincents.org

Robert J. Noecker

Ophthalmic Consultants of Connecticut Fairfield, 203-366-8000 ocli.net

Glenn E. Ostriker

Stamford Health Stamford, 203-348-6300 stamfordhealth.org

Philip A. Piro

Retina Associates of Connecticut Stamford, 203-325-4481 drpiromd.com

Stephen M. Rabinowitz

Ophthalmic Surgeons of Greater Bridgeport Fairfield, 203-371-0141 ophthalmicsurgeonsof greaterbridgeport.com

Vincent S. Reppucci Danbury, 203-792-6291 reppucci-vincent-s-md. business.site

Kim P. Robbins

Robbins Eye Center Fairfield, 203-371-5800 robbinseyecenter.com

Joanna Lumba Sarracino

Ophthalmic Surgeons of Greater Bridgeport Fairfield, 203-371-0141 ophthalmicsurgeonsof greaterbridgeport.com

Richard Scartozzi

Connecticut Eye Consultants PC Danbury, 203-791-2020 danburyeye.com

Scott Seo

Merritt Medical Center Bridgeport, 203-372-4211 scottseomd-com/home

Elizabeth Siderides

Stamford Opthalmology Stamford, 203-327-5808 stamfordeye.com

Mahsa A. Sohrab

Greenwich, 914-200-1405 drmahsasohrab.com

Jerry W. Tsong

Yale New Haven Health Stamford, 203-869-3082 greenwichhospital.org

Esteban C. Vietorisz

Stamford Opthalmology Stamford, 203-327-5808 stamfordhealth.org

Eric L. Wasserman Eye Care Center of Stamford Stamford, 203-978-0800 stamfordhealth.org

Richard B. Weber Stamford Health Stamford, 203-353-1857 stamfordhealth.org

James M. Weisz

Retina Consultants LLC Bridgeport, 203-365-6565 ctretina.net

Marc L. Weitzman

Ophthalmic Surgeons of Greater Bridgeport Fairfield, 203-371-0141 ophthalmicsurgeonsof greaterbridgeport.com

Andrew Wolf Stamford Ophthalmology Stamford, 203-327-5808 stamfordeye.com

Katherine J. Zamecki

Connecticut Eye Consultants PC Danbury, 203-791-2020 danburyeye.com

Stephen J. Zuckerman

Danbury Eye Physicians & Surgeons PC Danbury, 203-791-2020 danburyeye.com

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

Jonathan L. Berliner

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Greenwich, 203-869-1145 onsmd.com

David F. Bindelglass

Orthopaedic Specialty Group PC Fairfield, 203-337-2600 osgpc.com

Michael Brand

OrthoConnecticut Danbury, 203-797-1500 myorthoct.com

Dante A. Brittis

Orthopaedic Specialty Group PC Fairfield, 203-337-2600 osgpc.com

Adam Brodsky

Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine New Canaan, 203-323-7331 ossm.net

Jeffrey Brooks

Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine New Canaan, 203-323-7331 ossm.net

David B. Brown

Ortho Care Specialists Bridgeport, 203-372-0649 orthocarespecialists.net

Mark H. Camel

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Greenwich, 203-869-1145 onsmd.com

Curtis Lyle Campbell

The Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center Trumbull, 888-676-3627 hartfordhealthcare.org

Russell J. Cavallo

Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-614-8888 stamfordhealth.org

Angelo M. Ciminiello

OrthoConnecticut Danbury, 203-797-1500 myorthoct.com

Michael R. Clain

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Greenwich, 203-869-1145 onsmd.com

James G. Cunningham

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Greenwich, 203-869-1145 onsmd.com

Demetris Delos

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Greenwich, 203-869-1145 onsmd.com

Jeffrey V. Deluca

Ortho Connecticut Norwalk, 203-845-2200 myorthoct.com

Francis A. Ennis

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Greenwich, 203-869-1145 onsmd.com

James J. Fitzgibbons

Orthopaedic Specialty Group PC Fairfield, 203-337-2600 osgpc.com

Mark J. Fletcher

Ortho Connecticut Norwalk, 203-845-2200 myorthoct.com

Joshua B. Frank

Ortho Connecticut Norwalk, 203-845-2200 myorthoct.com

Andrew Haas

Westmed Medical Group Stamford, 203-210-2830 westmedgroup.com

D. Ross Henshaw

Ortho Connecticut Danbury, 203-797-1500 myorthoct.com

Steven E. Hindman

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Greenwich, 203-869-1145 onsmd.com

Peter W. Hughes

Westmed Medical Group Stamford, 203-210-2830 westmedgroup.com

Brian F. Kavanagh

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Greenwich, 203-869-1145 onsmd.com

T. Jay Kleeman

Hartford Health Care Darien, 203-845-2200 hartfordhealthcare.org

Marc S. Kowalsky

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Greenwich, 203-869-1145 onsmd.com

Michael M. Lynch

Ortho Connecticut Norwalk, 203-845-2200 myorthoct.com

Daniel S. Markowicz Hospital For Special Surgery Stamford, 203-705-0715 hss.edu

Seth R. Miller Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Greenwich, 203-869-1145 onsmd.com

Sean C. Peden Yale Medicine Stamford, 203-785-2140 yalemedicine.org

Nicholas V. Polifroni Nuvance Health Norwalk, 203-845-2200 nuvancehealth.org

William T. Schmidt Westmed Medical Group Stamford, 203-210-2830 westmedgroup.com

Paul M. Sethi

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Greenwich, 203-869-1145 onsmd.com

Marc Silver Stamford Health Stamford, 203-210-2830 stamfordhealth.org

Michael Soojian Ortho Connecticut Norwalk, 203-845-2200 myorthoct.com

James I. Spak Connecticut Orthopaedics

Fairfield, 203-601-5237 ct-ortho.com

Karen M. Sutton Hospital For Special Surgery Stamford, 203-705-0725 hss.edu

Samuel A. Taylor Hospital For Special Surgery Stamford, 203-705-0750 hss.edu

Craig Tifford Yale Medicine Stamford, 203-470-9253 yalemedicine.org

Allen I. Troy Specialty Surgery Center Stamford, 203-325-4087 specialtyascct.com

Katherine B. Vadasdi Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Greenwich, 203-869-1145 onsmd.com

Corinne VanBeek Stamford Health Stamford, 203-276-2277 stamfordhealth.org

Mark A. Vitale Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Stamford, 203-869-1145 onsmd.com

Mark E. Wilchinsky Connecticut Orthopaedics Trumbull, 203-601-5238 ct-ortho.com

ORTHPAEDICS

John D. Dowdle Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-276-2277 stamfordhealth.org

Gerard Girasole Connecticut Orthopaedics Trumbull, 203-601-5235 ct-ortho.com

Andrew W. Grose Hospital For Special Surgery Stamford, 203-705-0935 stamfordhealth.org

David Jon Martin Connecticut Orthopaedics Trumbull, 203-601-5236 ct-ortho.com

OTOLARYNGOLOGY/ EAR, NOSE & THROAT

Adam Arguello Connecticut Ear Nose Throat Medical and

Surgical Specialists PC Trumbull, 203-452-7081 entdoctorsct.com

Michael C. Bard

Advanced Specialty Care Danbury, 203-830-4700 ascdocs.com

Dov Bloch

Advanced Specialty Care Stamford, 203-830-4700 ascdocs.com

Steven A. Bramwit Greenwich Ear Nose & Throat - Head & Neck Surgery PC Greenwich, 203-869-2030 greenwichhospital.org

Stephen D. Breda Bridgeport, 203-371-5166 bredamd

Jacquelyn M. Brewer

Ear Nose and Throat Center LLP Stamford, 203-353-0000 stamfordhealth.org

Bradford S. Chervin

Ear Nose & Throat Allergy and Facial Plastic Surgery Specialists Southport, 203-256-3338 drbchervin.com

Steven M. Feldman

Westmed Medical Group Greenwich, 203-210-2870 greenwichhospital.org

Lawrence J. Fliegelman Fairfield, 203-259-4700 bridgeporthospital.org

Neil A. Gordon Retreat at Splitrock Wilton, 203-834-7700 retreatatsplitrock.com

Jay Klarsfeld

Advanced Specialty Care Stamford, 203-830-4700 ascdocs.com

Jason R. Klenoff

Ear Nose and Throat Center LLP Stamford, 203-353-0000 stamfordentcenter.com

Biana Lanson

Ear Nose and Throat Center LLP Stamford, 203-353-0000 stamfordhealth.org

Richard Levin

ENT of Fairfield Fairfield, 203-259-4700 entoffairfield.com

Michal A. Manaster

Pediatric Practice Associates Stamford, 203-323-8171 pediatricpractice associates.com

Michelle Siegel Marrinan

Greenwich Ear Nose & Throat - Head & Neck Surgery PC Greenwich, 203-869-2030 greenwichent.com

Andrew J. Parker

Parker Ear Nose & Throat Norwalk, 203-866-8121 parkerent.com

Sara Richer

Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-459-2666 bridgeporthospital.org

Stephen J. Salzer

Greenwich Ear Nose & Throat - Head & Neck Surgery PC Greenwich, 203-869-2030 ynhhs.org

Heather H. Waters

CT Ent Sinus Center | Hearing & Balance Norwalk, 203-716-6008 ct-ent.com

Robert Lawrence Weiss

CT Ent Sinus Center | Hearing & Balance Norwalk, 203-716-6008 ct-ent.com

PAIN MANAGEMENT

Rahul S. Anand

Connecticut Pain & Wellness Center LLC Fairfield, 203-319-9355 bridgeporthospital.org

Arghiris Barbadimos Stamford Health Stamford, 203-276-1000 stamfordhealth.org

Vincent R. Carlesi Pain Management Associates of CT PC Stamford, 203-325-5700 paindoctors.net

Cristina Tamasdan

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group Bridgeport, 203-382-2350 hartfordhealthcare medicalgroup.org

PATHOLOGY

Robert C. Babkowski

Stamford Pathology Group PC Stamford, 203-276-7420 stamfordhealth.org

Raymond A. Baer

Stamford Pathology Group PC Stamford, 203-276-7420 stamfordhealth.org

Paul N. Fiedler

Nuvance Health Medical Practices Danbury, 203-739-7453 nuvancehealth.org

Eugene Lewis

St. Vincent’s Medical Center

Bridgeport, 833-431-0013 stvincents.org

Steven C. Sieber

Nuvance Health Medical Practices Danbury, 203-739-7453 nuvancehealth.org

Bo Xu

Stamford Pathology Group P.C. Stamford, 203-276-7420 stamfordhealth.org

PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY

Allison B. Levey

Stamford Health Darien, 203-662-0313 doctors.columbia.edu

Michael S. Snyder Stamford Health Darien, 203-662-0313 stamfordhealth.org

PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY

Patricia Eagan

Pediatric Healthcare Associates Bridgeport, 203-452-8322 pha4kids.com

Mary Sarrantonio

Pediatric Healthcare Associates Norwalk, 203-229-2090 pha4kids.com

PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY

Mark S. Glassman Yale New Haven Health Norwalk, 203-853-7170 greenwichhospital.org

Sarah Lusman Cohen Children’s Specialty Center Stamford, 203-276-1000 stamfordhealth.org

PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE

Nimrod E. Dayan

Pediatric Healthcare Associates Trumbull, 203-452-8322 bridgeporthospital.org

PEDIAT RIC OTALARYNGOLOGY ENT

James S. Batti

Advanced Specialty Care PC Danbury, 203-830-4700 ascdocs.com

PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY

Jacob Hen Pediatric Specialty Center Trumbull, 877-925-3636 northeastmedicalgroup.org

Hossein Sadeghi Pediatric Pulmonology LLC

Stamford, 203-276-5949 stamfordhealth.org

PEDIATRIC SURGERY

Gerard Weinberg

Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-276-5912 stamfordhealth.org

PEDIATRICS

Robin Abramowicz Village Pediatrics Westport, 203-221-7337 villagepedi.com

Nicole Abramowitz Bay Street Pediatrics Westport, 203-227-3674 baystreetpediatrics.com

Peter J. Acker

Westmed Medical Group Greenwich, 203-210-2815 westmedgroup.com

Amy Agoglia Doctors’ Pediatric PC Wilton, 203-762-3363 drspedi.com

Jamie L. Alon Pediatric Associates of Western Connecticut LLC Danbury, 203-744-1680 pediatricassociatesct.com

Joanne Angiello

Ridgefield Pediatric Associates Ridgefield, 203-438-9557 childrenshospital.org

Maura Angiello-Smith

Stamford Pediatric Associates Stamford, 203-324-4109 stamfordpediatrics.com

Karen E. Beckman

Riverside Pediatrics LLC Riverside, 203-629-5800 stamfordhealth.org

Marivic Botta Pediatric Healthcare Associates Bridgeport, 203-452-8322 pha4kids.com

Jane M. Brotanek Ridgefield Pediatric Associates Ridgefield, 203-438-9557 childrenshospital.org

Sofia Chiocconi

Summer Pediatrics Stamford, 203-388-8668 summerpediatrics.com

Loretta Cody

Children’s Medical Group of Greenwich Greenwich, 203-661-2440 childrenshospital.org

Bruce W. Cohen

Pediatric Associates of Western Connecticut LLC Danbury, 203-661-6430 pediatricassociatesct.com

Erik L. Cohen

Next Generation Pediatrics Greenwich, 203-744-1680 ngpeds.com

Jay V. D’Orso

Nuvance Health Medical Practices Ridgefield, 203-438-6541 nuvancehealth.org

Jason M. Davis New England Pediatrics LLP New Canaan, 203-972-5232 nepeds.com

Arthur E. Dobos

The Center for Advanced Pediatrics Norwalk, 203-229-2000 thecenterforadvanced pediatrics.com

Richard M. Freedman

Pediatric Healthcare Associates Fairfield, 203-452-8322 pha4kids.com

Lambros G. Geotes Stamford Pediatric Associates Stamford, 203-324-4109 stamfordpediatrics.com

C. Nicole Gorman Village Pediatrics Westport, 203-221-7337 villagepedi.com

Debra K. Gotz

Stamford Pediatric Associates Stamford, 203-324-4109 stamfordpediatrics.com

Stephen Grevious Park Street Pediatrics LLC Norwalk, 203-840-7566 pspkids.com

David B. Gropper

Pediatric Associates of Western Connecticut LLC Danbury, 203-744-1680 pediatricassociatesct.com

Jennifer B. Gruen

Village Pediatrics Westport, 203-221-7337 villagepedi.com

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Eva L. Grunberg

New Canaan Pediatrics New Canaan, 203-972-4250 stamfordhealth.org

Andrew S. Hart Stamford Pediatric Associates Stamford, 203-324-4109 stamfordpediatrics.com

Jennifer F. Henkind Stamford Pediatric Associates Stamford, 203-324-4109 stamfordpediatrics.com

Thomas P. Homa Pediatric Healthcare Associates Southport, 203-452-8322 bridgeporthospital.org

Maria Ieni New Canaan Pediatrics New Canaan, 203-972-4250 stamfordhealth.org

Susanna K. Jalkut Pediatric Healthcare Associates Fairfield, 203-452-8322 pha4kids.com

Paul Juan Valley Pediatrick Greenwich, 203-622-4301 valleypediatricsof greenwich.com

Rosemary E. Klenk New England Pediatrics LLP New Canaan, 203-972-5232 stamfordhealth.org

Elizabeth Z. Krowitz Greenwich Pediatric Associates Old Greenwich, 203-637-3212 greenwichhospital.org

Susan E. Lasky Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-327-1055 stamfordhealth.org

Rebecca L. LePage Doctors’ Pediatric PC Wilton, 203-762-3363 drspedi.com

Christine E. Macken Doctors’ Pediatric PC Wilton, 203-762-3363 stamfordhealth.org

Laura Marks Willows Pediatrics Group Westport, 203-319-3939 willowspediatrics.com

Melanie G. Mier Doctors’ Pediatric PC Wilton, 203-762-3363 drspedi.com

Katherine Mini Children’s Medical Group of Greenwich Greenwich, 203-661-2440 childrenshospital.org

Jennifer Moore

The Center for Advanced Pediatrics Norwalk, 203-229-2000 thecenterforadvanced pediatrics.com

Alan H. Morelli

Stamford Health New Canaan, 203-972-5232 stamfordhealth.org

Alyssa Newman

New Canaan Pediatrics New Canaan, 203-972-4250 stamfordhealth.org

Katherine Kelly Noble Stamford Health Stamford, 203-363-0123 stamfordhealth.org

Karen Nordberg Summer Pediatrics Stamford, 203-388-8668 summerpediatrics.com

Laura Nowacki Newtown Center Pediatrics Newtown, 203-426-3267 newtowncenterpediatrics. com

Nancy H. O’Hara

New England Center for Health Wilton, 203-834-2813 castleconnolly.com

Thomas I. Odinak

Pediatric Healthcare Associates Fairfield, 203-452-8322 pha4kids.com

Jeffrey A. Owens Willows Pediatric Group Westport, 203-319-3939 willowspediatrics.com

Todd Robert Palker New England Pediatrics LLP New Canaan, 203-972-5232 stamfordhealth.org

Kathryn J. Quinn

Trumbull Pediatrics Trumbull, 203-268-1766 trumbullpediatrics.com

Henry

M. Rascoff

Sound Beach Pediatrics Stamford, 203-363-0123 soundbeachpediatrics.com

Meredith M. Renda

Doctors’ Pediatric PC Wilton, 203-762-3363 drspedi.com

Dara Thomas Richards

Southwest Community Health Center Bridgeport, 203-330-6000 swchc.org

Marisa B. Rommeney Stamford Pediatrics Associates Stamford, 203-324-4109 stamfordpediatrics.com

Rachel R. Rothschild

Pediatric Associates of Western Connecticut LLC Danbury, 203-744-1680 pediatricassociatesct.com

Alicia A. Salas

Stamford Pediatric Associates Darien, 203-655-3307 stamfordpediatrics.com

Steven Schiz

Children’s Medical Group of Greenwich Greenwich, 203-552-5276 childrenshospital.org

Sarah Siegel Village Pediatrics Westport, 203-221-7337 villagepedi.com

Jonathan E. Sollinger

Willows Pediatric Group Westport, 203-319-3939 willowspediatrics.com

George V. Tsimoyianis

Darien Pediatric Associates LLC Darien, 203-655-9741 stamfordhealth.org

Mark H. Vincent Black Rock Pediatrics Fairfield, 203-337-5333 blackrockpeds.com

Amy S. Weinrib

Pediatric Healthcare Associates Fairfield, 203-452-8322 pha4kids.com

Beth Wittenberg Black Rock Pediatrics Fairfield, 203-337-5333 blackrockpeds.com

Janet Woodward Willows Pediatrics Group Westport, 203-319-3939 willowspediatrics.com

PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION

Beth S. Aaronson

Nuvance Health Medical Practices Danbury, 203-794-5605 nuvancehealth.org

Michael J. Brennan

Yale New Haven Health Fairfield, 203-255-3451 bridgeporthospital.org

Alice Chen Stamford, 212-606-1000 hss.edu

Janet E. Freedman

Greenwich Hospital Greenwich, 203-863-4290 greenwichhospital.org

Linda F. Grant

Greenwich Hospital Greenwich, 203-863-4290 greenwichhospital.org

Jeffrey M. Heftler

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Greenwich, 203-869-1145 onsmd.com

Tamar Kessel

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Greenwich, 203-869-1145 onsmd.com

Stephen J. Massimi Stamford, 212-606-1000 hss.edu

Edwin Richter Stamford, 203-316-0610 doctorrichter.net

Angela H. Ryan

Rehabilitation Consultants PC Norwalk, 203-523-0100 rehabmdconsultants.com

Christopher S. Sahler

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Stamford, 203-869-1145 onsmd.com

Halina M. Snowball

Integrated Pain Solutions Stamford, 203-263-1683 castleconnolly.com

Gary Solomon

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Greenwich, 203-869-1145 onsmd.com

David Lee Tung

Core Medical Group Bridgeport, 203-373-1593 coremedgroup.com

PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

Harvey Jay Bluestein

Yale New Haven Health Fairfield, 203-254-8557 bridgeporthospital.org

Gregory F. Brucato

Brucato Plastic Surgery Center Ridgefield, 203-431-7644 brucatoplasticsurgery.com

Harold S. Gewirtz

Harold S Gewirtz MD Stamford, 203-325-1381 stamfordhealth.org

Boris Goldman

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Center Westport, 203-222-3700 westportplasticsurgery.com

Sohel Islam

Advanced Specialty Care Danbury, 203-830-4700 ascdocs.com

Anya Kishinevsky

Norwalk, 203-388-9919 anyakishinevskymd.com

Joseph B. O’Connell

Total Aesthetics LLC Westport, 203-454-0044 plasticsurgeryct.com

David Passaretti Darien, 203-450-4384 davidpassarettimd.com

Elsa M. Raskin Greenwich, 203-861-6620 greenwichhospital.org

Arthur R. Rosenstock Stamford, 203-359-1959 arosenstockmd.com

Alfred Sofer Fairfield, 203-336-9862 drsofer.com

Tito L. Vasquez

Connecticut Plastic Surgery Group LLC Southport, 203-652-8272 ctpsg.com

PSYCHIATRY

Linus Abrams Greenwich, 203-861-2654 abrams-linus-s-md. business.site

Jeremy B. Barowsky Greenwich, 203-340-1115 drjeremybarowsky.com

Joseph F. Goldberg Norwalk, 203-854-9607 josephgoldbergmd.com

Charles R. Herrick

Nuvance Health Medical Practices Danbury, 203-797-7420 nuvancehealth.org

Daniel Kelleher Danbury Psychiatry Consultants Danbury, 203-616-5234 danbury-psychiatryconsultants.com

Javier Lopez

Bridgeport Hospital Bridgeport, 203-551-7350 northeastmedicalgroup.org

Laurence S. Lorefice Old Greenwich, 203-637-4006 laurenceloreficemd.com

Charles J. Morgan Ridgefield, 203-293-0343 charlesjmorganmd psychiatry.com

Joshua C. Pollack Greenwich Hospital Greenwich, 203-863-4373 greenwichhospital.org

Bruce Shapiro Stamford, 203-327-4144 castleconnolly.com

John S. Tamerin Greenwich, 203-661-8282 castleconnolly.com

Mark Waynik Fairfield, 203-254-2000 thewaynikgroup.com

PULMONOLOGY

Amy M. Ahasic Nuvance Health Medical Practices Norwalk, 203-852-2392 nuvancehealth.org

Michael A. Bernstein Stamford Health Stamford, 203-348-2437 stamfordhealth.org

John J. Chronakos Nuvance Health Danbury, 203-739-8330 nuvancehealth.org

James S. Krinsley Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-348-2437 stamfordhealth.org

Caroline P. Kurtz Nuvance Health Norwalk, 203-855-3888 nuvancehealth.org

Christopher Manfredi Nuvance Health Norwalk, 203-855-3888 nuvancehealth.org

Dominic J. Roca Pulmonary Associates of Stamford Stamford, 203-348-2437 stamfordhealth.org

Daniel J. Rudolph Pulmonary & Internal Medicine Associates PC Trumbull, 203-261-3980 bridgeporthospital.org

Paul Sachs Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-348-2437 stamfordhealth.org

Adil Salam Pulmonary & Internal Medicine Associates PC Trumbull, 203-261-3980 bridgeporthospital.org

Robyn N. Scatena Nuvance Health Medical Practices Norwalk, 203-852-2392 nuvancehealth.org

Philip Simkovitz Hartford HealthCare Medical Group Trumbull, 203-365-0577 hartfordhealthcare.org

Ian Weir Norwalk Hospital Norwalk, 203-852-2392 castleconnolly.com

RADIATION ONCOLOGY

Sean W. Dowling

Bennett Cancer Center Stamford Stamford, 203-276-7886 stamfordhealth.org

Deborah X. Fang St. Vincent’s Medical Center Bridgeport, 475-210-5085 hartfordhealthcare medicalgroup.org

Christopher M. Iannuzzi St. Vincent’s Hospital Bridgeport, 203-576-6000 stvincents.org

Frank A. Masino

Bennett Cancer Center Stamford, 203-276-7886 stamfordhealth.org

Bruce McGibbon Bridgeport Hospital Bridgeport, 203-863-3701 bridgeporthospital.org

Pradip M. Pathare Nuvance Health Norwalk, 203-852-2719 nuvancehealth.org

Seema Sanghavi Radiation Oncology Danbury Danbury, 203-739-7190 nuvancehealth.org

John Spera Nuvance Health Danbury, 203-739-7190 nuvancehealth.org

REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY

Joshua M. Hurwitz

RMA of Connecticut Norwalk, 203-750-7400 rmact.com

Mark Peter Leondires

RMA of Connecticut Norwalk, 203-750-7400 rmact.com

Andrew J. Levi Park Avenue Fertility Trumbull, 203-372-6700 parkavefertility.com

Cynthia Murdock

Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut Norwalk, 800-865-5431 rmact.com

Ilana Belle Ressler

RMA of Connecticut Stamford, 800-865-5431 castleconnolly.com

Spencer S. Richlin

RMA of Connecticut Norwalk, 203-750-7400 rmact.com

Barry Witt Greenwich Fertility and IVF Center Greenwich, 203-863-2990 greenwichivf.com

RHEUMATOLOGY

Lana I. Bernstein Northeast Medical Group Greenwich, 203-302-4181 greenwichhospital.org

Sharon Karp

Westchester Health Northwell Physician Partners Stamford, 203-327-9321 stamfordhealth.org

Joao M. Nascimento

Yale New Haven Health Bridgeport, 203-371-0009 bridgeporthospital.org

Stuart N. Novack

Western Connecticut Medical Group Norwalk, 203-852-2290 castleconnolly.com

Roberta Rose Nuvance Health Norwalk, 203-852-2290 nuvancehealth.org

Alla G. Rudinskaya

Nuvance Health Danbury, 203-794-5600 nuvancehealth.org

Michael Spiegel

Danbury Hospital Danbury, 203-794-5600 castleconnolly.com

Jessica Rachel Stein Rheumatology Norwalk Norwalk, 203-852-2290 nuvancehealth.org

Marcie Lynn Wolinsky-Friedland

Soundview Medical Associates Norwalk, 203-838-4000 hartfordhealthcare.org

SPINE SURGERY

John N. Awad

Orthopaedic Specialty Group PC Fairfield, 203-337-2600 osgpc.com

David A. Bomback

Connecticut Neck and Back Specialists LLC Danbury, 203-744-9700 ctneckandback.com

David Lawrence Kramer

Connecticut Neck and Back Specialists LLC Danbury, 203-744-9700 ctneckandback.com

SPORTS MEDICINE

Brian Bast

OrthoConnecticut Darien, 203-845-2200 myorthoct.com

UROLOGY

Milton Frank Armm

Tallwood Urology & Kidney Institute Bridgeport, 203-338-8760 stvincents.org

Michael E. Karellas

Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-276-8545 stamfordhealth.org

Nicholas Viner

Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-375-3456 bridgeporthospital.org

Joseph Robert Wagner

Tallwood Urology & Kidney Institute Bridgeport, 203-338-8760 hartfordhealthcare medicalgroup.org

Matthew S. Wosnitzer

Northeast Medical Group Fairfield, 203-256-5500 northeastmedical group.org

VASCULAR SURGERY

Paul J. Gagne

Vascular CT PLLC Darien, 203-548-7858 nuvancehealth.org

Brian King

Connecticut Vascular Surgical Associates PC Fairfield, 203-382-1900 ctvascular.com

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The doctors featured on the following pages are some of our area᾿s best medical professionals. Learn about their practices and what drives them.

MEDICAL PROFILES MEDICAL PROFILES

Greenwich Cosmetic Surgery

100 Melrose Ave. Suites 101 & 102 Greenwich, CT 06830

1200 High Ridge Road Second Floor Stamford, CT 06905

7855 Fay Avenue La Jolla CA 92037

203-954-9293 | greenwichcosmeticsurgery.com

You have tried the rest, but in Greenwich you deserve only the best…Greenwich Cosmetic Surgery is a physicianowned and operated cosmetic surgery and aesthetic medical practice committed to procedures that rejuvenate our patients with non-invasive treatments and surgical procedures. All treatments are done by Karen Soika, MD. All patients are given undivided personal attention and care. Our goal is not to change you from the uniquely wonderful person that you are, but instead, we know aging can change things that you notice, and that when you look great, you feel great.

Also, there are so many options that a patient should be educated about and informed. In Greenwich, CT we are the only doctor owned and operated practice that can truthfully tell you what will attain your goals with all options: Nonsurgical and surgical. It is disheartening to see patients save up to treat themselves to these cosmetic procedures only to not see a result from a medical spa. I see this often. This is why all Medical spas should be staffed jointly with a Cosmetic Plastic Surgery practice. There are limits to what non surgical options can accomplish so a patient needs to know all beforehand with all the options explained or considered to help reach their goals. As these noninvasive procedures are quite costly. Hence, we are the only practice that can do both!

Madhu Mathur, MD, MPH

Lifestyle Medicine Center

2777 Summer St, Suite 604 Stamford, CT 06905 203.614.8517 lifestylemedcenter.com

“I focus on weight related issues, because I see an increasing number of children who are gaining weight and feel poorly. But they are not the ones who are shopping or cooking. We have an opportunity to x this”.

Dr Mathur encourages behavioral changes, improving nutrition and lifestyle. She wants children to heal the natural way and be the best version of themselves.

She completed her Master’s in Public Health from Columbia University and has led public health advocacy in Stamford, working with many agencies. She has received many honors and awards for her work. In 2014 she started working with individual families

Internal Medicine of New Canaan, PC Shiela Subramanian, MD, MPH 173 East Avenue New Canaan, CT 203.972.4205 newcanaanmedical.com

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.

Karen Soika, fellowship trained Cosmetic Surgeon

Dr Madhu Mathur is double board certi ed in Pediatrics and Obesity Medicine. She specializes in treating weight and nutrition issues.

Lynne M Haven, MD D ermatology & Laser Center

5 Oak Street, Greenwich, CT 203.869.4242

LynneHavenMD.com

DR. LYNNE HAVEN IS A BOARD CERTIFIED DERMATOLOGIST in Greenwich who specializes in cosmetic dermatology and laser treatments. Dr. Haven graduated from Harvard University and received her medical degree from Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons. She completed her internship at Massachusetts General Hospital and her dermatology residency at New York University.

Dr. Haven strives to provide state-of-the-art skin and laser treatments in a warm, caring environment. She offers Botox, injectable fillers, Diamond Glow, and a wide range of lasers including Picosure, Exel V+, Hair laser, PDT, and Aviclear for acne. Dr. Haven is one of the first physicians in the country to introduce the Emface and Ellacor, two innovative procedures designed to noninvasively lift and tighten. Dr. Haven says “Emface is an exciting new noninvasive way to tighten the face. It not only builds collagen and elastin but also works on the muscle to lift and improve the overall muscle tone of the face without surgery. Ellacor is a game changing technology, which uses fractionated micro-coring to remove microscopic cores of skin to improve wrinkles, remove excess skin on the face or other areas of the body.” Dr. Haven offers Emsculpt Neo for body contouring which can build muscle by 25% and decrease fat by 30% after a series of treatments.

Dr. Haven is consistently ranked in the top 1% of injectors nationwide, and she personally performs 100 percent of all Botox and filler treatments. Dr. Haven was once again selected as one of America’s Top Cosmetic Dermatologists.

Dr. Haven believes in designing an individualized anti-aging treatment plan for each patient to ensure desirable results. With a focus on noninvasive rejuvenation, Dr.Haven helps her patients look younger and more radiant. Her expertise gained from working in private practice for more than 22 years allows her to customize each treatment session to offer optimal results to every patient. In August 2021, Dr. Haven moved into a brandnew office with state-of-the-art technology. Dr.Haven says, “Patients have plenty of privacy coming to our spacious stand-alone building-and as always, excellent personalized care.”

A Stamford sailor’s solo trip across the Atlantic by amy sarbinowski // portraits and interior photography by andrea carson

A Stamford sailor’s solo trip across the Atlantic by amy sarbinowski // portraits and interior photography by andrea carson

left: The bow of his beautiful sailboat, Night Watch

David Tunick, a lifelong sailor, takes a moment along the coast near his home in Stamford.

For lifelong sailor David Tunick, a Shippan native, there is no better place to live than Stamford, with its endless opportunities to explore the coast, from nearby beaches up to Cape Cod and Maine. He also enjoys sailing in Europe, particularly in Scandinavia, France and the Netherlands. Last June, Tunick quietly embarked on the adventure of a lifetime, and returned to his hometown to tell the tales.

On the third of August, a flotilla of boats, which included the entire junior sailing fleet from Stamford Yacht Club, crowded in and around Stamford Harbor amid people cheering, horns honking and champagne popping, and even a celebratory burst of cannon fire, to welcome home David Tunick, seventy-eight, from his almost eight-week solo sailing voyage across the Atlantic Ocean.

Tunick sailed from A Coruña, a port in the northwest corner of Spain, to Stamford Harbor on a custom fifty-five-foot, double-masted sailboat designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built in 1967 by Abeking & Rasmussen. He has owned it for nearly forty years and knows every inch of Night Watch.

The voyage fulfilled a promise Tunick had made to himself: That he would once again sail solo across the Atlantic as he had twentythree years ago, when he journeyed from Stamford to Falmouth, England. Now that the trip was complete, his virtual support team—comprising sailing buddies, family, friends and college classmates—was eager to congratulate him.

THE MISSION

Regular dispatches posted on a blog chronicled the experienced sailor’s many obstacles and challenges, as well as moments of sheer terror. His followers grew from a few dozen to several hundred and were 2,000 strong at the conclusion of the journey. Some offered mechanical advice and others suggested navigation routes when he ran off course, including Steve James, a former airline pilot and an ocean sailor. Many just held their breath as action sequences unfolded in real time.

“The response to the trip was extraordinary,” Tunick says. “Perhaps it was the idea of one person versus nature. Also, my age—some people think that’s unusual. The honest-to-God truth is that I don’t feel in the least heroic or

brave. I did it because I love being out in the ocean and because, very simply, I wanted to deliver the boat, by myself, back to Stamford.”

Sailing single-handed (without a crew) is a challenge of technical mastery and selfreliance—the exact skills that Tunick sharpens on regular trips to Bermuda and overseas in Europe, where he crosses the North Sea alone. It’s a style of sailing that allows an extra measure of freedom.

“It’s liberating because I don’t need to worry about anyone doing damage to themselves or going overboard,” he says. “I make plenty of mistakes out there, but at least I know most of the mistakes just about immediately.”

There is no denying that single-handed sailing is a courageous endeavor. In nearly eight weeks of travel, Tunick encountered as many obstacles as Odysseus in The Odyssey, including a passage off the coast of Spain where rudderchomping orca whales had recently sunk a forty-five-foot boat; two near-shipwrecks in the Azores Islands while navigating high seas with broken steering; and engine failure while stuck between the Azores Islands and Bermuda, where he waited out a high-pressure weather system that caused windless days for two weeks. Then there was the rogue wave that hit while he was below deck, slamming his body from one side of the boat to the other, cracking a couple of his ribs.

FINDING A WAY

Tunick admits that even the first day was inauspicious, despite favorable wind and weather and four years of preparation. When he pressed the ignition to launch the boat from the pier, the engine did not engage—it had been flooded with seawater.

A week later, when the boat was ready, the winds had changed, causing Tunick to alter his original plan to follow the tradewind route from Spain to the Canary Islands to the Caribbean and then north to Stamford. Instead, he chased favorable winds toward the Azores Islands off Portugal. This required him to cross the Continental Shelf, an area where shipping lanes are thick with tankers and commercial fishing boats frequently fail to transmit the required GPS signal to show their location. Tunick stayed awake for the most part, sleeping for only very short intervals so that he could return to the deck to keep watch over the seas.

“That night, waves slammed and swept the deck and sometimes made their way below,” he recalls. “The autopilot could no longer handle the seas and wind. I steered for a couple of hours, then rested down below until the noise of the flapping sails or a change of direction awakened me to go above and hand steer. Night Watch was built for stuff like this and is very impressive in such conditions.”

On the second night, as gale winds blew, the steering wheel jammed and there was nothing he could do but keep the boat safe as he raced north, the wrong direction, for two days, much to the bewilderment of his phantom crew, as they tracked his GPS location via a Garmin device. When the winds slowed to a manageable speed, Tunick righted his course, turning south toward the Azores. He had to repair the steering as well as the overworked, nonfunctioning bilge pumps, and closed in Faial Island’s primary port, Horta, a yachting crossroads.

There was no room at the marina and, because his steering wheel would not guide him with any accuracy, he weaved around the boats, coming dangerously close to hitting them. Relying on decades of experience, he tried a few fast, short bursts of forward and reverse that allowed him to reach an area to anchor. Yet the boat bucked and strained in the wind and waves, a test of the rubber snubber that provided a degree of elasticity to the anchor rope that whipped from slack to taut. But it wasn’t enough. In short order, the rope snapped. The boat was just 150 yards from a rocky ledge, in imminent danger of wrecking. To his immense relief, a rescue team arrived in rubber rafts, answering his radio call for assistance.

“I almost shipwrecked twice in the twentyfour hours I was there,” says Tunick. “But I knew I’d make it out.”

THE LONG WAY HOME

After leaving the Azores, Tunick resumed crossing of the Atlantic, a journey that should have lasted two weeks. It took twice that long, as he ran into the Azores High, a high-pressure area with almost no wind. Engine failure meant that he could not power out of the system. The heat was so intense that he went up on deck only at dawn and dusk. As he drifted, friends sent messages, asking if he had changed course for Africa. He lost twenty pounds during that time.

above: A flotilla of supporters cheered Tunick's return to Stamford.

right: Tunick, aside from being a sailor, is an art dealer.

far right: Sailing these days comes with the help of lifesaving technology.

left: David Tunick at the helm of his boat, Night Watch

below: Awards and mementos from the lifelong sailor's experiences

This sport has enriched me my whole life. I’m already thinking about sailing back to Europe solo, possibly exploring more of Spain and returning to Scandinavia, particularly the west coast of Norway and onward toward Denmark and Sweden.

Between voyages, simply enjoying the comforts of home

David Tunick

above: Just three classic titles about sailing on Tunick's shelves

right: A shot of Night Watch racing in Denmark

below: Tunick's home is devoted to his twin passions: sailing and art.

When the wind finally returned, Tunick set off toward Bermuda. He knew the repairs made in the Azores were not going to hold, as the engine needed a new starter, and both the autopilot and generator were failing. At 2 a.m., Night Watch was towed into the marina in Bermuda for repairs. He had to make sure it was ready for the final challenge: crossing the Gulf Stream, the last hurdle on the transatlantic passage to Stamford.

Tunick wrote one of his final dispatches: “I looked forward, finally, to a comfortable, relaxed, routine, straightforward arrival at a port that I knew better than any other. The stars had finally aligned—not. Neptune had other intentions and delivered two more strong punches.”

The last fifty miles of the Long Island Sound were completely placid, requiring use of the engine. Tunick noticed that the boat’s batteries had overheated, a fire risk. At the time, he was working without the full use of his right hand and left arm, which had been injured in a recent fall caused by the rogue wave that also broke two ribs. While acknowledging he was battered by the blow, Tunick shrugs off the incident as another challenge on a trip filled with lessons.

“There had been a cascade of mechanical and electrical failures,” he says. “My shore team, which included engineers, encouraged and sustained me. It’s still mostly one beautiful day after another on the high seas and as far as I’m concerned, what could be better?”

Captured in his mind are moments of immense beauty, including the Milky Way as bright and vast as he had ever seen it; dolphins leaping alongside the boat and the ever-changing deep blue water. Somewhere between the Azores and Bermuda were two glorious nights when he watched the full moon rise in the East at the same time as the sun set in the West.

“This sport has enriched me my whole life,” he says. “I’m already thinking about sailing back to Europe solo, possibly exploring more of Spain and returning to Scandinavia, particularly the west coast of Norway and onward toward Denmark and Sweden.”

Traveling to northern Europe has always been a great pleasure for Tunick, who is an art dealer and visits galleries and museums along the way. In fact, his sailboat is named for Rembrandt’s greatest work, Night Watch, which resides in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. A replica of the painting hangs below the deck of his boat, a reminder of both his professional work with actual Rembrandts and his vigilance, keeping watch during long nights at sea.

Experts (and real local people) share their best and

journey begins with a single step. While a time-worn phrase, it’s important to realize the “journey” can apply to just about anything. Home organization, finance, business, exercise and nutrition are some of them, but there are many others.

Many people start the new year—and their journey—with grand plans to improve their lives. In most cases, however, those wellintentioned lifestyle improvements peter out quickly. Changes are too radical, frustration mounts and the quick fix that looked good in the online program turned out to be a colossal waste of time. The determination that springs forth in the new year melts like a snowball in the warm sun.

“Most people think they have to do everything, and they end up doing nothing. They get overwhelmed,’’ says Inessa Makdulina-Nyzio, a Stamford-based dietitian and nutritionist. “It’s important to think of the big picture and what it can look like at the end, but you’re not expected to look at the end

vision. Yet if you’re not sure of the end goal, it’s not important enough to make sustainable change. The why has to be there, and it has to be important enough to make a change.”

Whatever change you’re planning to make, it’s important to remember there are going to be peaks and valleys, rises and falls, and days where you see progress and others that make you feel like you’ve gone nowhere.

“One of the challenges we have as humans is that we are inherently impatient,’’ says Fran Pastore, CEO of the Women’s Business Development Council. “In reality, do everything in moderation; it’s something I’ve learned from my mentors. Getting healthier is important. Developing habits for a career with longevity and passion is also important. It’s a perfect time to think about the career and lifestyle you want and set bite-sized goals. Create a path to get there with reasonably achievable goals that are smart, measurable and realistic.”

Stamford magazine asked five experts to offer their input to help you improve your life in 2023. Let your journey begin here.

eople spend most of their time at home, so it makes sense to start there. “Self-organization helps every individual create harmony and balance, and reduce stress and tension,’’ says Masha Alimova, director of marketing and trade for California Closets. She recommends decluttering as a good first step to put you on a path to organization. “What works best for me is a ten-day challenge,’’ she says. “Every day for ten days, I get rid of some stuff. In most cases, I’ll find a new home for it.”

Similar to other wellness objectives, it’s easy to fall off the home organization track. Alimova says personalization will help maintain momentum. “You need a good system that is designed for you as an individual,’’ she says. “Once you have the system, you are there. The system will not allow you to fall into the traps, because there will be no traps. The organization system will direct you to stay organized.”

Unlike other self-improvement measures, organization is a visible metric. Alimova knows from experience. “As long as your inner self-organization works in harmony with your acts, you can see changes right away,’’ she said. “I wasn’t always an organized person. I am a clean freak. One big benefit from working at California Closets is I learned to be an organized person, and that behavior helped me improve my life, and balance work and personal life.”

MASHA ALIMOVA, director of marketing and trade for California Closets

n often overlooked selfimprovement aspect is financial investing. Like home organization, changes can often be done at home and measurable results can be evident quickly.

“Changing financial strategies is not usually prioritized like diet and exercise,’’ says Martin Maffei, a financial advisor with the Maffei Wealth Management Group at UBS. “Over the last two years, there has been a shift and bigger focus on improving yourself financially. The pandemic had a lot to do with that. It made investing more accessible to more people, and the additional free time

drove people to take a bigger interest in their investment strategy.”

Residents of Connecticut, known as the “Land of Steady Habits,” should pay particular attention to their finances amid volatile markets and bleak financial forecasts. Maffei says many investors mistakenly try to time the market but advocates a disciplined approach. “It’s important to stick to your strategy, especially if you have a longtime horizon,’’ he says. “Many investors, old and new, are sifting through a plethora of information that is often contradictory. Who do you listen to, and not listen to? It can be paralysis by analysis coming up with a game plan for a lot of investors.”

Maffei recommends periodic investments. Maintaining discipline, avoiding the temptation to panic sell and working with a finance professional to analyze the market— and who has the intellectual capital to help make smart decisions—could be a way boost your family’s bottom line. Joining an employee-sponsored savings plan is a first step to consider, along with automatic investing on a monthly or quarterly basis.

Results for improved financial strategies are also evident in black and white. “You can compare what you’re saving or investing compared to what you were doing a year ago,’’ Maffei says. “It’s very quantifiable, and you will be able to see where you are versus your goals.”

Martin Maffei financial advisor with the Maffei Wealth Management Group at UBS

n often overlooked selfimprovement aspect is financial investing. Like home organization, changes can often be done at home and measurable results can be evident quickly.

“Changing financial strategies is not usually prioritized like diet and exercise,’’ says Martin Maffei, a financial advisor with the Maffei Wealth Management Group at UBS. “Over the last two years, there has been a shift and bigger focus on improving yourself financially. The pandemic had a lot to do with that. It made investing more accessible to more people, and the additional free time

drove people to take a bigger interest in their investment strategy.”

Residents of Connecticut, known as the “Land of Steady Habits,” should pay particular attention to their finances amid volatile markets and bleak financial forecasts. Maffei says many investors mistakenly try to time the market but advocates a disciplined approach. “It’s important to stick to your strategy, especially if you have a longtime horizon,’’ he says. “Many investors, old and new, are sifting through a plethora of information that is often contradictory. Who do you listen to, and not listen to? It can be paralysis by analysis coming up with a game plan for a lot of investors.”

Maffei recommends periodic investments. Maintaining discipline, avoiding the temptation to panic sell and working with a finance professional to analyze the market— and who has the intellectual capital to help make smart decisions—could be a way boost your family’s bottom line. Joining an employee-sponsored savings plan is a first step to consider, along with automatic investing on a monthly or quarterly basis.

Results for improved financial strategies are also evident in black and white. “You can compare what you’re saving or investing compared to what you were doing a year ago,’’ Maffei says. “It’s very quantifiable, and you will be able to see where you are versus your goals.”

Martin Maffei financial advisor with the Maffei Wealth Management Group at UBS

ran Pastore, founder and CEO of the Women’s Business Development Council, says mentors can help people achieve business and career improvements. “You are inevitably going to hit walls and challenges,’’ she says. “You may not possess every skill necessary to get to that next level, and a mentor can help you identify areas where you can make progress. I also recommend looking to that business or that person with the career you admire and learn how they overcame those obstacles and achieved their goals. If you’re employed, have an honest conversation with your supervisor

to find out what they think you need to do.”

Setting realistic expectations is important in any self-improvement process, and Pastore says celebrating small successes along the way is important to keep moving forward to larger goals.

“Make sure to celebrate those small successes,’’ she says. “I think we need more of those small celebrations in life and in business. As coworkers, colleagues, mentors and executives, we need to point to those small successes more often. You have to always find something positive when you’re giving feedback to people.”

Fran Pastore, Women’s Business Development Council

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Suzanne Battinelli founder and CEO of The U

ne of the most challenging improvements for people is sticking with fitness goals. Suzanne Battinelli, founder and CEO of The U, a Stamford-based virtual gym offering private and group athletic training, nutrition coaching and massage, warns clients that any measurable success requires time. “We expect to see results very quickly, and that’s unrealistic,’’ she says. “Having that mindset can set someone up to feel defeated.”

She finds that people often set overly ambitious goals and frequently gauge their progress with unreliable metrics. “Creating a sense of accomplishment, setting more tangible goals and allowing that to propel

momentum to take you to the next step is smart,’’ she says. “Weight loss is not the only way to define being successful. I encourage people to ditch their technology, which can be a blessing and a curse. You can get obsessed with the wrong metrics. We want people to focus on how they feel.”

Fitness can be much harder to evaluate if the changes are impactful. Battinelli encourages people to find their fitness in the mirror, their mood and sleep patterns. “The quality of sleep is one area that tends to be positively impacted by a fitness routine,’’ she says. “We’ll also often see an improvement in moods. Exercise helps regulate our hormones and can combat some of the erratic mood swings we feel throughout the day. You’ll see changes in your skin and the whites of your eyes. Aches and pains start to go away. Any positive change in how you’re feeling should be a marker of progress.”

Like nutritionist Inessa Madulina-Nyzio of Dietitian for All, Battinelli encourages people to find their why. “If you’re dreading it, that should be your red flag,’’ she says. “If you hate it, then stop. You’re not going to magically grow to like it. I see people struggle with identifying why they want to improve. The more specific you can get about it, the deeper you can go.”

esides exercise, diet and nutrition are often a yardstick where people measure their self-improvement success. Nutritionist Inessa Makdulina-Nyzio says besides determining why they want to make changes, they should also be prepared to be consistent.

“It’s very fundamental,’’ she says. “What I do in practice is super complicated, and it can get elaborate and kooky with lifestyle changes. But you have to do the day-to-day things. It doesn’t have to be done perfectly. You do have to be consistent. Start eating right consistently, and every time you do that, give yourself a pat on

the back. It’s like a dopamine hit to the brain.”

Makdulina-Nyzio says simple steps, such as putting vegetables in clear containers in front of the refrigerator, can help get people to eat the right things. “If you have a specific, actionable goal, put it in a fifteen to twenty point font and hang it in your fridge,’’ she says. “If you get a super clear objective, you’ll become unstoppable.”

Changing nutritional habits might be the most significant change people can make to improve their lifestyle. The benefits of improved nutrition are numerous. “The minute you change, you change your microbiome with every bite,’’ she says. “You might not notice it, but the change happens immediately. You improve your blood sugar regulation and your genetic expression. Every single time you are doing well with what you put into your body, you are helping increase your longevity.”

She says improved bowel movements and sleep, enhanced mood and more energy are signs dietetic changes are having an impact. “Start every meal with a serving of vegetables,’’ she says. “That is the smallest thing someone can do in stabilizing their blood. That will make a huge difference and sometimes, that is all that needs to happen.”

Whatever change you want to make, the themes in each area remain constant: Start small, stay disciplined, look for reliable metrics, don’t expect miracles and remember why it’s important to you. “Many people begin with the attitude of a new year, a new me,” Makdulina-Nyzio says. “It’s the same you. But the why was never addressed. How is this going to make your life better? You have to be clear on that. Any performance coach will tell you that, and you have to be passionate.”

Inessa Makdulina-Nyzio registered dietitian and nutritionist, Dietitian for All

Getting started can be hard and overwhelming. To make it easier, we asked to suggest and to take that will get you moving toward the changes you want to see in your life.

Inessa Makdulina-Nyzio

Registered dietitian and nutritionist, Dietitian for All; dietitianforall.com

1 // Make sure you eat vegetables first.

2 // Don’t sit down to a meal if you’re upset. Your hormone cortisol could be elevated due to stress, and that meal can cost you more in terms of potential weight gain.

3 // Sit down and eat slowly. Chew your food, and avoid having lots of fluids with your meal. You don’t want to dilute your digestive enzymes, which may cause bloating.

Founder and CEO, The U; morethanjust agym.com

1 // Get to bed a half hour earlier at night, and try as best as you can to maintain a similar sleep schedule throughout the weekend.

2 // Everyone can benefit from drinking more water. I’m constantly dismayed at how little my clientele drinks. Drink a glass of water before the morning coffee.

3 // Get outdoors for some movement two or three times a week. It’s easy to get stuck indoors. The benefits of nature are endless. It’s free, yet unfortunately, easily overlooked.

Financial advisor, Maffei Wealth Management Group at UBS; ubs.com/team/mwmg

1 // Given the environment we’re in right now, with inflation being a very real concern, create a budget of your necessary expenses versus discretionary spending. Take into account what you’re spending versus what you’re taking in.

2 // Set a savings goal of how much you want to save or invest each month and stick to it.

3 // Consider paying down your highinterest debts or variable-rate loans because of what’s happening with interest rates.

Founder and CEO, Women’s Business Development Council; ctwbdc.org

1 // If you’re employed, have a review and share some of your successes and challenges. Ask for what you need and have a transparent conversation with your manager.

2 // Set your own intentions for the year, such as: “I want to be more positive" or “I want to make more connections." Set them on the desk, make sure they are reasonable and things you can do in the first quarter.

3 // Practice self-care. Take care of yourself, and take stock of yourself and your livelihood.

1 // Schedule a consultation with an experienced organizer who will take care of you and your belongings.

2 // Take the ten-day challenge: Every day for ten days, get rid of a few things or find a new home for them.

3 // Personalize your habits and routine and belongings. I believe it is the most important aspect—to have a system that works for you.

Suzanne Battinelli

Martin Maffei

Fran Pastore

Masha Alimova Director of information technology and marketing, California Closets; californiaclosets.com

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT

EA ING DISORDERS T

For those of us who have been around since the 1970s, it was chart-topping singer Karen Carpenter who brought the term “anorexia nervosa” into our vocabulary. Her velvety contralto voice was the soundtrack of the era, but those rich, full notes she sang were in stark contrast to her frail body, wasting away before the world’s eyes until not much more than a ghoulish clothed skeleton remained. Carpenter died of a heart attack in 1983, at the age of thirty-two.

Without treatment, up to 20 percent of all eating disorder sufferers do not survive. Knowing the warning signs and where to turn for help can be a matter of life and death. Fortunately, in Fairfield County we have some of the best doctors and treatment centers to support patients and their loved ones in understanding and overcoming the various eating disorders that can devastate young people and adults. »

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TYPES OF

EATING DISORDERS

ANOREXIA NERVOSA

Characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight, severe calorie restriction to the point of starvation, distorted body image and abnormally low body weight.

BULIMIA

Characterized by cycles of binging and purging: bouts of extreme overeating followed by self-induced vomiting, purging, fasting or excessive exercising. Sufferers often have a normal or above average body weight.

BINGE EATING DISORDER (BED)

Frequently binge large amounts of food and feel unable to stop eating.

EXERCISE BULIMIA/ ANOREXIA ATHLETICA

Characterized by excessive and obsessive exercising. May focus more on exercise performance than body image.

AVOIDANT/RESTRICTIVE FOOD INTAKE DISORDER (ARFID)

Aversion based on sensory characteristics of food, not body dysmorphia. Can cause disturbance in growth, nutritional deficiencies and significant weight loss.

ORTHOREXIA

Uber clean eating and obsessing about nutrition to the point that it becomes damaging. Can be a forerunner of anorexia.

DIABULIMIA

Affects Type 1 diabetics who reduce or stop taking insulin with the goal of losing weight.

OTHER SPECIFIED FEEDING OR EATING DISORDER (OSFED)

A blanket term to catch all other eating disorder variations.

Something Seems Off WARNING SIGNS

“Our daughter, Leah*, was eleven when we realized something was off,” says local mom Tina Collins. “She was a ballet dancer and had always been tiny, so it didn’t occur to us until she sent me a text saying: ‘I don’t want to eat. I think I’m fat.’ By then, she was already fully delusional with body dysmorphia.”

Looking back, Tina realized there had been signs: Leah had become obsessed with food in a strange way—she was compulsively cooking but not really eating, she was moving her food around on her plate, she could not casually talk and eat, she was struggling in school because her brain wasn’t functioning, and she had lost weight. “It’s a tricky disease,” says Collins. “Your child disappears. This disordered brain takes over. She went from being a joyful little imp to a nonperson who didn’t communicate with us for months. For a little while, you lose them. The hardest part is that panic.”

Collins turned to Westport psychotherapist Dr. Noni Eden, whom she describes as the “gold standard” in the area for eating disorders. In addition to the telltale signs that Collins had noted, Dr. Eden adds, “If a child is active and open and starts retreating, staying in bed and not wanting to see friends, that’s concerning. Changes in academics or eating habits, or if out of the blue they become vegan, a red light goes off for me. A drop or gain in weight out of nowhere, change in mood, change in dress; they start wearing baggy clothes or layers, so parents won’t see their bodies. They eat in their room by themselves, avoid restaurants or run to the bathroom after eating. They are like turtles that go in the shell.”

Westporter Mark Baker remembers the day he and his wife realized something was desperately wrong with their teenage daughter. They had gone to a dance recital and noticed she was blossoming into a young woman. “A few months later, at the next recital, she had lost her entire shape. We were crushed,” says Baker. “We didn’t know what to do. She had disappeared, and it felt like overnight. We saw it on stage in front of all these people.”

Looking back Baker realized “she’d been hiding in massive sweatshirts, and there’s no question we missed how little she was eating.

Some fictitious names have been used in this story.

We don’t sit down and eat family dinners, none of my kids eat breakfast and we don’t know what they are eating at lunch. On vacations, she’d order a big meal and eat a few bites. We took it as a positive that she was being health conscious.”

Dr. Ingi Soliman, a clinical psychologist in Westport, advises parents to also look out for: “elimination diets [even vegetarianism sometimes], irritability around food or body or weight, a sudden change in your child’s growth chart percentile, depression and over exercising.” It is not only girls battling these demons—20 to 30 percent of her patients are boys. “We see it a lot with athletes, especially wrestlers and runners who have to maintain their weight,” says Soliman. Eating disorders also affect adults, especially those who had issues in their youth—whether diagnosed or percolating below the surface. College-age young adults are particularly at risk.

Dr. Joanna Bronfman, the director of Backcountry Wellness for Eating Disorders, mentions a few more disconcerting warning signs: “inflamed parotid glands in purgers, cut knuckles on hands from putting them in their mouths, thinning hair, a chronic chill, lanugo [a downy layer of body hair like babies have to provide warmth], frequent weighing, water loading and use of diuretics.”

Why Is This Happening CAUSES

“The truth of the matter is that eating disorders are caused by a perfect storm. It’s never one thing. It’s bio-psycho-social,” says Dr. Bronfman, affectionately known as “Dr. B.” to her patients. “It’s brain based, temperament, family, heritability, stress response, cultural. The cultural piece is big and loud and has reared its head through social media.”

Media imagery touting the slender “perfect body”—from Twiggy to the heroin-chic look to Victoria’s Secret angels—has been ubiquitous for half a century. But Dr. B. noticed two tipping points in recent years that caused an already bad situation to “morph into a beast.” First, in 2007, a camera was added to the iPhone. Second, Covid hit and life moved onto Zoom. “Seeing your reflection with that degree of frequency creates a loop in the mind that you have to change this or that about your look,” says Bronfman.

Eating Disorders: Warning Signs, Causes, Treatment and Curbing the Trend

Dr. Eden, psychotherapist

“Identical twins, just by the very nature that they are identical, have a 33 percent higher risk of developing an eating disorder,” she explains. “If that’s the case, what is it? They are seeing themselves in the other, and they are always auto-correcting. We have treated hundreds of twins. If that is so with the twins, then so it is with Zoom and selfies.”

That doesn’t mean every kid with an iPhone is going to develop an eating disorder. The problem often comes on in tandem with “other biological inherent illnesses like anxiety or obsessive-compulsive disorder, when those are in the family,” says Dr. Soliman.

“My mom was bulimic her whole life and still battles anorexia,” says Mark Baker.

Genetics are likely a factor in his daughter’s case, but he also blames social media. “She was obsessed with it. On vacation, she’d be taking 200, 300 photos for Instagram,” he recalls. “Then she disappeared on social media overnight. Clearly something happened in that space, some cyberbullying. Once kids start down that rabbit hole, the algorithms amplify the content that makes them feel less secure.”

Trauma can be a factor as well. Dr. Eden became intrigued by eating disorders when she stumbled upon cases in the Orthodox community in Israel thirty years ago. “There was a lot of incest in that community and other trauma.” Dr. Eden often finds trauma, such as rape, triggering eating disorders in college-age

patients. But often “the thought was there before,” she says. Issues with eating had been brewing.

Collins suspects trauma from an assault was a trigger for her daughter, but so were the overachieving, perfectionist traits that are so common among anorexics. “Kids who are eating disordered, it’s like a competition for them,” she says. “Who can be skinniest, who can not eat the longest.” Social media amps up the playing field.

While the average onset age Dr. Eden sees is fifteen to twenty-five, she has patients as young as seven and as old as sixty-five. “The young ones are sometimes mimicking behavior they are seeing at home or sometimes it is rooted in trauma. There are pre-teens comparing belly fat on the bus. They are feeling a lot of pressure. When kids can’t control anything else, they control food.” Dr. Eden saw a sharp uptick in cases during the pandemic. “I was getting up to twenty referrals a week,” she says. “People were feeling trapped and using food as a substance to give them relief. Food was something they could control and manage when the world felt out of control.”

Dr. Soliman also notes that controlling people in a patient’s life can be a contributing factor: a harsh gymnastics coach or perfectionist parents. “Also, mothers who are anorexic in pregnancy often have babies who are overeaters,” says Soliman. “There seems to be a constant need to compensate for the lack of nutrition in utero.”

Where to Find Professional Help TREATMENTS

“It’s really hard to find people who are deeply trained in this,” says Dr. Eden, who has been treating patients with eating disorders for thirty years. Her practice in Westport utilizes a multidisciplinary approach, with a therapist, nutritionist, psychiatrist and, for children, involvement of the parents and pediatrician. “With kids, we must have family therapy. If you don’t work with parents, no change will happen,” she says. “We have to direct the parents and give them the same language to use at home. Parents become part of the team. This is really the key to success.”

Dr. Eden’s approach is unique to each patient and may involve: cognitive behavioral therapy;

“ if a child is active and open and starts retreating, staying in bed and not wanting to see friends, that’s concerning. changes in academics or eating habits, or if out of the blue they become vegan, a red light goes off for me. ”

deep work to get to the source; developing healthy coping skills; getting in touch with their feelings; “purging feelings rather than food”; narrative work to “rewrite the story of their life to become a hero, not a victim”; body and somatic approaches to trauma.

“If none of this works, safety always comes first. I will use an outpatient or inpatient program at a treatment center,” says Dr. Eden, who mentions Center for Discovery, Monte Nido, Clementine and Balance. “I have to use a lot of judgment. There can be benefits, but also patients can go and learn more tricks. I try to do programs that prepare them for real life. Life is about using food as a social event; eating should be fun. They need to make friends with food.”

Center for Discovery offers programs for various ages (ten and up) and levels of care in Southport, Fairfield and Greenwich. Northeast Regional Director Elizabeth Damon says, “Our residential treatment programs are located in homes, and our treatment process is set up to encourage ‘real life’ recovery. Our patients are involved in their own meal planning and preparation, and we don’t use measuring cups or scales. We know the work patients are doing in their psycho-educational groups and individual sessions is difficult, so we allow for down time, outings off-site and family visitation. Our partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs are physically set up similarly, to create a home-like environment.”

Damon continues, “We know eating disorders develop as a way to help people cope with something. Our goal is to uncover the source and replace the eating disorder with healthy, life-fulfilling coping skills. We work collaboratively with families and loved ones to give them the tools they need to support the patient at home.” Anyone concerned they or a loved one may be suffering from an eating disorder can call and set up a free consultation: 888617-0072. An online quiz (centerfordiscovery .com) can help determine if a consultation is warranted.

Leah Collins tried Center for Discovery and Clementine at Briar Cliff Manor in New York, which her mom describes as “a wonderful, beautiful residence for fourteen girls,” but she still wasn’t eating. Victims are “basically killing themselves, and there’s no silver bullet treatment,” says Tina. Ultimately, Leah went to Eating Recovery Center in Dallas, where

Dr. Bronfman, Backcountry Wellness

she could be intubated. Thankfully, she pulled through and returned to Clementine and then several years at a therapeutic school. “We put all kinds of restrictions on her social media after treatment,” Tina notes. “She will always have body image stuff, but she’s functioning normally and getting ready to go to college.”

A year into trying different therapists, Baker says, “We found Backcountry Wellness in Greenwich. They were so instrumental, as was my wife who dropped everything else for the better part of two years.” Baker is overjoyed that his daughter is now “doing great. She is so mentally strong, and that is why she beat it. You battle it your whole life, don’t get me wrong, but I’m stunned by her progress in the past year.”

Dr. Bronfman at Backcountry Wellness has focused exclusively on eating disorders for twenty-five years. “We are small and more boutique, with a six-bed adolescent residential program, only eight kids per section in our other programs, deeply compassionate caregivers and skilled clinicians. We really take the time to know our kids and get them better,” she says. “We are about health and wellness. There are days for kale and days for cupcakes in life— that’s balance. Food is joyous. Food and love are one and the same; a baby in it mother’s arms nursing or being given a bottle cannot distinguish between the two.”

Dr. B. believes Backcountry is the best in the county for treating ARFID. “We have really cracked the code,” she says. Dr. B. also notes

“we can enjoy the food we eat for all it brings us—nutrients, energy and social connection. we can move our bodies because we enjoy doing so, instead of worrying that we need to exercise because of something we ate . ”

a trend in many more boys suffering with these disorders now than in the past and, not surprisingly, many transgender people. “They are experiencing not only gender dysmorphia, but also body dysmorphia,” she explains. “There are all sorts of eating issues subsequent to that.”

Dr. Soliman emphasizes that catching the signs early and seeking treatment early gives the best chance of recovery. Six months prior to a girl getting her period is the average onset age she is seeing—and that is an easier age for parents “to swoop in and manage food intake” than later on. “They are starting to become an adult, their bodies are doing things they aren’t comfortable with, and they literally try to stop their body from developing,” she explains. “Parents need to treat them like a two-yearold; if your toddler is sick, you figure out a way to get the medicine into them. Treat the food as medicine. I have had parents sit in the car with their child at lunch time at school; you really have to supervise every meal. It’s really hard for parents, taking away their teen’s autonomy, but the physical piece comes before the emotional. Once the weight is up, it’s easier to address the emotional issues and figure out what the obstacles are.”

Dr. Soliman likes working with the Center for Discovery, Yale’s program (Child Study Center and Intensive Outpatient Program) and Greenwich Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine, and she suggests checking out the virtual offerings and resources offered by Monte Nido (montenido.com) and The Renfrew Center (renfrewcenter.com).

The potential long-term effects of eating disorders—including heart disease, osteoporosis, amenorrhea, infertility, dental problems from stomach acid, cancer of the esophagus, abdominal bleeding from laxatives—are frightening, but Dr. Eden says, “We have a good rate of success of recovery. There may always be a hesitation or fear of food, but many people can have a healthy life.”

What Parents and Society Can Do CURBING THE TREND

“Social media is awful for kids. Parents need to be vigilant about what their kids are watching

and what accounts they’re following, especially if you suspect your kid is struggling,” advises Collins.

Baker adds: “We have to have the uncomfortable conversations with our kids. We have to stay on them. You have to look in their drawers and closets. You have to monitor their social media.”

Dr. Eden advises, “Don’t minimize kids’ feelings. Listen, don’t judge, and offer help. You can’t have the attitude: ‘Oh c’mon, get over it, just eat.’ It’s an illness like drugs or alcohol, except that we need food. Get informed.” She adds, “Never comment on looks or weight. Don’t talk about ‘bad foods.’ Kids need to learn balance in food and balance in life. Try to cook together.”

Dr. Soliman notes a change society can make: “Some countries have outlawed airbrushing to make people look thinner in the media. With the body-positive movement, we are seeing more of an athletic body ideal. Actors of different body types are being cast.” We have to keep pushing the needle. She reiterates for parents not to “comment on body or weight or eating—yours or theirs” and for binge eaters, to “encourage an active lifestyle.” Binge eaters can refer to Yale’s POWER program for support (@yaleteenpower on Instagram).

“I think a shift in the way we talk about our bodies, food and exercise is a little way to make a big difference,” says Damon. “We can stop labeling food as ‘good’ or ‘bad.’ We can stop commenting on other’s bodies, especially refraining from commenting on someone’s assumed weight gain or loss. We can enjoy the food we eat for all it brings us—nutrients, energy and social connection. We can move our bodies because we enjoy doing so, instead of worrying that we need to exercise because of something we ate.”

Dr. Bronfman recommends having dinners together. “If schedules are busy, pick one time during the week to eat together; it could be Sunday brunch. Food is family.”

She adds, “The way to talk about food is not to talk about food, except ‘Yum, this is so good! You have to try it.’ ”

For comprehensive, compassionate guidance, Dr. Bronfman finds the National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) to be outstanding (nationaleatingdisorders.org, helpline: 800-931-2237).

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OF SKIING AND SLIPPERY SLOPES

Right after Christmas, people around here tend to take to the slopes—some to Colorado, others closer to home. Not me, unless I can help it. There aren’t any mountains in Ohio where I grew up, but after Jack and I were married and moved East, I ran out of excuses.

My first challenge was Stowe. No fancy new equipment, of course. Jack was old-fashioned, from Philadelphia. Any pair of long wooden boards—like he had learned on—had been good enough for him. But by all means, Donna, borrow whatever you need. So a nice friend loaned me some gear. The boots didn’t quite fit; by the end of the first day my ankle bones were bloody, and I had to insert foam donuts around them. Plus, I was terribly near-sighted, my glasses got all fogged up, and I couldn’t see where I was going. Nope, skiing wasn’t much fun—and it hurt. But I persevered.

Next, I tackled Stratton, enjoying my time off the slopes more than on at the Vaughns’ farmhouse where we learned how calves are born and maple sugar is made. Same was true when Jack bid on two ski houses at a silent auction for the Greenwich Symphony, figuring he’d get one, only to find out he’d won both. Yuck. But we made it happen. Besides, the Rindlaubs’ house in Vermont had a hammock in the kitchen—a great spot for watching other people cook dinner.

Skiing is a lot of work. Once we rented a lovely home at Bromley where I spent most of the time making sandwiches and doing major cleanup. It had been trashed by the owner’s unruly teenagers. Arms fell off chairs; one bathroom had a light we couldn’t turn off, another a light we couldn’t turn on; the master bed fell down (with us in it); the vacuum caught on fire, and a neighbor’s puppy pooped on the living room rug and growled at Jack

when he rubbed his nose in it.

Skiing can be embarrassing. My downhill finale came sitting beside a ski instructor on a chairlift at Stratton. My husband had been asked to skipper a boat back to Newport after the Bermuda Race and was mad because I wouldn’t join him. I’d been there-done-that on Newbold Smith’s Reindeer and hadn’t slept for a week. So when I discovered this young gorilla was dying to go, I began super-selling him on the idea. But when we reached the top where the lift pauses to allow people to disembark, he got off while I, still talking, kept going. This was instant decision time: Ride back down in disgrace or jump off midair? I jumped, landing in a heap of skis and poles circled by concerned witnesses. The only thing bruised was my pride.

After that, I turned to cross-country, which Barbara King and I did at Okemo when we weren’t shopping. Once we rented a house right on the slopes; and after seeing the gents off the first morning, we rushed through the breakfast dishes, eager to get to the discount stores in Manchester. Then came a knock on the door from an apparition in a ski mask saying: “My boots fell off!” Jack was standing there in his liners, a trail of plastic in his wake. Due to the extreme cold, his ancient boots had detonated. He had to buy new boots, new bindings and (gulp) new skis because, said the wily salesman, “you don’t want to put new bindings on those old skis.” The final tally came to a whole lot more than I spent in Manchester.

Someday I’m going to write a book called I Married a Jock. Jack wanted me to join him in every sport that turned him on, from skeetshooting to waterskiing. I could better him only at ice-skating.

Being old enough now to do what I want to do is wonderful, but guess what? It’s not nearly as much fun.

“I was terribly near-sighted, my glasses got all fogged up, and I couldn’t see where I was going.”

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