During my appointment, Dr. Lynch did not act like he was in a hurry, though I'm sure he's very…read morebusy. After examining and assessing me from that exam, Dr. Lynch explained things to me in great detail, which I very much appreciate. He answered all questions I had also in detail and treated me as an important and intelligent person! He took time to explain options and possibilities!

Staff amazing, Dr informative and helpful! Loved my experience. Drained fluid from knee and gave a…read morecortisone shot. Much needed relief after suffering for too long. Following up with some PT. Thank Dr Lynch and staff!!!

Everyone was pleasant and helpful. Especially Dr. Tomak Everyone was attentive and courteousread more

Everyone was efficient and professional. I was glad to see social distancing still in place. Dr…read more Tomak described and explained my diagnosis and even shared my Xray. I left with everything I needed to recover.

I had back surgery in August 2025 after years of increasingly awful nerve pain - laminectomy &…read morefusion. Dr. W from the first visit to my most recent has been absolutely wonderful. The surgical discussion was very balanced & he explained fully what I could anticipate for recovery & the risks. My surgery was 100% successful! I was at the Hartford Hosp outpatient center in Milford and the entire office & medical staff was great. I went into the surgery feeling that I was in good hands across the board, especially with Dr. W. He takes his time to really listen to patients and is not a surgeon who believes surgery is always the answer. He had been recommended to me by other medical professionals and I completely see why. I cannot recommend him and the staff he has engaged more highly.

My office visit was excellent. Dr. Wijesekera was friendly, sympathetic, and reassuring. He…read moreexplained my situation and answered all my questions very clearly. I would certainly recommend him to friends and family members. I would give him the highest grade on any evaluation questionnaire.

Appalling…read more Disinterested, hurried, apathetic man who is clearly unhappy with his career path. Find another doctor.

I have had numerous orthopedic surgeries over the past 10 years and was told my an MD at Brigham…read moreand Women's in Boston that I had severe degenerative scoliosis affecting my entire spine but especially in my lower back and that surgery was not an option. Over my years of recoveries I had gained about 40+ lbs due to inactivity. physical therapy and acupuncture were somewhat helpful but limited. I also have fibromyalgia which makes PT and recovery time very slow. Of course insurance eventually limits PT visits. After a few years of doing what I could on my own and losing about 15 lbs, my pain and mobility deteriorated. I finally decided with my PCP to give it another go around with a new MD specializing in the back and spine. He might reevaluate and offer PT or maybe an injection to relieve the pain. The staff were very pleasant and caring, accommodating my physical needs without my even asking for assistance. They X-rayed my lower back. I questioned the need for my entire spine and they said that was all Dr Beiner ordered at least for the time being. In preparation for the dr they asked me to roll up my pants and set out the hammer thing to test my reflexes. Dr Beiner came in and asked me to tell him what was going on. I briefly explained my Dx of degenerative scoliosis from my MD in Boston who told me surgery was not an option in my case since it involved my entire spine., and the pain that has been getting more severe and limiting my mobility. He said he didn't know anything about fibromyalgia because they never taught it when he was in school. I also noted that I recognized weight loss and exercise would probably help somewhat . He checked the strength in my foot, then moved his chair away, leaned back with his hands behind his head and asked what I wanted him to do. I was taken aback and said I don't know that's why I came to him. I said, I don't know, physical therapy or something. He asked if I had physical therapy in the past and I said lots over the years. He said then I knew how to do it. He said I should see a pain management MD. I said I thought my meds had been managed well and he said they might be able to offer other medication or injections. I told him I thought he might be able to give me an injection and he said he didn't to that. He left the room and his assistant came in with a list of pain management MDs who were all in long distances in New Haven and Fairfield county and a prescription for PT three times a week for 3-4 weeks. I was so shocked by his behavior and expressed it to the staff member who helped me out. Once in my car, I sat for a few moments while the tears welled up and wondered what had just happened. On the drive home I thought "He just totally dismissed me, but why?". My weight, my complicated case and history ( including fibromyalgia, diabetes, depression) or my age or did he think I wanted narcotics which I do not want? I left the appointment feeling: a total waste of time and effort and money, though covered by insurance. More than that, I fell into a state of depression in pursuing other help or accepting my circumstances that might not ever change or get better. I've been fighting the depression with lots of distraction, I couldn't concentrate on reading or news or keeping up with my profession ( retired pharmacist). I talked with my husband and best friend and they were appalled. I still cannot talk or write about it without the tears. I will pursue physical therapy in a couple of weeks when I have my COVID vaccine and have a follow up with my PCP. I don't know where I will go from there. Risking another back doctor that will possibly intensify my feeling of hopelessness? I have also worked with a therapist who gave me lots of tools which I use, including meditation ( as in breathing and relaxation). Thank goodness for my wonderful PCP who will help me with next steps.

Caring staff and no waiting at all. Dr Cohen is very kind, professional and informative. I had a…read morecortisone shot that was painless !

Ready for this? An outstanding yelp review, from a person that never writes reviews! The office ran…read moreon time. We were greeted by friendly, caring staff. I listened to them greet each patient who arrived with warmth and care; "How are you feeling? Do you need help with the check-in questionnaire?" Each team member we met was cheerful and helpful, and thoughtfully explained what would happen next. Dr. Cohen was warm, and kind. He listened carefully and instantly put my daughter at ease. He explained a but of anatomy, and a straightforward plan. She was relieved and left smiling. I often say that your doctor doesn't need to be nice, but they need to be smart. Dr. Cohen is both nice and very, very smart. I have the same impression of all of the office staff and care team.

Worst experience at Connecticut orthopedist this morning in Branford Connecticut…read more I brought my husband in for his foot mind you we've been coming here at least two years. They're bombarding me at the desk with my husband asking me when I retired?. I'm not a patient here. I'm not seeing the doctor. How dare they? They're telling me Medicare wants to know? well if Medicare wants to know the Medicare should be contacting me as an individual. I will not be stepping foot back into this practice ever again. actually this office not the doctors.

Dr Kelley's assistant Daneen is the worst. Condesending, very short. Talks down to you. A very poor…read moreemployee for an outstanding Dr. Doesn't return phone calls. Very poor people skills.

Arrived on time, promptly greeted and taken to an exam room. The Dr. came in in a reasonable…read moreamount of time. He was attentive and thoroughly explained everything. Overall a positive experience. Only negative was being asked by the on-line system to complete a patient questionnaire then be asked to do a paper version that asked almost exactly the same questions when I arrived at the office. That part was kind of a waste of time.

I recently had a surgical procedure performed by Dr. Bernstein. He did excellent work, my problem…read morewas solved, and the entire process was smooth and seamless. The staff at the Branford surgical center was great, and the physical therapists in the Milford office do a great job, too. If you have an orthopedic issue of any kind, you should contact Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists.

This doctor does not listen to the patient and has a horrible bedside manner. I do not recommend…read morehim. There are plenty of shoulder specialists. Pick someone else. There are other doctors in the same practice who are wonderful.

Great place to go, front desk had great customer service, saw dr Shia who was very nice and…read moreaccommodating, and also had physical therapy at the same place where Jane, Maria, and staff were all excellent and vital to my recovery..

This was my personal experience;…read more Even if you have been a previous patient within Yale Medical for years but are a new patient with the Yale Orthopedic & Rehab, expect a long wait for an appointment, at least for Dr. Gibson anyway. Even as a prior patient of Doctor Gibson beyond three years of seeing him last you are considered a new patient. Do not be fooled by a non-existent waiting list either, every time I called there to ask if there's been a cancellation they added me to it, nor the false hope of calling daily for a possible cancelation opening as you will learn below. I've had knee pain now for several months and I scheduled an appointment with Doctor Gibson for March of 2023, acquired in November of 2022. I've made numerous calls to try and obtain an earlier appointment due to a cancellation, as directed by Yale staff when I called to schedule my original appointment. I was advised to call daily by several people that schedule appointments. On December 19, 2022, I was told there was a cancellation in January of 2023. When the receptionist learned I was a new patient, I was told "Oh sorry, you're not eligible for this appointment as a new patient." A complete contradiction to what I was advised back in November and most every time I called. How can an open appointment not be available to a patient, whether that patient is new or existing!? To say the least I'm extremely disappointed and frustrated with Yale Orthopedics & Rehabilitation. Good luck to all new patients. Connecticut Orthopedics is a great alternative. Kurt T

Dr. Halim is an incredibly smart and talented surgeon. I'd suffered with carnal tunnel syndrome for…read moremany years before developing full blown tendonitis back in 2015. As a result of a job that required a ridiculous amount of pushing furniture, carrying my office with me everywhere and not having a desk caused more damage than necessary. When a second shot of cortisone didn't work, Dr. Halim suggested I wear a brace to protect my wrist. In 2017 I found that surgery was the next step. I am no stranger to going under so I was fine with that. An MRI revealed arthritis as well so I was glad to be rid of it. After surgery I was in a cast followed by therapy. All one place, the doctors and nurses are professional and do their best to get you in and out quickly. Dr. Halim also has another office where appointments may be easier. She is kind and I am pain free.

I received physical therapy at Chapin & Havlicek after neurosurgery for spinal stenosis due to a…read moredisc herniation. The care I received was top-notch, with the physical therapist spending a lot of time with me and answering all of my questions. I recovered very well, not least through the care I received here!