In July 2021, Dr. John Reach replaced my left ankle. Prior to the surgery, I was having trouble…read morewalking any distance and experiencing chronic swelling. Five months after the surgery, I was hiking, playing hockey, and back to being active. A year prior to my ankle surgery, Dr. Reach repaired the Achilles on my right side with great success. I have known multiple patients who have benefited from Dr. Reach's care. I have had numerous surgeries for sports injuries through the years, and Dr. Reach is the best. I recommend him to anyone with a foot or ankle issue.

Dr. Reach operated on my right ankle in 2018 and saved me from years of disability. He is a…read morecompassionate expert, so rare in surgeons. Absolutely recommend.

Dr. Diana performed a meniscus repair surgery on me about a year ago. I've since found out that…read moreorthopedic surgeons don't even perform this surgery anymore due to the lack of success of it. I never got better and the pain has gotten worse. It caused the arthritis in my knee to get worse. I'm having to get a knee replacement surgery due to the severe arthritis and pain. I wish I had done more research before having him perform the surgery.

Dr. Richard arrived late, and had not reviewed my file prior to my appointment. He was…read morecondescending in his responses to my questions regarding my medical concerns and honestly, rude. I did not return - and never will.

This man is a star. Always on time. No nonsense. Sparking clean. Eager to talk and go out of…read morehis way to explain things. And more importantly, he sincerely cares. His office is run perfectly and should be the model for anyone to follow.

Great doctor and staff. made the whole experience much better. whole set up was perfectread more

They don't answer phone or call back! They were recommended by friends and the no response was very…read moredisappointing

Huge waiting area without any hip high chairs for hip and knee replacement patients. How does a…read moreprovider expect their patients to get up with ease?

This is the worst doctor I seen so far. Very arrogant!…read more What a waste of time! This is the worst doctor I seen so far. I have dizziness and can't function normally He did not even tested me on the visit, just briefly looked at the eyes and said follow the pen Said the the tests will be performed by the stuff in the office but not him!!!! And as per the office stuff the test can't be scheduled before 2 weeks from the office visit as insurance not going to cover it!!! What a Joke ! Called the insurance and they told me it is not true!! Stuff and doctor is very unprofessional! Turok said that his physical therapist can do vestibular therapy but apparently he was not trained to do it at all ( as he told me himself) Wanted me to do the ultrasound if the arteries but there person only comes one time a month Asked him to give me the RX to see another ultrasound office- refuses to do so I would stay away from this office Going to complain about this doctor:(

I was on Percocet for over 30 years for a spinal disease called DISH and multiple herniations over…read morethat time. The day I go on vacation was the day I was supposed to pick up my monthly Percocet but my flight left earlier than the pharmacy was open so I tried to get Turok to send me my meds to where I was going. I had multiple problems getting that done so I came home in alot of pain and extreme stiffness. His office then sent a much smaller dose and smaller quantity of my medication and I kept asking why and all I got was Dr Turok leaving nasty messages. Then I receive a letter that starting Jan 1st 2023, his office was no longer prescribing opiods and left me with NOTHING to hold me over AND still no reason why he, for the 1st time ever reduced my meds without reason! I now find out he lied to me, that letter was a complete lie and he has been prescribing opiods without interruption! STILL NO EXPLANATION and now he has blackballed me as no other pain mgt doctor will give me what I need, give me any opiods at all and some won't even see me!!! I not only have advanced DISH but now need a 4 level fusion in my neck, have Shmorl nodes eating away my lumbar spine and this POS doctor could care less! On top of that, he talked me into getting Testosterone implanted in me last year without any care that my BP spiked so high that I almost stroked out and refused to take any responsibility. Moreover, I found out after the fact that when I thought I was getting epidurals for my neck and back, they were either trigger point injections or nerve blocks. As others have pointed out, Turok is nice when you're giving him the high priced injections and other treatments that he can make the most money but if you mainly need pain meds to function and you cause any issue on getting your meds, he'll shut you down and lie his ass off! Avoid this POS! It's too bad I couldn't give a 0 Stars.

Dr. Norman Kaplan, and his orthopaedic practice, provide quality care to patients in need. I have…read morebeen a patient of Dr. Kaplan's for over 35 years. During that time frame, Dr. Kaplan has replaced both of my hips, and has provided care for both injured knees. His medical expertise and quality bedside care, have taken me through some difficult medical issues. In short, I have the greatest respect for Dr. Kaplan, his associate physicians, and the helpful support staff at Connecticut Orthopaetic Specialists.

I have a long history of back pain and I've seen a lot of chiropractors over the years. Dr…read more Carpenos is as good as it gets. What sets him apart from other doctors is that he TRULY cares about his patients and will do anything to get them healthy. I have crappy insurance that doesn't cover any part of my treatment, and he worked with me to devise a payment plan that I could afford. He didn't have to - but he did. I had a slipped disc in my back that was pinching a nerve. At my lowest point, I was in so much pain that I could not bear my own weight or walk. My only other option besides the spinal decompression treatments was disc replacement surgery (which would mean months of unpaid medical leave from my job and the inability to financially support myself). The therapy did take months, but I am now in little to no pain. (Think about it - if you break your arm, does it heal overnight? No, it takes time.) I've had back pain for more than 15 years and for the first time since my freshman year of high school I now know what it is like to live pain-free. Honestly, I am surprised to see negative reviews here. Dr. Carp's demeanor and personality are direct (but not uncompassionate) and I can see how some people may not respond well to that. But if you actually just spend 10 minutes talking with him, you realize how passionate he is about making HUGE differences in people's lives and well-being. He has saved my life in so many ways - my physical health, my mental health, my financial stability, my independence..... I could go on and on. He's a great guy and a great doctor.

I had a deeply disappointing and costly experience with Dr. Carpenos at New England Spine and Disc…read more I came in with leg pain caused by two degenerating discs pinching a nerve. During my initial visit, Dr. Carpenos recommended spinal decompression therapy -- a treatment not covered by insurance. He then started to talk to me like a snake oil salesman: fast and confusing. I explained that I had a very limited budget and needed clarity before committing. So I asked him to slow down and I asked some very specific questions about how the treatment wold work, what the success rate typically was, and what I could expect if I decided to follow the treatment plan. Instead of answering my questions calmly, he became visibly annoyed and said he felt "pressured" by me. I reminded him that it was MY body and my very limited, hard-earned money -- and I was the one feeling pressured to spend it without him having the patience to explain this therapy that insurance wouldn't even cover a significant portion of. His first response was to say that financial hardship shouldn't be a barrier to treatment. When I said I'd have to decline since I couldn't afford the full amount he wanted (Close to 4,000 as I recall) he suggested fewer visits for about half the price. , When I expressed concern and asked if I'd still get relief he assured me I would, so I agreed to take part in the treatment. But at the end of the treatment, I felt no improvement. When I reminded him of his earlier assurance, he said, "I expected that you'd feel a bit better, see the results, want more improvement, and then commit to the final visits." He'd completely ignored my statement at the beginning that there WAS no more money. I felt completely misled and taken advantage of. The experience was not only financially draining but physically uncomfortable. His chiropractic adjustments were rushed, and during one session, he failed to check the placement of my arms during a bear hug/anterior thoracic adjustment. When "hugged" me sharply my fists were jammed into my voice box which hurt so I reflexively pushed back. He asked what was wrong and I explained what had happened. The following week, he asked if my cold was better. When I looked at him, confused, he said "Well, last week you had a sore throat, didn't you?" [It was surreal, like he just was unable to take any responsibility for his own actions.] He also gave questionable medical advice outside his expertise -- once telling me not to use sunscreen despite a family history of skin cancer -- and another time I heard him telling his staff that he'd advised another patient to ignore their cancer doctor's recommendations and to follow his own. Dr. Carpenos' demeanor throughout my treatment was pushy, rude, and evasive when asked direct questions. His team failed to track the decompression machine's pressure settings, so I had to remember my own numbers to ensure proper progression -- a detail that made me feel my investment wasn't respected. If you read his responses to other negative reviews, you'll see a pattern: sarcasm, deflection, and a refusal to take responsibility. I strongly caution anyone considering treatment here. While some patients may find relief, many don't -- and Dr. Carpenos seems far more focused on securing payment than on assessing whether spinal decompression is truly appropriate for your condition.

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.