John Fulkerson ended my 8 month ordeal around 5 years ago where I went to 3 doctors over and over…read moreagain in Philadelphia which kept on telling me that there was nothing wrong with me or that there was nothing that they could do for me. I was at wits end. It seemed like my mother was the only person who believed that there was really a something wrong with not only my right knee, but my left knee. I hurt myself really badly playing basketball. I hurt both knees on the same day. I couldn't believe it. I had played sports 5 days a week for my whole life. Then I couldn't even walk a block without walking b/c of all the pain. It was so depressing. The doctors at the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia told me there was nothing wrong with me. I think I saw them 4 times. I saw Dr. Larry Miller around 5 times. The kicker I had to keep waiting 3-4 weeks in between appointments hoping that the next time would be different. I couldn't give up. I finally decided to try someone else. Someone said that he was one of the best on the east coast. He also fit me in right away. I remember to this day it was November 20th. I was injured in February. from February to November 20th barely able to walk in pain. Then Dr Fulterson (I remember this like it was yesterday) He read my MRI...and felt my right knee. There were two areas of distinct pain. He said you definitely have some torn cartilage. He also said that there may be two tears. He said the pain that I was having was not from the exact area was showing the tear on the MRI. He then said that I can operate on the 26th of November. So after 8 months of agony and helplessness in one visit I had someone who verified that there was a problem and that he would try and fix it. That he offered to do it 6 days later. I felt like he cared so much. I wound up getting a 5th opinion from the Texas Rangers Baseball Club team orthopedist and he concurred that there was some kind of tear by just reading the MRI. He recommended I get the surgery done by Dr. Paul Sethi in Greenwich. I went to Dr. Sethi who also gave me a half hour and went all over the MRI and felt my knee. Dr. Sethi fit me in and did the surgery which lasted 2 hours longer then he thought it would take. I had both a torn meniscus and torn articular cartilage that lined the femor. I was on crutches for 4 weeks and had rehab of another 18 months. He also performed surgery on a minor lateral meniscus tear on my left knee. I know walk without pain after going through 16 months of almost not being able to walk a block without crying. Dr. Fulkerson was the first one who made me feel like I wasn't crazy. Dr. Freedman of Jefferson in Phila told me that if I kept on looking and seeing enough doctors that I would find something even though there was nothing to find. He told me I was on a wild goose chase. My mom and I disagreed. I just want to thank Dr. Fulkerson for being there for me when I really needed him. There are doctors and then there are doctors who care. He is in the second category. thank you!

Surgery. Dr. Whitman fixed my right hand 2 1/2 years ago and did a great job. He is going to fix…read moremy left hand next month. I have not had any issues with accepting my insurance or pre-charging me.

Went to Dr. Wintman for second opinion on a complicated wrist surgery. Before my appointment I sent…read moreprevious exams, x-rays and a CT scans. It appeared Dr. Whitman had not looked at them. I was greeted with a blunt demeanor and basic questions, as was the person in the next room (the office has thin walls). He did not give adequate time for me to answers or explain. He spent about 10 minutes with me then ordered x-rays (I had sent a CD with x-rays taken a month ago). There is no computer in the exam room to discuss the results, he showed me a picture of an x-ray on his phone. There are charges if you want a copy of the doctors notes, x-rays or to have your records sent back to you, I've never had this at other places. My insurance was charged twice the amount as other orthopedic surgeon appointments costs. I gave 2 stars because he did give a opinion but if I knew what the place was like I would have gone somewhere else.

Dr. Belniak is a highly regarded for the use of robotics systems in total and partial knee and hip…read morereplacements, shoulder replacement, etc. Dr. Belniak was on this cutting-edge technology from its inception in Connecticut. With regard to use, he had done a higher amount of robotic-assisted total knee surgery when his practice was reviewed in CT around 2020. The list of doctors offering this type of surgery is low in most areas in the state. Many doctors that are considered the best in orthopedic sports medicine do not use it in their practice and have no knowledge of its remarkable advantage for their patients' surgical outcome and recovery time. Many patients can literally walk out of surgery centers unassisted. I encountered this experience and had a very short physical therapy experience. My physical therapist told me on my first evaluation visit that I would likely need a very abbreviated program. I achieved the recommended flexion and extension requirements of my artificial knee joint in record time and without incident. Starling Physicians in New Britain appears to have attracted other specialized orthopedic surgeons as well. I recommend Dr Belniak for robotic-assisted joint replacement without reservation. Doctors in his category may be difficult to make surgical plans with due to popularity spread so widely in many forms of media. To me, I wouldn't hesitate putting him first on your list to reach out to perform your surgery. The doctor's office, from the X-ray technician to the APRN, are all very qualified and wonderful personalities for patients coming in with pain and the hope of getting well.

Kept us waiting 1.5 hours, took X-ray of wrong arm, provided improper brace for the situation and…read moreinstalled upside down and backwards and didn't even look at the injured arm. Poor bedside manor. Needless to say we found a new doctor who is wonderful.

I have been going to this practice for over 20 years. I have a lot of confidence and trust in this…read morepractice.

Dr Jesse Eisler provided me with exceptional care 15yrs ago. I was able to return to a pain free…read moreway of life with his care. My surgery went so well that I was back on my feet with only minimal recovery time. I now find myself with daily pain from another issue. Even after 15yrs, Dr. Eisler has again helped me regain my independence with non-surgical method's this time. I would highly recommend a visit to his practice!

Very caring staff. The APRN and Dr. Eisler really take time to get to know you and ensure you're…read morecomfortable with your treatment plan/surgery. They are kind and compassionate, but most importantly, they are knowledgeable and patient. They exhaust all non invasive treatments before suggesting surgery - they truly want what's best for the patient. Even better is the fact most of the less invasive options (ablation, injections, etc) are done right in office, allowing for continuity of care and more expediency. I was a very anxious patient leading up to my surgery and my multiple repeated questions were answered with care and compassion. I had multiple visits with the surgeon (Dr. Eisler) before settling on surgery and feeling truly comfortable because of a less than optimal previous spine surgery (different dr). He was an active listener and participant in my care the entire time. He reassured me he would meet with as many times as necessary to make sure I felt comfortable and educated on my condition and needed surgery. I'm happy to say the majority of my pain is gone post surgery (4 months) and I have my life back. I can't thank Dr, Eisler and his team enough. From the efficient and informative office staff, to the medical assistant, everyone in this office is top notch.

I was suffering from shooting pain through my butt and down my left leg -- sciatic nerve pain. I…read morehad tried chiropractic relief, rehab therapy, and received two cortisone injections to my lower spine. The pain got so bad I couldn't bend to put on socks or lift the mattress to make the bed. I had reviewed many local surgeons on line and settled on Dr. David Kruger in Bloomfield, Ct. Others have stated.he is a surgeon who will not jump at a chance to use his surgical skills and in my case, while he was reserved and serius about the possible outcomes of surgery, he was also quite confident he could help address my problem only after thorough review of my MRI. I too was not hoping for surgery but I had exhausted all other options and when Dr. Kruger showed me the arthritis affected bone pinching my nerve we agreed to surgery. Surgery went well, and Dr. Kruger performed an L3 and L4 laminotomy and foraminotomy. I had been worried about the recovery period, but all went much better than I could have imagined. I was home the same day of surgery and took one of the painkillers before bed. As the anesthetics wore off it was immediately apparent my pain was gone. I never needed additional pain killers and went to work the next day (I work at home so did not need to drive). Recovery was painless aside from some stiffness where the muscles were cut. Although I felt fine and thought I could return to playing tennis after a couple of weeks, the Dr. recommended I wait at least 6 weeks. I tried, but in the fifth week I played tennis on Friday, golf and tennis on Sunday. No pain, nor stiffness. Honestly, it hurt more to remove one of the staples than it did for the surgery, and this was an anomaly. I highly recommend Dr. Kruger as an honest surgeon whose main concern is working with the patient to find the best solution for their problem -- even if this does not include surgery. In retrospect, I am disappointed with the Dr. that had advised I get the cortisone shots (not Dr. Kruger, but the folks at Hartford Hospital) as it seemed the MRI presented ample evidence the shots would have no affect. Is is great to be pain free just in time for golf season and I am enjoying playing tennis multiple times per week. Thank you Dr. Kruger.

It is not very often that someone will freely admit "I love going to the doctor - it's just about…read moreas fun and enjoyable as having an ice cream sundae". However, when you need to go to one - it's good to know there are physician's like Dr. Steven Selden, an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine, who are willing and able to put you back together and keep you moving forward. As an athlete himself, he knows that injuries however big or small can be earth shattering to his patients - whether they are sports enthusiasts or not. I have been seeking treatment with him for several years for various ailments - from several bouts of tendinitis to a more recent stress injury - and he has always been very caring and compassionate - answering all of my questions and concerns and taking the time to make sure I understate my diagnosis and treatment options. I have never felt rushed and always feel that I have received a thorough examination. Additionally, the staff at Orthopedic Associates of Central Connecticut, where he practices, have always worked at a level of professionalism that has not wavered even on my worse days. They see a variety of pain and suffering daily but have always been pleasant to me and others that I have seen them interact with while waiting to see Dr. Selden. I always hope that when I finally get a clean bill of heath that this will be the last time I will need to see Dr. Selden, but I am appreciative and comforted by the fact that if necessary, he will be there to get me back on the road - literally - to recovery

Worst dr ever and to old. Tells you your other dr are the best and keep up with them and good luck…read moreon my hip surgery. But then writes a report sing I am able to work don't have two bad hip that need to be replaced and the lower back that needs a fusion is ok no need to fix. Don't go to this guy

My wife and I have been going to Dr. Curry's office for probably 30 years. We both have substantial…read morepermanent neck and back problems. Dr. Curry and his staff have helped us both tremendously. They are all compassionate, caring and professional If I could give more than five stars I would. They have actually had a profound effect on our lives and would recommend this practice wholeheartedly.

Went to chiropractor in late 2016/2017.....had X-rays and after one of my adjustments I lost…read morefeeling to my left buttocks/groin area.....needless to say they failed to see a herniated disc in my L5-S1 and that adjustment caused that disc to fracture outwards and onto my nerve which resulted in me going in for surgery to remove the part of the disc that herniated out and onto my nerve.