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

i was walking down my street today, teaching my left leg to walk again following my surgery…read more Someone I sent to Dr Squatrito pulled up and said, "he's a big guy and I think he forgets his strength sometimes. He actually hurt me with his very rough technique." He has stopped going back, just like me. Now I found out, I have a dislocated scapula. Dealing with that now through UCONN.

Really great guy and very knowledgeable physician. He has helped me tremendously with my back…read moreissues. I think the posters who have mentioned he is "too rough" are exaggerating. I've recommended him to a few friends and family.

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.

I have back problems and went to this doctor. I ended up with a steroid spinal injection a year ago…read moreand I'm still okay. Staff and doctor were very pleasant and competent. If I have problems in the future I will not hesitate to go back.

I had an ACL replaced in my right knee and my husband had one rotator cuff surgerically repaired by…read moreDr. Dugdale. My husband followed Dr. Dugdale's orders on recovery ( which Dr. said was absolutely necessary for positive outcome) and has regained full use of that arm. My husband fell and hurt his other shoulder. For that particular injury, Dr. Dugdale did not recommend surgery, but PT instead. My husband did the PT at appmts/home and has regained full usage of that shoulder/arm as well. I too have full usage of my knee as a result of the surgery. Dr.Dugdale is an excellent surgeon and really knows his stuff. I wouldn't have any orthopedic surgery done without consulting with him first getting his recommendation and if deemed necessary then would request him to do the surgery.

I had what turned out to be a torn meniscus which caused intermittent pain. Dr. Dugdale suggested…read morethat arthroscopic surgery was optional but, since I had a planned vacation which involved a lot of walking three months later, I elected to have the surgery. What the X-Ray (and radiologist's report) said was that I also had mild arthritis. And the surgery had a risk of inflaming the arthritis. I don't recall Dr. Dugdale mentioning that risk, all I recall was a generic list that would apply to any surgery. But, regardless, following the surgery, I was in constant pain well beyond the expected recovery period and DR. Dugdale decided it wasn't an orthopedic problem and sent me back to my primary care physician. I eventually went to a different orthopedist (in a different practice) who ordered a new MRI and found the arthritis had, indeed, flared up. The reason I won't return to Dugdale again is the way I was dismissed as not having an orthopedic problem when, indeed, I did - and not one that was difficult to diagnose or particularly unlikely under those conditions, if he'd taken the time. I hobbled through vacation, as a result.

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!

I saw Dr. Polatnick for my chest pain. He was very thorough, hospitable, and listened attentively…read more He told me that I can call anytime if I have any questions. I appreciated his willingness to be helpful. He told me to have an ultrasound. I had the ultrasound at another hospital, and the result was sent to his office. I called the office yesterday and asked about the result of the ultrasound. I was asking to speak with the doctor directly, but I was not able to. A receptionist over the phone stated she talked to the doctor, and the result was "indeterminate." I asked her to explain what that means. She stated, "It means we don't know what the heck is wrong with you." Then I asked what else the doctor found in the result. She stated there is nothing she can say. I was disappointed that she was not willing to help me speak with the doctor directly regarding my test results. I called the hospital today again about some concerns that I had. A receptionist became irritated, and stated "The doctor has nothing to talk to you about that." I asserted the importance of speaking with my doctor. She did not listen. She became more irritated and insisted that the doctor does not need to speak to me. She finally stated she would let the doctor know about my call. However, she was very unhelpful and unwilling to assist me. When I explained to her the importance of this matter, she simply hung up while I was still speaking. I felt mistreated and disrespected by her rude and unprofessional behavior. My hope is the doctor is informed about this inappropriate and unjust behavior of his receptionist(s) and he can take appropriate actions to rectify this. As a patient, I have a right to speak with my doctor.

Dr. P. is my general practitioner and, though he is not located particularly conveniently to where…read moreI work or live, I would go a long way out of my way to have him as my doc. He spends enough time with his patients to gain a holistic understanding of their situation and is pragmatic, smart and just very nice. The office staff and his PA are great, too.

I am so grateful that I found Dr. Thomas Banever to repair my recurrent inguinal hernia! When I…read morediscovered this hernia, I was particularly anxious due to some previous experiences. Dr. Banever was so patient with me, listening to all of my concerns and answering every one of them and making me feel comfortable. And he was so accomodating to all of my requests to help feel comfortable during the procedure. I could not have imagined a better experience getting this hernia repaired.I highly recommend Dr. Banever. He brings a wealth of experience and expertise along with his demeanor that puts you, the patient first. Despite that has likely repaired thousands of hernias before, and answered the same questions thousands of times, he treated every questions and concern that I had with such attention that made me feel truly cared for and actually helped repair not only the hernia, but my fears about about procedures like this in general.

Dr. Banever is a most down to earth friendly knowledgeable surgeon who truly cares for "the whole…read moreperson". He is approachable and takes time to explain everything. His handwriting is atrocious but he will clarify when questioned! I would recommend him without resservation.