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All About You the cold season, but even with winter comfortably upon the doorstep, there’s no reason to sit in and hibernate at home.

Those who love to get out and explore are always searching for new places to visit.

In this issue, we share destinations to add to that 2018 bucket list (page 82). KimMarie Evans offers her suggestions, which range from a sleepy island just right for overworked parents to an area in Ecuador with epic views and paved roads prime for motorcycle enthusiasts.

While the places in her story will interest anyone with wanderlust, she took care to select locations that are just right for solo travelers. Here’s why: In the course of writing our travel section over the years, Kim-Marie has taken us from Dubai to Disney, and in the process explored many destinations on her own.

As a result, she learned the real value of me time. Says Kim-Marie, “With no one there to talk me out of it, I have ridden horseback through the Arabian Desert and climbed an ice tower in Canada. The stories I’ve collected would be far less colorful had I shared these journeys with anyone other than myself.” And she’s not alone in her experiences. The travel industry reports a significant uptick in the number of people who choose to see the world on their own. In response, companies are rolling out more tools and tours to accommodate them.

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It’s important to take time out for yourself. It’s also critical to make the time to take good care of yourself. In the story “Frankly Speaking” (page 92), Beth Cooney Fitzpatrick encourages women to maximize the hours they spend with their doctors by speaking honestly about the concerns that are sometimes just too embarrassing to bring up, from intimacy and aging body parts to mental health and menopause.

According to Beth, you can’t shy away from an awkward conversation, because in the long run that could affect your well-being.

And besides, there aren’t many topics that your doc would find uncomfortable.

“You can’t shock me, nor will I judge you, because I’ve seen everything by now,” says Dr. Shieva Ghofrany, an OB/GYN in Stamford and a Rowayton resident. “You may be mortified by your hemorrhoids, but honestly, on a typical day, I’ve seen a lot of them by noon.”

That’s the kind of straight talk you’ll find in this issue, along with information you can use to be your best and healthiest self in 2018. Because this year, it’s all about you.

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PUBLISHER’S Letter

LISA HINGST

Finding Home

Lisa’s three children at their Darien home; Lisa as a new mom in town; she now turns left at this iconic street sign.

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first child was born, we were ready to leave the city to make a home in the suburbs.

So, we drew a line on a paper map (yes, paper) from Grand Central to the outermost town with a tolerable commute, which we deemed to be just under an hour. That pencil point brought our little family to Darien, a place that was as foreign to me, coming from Alabama, as a country village in England. When we landed in Darien, I joined the YWCA’s Newcomers Club and its Gourmet Group, which is where I met the people I still count among my friends today, 27 years later. Over time, those connections spawned play groups for my children (babies two and three followed), Christmas ornament exchanges and Nantucket summer vacations.

As young moms, we had rituals. We’d meet every late afternoon with our strollers at the sandboxes of Noroton Presbyterian Church for fresh air and the much-needed company of adults before the dinner (a.k.a. witching) hour. Once a month, we’d spend Saturday afternoons slaving over gourmet dishes like baked pasta with shiitake mushrooms and three cheeses. That recipe was so good I still have it today.

When New Canaan-Darien magazine was first published in 2002, I became a subscriber. I loved the town guides and

insider tips. As my kids grew and I made my way back into the workforce, the magazine continued to be a great resource; it was the social media that connected me with peers and colleagues. Today, the magazine still serves those needs. Whether you’re brand-new to town or a seasoned local, you can count on New Canaan-Darien to help you stay connected and informed, and to celebrate our communities. That’s what we do best.

I joined the sales staff of this magazine 13 years ago. Now, in my new role as publisher, I’m looking forward to deepening my commitment to the magazine and its mission. There’s something for everyone in every issue, and I feel so lucky to be part of the brand that I always looked forward to seeing in my mailbox.

I have a new mailing address these days.

After 27 years in Darien, I now take a left at the iconic signpost just off the Merritt Parkway’s exit 37. New Canaan is my hometown, and now that I’m a newcomer all over again, I look forward to receiving the magazine, just as I did way back when.

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almer’s began as a simple market on the Noroton Green in 1921, but as the family business closes in on a century of service, it celebrates its transformation to a shopping destination for prepared foods, flowers, baked goods, gifts and catering expertise. The company’s growth is impressive, but so is its commitment to the community. The Palmer family has been giving back to Darien since its founding and continues to do so today in new and creative ways. To learn more about the company’s civic philosophy, we talked with CINDY PALMER DEAN, a fourthgeneration family member who co-owns the store with her cousin Greg Palmer.

You manage the giving program at Palmer’s.

There must be many requests for donations.

We try to support all of the organizations in town in some way. One thing we do each day is prepare a pickup for The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County. We’ve been doing this for a few years now. I got the idea when I was working late one night and saw the garbage going out, and

with it, day-old baked goods. I said, no, that can’t happen. So I called the food bank. The only day they don’t pick up is Thursday, because we give the baked goods to St. Luke’s for its community supper. The church serves as many as 150 people at a time. I don’t think residents realize there’s such a need for food in this town. There are many hungry people living here. »

Cindy with her mother and cousin Greg Palmer; the extended family; Palmer’s in the 1950s

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Sounds like giving is in the Palmer family DNA. Oh, yes. My grandfather [Joseph Palmer Sr.] was the same way. The Heights would not be here if not for him. He helped form the Noroton Heights Business Association in the mid-1950s when I-95 came through Darien

and tore apart Noroton Green. The group helped local businesses relocate.

I’ll never forget when he died, we had to have his wake at the DCA because so many people wanted to pay their respects. I couldn’t believe what an impact he had.

How does the Palmer family stay involved today? My cousin Greg and I are both active in town. He was recognized as Volunteer of the Year by the Darien Chamber of Commerce, and sits on the boards of the Darien Old Timers Athletic Association and Spring Grove Cemetery.

He’s also president of The Noroton Heights Shopping Center, and is helping to spearhead redevelopment there. I’m active in my hometown of Redding, as well as in Darien, where I grew up. Like my father and grandfather, I’m a huge supporter of local nonprofits like Post 53.

Which fundraising initiatives are you excited about now? We’re proud to be sponsoring The Depot’s winter benefit in

clockwise from top right: Palmer’s as it looks today; Cindy with her daughter Megan Rivera; Cindy with local Scouts

February. We want to go all out for them and we hope the community will come out for this organization. The Depot is an incredible resource for teens, who need it now more than ever. We’re always happy to partner with Person-to-Person, too, and other food banks. We actively collect for these organizations throughout the year, even in summer. People don’t always realize there’s a need for food at that time. We do a huge drive for kids left home alone to fend for themselves.

We call it “School’s Out. Hunger Hurts.” We put together $10 bags filled with kid-friendly, easyto-prepare meals and display them in the store.

Customers pay for them and leave the bags with us; the food bank picks them up. We help communities beyond Darien, too. This past hurricane season, we collected and matched donations for Texas and Florida.

You work hard. Do your children Megan and Travis ever get to see you? Yes, because I work with them! It’s good for them to see their mom in a different environment.

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What are your longterm goals for the giving program? Over the past five years, we’ve really increased our donations—more than a third of our advertising budget now goes toward supporting Darien and the surrounding towns.

The community supports us and we want to support it in return.

And I love meeting the people who do the good work. I just met a group in Norwalk that provides tennis lessons to innercity kids after school.

And we were recently at the Star gala, which is always such a beautiful event. We always donate a huge dinner party as an auction item. I enjoy coming up with fun ways to help an organization promote its efforts, and we’ve worked with every organization in town, including the schools and churches.

Would you say Darien residents have big hearts? The town of Darien is very generous.

Whenever we reach out, I am amazed by the level of response we get from the people who live here.

I think we all feel blessed to have what we have to live in this beautiful town, and so we all want to give back.

Palmers supports so many nonprofits, but doesn’t it also create a welcoming community within the store? We like to provide a place for seniors to come for conversation. Some customers stop in every day for just a few things.

They’ll get their cup of coffee and cart and make their way through the store, talking with the staff. They’ll say hello to Kenny in the deli, Gene in grocery, and Greg and me. They know our stories and we know theirs.

There is a wonderful familiarity. That’s what happens here. You don’t have to worry about leaving your purse in the shopping cart when you walk to the end of the aisle. You can relax, because we are watching out for you. Palmer’s is a safe and friendly place.

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How long have you been overseeing donations? For the past 10 years. My father [Rocco Palmer] managed it before I did. He was crazy for Darien and did a lot for the town, but he was always the quiet one in the background and didn’t ask for recognition. I didn’t see a lot of him during the week when I was growing up.

He worked all day at the store and at night attended meetings. He was the president of both the Darien Chamber of Commerce and the Darien YMCA, helping to raise what was at the time a record amount of private funding for its expansion. He’d say “Whatever is good for Darien is good for Palmer’s.”

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arien’s train station turned youth center, The Depot, is running at a good clip these days, as it’s powered primarily by teens. More than 2,500 young people use the building over the course of a given year, according to KATHY ARRIX, copresident of the organization’s board of directors. In 2018, The Depot’s focus will include not only its core mission of promoting teen leadership and volunteerism, but also a new push to put it on sturdy financial footing, starting with a fundraiser in February at the Darien Community Association.

The goal is to raise over $100,000. Here are five reasons to support this beloved local institution. opened in 1990 in Noroton Heights, and is Darien’s first and only teen center. Organizers call it the longest-running, full-service youth center of its kind in the country. From special programs for fourth and fifth graders to drop-in hours for middle and high schoolers, The Depot is “a safe place where kids come to connect, grow and give back,” says Arrix. She calls Program Director Janice Marzano “the heart and soul of this organization.”

The Depot is located at the old Noroton Heights train station.

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“It’s evolved into a place where kids spearhead clubs and learn about the power of giving back.

Leadership skills are unmatched here.”

KATHY ARRIX CO-PRESIDENT, BOARD OF DIRECTORS

LEADERS OF THE CLASS

The Depot’s student governing board is made up 65 high schoolers who take a hands-on role in heading up programming and fundraising, and commit to 25 hours of volunteer work apiece. Some of the most popular programs include a local chapter of Students Against Destructive Decisions (the largest of its kind in the state last year); Respectworks, which educates students about healthy relationships; Sundays with Seniors, where teens volunteer at Maplewood in Darien; and the Student League of Darien, a mentoring program run by upperclassmen for younger high school boys.

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tion to its own programming, The Depot is home to the local Safe Ride initiative, sports team banquets, and the Darien YMCA’s FunBusters program for specialneeds adults. It’s also a place where students can grab a bite to eat at the snack bar. Area residents can rent the building out as a party venue.

The Depot recently added Bonni Gottlieb as executive director of development. Says Arrix: “We’re looking to build an endowment to make sure this place can keep going for many years to come.” They also want to build up a fund for needsbased and merit-based scholarships.

“It’s imperative that we raise money to keep this place functioning.”

–Liz Anderson Steinke

APRÈS SKI WINTER FUNDRAISER | February 10, 6:30 to 9:30 pm | Darien Community Association Tickets are $125 and include food provided by Palmer’s Catering, along with DJ entertainment, and live and silent auctions. For more information, go to dariendepot.com

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HER INVENTORY IS INFORMED BY HER WORK AS A DESIGNER “The word eclectic is a bit overused these days, but my work is about blending pieces—theirs and mine, new and vintage—to create artful interiors for my clients. I treat my design work as a partnership.

I want to give clients what they want.” Risa started her design business working first for friends and family. The shop is an extension of that. “It satisfies my need to connect people to the furnishings I’ve found, and to pass along the stories and the histories behind the objects.”

The shop offers old and new finds.

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SHE’S A HISTORY BUFF Clarice—known to her friends and family as Risa— has a passion for history. Her local story began with her home in New Canaan, a 1920s polo pony stable turned guest house, now completely refreshed since moving there with her family eight years ago. While she refurbished that home, she scoured Fairfield County for a spot to showcase and sell a barn full of treasures she had collected. She settled on a building beside the Five Mile River in Rowayton, which is now a go-to spot for home décor

pieces and inspiration—The Collected Home. “The space felt right, and I love looking at the water every day,” says Risa.

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SHE COLLECTS WITH HEART Risa has filled her store with eye-catching objects from near and far that speak to the heart with their form and feel. “I’ve set up a network with the people I’ve met over the years while collecting for my home and design clients. My things come from many places—Texas, Georgia, Germany—as well as from antiques shows and fairs.”

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HER SHOP OFFERS MORE THAN HOME FURNISHINGS Browse at The Collected Home and you’ll find jewelry of many vintages, gifts for holidays, weddings, birthdays and more. Risa set up the store like a comfy home, and she encourages customers to take a seat, thumb through books and have a cup of tea while they shop.

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SHE’S A MOM OF EIGHT Her two youngest—one a freshman and the other a junior at New Canaan High School—and the rest of the kids, now grown and at college or with families of their own, all pitched in for the store’s opening last November. “It was such a wonderful and emotional moment to have my children beside me for the culmination of all that went into making the shop happen.”

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Local experts spot what’s hot in kitchen design, from on point colors and finishes to slick hardware GO GLOSSY If you decide to take the ever-popular route and choose a white palette, make it shine, says Michelle Morgan Harrison of Morgan Harrison Home in New Canaan. She recently completed a kitchen with two butler’s pantries, with cabinets rendered in a highgloss, cream-colored finish from Fine Paints of Europe

MATERIAL WORLD

COLOR YOUR WORLD White cabinets are the perennial favorite in these parts, but color contrast is becoming popular. “We are seeing, and specifying, cabinets in white and an island fabricated in a color, or white on top cabinets and color or wood finish at

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the base of the cabinets,” says Marsha Fried, a designer with Deane, Inc. in Stamford and New Canaan. Her clients are also showing a preference for cabinets with flat-panel doors and drawers. Says Fried, “Many people are moving toward pareddown, modern lines.”

When it comes to kitchen hardware, both Fried and Harrison agree that brass is finding favor in many new kitchens after the dominance of nickel for nearly a decade.

For countertops, quartzite and quartz have moved to the top of the favorites list. “They are beautiful and durable, and virtually maintenance-free,” says Fried. She notes that more clients are choosing stone slabs matched to the countertops to form the backsplash.

that looks like lacquer. caption te It provides an elegant, polished look. Harrison also says the butler’s pantry—an idea that came of age in Victorian times—is enjoying a renaissance of sorts. She notes that the pantry can also serve as a swing space, connecting the kitchen with the dining room or living room, functioning as a launch pad for cocktails and finger foods.

CHEF’S HELPER Manufacturers continue to innovate for the home cook, and there’s been increased interest in new products such as steam ovens and refrigerator towers. The towers are all-refrigerator or all-freezer units that extend from the floor to ceiling and come in widths between 18 and 36 inches, depending on the homeowner’s requirements. These new appliances add a few more options to what is a growing list of custom possibilities for the modern kitchen.

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CLUB PILATES • ALTERNATIVE WELLNESS

BY MALIA MCKINNON FRAME

A new Pilates studio offers more workout options at a practical price. Are you up for the challenge?

oseph Pilates, father of the popular corestrengthening workout that bears his name, once said, “In 10 sessions you’ll feel the difference, in 20 you’ll see the difference, and in 30 you’ll have a whole new body.” That inspired SCOTT ACKERMAN to open his own CLUB PILATES studio in Darien after spending 25 years on Wall Street. The studio, with 12 Reformer machines, is the first Club Pilates in the state, and Ackerman plans to open others in New Canaan, Westport, Wilton, Greenwich and North Stamford within two or three years. The reason for his obsession: Pilates is the perfect Scott Ackerman complement to other workouts.

MIND/BODY CONNECTION “Pilates is a more deliberate process than other workouts because careful alignment and precise movements are essential to challenge muscles and prevent injury," says Ackerman.

"The method employs a mind/body discipline that trains you to use your core more efficiently with each breath. As a result you're more aware of what each body part is doing, rather than just finishing a certain number of reps or push-ups.”

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BETTER POSTURE “Pilates strengthens the core and back, elongating those muscles and improving alignment and posture,” says Ackerman, who added that one of his instructors recently told a client she looked taller after several sessions.

"Regular Pilates practice improves overall postural awareness," he says.

LONG, LEAN MUSCLES For many people, high-intensity training makes them look bulky, but because Pilates is

about precision and form (rather than high impact or repetition), it stretches muscles while strengthening them.

“This technique was originally created for dancers, so the workout lends itself to that long, lean look,” says Ackerman. He notes that many people come to the studio to get that “different” body that previous workouts didn’t deliver.

RESTORATIVE We all know that physical therapy is key to improved mobility after an injury, but it’s interesting that some PTs recommend Pilates as part of a recovery program. “Because

there are more than 500 potential exercises on the Reformer, you become more flexible and build up your whole body, which helps facilitate healing,” says Ackerman. PTs support the idea that Pilates builds overall body strength because it encourages you to use several muscle groups at once without taxing a specific area.

KIND TO YOUR BODY “The low-impact nature of Pilates makes it a good choice for a longterm form of exercise because it doesn’t tax the joints,” he says. Your body and the Reformer springs provide resistance, and each

movement is done in a fluid motion. “Unlike high-intensity training, people can do Pilates at any age—it doesn’t beat up the body."

CLASS ACT Most gyms offer just one or two group Reformer classes a day, which can make it difficult to attend a class. The Darien location will have up to 65 classes a week and eight different class formats that utilize everything from the TRX machine to yoga poses and cardio work. clubpilates.com

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he holidays are a time when I let myself overindulge in every way. After all the fun, though, I’m happy for the New Year and a healthy reboot. This year I didn’t have to look far for help, as there’s a new crop of wellness boutiques in Darien, each with services that complement an overall wellness routine. While nothing is a magic bullet, these therapies make you feel great and are sure to inspire a quest for better health.

REPORTED BENEFITS: Relaxation;

rejuvenation; cleansing; opening of respiratory airways; detoxification

I couldn’t wait to go to Salt Cave because I had heard it was a great place to relax. Owner Arianne O’Donnell Schuck met me at reception, handed me some cozy socks and explained her obsession with Himalayan salt. “Europeans have been using this mineral for decades to treat patients with everything from asthma and respiratory illnesses to skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema,” she explained. The salt has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and is made up of 84 essential minerals and negative ions, which are believed to offset the unhealthy side effects of positive ions emitted from electronics and cell phones. O’Donnell Schuck’s 450-square-foot cave is a dimly lit room that consists of 14,000 pounds of Himalayan salt embedded in the walls and 4,500 pounds of crushed salt on the floor. A generator pumps in salt-filled air to mimic natural salt cave conditions. The room, maintained at 65 degrees, is an inviting space. I settled into one of six lounge chairs, covered myself with a soft blanket and listened to Zen music. The experience was relaxing, not only because I felt like I was inside a giant pink geode, but because I knew I was cleansing and opening my airways—a good thing for me as I’m prone to sinus infections. If you don’t love sitting still, Salt Cave also offers yoga classes and core workouts. Or, you can rent the room for a private “happy hour." Cost: $45 for a 45-minute seession. saltcaveofdarien.com

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INNER LIGHT REPORTED BENEFITS:

Detoxification; relaxation; pain relief; improved circulation; more energy

When I entered Inner Light, I felt as if I had walked into a beautiful spa. Founder and owner Kelly Ingraham opened this wellness boutique in July, complete with three personal infrared saunas.

“Our saunas are heated to between 130 and 145 degrees Fahrenheit by infrared light, which is created naturally by the sun and penetrates your body at a deep cellular level,” said Ingraham. She explained that many clients use light therapy as part of a wellness routine to heal and relieve pain

from injuries, arthritis, Lyme disease and chronic fatigue. I climbed into my sauna after changing into a robe and was thrilled to see an iPad loaded with Hulu, Headspace, Netflix and Pandora.

My Express session (25 minutes) was a unique, indulgent experience during which I took a quiet moment to recharge. When I emerged from the sauna into a private booth, I drank water, then entered the relaxation area, where a cold eucalyptus-soaked towel and herbal iced tea were set out for me.

I left totally refreshed and wanting more heat. (Fortunately, standard sessions are 55 minutes.) “Our mission is to be a space where people can come heal and take time for themselves,” says Ingraham. Cost: $50 for standard session. innerlight-wellness.com

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LYMBER REPORTED BENEFITS: Relaxation;

elongates and relieves stiff muscles; improves athletic performance; decreases healing time from injuries

The main thing on my mind as I entered the Lymber studio was that I wanted a massage. The soothing, neutral black-and-white palette offsets a driftwood-like wall where “Relax, Perform, Recover” is written in huge letters. Friendly comanagers Cara Perillo and Christine Cody run this clean, modern wellness center with a focus on customized stretching to improve flexibility and range of motion. Lying on one of four stretching tables, each separated by a frosty glass divider, Perillo took me through a series of progressive dynamic stretches for my lower body that felt like a cross between a massage and an active stretch.

All Lymber therapists have a background in body work and complete a 100-hour training course on the company-specific method of progressive dynamic stretching. The customized movements for my legs, lower back and hips pushed me in ways I wouldn’t have challenged myself. Perillo explained that Lymber stretches can help you exceed your normal stretching limits by resetting your range of motion and retraining muscle memory. “I love helping my clients get back to a full range of motion and a pain-free life,” says Perillo.

Next time, I’ll go back for upper body stretches, which are done while sitting in a chair with help from a therapist. Lymber offers 30- or 60-minute sessions, as well as packages and private party options for up to 30 people. Cost: $55 for 30-minute session. belymber.com

PERFORMANCE PT: CRYOTHERAPY REPORTED BENEFITS: Re-oxygenates

blood and improves circulation; relieves sore muscles and lessens chronic pain; reduces inflammation; increases metabolism and energy; enhances sleep

Performance Physical Therapy & Wellness (PPT) was founded 15 years ago as a sports medicine and PT provider. The Darien location opened in 2015. Services now include Pilates, personal training, massage, nutrition counseling and—most recently— cryotherapy through the company CryoPoint. Whole-body cryotherapy— the process of exposing your body to extremely cold temperatures in a chamber where liquid nitrogen is converted into gas—has been around since the late 1970s, when a Japanese physician created the technique to treat patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

“This sudden cooling causes a full-body systemic response called fight or flight that constricts blood vessels in the hands and feet and sends blood back to vital organs,” said Todd Wilkowski, founder and CEO of PPT. “After a session, your body heats back up and the oxygenated blood is flushed back to your extremities and joints, increasing

circulation and reducing inflammation,” he says. Each session lasts between two and three minutes, which doesn’t sound long, until you realize you’re in a cylinder that is cooled to between 190 and 270F degrees below zero. Before my session, I changed into a towel wrap, put on thick socks, slippers and mittens and stepped into the tank. I was raised up on an electronic platform so my head was above the chamber, and the freezing began. My legs took the brunt of the cold, feeling numb almost immediately, and by the end I was shivering, but I wasn't too uncomfortable. I rotated my body 45 degrees every 30 seconds or so, making sure the cold was evenly distributed. For the next few hours I felt an energy burst, though I needed a cup of hot tea to stave off the chill.

Depending on personal needs, the PPT pros recommend building up to two cryotherapy sessions a week as part of an integrated wellness routine. Cost: $75 per session. performance-pt.com

A cryotherapy chamber is cooled to 190 degrees below zero.

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hy watch a performance when you can experience it? Immersive entertainment is the hot new buzzword, and everyone from the NFL to National Geographic are putting big money behind it. What does it mean? It can be hightech holograms and 8K photo animation or low-tech whiskey drinking with characters from a bard’s imagination.

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20 Times Square nflexperience.com The brand new NFL Experience in Times Square might be the closest any of us ever get to performing our touchdown dance in front of thousands of adoring fans. This immersive experience was created

by Cirque du Soleil in partnership with the league. Some highlights of the experience, which is $39 per ticket, include:

MEASURE UP TO THE PROS with a series of interactive challenges, including a vertical leap test and blocking obstacles in a replica of an authentic NFL team workout facility.

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TEST YOUR SKILLS by throwing a real football to your favorite receiver, and feel the thrill of a Super Bowl victory by completing the gamewinning pass.

SHARE THE STAGE with the Vince Lombardi Trophy and experience the iconic trophy up-close just like a Super Bowl champ.

National Geographic Encounter: Ocean Odyssey 2

226 West 44th Street natgeoencounter.com No wet suit, oxygen tank or shark cage needed for this dive into the deep. Using state-of-the-art immersive technology, guests can get up-close and personal with all manner of aquatic life. It took a team of scientists, along with Emmy-, Academy- and Grammy-Award winning artists, three years to develop this one-of-a-kind encounter. Adult tickets start at $39.50 with a portion of the proceeds going toward ocean conservation.

Here’s what you can expect:

DESCEND INTO 60,000 SQUARE FEET OF “WATER” and see all the creatures you would encounter if you were lucky enough to spend time on the floor of the Pacific Ocean.

VIRTUALLY INTERACT WITH SEA LIONS, play with rays and dolphins, come face-to-face with humpback whales, Humboldt squids and great white sharks. A combination of video mapping, 8K photo real animation, mega projections screens and immersive sound will have you reaching for a towel once you emerge.

THE SECOND PORTION OF THE ATTRACTION IS MORE EDUCATIONAL. Guests learn about what they just experienced through touch screens, holograms and more. The entire experience takes just ninety minutes.

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530 West 27th Street mckittrickhotel.com If Shakespeare, Martha Graham and Alfred Hitchcock were to stage a show together, it would be Sleep No More.

This experience has been called the “gold standard of immersive theater.” The show first launched in 2011 and is still consistently sold out. The McKittrick “Hotel” was created to house this production and has now added a few other immersive and short-run shows. In addition to the productions, there are the Heath Restaurant (given high marks by greenwich editor’s notoriously picky brother) and the rooftop bar Gallow Green (a great spot for pre- or postshow drinks).

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YOU’LL “CHECK IN” to Sleep No More and be given a “hotel key” (a playing card) and asked to don a Venetian mask; this separates guests from performers.

EXPLORE SIX FLOORS AND 100 ROOMS full of dark corners and little details: Open books and scattered letters provide clues; you can follow dancers down darkened hallways or peek in on a fully-stocked candy store.

YOU WILL NEVER SEE the whole thing in one visit, but overall it loosely tells the story of Macbeth, Shakespeare’s tale of a Scottish thane who commits regicide (the deliberate killing of a monarch—you’re welcome) at the urging of his famously ambitious wife and three fortunetelling witches.

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Standard tickets are $145 per person. VIP tickets include front-of-theline access, a bottle of champagne and a reserved table in the Manderley Bar, $325 per person.

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ne of the most breathtaking auto success stories of our time has been the rise of Hyundai. In thirty years its cars have gone from cheap and forgettable to their current state of desirable and, uh, reasonably priced.

The company’s new Genesis line is its latest salvo, and warrants a close look.

Just as Toyota recognized in the late 1980s that status seekers weren’t going to get bragging rights from its yeoman nameplate and thus created the glittering Lexus, so Hyundai is establishing Genesis as its prestige brand.

On the floor now are two muscular and sleek sedans—the G80 and G90. Coming next year are the G70 (think BMW 3-series) and a sporty crossover.

Owners will have to sacrifice not having that Teutonic cachet, but no one’s going to think you pulled up in the milk wagon.

Genesis assembled a European design team that previously had drawn up Bentleys, Audis and Lamborghinis, and there is an admirable sleekness and strength in the lines of each

Power: 5-liter V8 or twin-turbo V6; rear or all-wheel drive EPA Mileage Ratings: 15-19 city/24-27 highway

Hyundai’s new Genesis line packs a lot of punch for its price

Genesis model. The options list is rather extensive; avoid it and you’ll get a lavish car in the low 40s.

The G80 and G80 Sport models are plenty spacious for four tall adults. You don’t really need to step up to the G90 unless you want a warship limousine. The G80 interior is a composition of soft leather and sumptuous textures. Passengers will instantly sense the general fineness.

The G80 eases you smoothly down the road in a cloud of quiet—they’ve clearly made an effort at consummate sound-proofing. But if you hit it, especially with the 420-horsepower V8, the thrust is startling. It’s no sports car, but it does sail around bends with aplomb.

It offers four driving modes, ranging from snow to let’s go. The V6 versions still feel plenty strong. For Connecticut driving, I’d recommend the normal V6 with the all-wheeldrive option called HTRAC. With Hyundai’s recent reliability record, the G80 is well worth considering. — Chris Hodenfield JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018 NEW CANAAN•DARIEN

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conversation in the morning, or a cocktail later on, and simple, excellent food on the tavern menu at all times. To see a deserted dining room and imagine white table cloths, exquisite service, incredible food.

“I saw this property and I fell in love with it,” says Chef François Kwaku-Dongo as he strolls the grounds of the Roger Sherman Inn in New Canaan. “It reminds me of l’Oustau de Baumanière in the south of France.” He cooked there for years, and at a host of other celebrated eateries worldwide, discovering, imagining, refining and creating.

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Last fall, he brought his talents, his trusty kitchen staff and a whole lot of chutzpah to this storied New Canaan inn. He barely found a pulse within the walls. At the beginning of last year, the inn’s owners, Nes and Joseph Jaffre, announced on Facebook their plan to close the location. Developer Andy Glazer hoped to build houses on the site.

New Canaan’s planning and zoning commission nixed those plans, though, leaving the landmark languishing in limbo.

The Jaffres found a savior nearby. KwakuDongo, who is 56, lives with his wife and children in Greenwich, where he was executive chef at L’Escale and the J House’s eleven14 Kitchen. When he saw the inn, it seemed the perfect canvas for what he’s been creating in his mind over three decades of cooking.

Kwaku-Dongo was born in Ghana and raised in West Africa’s Ivory Coast, a history buff who longed to become a translator at the United Nations. In 1981 he made his way to Manhattan. To pay his way through college Kwaku-Dongo worked odd jobs, somehow landing in the kitchen corps of Francesco Antonucci’s famed restaurant Remi after cleaning there at night. Kwaku-Dongo mastered Antonucci’s homemade sauces, pasta and risotto, and he befriended a fellow cook named Klaus Puck who offered to introduce

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W him to his brother, Wolfgang. Kwaku-Dongo had never heard of Wolfgang Puck, nor his restaurant Spago in Beverly Hills, but he relished the opportunity to work in a new kitchen. He learned seasonal cooking there.

Eventually, Puck asked Kwaku-Dongo to open Spago Chicago, and sent him to Japan and then to France to cook and to learn. “For me, Spago was my university. We were like a raw diamond, and Wolfgang polished us.

That’s what I want to bring here. As you start to do interesting things, people will come back,” Kwaku-Dongo says.

Part of the creative mix at the Roger Sherman Inn includes the chef’s intentions to highlight local and seasonal fare. Here you’ll find roasted duck with kabocha squash and Brussels sprouts; pheasant with autumn mushroom ragout; venison loin with chestnuts and pumpkin puree one day, and with turnips and juniper sauce the next. He calls the menu The American Constitution. “It’s a framework that will evolve,” he says. “The menu will become something that the people want. If ten people come in and decide they want beef bourguignon, it will be the beef bourguignon I made in Burgundy, with a contemporary take. Simple, recognizable, but with layers of flavor.”

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e can’t think of many couples who wouldn’t want to dig into a chocolate soufflé on Valentine’s Day. Chef François Kwaku-Dongo has just the thing for them.

Two things, in fact: a milk chocolate soufflé and a dark chocolate soufflé, both featuring chocolate from his company, Omanhene Cocoa Bean.

Kwaku-Dongo was born in Ghana and raised in West Africa’s Ivory Coast. He grew up on his grandfather’s cocoa farm. He and the other kids picked the beans, tossed them in a burlap sack and sent the sacks overseas to places like Switzerland and Belgium to be processed.

They used the money to pay for their school uniforms. It wasn’t until Kwaku-Dongo worked at Spago that he discovered those beans were transformed into chocolate.

Years passed. He partnered with an American in Ghana who built a factory where the beans are picked. “Some beans spend two or three months on a ship before they are processed. By then, the magic of the beans is gone,” the chef says. “My chocolate, when you taste it, you taste the earth.”

You can try it for yourself at the Roger Sherman Inn. Kwaku-Dongo’s chocolate menu also includes café and cacao ganache truffles, Dacquoise chocolate mousse cake, Cleopatra hot chocolate, and the Inn's chocolate sampler. —CLD

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They opened up the kitchen and added a private room in back. They expanded the seating from 68 to 90. They cleaned the bricks and added warm wooden paneling. But the Siguenzas kept the cornerstone: their love for the community.

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I love the building.” She’s sit- customers came back to pay ting at a shiny new table at the their tabs. Every single one,” tail end of lunch, sharing the she says. “That’s something I’m story of what happened that going to remember forever.”

When Cava reopened last Labor Day evening. Not the part about the electrical fire on fall, customers discovered a the third floor and subsequent new space as well as a revitalized menu. water damage WHAT IS THE RESTAURANT’S While the oncethat destroyed RECIPE FOR SUCCESS? popular Italian the dining room fare still appeals, and kitchen— “As a family, we she and her respect each other’s i ro n i c a l l y t h e m e n u’s n e w brothers are ideas and standouts feaforward thinkwe love one another ture fire. The ers; they knew Siguenzas added t h e y ’d w o r k very much.” a wood-burning through that— grill, enabling but what hap them to offer pened later that everything from night, after the seared yellowfin fire department tuna to woodextinguished the fired sliders, blaze. “All the —NUBE SIGUENZA

hanger steaks and rib-eyes.

The new offerings are a bit more personal, as well. That yellowfin tuna, for example, comes with crispy artichokes, a sunchoke puree and braised lentils, an homage to the Siguenza’s grandmother, who often paired lentils with vegetables she grew on her family farm in Ecuador. She was the one who taught Nube to cook.

Siguenza’s recipe for success is simple and, considering the vibe at Cava, shouldn’t be surprising: “As a family, we respect one another’s ideas,” Nube says, “and we love one another.”

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And rely on the restaurant’s sommeliers to further refine how the wine will complement the flavors of the food. Here are some suggestions from the menus of places wine lovers travel to, even on a snowy night. —Elizabeth Keyser

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CLAUDIO RIDOLFI sommelier and owner, Cotto Wine Bar, Stamford Dish: Ravioli filled with short ribs braised in Chianti, served with porcini marsala sauce Wine: Tuscan “Ornellaia le Volte is a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. The body and structure stand up to all the rich flavors, but aren’t so heavy that they compete with the dish.”

RENATO DONZELLI chef and owner, Basso Café Restaurant & Bar, Norwalk Dish: Grilled rack of lamb au jus, with scallion mashed potatoes and sautéed green beans Wine: Rioja “The Palacios Remondo Rioja La Vendimia 2014 has a spicy, fruity nose and full tannins on the palate, and it goes great with our lamb.”

Dish: Osso buco alla Milanese with saffron risotto Wine: Amarone or Ripasso “The richness is a fit for any tender braised shank. My favorite is the Masi Costasera Amarone, especially while slathering the marrow on good charred bread.”

Dish: Pan-roasted pork chop stuffed with spinach and fontina, with grape port sauce, served with polenta squares Wine: Pinot Noir “The Seven of Hearts Pinot Noir 2014 from the Willamette Valley in Oregon has fresh berries and summer hay on the nose. The flavor of red fruits gets a lift from a core of citrus.”

Dish: Pappardelle con Tartufo: pasta, butter, Parmesan and a healthy shaving of fresh, white truffles Wine: Barolo or Barbaresco “We have over forty to choose from on our wine list, including Paolo Scavino Carobric, Ceretto Bricco Rocche, Gaja Costa Russi or Sori Tildjin. You cannot go wrong with any of them.”

Dish: Homemade pappardelle, butternut squash and sage, with shaved truffle pecorino Wine: Barolo “Michele Chiarlo Tortoniano Barolo 2011 DOCG from Langhe in Piedmont has layered aromas and flavors of red fruit, spices and mint. On the palate, it has a bright acidity, silky tannin and a long finish. It also goes well with roasts, game and hard cheese.”

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The 411 on all things burgundy Amarone Blend of dried corvina, rondinella and molinara grapes, grown in the Veneto region, north-central Italy Barolo Nebbiolo grapes, grown in Piedmont, at the foot of the Alps in northwest Italy Barbaresco Also made from nebbiolo grapes from Piedmont, but grown in richer soil, making it less tannic than Barolo Chianti Sangiovese blended with other red grapes grown in central Tuscany Pinot Noir Grapes that originated in Burgundy, France Pomace Grape skins, pulp, seeds and stems left after pressing Rioja Tempranillo grapes grown in north central Spain Ripasso Valpolicella fermented a second time with Amarone pomace Tuscan Wines made in Tuscany; some contain Sangiovese, Merlot, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, and other amalgamations Valpolicella Blend of Corvine Veronese, Rondinella, Molinara and other varieties grown in northeast Italy, near Verona

Elizabeth Keyser has written about beer, wine and spirits for newspapers, magazines and blogs. She has sat on the Yankee Brew News tasting panel and judged craft and European brew contests.

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appy New Year! Have you resolved to make the most of your investments in 2018? Take note: If you’re like many Americans, you’re probably overlooking what is quickly becoming the hottest investment vehicle around. It’s not the 401(k), the IRA, or the 529. It’s…wait Daniel E. Paige for it…your health savings account.

“I think people are waking up and saying, ‘Wait a second. I can put almost $7,000 a year away pre-tax?’,” says Daniel E. Paige, manager/private wealth adviser with RSM US Wealth Management in Westport.

As companies aim to lower their health-care costs, many are shifting to high-deductible health insurance plans for employees. High-deductible plans typically mean lower premiums but higher out-of-pocket costs.

A health savings account lets you stash away cash pretax to pay for these out-of-pocket medical expenses, such as co-pays, doctor visits, braces and more. In 2018, individuals can sock away $3,450 in an HSA account, and families can double that, to $6,900. (This amount includes any employer contribution.)

Most people with an HSA treat it like a medical checking account, putting money in the account until they need it, and then taking it out. But some savvy investors—only about 10 percent, according to a Devenir Research estimate—invest it. Here’s where

NEED TO KNOW “I’ve seen estimates of about $350,000 in medical expenses for a retired married couple, so odds are you’re going to need this money at some point.”

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things get interesting: Even though pre-tax money went into the account, interest and capital gains compound tax-free. And when you withdraw the money to pay for a medical expense, you don’t owe taxes then, either. This makes for a triple tax advantage—an opportunity unheard of with most investment vehicles.

Here’s one strategy used by some high-earners, Paige says: Fully fund and invest the HSA as you would your 401(k), where it can grow tax-free, and stash cash aside in an emergency account to be used for out-of-pocket medical expenses as they arise. Save the receipts for future reimbursement from yourself. As the tax code reads now, there’s no expiration date on your health savings account money; down the road, you’ll be able to reimburse yourself for medical expenses that you paid years prior, so long as you still have the receipts and you had an HSA when you paid the expenses.

“Unlike with a flexible savings account, HSAs are not ‘use it or lose it.’ The funds do not go away,” says Paige. And unlike with an IRA, there is no required minimum distribution; you can hang onto your HSA forever, dipping in down the road as you need it to pay for your qualified medical expenses, including some of your Medicare premiums and long-term care insurance costs.

Your contributions add up. If you deposit $6,900 per year for the next 20 years, your account will grow to more than $250,000, assuming a 6 percent return annually. (Note that there is no guarantee your investment will grow, and it can be lost depending on market conditions.) And that’s without any tax consequence. According to a study by investment giant Vanguard, “$1 invested in a traditional or Roth IRA (assuming a constant tax rate) will be worth $1.64 in 20 years. Put that same dollar in an HSA, and it grows to $2.19.”

If you haven’t filed your 2017 taxes yet, it’s not too late to contribute to your 2017 HSA. Just like with an IRA, you’re allowed to fund your previous year’s HSA up until the tax deadline.

So if you haven’t done so already, by April 15 contribute what you can to your 2017 HSA account.

WHAT’S THE CATCH? Make sure you understand the costs associated with your HSA. “Beware of maintenance fees,” Paige warns, adding that you don’t need to leave your HSA at the firm where your company started it.

You can shop around and evaluate different firms, fund fees and investment options.

IT’S YOUR MONEY, OF COURSE, BUT…

Don’t tap into your HSA before age 65 for a nonmedical expense, Paige notes.

After age 65, though, you’re allowed to make withdrawals for nonmedical expenses, but you’ll have to pay income taxes on the money, as you would with a 401(k) or an IRA.

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The couple married at St. Aloysius Church in New Canaan; a reception followed at the Woodway Country Club, where the bride’s brother performed an homage to Neil Diamond. The evening was capped off with New York-style pretzels.

Courtney is a daughter of Diane and William Parrett of New Canaan.

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However, they were both unavailable at the time, and went their separate ways. It wasn’t until a year later that Cathleen reached out on a dare, and as luck would have it, Jeffrey—who lived in San Francisco—was in New York on business that day. They went on their first date, then kept in touch with handwritten notes. After six months, they made their relationship official and visited each other every two weeks. When the couple visited Cathleen’s parents in her hometown in Vermont, Jeffrey put an end to their long-distance romance with a proposal.

Jeffrey’s stepfather, Richard Packer of Rowayton, married the couple in the Louisa Howard Chapel in Burlington, Vermont. Mr. Packer became ordained for the occasion. Cathleen is a daughter of Kimberly and Martin Bombard of Burlington, and graduated from Emerson College before starting a career in the fashion industry with Reem Acra. She went on to found the nonprofit Heroin Is Not Chic. Jeffrey is a son of Joan Brusven of Rowayton and the late Kenneth Brusven. He graduated from the University of Vermont and is the North American sales director for Quicksilver. The couple live in Laguna Beach, California.

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The men received awards in recognition of their extraordinary contributions to the MMRF. “The fall gala has always been a tremendous evening of gratitude for the remarkable progress we have made in cancer research,” said MMRF President and Chief Executive Officer Paul Giusti. “The generous contributions of our supporters enable us to advance our precision medicine model and drive new treatments to the clinic.” The gala was attended by 800 supporters including patients, family members, healthcare leaders and executives who all share a mission to find a cure. themmrf.org JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018 NEW CANAAN•DARIEN

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John’s Island, an exclusive enclave situated on the glittering Indian River shores north of Vero Beach, Florida, knows how to please its property owners. After the thrill of playing one of the three gorgeous courses (designed by Pete Dye, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Fazio), members can convene over first-class victuals at the various dining spots, including the Beach Club, which connect to its three miles of private beaches. Anywhere you stop, you can expect gourmet fare.

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At Yale New Haven Health, the future of health care is being defined by what we achieve today. And by those who achieve it. We salute our top doctors affiliated with Bridgeport Hospital, Greenwich Hospital, Yale New Haven Hospital and Northeast Medical Group. They are a key reason Yale New Haven Health is bringing the promise of health care’s future to everyone. yalenewhavenhealth.org

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e know this area can claim bragging rights for top-ranking hospitals and a broad selection of doctors who are considered the best in their fields. Thanks to the efforts of the physician-led, patienttrusted medical data research firm, Castle Connolly, finding that top professional who best suits your medical needs is now easier than ever.

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TOP DOCTORS 2018 Why? By evaluating doctors’ credentials, skills and bedside manner, and compiling a database of specialists and their areas of expertise, Castle Connolly is able to provide a reliable directory that will come in handy the next time a health concern comes up. For when the need arises, we present to you 617 doctors in 53 areas of practice.

FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S TOP DOCTORS 2018

ADDICTION PSYCHIATRY Eric D. Collins

New Canaan, 203-801-2241 HOSPITALS: Silver Hill, NY-Pres Columbia

Addiction/Substance Abuse, Opiate Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, Alcohol Abuse

ADOLESCENT MEDICINE Sara B. Levine

Greenwich Adolescent Medicine

Greenwich, 203-532-1919 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Eating Disorders, Adolescent Behavior High Risk, Adolescent Gynecology, LBGT Health

Marcie B. Schneider

Greenwich Adolescent Medicine

Greenwich, 203-532-1919 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Eating Disorders, Obesity, Menstrual Disorders

Joanna Zolkowski-Wynne Primary Care Center at Bridgeport Hospital

Bridgeport, 203-384-3235 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven

Nutrition, Eating Disorders, Parenting Issues

ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY Aimee Altschul-Latzman Allergy & Asthma Consultants of Fairfield County

Fairfield, 203-955-1461 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s

Allergy, Asthma, Food & Drug Allergy, Insect Allergy

Kenneth S. Backman

Allergy & Asthma Care of Fairfield County

Fairfield, 203-259-7070 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s

Marvin Den

Norwalk, 203-845-6482 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Asthma, Airway Disorders

Philip H. Hemmers Allergy Center of Connecticut

Shelton, 203-374-6103 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Norwalk Pediatric Allergy & Immunology, Food Allergy

Richard J. Lee

Advanced Specialty Care

Danbury, 203-748-7433 HOSPITAL: Danbury Pediatric Allergy & Immunology, Urticaria

Paul S. Lindner

Allergy & Asthma Center of Stamford

Stamford, 203-978-0072 HOSPITAL: Stamford Asthma & Sinusitis, Food & Drug Allergy, Immune Deficiency, Allergic Rhinitis

Mark D. Litchman

Fairfield County Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates

Greenwich, 203-869-2080 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford

Asthma, Immune Deficiency, Lupus & SLE, Vasculitis

Aymeric Louit

Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates

Stamford, 203-357-1511 HOSPITALS: Greenwich,

Norwalk

Pediatric Allergy & Immunology, Asthma & Allergy, Cough Chronic, Eczema

Agnieszka Matczuk

Fairfield County Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates

Greenwich, 203-869-2080 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Pediatric Allergy & Immunology

Nasal Allergy, Food Allergy, Asthma, Sinus Disorders

John Santilli Jr.

Jonathan B. Bell

Shelton, 203-374-6103 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s

Advanced Specialty Care

Danbury, 203-748-7433 HOSPITAL: Danbury Asthma, Insect Allergy, Sinusitis, Hives

Katherine A. Bloom

Allergy & Asthma Care of Fairfield County

Fairfield, 203-259-7070 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Food Allergy, Immune Deficiency, Asthma

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Allergy, Sinusitis, Pediatric Allergy & Immunology

Joseph Sproviero

Fairfield County Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates

Norwalk, 203-838-4034 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Greenwich Asthma & Allergy, Autoimmune Disease

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CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY Murali Chiravuri

Western Connecticut Arrhythmia Center

Danbury, 203-791-8550 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Bridgeport Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemakers, Defibrillators

Sandhya Dhruvakumar

Stamford Health Medical Group

Stamford, 203-276-2321 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation

Adam T. Lottick

Northeast Medical Group

Trumbull, 203-333-8800 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport

Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation

Michael R. Pittaro

Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County

Norwalk, 203-845-2160 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, St. Vincent’s Arrhythmias

Robert D. Winslow Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield

Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Danbury Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemakers, Defibrillators

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE Charles B. Augenbraun

Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County

Norwalk, 203-845-2160 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Hypertension, Cholesterol & Lipid Disorders, Preventive Cardiology

Gregory S. Bloom

Northeast Medical Group

Trumbull, 203-333-8800 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Nuclear Cardiology, Echocardiography, NonInvasive Cardiology

Linda R. Casale

Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield

Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Milford Non-Invasive Cardiology, Women’s Health, Echocardiography

Venu Channamsetty

Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County

Bridgeport, 203-683-5100 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s

Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, Carotid Artery Disease, Preventive Cardiology

Joonun Choi

Stamford Health Medical Group

Stamford, 203-348-7410 HOSPITAL: Stamford Non-Invasive Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology

David L. Copen

Western Connecticut Medical Group

Danbury, 203-739-7155 HOSPITAL: Danbury Cardiac Catheterization, Coronary Artery Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Angioplasty & Stent Replacement

Evelyn J. Cusack

Stamford Health Medical Group

Stamford, 203-348-7410 HOSPITAL: Stamford Echocardiography, Non-Invasive Cardiology, Cholesterol & Lipid Disorders

Susan B. Eysmann

Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County

Sasanka Jayasuriya

Stephen Michaelson

Greenwich, 203-863-4210 HOSPITALS: Yale-New Haven, Greenwich

Norwalk, 203-845-2160 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Northeast Medical Group

Coronary Artery Disease, Cardiac Catheterization, Heart Disease in Women, Heart Valve Disease

Edward J. Kosinski

Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County

Bridgeport, 203-6835100 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s

Angioplasty & Stent Placement, Coronary Artery Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease

Steven H. Kunkes

Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield

Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Milford Coronary Artery Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Heart Valve Disease, Diagnostic Problems

Robert L. Labarre

Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County

Stamford, 203-353-1133 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Stamford

Stamford, 203-353-1133 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, St. Vincent’s Stress Echocardiography

Cardiac Catheterization, Angiography Coronary, Interventional Cardiology, Angioplasty & Stent Placement

Lawrence I. Fisher

Kevin Lenhart

Cardiac Specialists

Danbury, 203-794-0090 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Bridgeport

Cardiac Catheterization, Pacemakers & Defibrillators, Heart Valve Disease, Echocardiography

Ram Gordon

Cardiac Specialists

Trumbull, 203-385-1111 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Milford Nuclear Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology

Jeffrey A. Green

Stamford Health Medical Group

Stamford, 203-348-7410 HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Cardiology, Hypertension Complex, Heart Valve Disease, Sports Medicine Cardiology

David H. Hsi

The Heart Physicians

Stamford, 203-276-2323 HOSPITALS: Stamford,

Norwalk

Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Valve Disease, Vascular Disease

Northeast Medical Group

Trumbull, 203-333-8800 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport

David J. Lomnitz

Western Connecticut Medical Group

Norwalk, 203-855-3680 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, St. Vincent’s

Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County

Congestive Heart Failure, Coronary Artery Disease

Francis J. Neeson

Stamford Medical Group

Greenwich, 203-869-6960 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Preventive Cardiology, Echocardiography

Maria C. Pavlis

Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County

Norwalk, 203-845-2160 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford

Brian D. Pollack

Cardiac Specialists

Danbury, 203-794-0090 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Bridgeport Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology

Alon Ronen

Northeast Medical Group

Trumbull, 203-333-8800 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology, Invasive Cardiology

Jeffrey A. Schmierer Western Connecticut Medical Group

Danbury, 203-739-7155 HOSPITAL: Danbury Coronary Artery Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Cholesterol & Lipid Disorders, Hypertension

Adam E. Schussheim Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield

Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven

Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology

Hypertension, Heart Valve Disease, Preventive Cardiology, Cholesterol & Lipid Disorders

Craig A. McPherson

Edward H. Schuster

Bridgeport, 203-384-3442 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven Arrhythmias, Pacemakers & Defibrillators, Atrial Fibrillation, Syncope

Jay Lewis Meizlish

Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield

Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Milford Interventional Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology, Cholesterol & Lipid Disorders, Nuclear Cardiology

The Heart Physicians

Stamford, 203-276-2323 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Norwalk Hypertension, Heart Failure, Cholesterol & Lipid Disorders

Rebecca P. Streeter

Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County

Bridgeport, 203-683-5100 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Heart Failure

Richard L. Taikowski

Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield

FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S TOP DOCTORS 2018

Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport,

Milford

Echocardiography, Congenital Heart Disease Adult, Heart Valve Disease, Vascular Medicine

Anja Wagner

Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County

Bridgeport, 203-683-5100 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Stamford

COLON & RECTAL SURGERY Stuart E. Bussell

Western Connecticut Medical Group

Danbury, 203-739-7131 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Charles E. Littlejohn

Stamford Health Medical Group

Stamford, 203-323-8989 HOSPITALS: Stamford,

HOSPITAL: Danbury Skin Cancer & Moles, Psoriasis & Eczema, Rosacea

Robin D. Evans

Southern Connecticut Dermatology

Stamford, 203-323-5660 HOSPITAL: Stamford Laser Surgery

Grace Liang Federman Advanced DermCare

Danbury, 203-797-8990 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Preventive Cardiology, Non-Invasive Cardiology, Cardiac Imaging

Norwalk

Colon & Rectal Cancer

Cosmetic Dermatology, Psoriasis

Craig Werner

James M. McClane

Loyd S. Godwin

Northeast Medical Group

Trumbull, 203-333-8800 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport

Stuart W. Zarich

Northeast Medical Group Bridgeport, 203-384-3844 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Echocardiography, Heart Disease in Women, Cardiac Catheterization, Mitral Valve Prolapse

CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY Karen A. Abrams

Westport, 203-221-8326 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Anxiety & Mood Disorders, ADD & ADHD

Ilana Karpenos

Westport, 203-227-0060 Eating Disorders

Deborah S. Lipschitz

Fairfield, 203-256-9926 Developmental Disorders, Mood Disorders, Anxiety & Depression, Trauma Psychiatry

Andrew Lustbader

Therapeutic Center for Children & Families

Westport, 203-454-2428 HOSPITAL: Yale New Haven ADD & ADHD, Anxiety & Depression, Parenting Issues

Joan Poll

Westport, 203-222-1186 Anxiety Disorders, Parenting Issues, Psychotherapy, Psychoanalysis

Alvin A. Rosenfeld

Greenwich, 203-861-0700 HOSPITAL: NY-Pres Weill Cornell Psychotherapy, Sexual Development Disorders, Overscheduled Children, Family Therapy

Colon & Rectal Surgical Care of Connecticut

Norwalk, 203-852-2262 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut

Norwalk, 203-538-5682

Mona Gohara

Advanced Dermcare

Colon & Rectal Cancer, Laparoscopic Surgery, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Diverticulitis

Danbury, 203-797-8990 HOSPITAL: Danbury Acne

Scott C. Thornton

Barry Sheldon Goldberg

Northeast Medical Group

Advanced DermCare

Laparoscopic Surgery, Colon & Rectal Cancer, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Colostomy Avoidance

Skin Cancer, Cosmetic Dermatology

Fairfield, 203-255-7088 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE Sandra K. Wainwright

Northeast Medical Group

Greenwich, 203-863-4505 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Yale New Haven

DERMATOLOGY Julie Cantatore

Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut

Norwalk, 203-538-5682

Severine Chavel

The Dermatology Center of Stamford

Stamford, 203-325-3576 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Yale New Haven

Richard C. Connors

Greenwich, 203-622-0808 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Skin Cancer, Dermatopathology

Rhett J. Drugge

Stamford, 203-324-5719 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Danbury, 203-797-8990 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Lynne M. Haven

Greenwich, 203-869-4242 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Facial Rejuvenation, Cosmetic Dermatology, Botox Therapy, Laser Surgery

Omar A. Ibrahimi

Connecticut Skin Institute

Stamford, 203-428-4440 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Mohs Surgery, Dermatologic Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery Skin, Laser Surgery

Stamford, 203-325-3576 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Yale New Haven

Fern E. Mayer

HOSPITAL: Stamford Cosmetic Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology, Acne & Rosacea, Medical Dermatology

Mitchell J. Ross

Conrad Ehrlich

Northeast Radiology

Danbury, 203-797-1770 HOSPITAL: Danbury CT Scan, Mammography, Ultrasound

Greenwich Medical Spa

Lauren A. Ernberg

Skin Cancer, Pediatric Dermatology, Immune Deficiency Skin Disorders

Facial Rejuvenation, Dermatologic Injectables & Fillers, Hair Removal Laser, Psoriasis & Eczema

Norwalk, 203-838-4886 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Jason C. Mcbean

Elizabeth C. Smith

Fairfield, 203-259-7709 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s

Fairfield, 203-259-7709 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Cosmetic Dermatology, Medical Dermatology, Aging Skin, Acne & Rosacea

Stamford, 203-969-0123 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Yale New Haven

Fairfield Dermatology

Marcus A. McFerren Advanced DermCare

Danbury, 203-797-8990 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Jeremy Ethan Moss

Brookside Dermatology Associates

Bridgeport, 203-374-5546 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Yale New Haven

Riverside, 203-637-0662 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Fairfield Dermatology

Debra Susan Weissman

Norwalk Radiology & Mammography Center

Musculoskeletal Imaging, MRI

Christopher P. Fey

Greenwich Radiological Group Greenwich, 203-869-6220 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Nuclear Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, MRI, CT Scan

Linda LaTrenta

Dermatology Center

Greenwich Radiological Group

Acne & Rosacea, Melanoma Early Detection & Prevention, Skin Cancer & Moles

Breast Imaging, Breast Cancer

Norwalk, 203-847-1500

Greenwich, 203-869-6220 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Medical Dermatology, Psoriasis & Eczema, Acne, Skin Cancer

Rand L. Werbitt

Ronald P. Lee

Ellen S. Naidorf

Gail B. Whitman

Norwalk, 203-838-4886 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Stamford, 203-964-1103 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Yale New Haven Skin Cancer, Pediatric Dermatology

Michael Patrick Noonan Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists

Trumbull, 203-377-0639 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Acne, Alopecia Areata, Botox Therapy, Skin Cancer

Mark I. Oestreicher

Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists

Stamford, 203-325-2345 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Skin Care Physicians of Fairfield County

Norwalk, 203-847-2400 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Medical Dermatology, Cosmetic Dermatology, Hair Restoration & Transplant, Pediatric Dermatology

Jonathan R. Zirn

Advanced DermCare

Danbury, 203-797-8990 HOSPITALS: Danbury, New Milford Dermatopathology, Skin Cancer

Norwalk Radiology & Mammography Center MRI, CT Scan

David J. Mullen

Greenwich Radiological Group Greenwich, 203-869-6220 HOSPITAL: Greenwich MRI, CT Body Scan

Denise I. Pittaro

Advanced Radiology Consultants

Shelton, 203-696-6125 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Neuroradiology

Trumbull, 203-377-0639 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Gioia J. Riccio

Norwalk, 203-810-4151 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Bridgeport

Skin Cancer, Hair Loss, Cosmetic Dermatology

DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY

Robin G. Oshman

Steven M. Cohen

Women’s Imaging, Ultrasound, Mammography

Connecticut Dermatology Group

Steven A. Kolenik III

Connecticut Dermatology Group

Norwalk, 203-810-4151 HOSPITALS: Norwalk,

Stamford

Skin Cancer, Mohs Surgery

Graeme M. Lipper

Advanced DermCare

Danbury, 203-797-8990 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Medical Dermatology, Laser Surgery, Cosmetic Dermatology, Botox Therapy

Kenneth J. Maiocco

Kenneth J. Egan

Bridgeport, 203-374-5546

Ridgefield, 203-438-5080

The Dermatology Center of Stamford

Rhonda Quain Klein

Melanoma, Psoriasis, Skin Cancer, Mohs Surgery

Advanced Specialty Care

Elizabeth R. Marsh

Brookside Dermatology Associates Skin Cancer, Dermatologic Surgery, Botox Therapy

Westport, 203-454-0743 HOSPITALS: Yale New Haven, Norwalk Skin Cancer, Cosmetic Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology

Robert John Patrignelli

Trumbull, 203-261-0800 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s

Acne, Alopecia Areata, Botox Therapy, Skin Cancer

Joseph R. Pesce

Associates in Dermatology

Bridgeport, 203-372-8949 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport

Advanced Radiology Consultants

Erez Salik

Kapil R. Desai

Interventional Radiology

Ultrasound, Women’s Imaging, CT Body Scan, MRI

Greenwich Radiological Group Greenwich, 203-869-6220 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Musculoskeletal Imaging, Musculoskeletal Tumors, Ultrasound, Sports Medicine Radiology

John P. Donahue

Debra L. Pruzan-Clain

Fairfield, 203-815-1877 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Stamford, 203-325-3576

Fairfield, 203-683-4520 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Stamford, 203-337-9729 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s

Psoriasis, Rosacea, Skin Cancer

The Dermatology Center of Stamford

Robert D. Russo MD & Associates Radiology

Robert D. Russo MD & Associates Radiology

MRI, Women’s Imaging, CT Scan

Greenwich Radiological Group Greenwich, 203-869-6220 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

ENDOCRINOLOGY, DIABETES & METABOLISM Mary Arden-Cordone Endocrinology Center of Stamford

Stamford, 203-359-2444 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Osteoporosis, Thyroid Disorders »

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Endocrine & Diabetes Specialists of Connecticut

Trumbull, 203-371-7048 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Medical Group

Douglas Duchen

Diabetes, Hypogonadism

Trumbull, 203-372-4065 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport

Danbury, 203-794-5620 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Thyroid Disorders, Pituitary Disorders, Diabetes

Debra H. Schussheim

Judith C. GoldbergBerman

Norwalk, 203-838-4000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Greenwich, 203-622-9160 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Thyroid Disorders, Osteoporosis, Diabetes

Bismruta Misra

Stamford Health Medical Group

Stamford, 203-276-7213 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Metabolic Bone Disorders, Reproductive Endocrinology, Neuroendocrinology, Diabetes

Antonio Pantaleo

Endocrinology Center of Stamford

Stamford, 203-359-2444 HOSPITAL: Stamford Diabetic Vascular Disease Prevention, Diabetes, Thyroid Disorders

Nancy J. Rennert

Norwalk Community Health Center Norwalk, 203-899-1770 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Diabetes in Minority Populations, Thyroid Disorders, Endocrine Disorders in Pregnancy

Glenn Rich

Fairfield County Medical Group

Trumbull, 203-459-5100 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s

Soundview Medical Associates

Glenn Siegel

Soundview Medical Associates

Norwalk, 203-838-4000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Powlimi Soni

Soundview Medical Associates

Norwalk, 203-838-4000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Randi D. Tomasulo Soundview Medical Associates

PriMed Physicians

Stamford, 203-322-7070 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Simon O’Regan

High Ridge Family Practice Preventive Medicine

Matthew M. Farrell

Brookfield Family Medicine

Brookfield, 203-775-6365 HOSPITALS: Danbury,

Norwalk

Cosmo Filiberto

PriMed Physicians

Trumbull, 203-372-4065 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport

Ridgefield Primary Care

Ridgefield, 203-438-6541 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Norwalk

Ann H. Williams

Stamford Health Medical Group

Stamford, 203-977-2566 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Stamford, 203-863-3750 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Yale New Haven

Ridgefield, 203-431-6342 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Jennifer L. Barro

FAMILY MEDICINE James K. Ahern

Drs. Ahern, Galban, Kim, Mini, & Surace

Ridgefield, 203-431-6342 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Steven Benaderet Westport Family Medicine

Joshua B. Herbert

Stamford Health Medical Group

Stamford, 203-276-4644 HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Medicine

Helen Haekyung Kim

Drs. Ahern, Galban, Kim, Mini, & Surace

Ridgefield, 203-431-6342 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Lawrence Leibowitz

Matrix Personalized Medicine

Trumbull, 203-371-7048 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Norwalk, 203-838-4000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Preventive Medicine, Preventive Cardiology, Nutrition & Disease Prevention & Control, Integrative Medicine

Thomas Cigno

Angelo Mallozzi

Soundview Medical Associates

Ridgefield, 203-244-7848 HOSPITAL: Danbury

New Canaan, 203-920-1772 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Danbury

Stamford Health Medical Group

Danbury, 203-739-7038 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Northeast Medical Group

Trumbull, 203-459-4451 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport

Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Barrett’s Esophagus, Cancer Genetics

Gena M. Cobrin

Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County Fairfield, 203-292-9000 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s

Robert M. Dettmer

Stamford, 203-348-5355 HOSPITAL: Stamford Endoscopy, Colonoscopy & Polypectomy

Joseph Fiorito

Endoscopy, Colon Polyps & Cancer, Cancer Prevention, Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Steven Gorelick

Greenwich, 203-863-2900 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Henry G. Beecher

Gastroenterology Hepatology Associates Stamford, 203-348-5355 HOSPITAL: Stamford Colon & Rectal Cancer Detection, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Biliary Disease

Emil J. Blanco

Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County Fairfield, 203-292-9000 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Liver Disease, Gastrointestinal Cancer

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Bryan J. Burns

Center for Gastrointestinal Medicine of Fairfield & Westchester

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Stamford, 203-348-5355 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Gastroenterology Hepatology Associates

Carol-ann Galban

Endocrinology, Diabetes, Obesity, Thyroid Disorders

Danbury, 203-739-7038 HOSPITAL: Danbury

David Barenberg

Yi-Hao Yu

Drs. Ahern, Galban, Kim, Mini, & Surace

Sarah A. Kahn

Western Connecticut Medical Group

GASTROENTEROLOGY Western Connecticut Medical Group

Northeast Medical Group

Steven Brandwein

Cancer Prevention, Colon Cancer, Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Geriatric Medicine, Cholesterol & Lipid Disorders, Preventive Medicine

Timothy Bookas

Western Connecticut

Preventive Medicine

Norwalk, 203-838-4000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Joseph A. Rosa

Robert R. Savino

Leslie R. Miller

Alan T. Falkoff

Westport, 203-221-3030 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Diabetes, Thyroid Disorders

Preventive Medicine

Fairfield, 203-256-9905 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s

Preventive Medicine

Calcium Disorders, Diabetes

Endocrine & Diabetes Specialists of Connecticut

Stamford, 203-977-2566 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-7038 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-7038 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Claudia B. Gruss

Arbor Medical Group

Wilton, 203-762-3353 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Colon Cancer Screening, Nutrition

William B. Hale

Norwalk, 203-852-2278 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Liver Disease, Gastrointestinal Disorders

Gastroenterology Hepatology Associates

Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Neda Khaghan

Center for Gastrointestinal Medicine of Fairfield & Westchester Greenwich, 203-863-2900 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Biliary Disease, Capsule Endoscopy, Pancreatic Cancer

Chunwang Lam

Northeast Medical Group

Trumbull, 203-459-4451 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s

Colonoscopy/Polypectomy, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Peptic Acid Disorders, Gastrointestinal Functional Disorders

Alan E. Landau

Northeast Medical Group

Trumbull, 203-459-4451 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport

Peptic Acid Disorders, Barrett’s Esophagus, Pancreatic & Biliary Disease, Colon & Rectal Cancer Detection

Gordon Latzman

Northeast Medical Group

Trumbull, 203-459-4451 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Biliary Disease, Endoscopy, Ulcerative Colitis & Crohn’s, Liver Disease

Edwin G. Levine

Northeast Medical Group

Trumbull, 203-459-4451 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Colonoscopy, Capsule Endoscopy, Endoscopy, Pancreatic/Biliary Endoscopy

Boston Children’s Health Physicians 300 Longwood Avenue Boston, 617-355-6000 childrenshospital.org Bridgeport Hospital 267 Grant Street Bridgeport, 203-384-3000 bridgeporthospital.org Danbury Hospital 24 Hospital Avenue Danbury, 800-516-3658 danburyhospital.org

Greenwich Hospital 5 Perryridge Road Greenwich, 203-863-3000 greenwichhospital.org Griffin Hospital 130 Division Street Derby, 203-735-7421 griffinhealth.org Hartford Hospital 80 Seymour Street Hartford, 860-545-5000 hartfordhosp.org

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Danielle P. Benaviv-Meskin

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Richard J. Link

Fairfield County Internal Medicine & Gastroenterology Associates Bridgeport, 203-374-4966 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Colon Cancer Screening, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Richard N. Lopatin

Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County Fairfield, 203-292-9000 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s

Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal Disorders

Kenneth R. Mauer

Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County Fairfield, 203-292-9000 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s

HOSPITAL: Greenwich Colon Cancer Screening, Colon Polyps & Cancer, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Radiofrequency Ablation

Michael Schiffman

Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-7038 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Alan E. Selkin

Center for Gastrointestinal Medicine of Fairfield & Westchester Greenwich, 203-863-2900 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Barrett’s Esophagus,Hepatitis Chronic, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease & Crohn’s

Stuart Waldstreicher Gastroenterology Consultants

Stamford, 203-967-2100 HOSPITAL: Stamford Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease & Crohn’s, Endoscopy, Celiac Disease

Thomas P. Whelan

ProHealth Physicians

Bethel, 203-791-2221 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Food Allergy, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Barrett’s Esophagus

Felice R. Zwas

Center for Gastrointestinal Medicine of Fairfield & Westchester Greenwich, 203-863-2900 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Endoscopy, Inflammatory Bowel Disease & Crohn’s, Capsule Endoscopy, Colonoscopy

Amy E. Smithline

Dennis M. Meighan

Inflammatory Bowel Disease/Crohn’s, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Celiac Disease, Swallowing Disorders

GERIATRIC MEDICINE

Gregory N. Soloway

Stratford, 203-384-3388 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Norwalk, 203-852-2278 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Endoscopy, Biliary Disease

Alan M. Nelson

Fairfield County Internal Medicine & Gastroenterology Associates Bridgeport, 203-374-4966 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Swallowing Disorders, Endoscopy, Colon Cancer

Gastroenterology Hepatology Associates

Stamford, 203-348-5355 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Gastroenterology Associates Stratford, 203-375-1200 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Colon Cancer Screening, Barrett’s Esophagus, Clostridium Difficile Disease, Endoscopic Therapies

Miechelle L. O’Brien

Julie E. Spivack

Danbury, 203-739-7038 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Fairfield, 203-292-9000 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s

Western Connecticut Medical Group

Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Inflammatory Bowel Disease & Crohn’s, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Nutrition

Neal J. Schamberg

Center for Gastrointestinal Medicine of Fairfield & Westchester

Greenwich, 203-863-2900

Milford Hospital 300 Seaside Avenue Milford, 203-876-4000 milfordhospital.org Mount Sinai Hospital 1190 Fifth Avenue New York City, 212-241-6500 mountsinai.org New Milford Hospital 21 Elm Street New Milford, 860-210-5000 newmilfordhospital.org

Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County Liver Disease, Colonoscopy, Women’s Health

Howard L. Taubin Gastroenterology Associates

Stratford, 203-375-1200 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Celiac Disease, Colon Cancer Screening Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Peptic Acid Disorders

New York-Presbyterian, Columbia University Medical Center 622 West 168th Street New York City, 212-305-2500 nyp.org/locations/columbia New York-Presbyterian, Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital 3959 Broadway New York City, 212-305-5437 nyp.org/morganstanley

Women’s Health, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Colonoscopy, AIDS & HIV Gastrointestinal Complications

Vivian Argento

Memory Disorders, Mood Disorders

Mithil Choksey

Stratford, 203-384-3388 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport House Calls, Frail Elderly

Stephen G. Jones

Greenwich, 203-863-3308 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Yale New Haven Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia

GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY Neil P. Dolan

Bridgeport, 203-384-3897 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical Center 525 East 68th Street New York City, 212-746-5454 nyp.org/locations/weillcornell NYU Langone Medical Center 550 First Avenue New York City, 212-263-5800 nyulangone.org

Cognitive Loss in Aging, Anxiety & Depression, Depression in the Elderly

GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY Karen J. Nishida

Gynecologic Cancer Care

Stamford, 203-998-0848 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Cervical Cancer, Uterine Cancer, Robotic Surgery, Fertility Preservation in Cancer

HAND SURGERY Henry A. Backe Jr

Orthopaedic Specialty Group

Fairfield, 203-337-2600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Upper Extremity Surgery, Sports Injuries, Joint Reconstruction

Joseph DiGiovanni

Danbury Orthopedics

Danbury, 203-797-1500 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Hand & Wrist Surgery, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Nerve Compression, Arthritis

John D. Dowdle

Stamford Health Medical Group

Stamford, 203-276-2277 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Hand & Wrist Surgery, Elbow Surgery

Haik G. Kavookjian

Thomas A. Rago

Connecticut Hand & Upper Extremity Center

Bridgeport, 203-374-5892 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Arthroscopic Surgery, Hand & Wrist Surgery

Mark Vitale

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists

Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Wrist Surgery, Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

HEMATOLOGY Michael H. Bar

Bennett Cancer Center

Stamford, 203-276-2695 HOSPITAL: Stamford Multiple Myeloma, Leukemia & Lymphoma, Bleeding & Coagulation Disorders, Gaucher Disease

E Andrew Duda

Medical Specialists of Fairfield

Fairfield, 203-255-4545 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Leukemia & Lymphoma

David H. Witt

Smilow Cancer Care

Trumbull, 203-502-8400 HOSPITAL: Yale New Haven

Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery

HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE MEDICINE

John G. Lunt

Marina L. Blagodatny

Stamford, 203-358-0661 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Norwalk

Danbury Orthopedics

Danbury, 203-797-1500 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Nerve Compression, Nerve Disorders & Surgery, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Norwalk Hospital 34 Maple Street Norwalk, 203-852-2000 norwalkhospital.org Saint Mary’s Hospital 56 Franklin Street Waterbury, 203-709-6000 stmh.org Silver Hill Hospital 206 Valley Road New Canaan, 203-966-3561 silverhillhospital.org

Stratford, 203-384-3388 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

House Calls, Dementia, Cognitive Loss in Aging, Wound Healing & Care

St. Vincent’s Medical Center 200 Main Street Bridgeport, 203-576-6000 stvincents.org Stamford Hospital 30 Shelburne Road Stamford, 203-276-1000 stamfordhospital.org

INFECTIOUS DISEASE Ralph J. Cipriani

Stamford Health Medical Group

Stamford, 203-327-1187 HOSPITAL: Stamford Lyme Disease, Fevers of Unknown Origin

Gavin X. McLeod

Greenwich, 203-869-8838 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford

AIDS & HIV, Travel Medicine, Hospital Acquired Infections, Endocarditis

Paul F. Nee

Western Connecticut Medical Group

Danbury, 203-739-8310 HOSPITALS: Danbury, New Milford

AIDS & HIV, Travel Medicine, Bone & Joint Infections

Michael F. Parry

Stamford, 203-353-1427 HOSPITAL: Stamford Antibiotic Resistance, Pneumonia, Lyme Disease

James R. Sabetta

Greenwich, 203-869-8838 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Lyme Disease, Bone & Joint Infections, Travel Medicine, Wound Healing & Care

Zane K. Saul

Internal Medicine & Infectious Disease Associates

Stratford, 203-383-4466 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Milford

Lyme Disease, AIDS & HIV, Travel Medicine, Diabetic Leg & Foot Infections

Gary S. Schleiter

Western Connecticut Medical Group

Danbury, 203-739-8310 HOSPITALS: Danbury, New Milford Viral Infections »

Westchester Medical Center 100 Woods Road Valhalla, New York 914-493-7000 wcmc.com Yale New Haven Hospital 20 York Street New Haven, 203-688-4242 ynhh.org

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Lynda Streett

Stamford, 203-353-1427 HOSPITAL: Stamford

INTERNAL MEDICINE Robert A. Altbaum

Internal Medicine Associates of Westport

Westport, 203-226-0731 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Bridgeport Preventive Cardiology, Preventive Medicine

David H. Baum

Concierge Physicians of Westport

Westport, 203-571-3000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Geriatric Medicine, Preventive Medicine

James J. Bivona

Stamford Primary Care

Stamford, 203-325-2667 HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Medicine

Frank Angelo Ciminiello Northeast Medical Group

Trumbull, 203-374-6162 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport

HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Preventive Medicine

HOSPITAL: Greenwich Preventive Medicine, Nutrition

Sarah Mildred Gamble

Franklin Loria

Bridgeport

Greenwich Pure Medical

Greenwich, 203-869-2800 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Preventive Medicine, Concierge Medicine

Steven L. Glazer

Norwalk, 203-852-1300 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, St. Vincent’s Concierge Medicine, Preventive Medicine

Preventive Medicine

Allen Davis

ProHealth Physicians

Danbury, 203-790-4511 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Christopher M. Edelmann Greenwich, 203-869-0502 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Preventive Medicine

Howard Eison Alliance MD

Norwalk, 203-838-7400 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, NY-Pres Weill Cornell Preventive Medicine, Preventive Cardiology, Complex Diagnosis, Concierge Medicine

Gail M. Fennell

Greenwich, 203-413-1130 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Concierge Medicine, Preventive Medicine

Steven A. Fisher

Fairfield County Medical Group

Trumbull, 203-459-5100

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Preventive Medicine

Richard G. Huntley Jr.

WESTMED Medical Group

Norwalk, 203-845-4800 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Shara P. Israel

Stamford Health Medical Group

Stamford, 203-327-1187 HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Medicine

Nina S. Karol

Concierge Physicians of Westport

Westport, 203-571-3000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Preventive Medicine, Diabetes, Obesity, Weight Management

Melanie Kelton

Old Greenwich Medical Group Old Greenwich, 203-637-5406 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Preventive Medicine, Women’s Health

Donald J. Leone

Norwalk Medical Group

Norwalk, 203-845-4800 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Sandra Lithgow

Greenwich Partners

Greenwich, 203-661-2596

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Ioana S. Preda

Northeast Medical Group

Preventive Medicine

Maura Sparks

Stamford Health Medical Group

Jeffrey S. Puglisi

Shiela V. Subramanian

Eating Disorders

Greenwich, 203-531-1808 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

New Canaan, 203-972-4255 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Greenwich, 203-531-1909

Glenville Medical Concierge Care

Charles Miner III

Internal Medicine Associates of Westport

Women’s Health, Preventive Medicine

Wilkins Center for Eating Disorders

Pamela B. Hoffman

Geriatric Medicine, Preventive Medicine

Trumbull, 203-459-5100 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s

Bridgeport

Diane W. Mickley

Preventive Medicine, Cholesterol & Lipid Disorders, Concierge Medicine, Preventive Cardiology

Fairfield, 203-396-1054 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s

Old Greenwich, 203-637-5406 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Fairfield County Medical Group

Wilton, 203-276-4015 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Norwalk

Preventive Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Cancer Prevention, Concierge Medicine

Jewish Home for the Elderly

Frank Spano

Old Greenwich Medical Group

Trumbull, 203-374-6162 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s,

Greenwich, 203-531-1808 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Westport, 203-226-0731 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Bridgeport

Wilton, 203-276-4015 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Danbury, 203-749-5700 HOSPITAL: Danbury

New Canaan, 203-972-4218 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Stamford

New Canaan Medical Groups

Stamford, 203-348-9455 HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Medicine

Stamford Health Medical Group

Western Connecticut Medical Group

Steven P. Mickley

Jay A. Horn

Carolyn Couture

Christine M. Metz

Peter G. Hasapis

Joseph V. Costanzo

Stamford Health Medical Group

Stamford, 203-863-3671 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Jayne Pincus

Stamford Health Medical Group

Darien, 203-655-8749 HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Medicine, Concierge Medicine

Sandra Mini

Drs. Ahern, Galban, Kim, Mini, & Surace

Ridgefield, 203-431-6342 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Caleb Moore

Greenwich Partners

Greenwich, 203-661-2596 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Concierge Medicine

Steven Murphy

Diagnostic & Medical Specialists

Greenwich, 203-340-9611 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Cancer Prevention, Obesity, Allergy & Immunology, Preventive Medicine

Ken J. Nori

Northeast Medical Group

Glenville Medical Concierge Care

Preventive Cardiology, Men’s Health, Concierge Medicine

Alan M. Radin

Arbor Medical Group

Wilton, 203-762-3353 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Geriatric Medicine, Preventive Medicine

Remi M. Rosenberg

Stamford Health Medical Group

Stamford, 203-276-4644 HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Medicine

Burton Rubin

Old Greenwich Medical Group Old Greenwich, 203-637-5406 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

James Samuel

Norwalk Medical Group

Norwalk, 203-845-4800 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Craig D. Serin

New Canaan Medical Groups

Concierge Medicine

Byron S. Thomas

Western Connecticut Medical Group

Danbury, 203-749-5700 HOSPITAL: Danbury Geriatric Medicine

Joseph Tortorello

Northeast Medical Group

Trumbull, 203-374-6162 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport

Cathrine Troy

Stamford Health Medical Group

James A. Slater

New Canaan Medical Groups New Canaan, 203-972-4215 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield

Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Milford Cardiac Catheterization, Clinical Trials, Angioplasty & Stent Placement, Heart Valve Disease

Robert F. Fishman

Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield

Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport,

Milford

Coronary Angioplasty & Stents, Coronary Artery Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Cardiac Catheterization

Christopher J. Howes

Northeast Medical Group

Greenwich, 203-863-4210 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Yale New Haven

Shira B. Vadel

Robert D. Jumper

Stamford, 203-327-1187 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Trumbull, 203-445-7093 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s

Stamford Health Medical Group Preventive Medicine, Women’s Health

Preventive Medicine

Stamford, 203-325-2667 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Mitchell H. Driesman

Osteoporosis

New Canaan, 203-972-4255 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Stamford Primary Care

INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY

Angioplasty & Stent Placement, Echocardiography, Cardiac Catheterization, Heart Attack

Julia Voytovich

Lee Tracy Silva

Preventive Medicine

Stamford, 203-327-1187 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Arbor Medical Group

Wilton, 203-762-3353 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Stamford, 203-359-4444 HOSPITAL: Stamford

New Canaan Medical Groups

Concierge Medicine

Francis X. Walsh Walsh-Brunetti

Cos Cob, 203-661-9433 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Kidney Disease, Hypertension, Dialysis Care, Diabetes

Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County

Peripheral Vascular Disease, Nuclear Cardiology, Echocardiography

Marc Z. Krichavsky Cardiac Specialists

Danbury, 203-794-0090 HOSPITAL: Danbury Aortic Valve Replacement, Angioplasty & Stent Placement, Peripheral Vascular Disease, NonInvasive Cardiology

Charles Landau

Northeast Medical Group

Preventive Medicine, Concierge Medicine

Rebecca Lipton Warkol

Trumbull, 203-333-8800 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport

Craig H. Olin

Frederick B. Slogoff

Stamford, 203-276-4644 HOSPITAL: Stamford Concierge Medicine

Stamford, 203-968-9500 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Old Greenwich, 203-637-5406 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

David Lorenz

Trumbull, 203-374-6162 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport

Stamford Health Medical Group

David Pazer

Family Medical Associates

Ridgefield, 203-438-0874 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Personal Physicians of Connecticut

Concierge Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Anxiety & Mood Disorders, Complex Diagnosis

Neil E. Smerling

Steven E. Phillips

Primary Care Physicians of Fairfield

Lyme Disease,Tick-borne Diseases

Preventive Medicine

Wilton, 203-544-0005

Fairfield, 203-259-7442 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s

Old Greenwich Medical Group

Women’s Health, Preventive Medicine, Nutrition & Cancer Prevention & Control

Lu Yu

Stamford Health Medical Group

Stamford, 203-977-2566 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Michael D. Zucker

Stamford Health Medical Group

Cardiac Catheterization, Angioplasty & Stent Placement

Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County

Norwalk, 203-845-2160 HOSPITALS: Danbury, St. Vincent’s

Victor M. Mejia

Northeast Medical Group

Trumbull, 203-333-8800 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Coronary Artery Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease

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Thomas J. Nero

Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County

Stamford, 203-353-1133 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Norwalk Coronary Artery Disease Complex, Aortic Valve Replacement, Sports Medicine-Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology

Edward L. Portnay

Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County

Stamford, 203-353-1133 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Heart Attack

Jared G. Selter

Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County

Trumbull, 203-445-7093 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s

Nuclear Cardiology, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Preventive Cardiology

Mark K. Warshofsky Western Connecticut Medical Group

Danbury, 203-739-7436 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Norwalk Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Valve Disease, Interventional Cardiology

MATERNAL & FETAL MEDICINE Paul D. Bobby

Stamford, 203-276-7060 HOSPITAL: Stamford Pregnancy High Risk, Prenatal Diagnosis

Gina A. Dunston-Boone Park Avenue Perinatal Specialists

Bridgeport, 203-384-3544 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven Amniocentesis, Multiple Gestation, Diabetes in Pregnancy, Obstetric Ultrasound

Gary Eleazar Kleinman Park Avenue Perinatal Specialists

Bridgeport, 203-384-3544 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven Pregnancy High Risk, Genetic Disorders, Ultrasound, Amniocentesis

Steven A. Laifer

Park Avenue Perinatal Specialists

Bridgeport, 203-384-3544 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven Prenatal Diagnosis, Pregnancy High Risk

Tracy Shevell

Stamford, 203-276-7060 HOSPITAL: Stamford

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Pregnancy High Risk, Prenatal Diagnosis

Robert J. Stiller

Park Avenue Perinatal Specialists

Bridgeport, 203-384-3544 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven

Prenatal Diagnosis, Ultrasound, Pregnancy High Risk, Infectious Disease in Pregnancy

MEDICAL ONCOLOGY Anne H. Angevine

Bennett Cancer Center

Stamford, 203-276-2695 HOSPITAL: Stamford Leukemia, Lymphoma

D. Barry Boyd

Bendheim Cancer Center Greenwich, 203-863-4610 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Nutrition & Cancer, Cancer Prevention, Hematologic Malignancies, Breast Cancer

Michael K. Cohenuram Western Connecticut Medical Group

Danbury, 203-739-7029 HOSPITALS: Danbury, New Milford

Solid Tumors, Hematologic Malignancies, Hematology

Salvatore A. Delprete

Bennett Cancer Center

Stamford, 203-276-2695 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Lung Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Melanoma, Colon Cancer

Sandhya Dhanjal

Medical Specialists of Fairfield

Richard C. Frank

Western Connecticut Medical Group

Norwalk, 203-845-4811 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, Clinical Trials

Dickerman Hollister Jr. Hematology Oncology Associates of Greenwich Greenwich, 203-863-3737 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Colon Cancer, Leukemia & Lymphoma

Robert A. Kloss

Western Connecticut Medical Group

Danbury, 203-739-7029 HOSPITALS: Danbury, New Milford

Hematology Oncology Associates of Greenwich Greenwich, 203-863-3737 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Breast Cancer, Bleeding & Coagulation Disorders, Leukemia

K.M. Steve Lo

Bennett Cancer Center

Stamford, 203-276-2695 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Stamford Health Medical Group Dialysis Care, Kidney Failure, Lupus Nephritis, Glomerulonephritis

Aaron Matthew Dommu Nephrology Associates Bridgeport, 203-335-0195 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Irwin D. Feintzeig

Nephrology Associates

Mitchell A. Fogel

Paul L. Weinstein

Bennett Cancer Center

Stamford, 203-276-2695 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Western Connecticut Medical Group Breast Cancer

NEONATALPERINATAL MEDICINE Robert A. Herzlinger

Robert S. Folman

Trumbull, 203-502-8400 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s

Gerald B. Rakos

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Kidney Disease Chronic, Glomerulonephritis, Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertension

Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, Lymphoma

Trumbull, 203-502-8400 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s

Bridgeport, 203-384-3486 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven

Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Colon & Rectal Cancer, Genitourinary Cancer

Stamford, 203-324-7666 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Smilow Cancer Care

Jerry P. Malefatto

Norwalk, 203-845-4811 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Smilow Cancer Care

Stamford Health Medical Group

Bridgeport, 203-335-0195 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s

Breast Cancer

Greenwich, 203-863-3737 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Lymphoma

Eric Y. Brown

Stamford, 203-324-7666 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Richard S. Zelkowitz

Fairfield, 203-502-8400 HOSPITALS: Yale New Haven, St. Vincent’s

NEPHROLOGY

Merlin Sung Lee

Beverly J. Drucker

Neal A. Fischbach

Prematurity & Low Birth Weight Infants

Brenda S. Chan

Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Colon Cancer

Breast Cancer, Head & Neck Cancer, Colon & Rectal Cancer, Clinical Trials

Stylianos N. Theofanidis

Greenwich, 203-863-3515 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, Lung Cancer

Fairfield, 203-255-4545 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s

Hematology Oncology Associates of Greenwich

HOSPITAL: Stamford Neonatal Care, Prematurity & Low Birth Weight Infants

Neonatal Care, Prematurity & Low Birth Weight Infants

Stamford Health Medical Group

Stamford, 203-276-7083

Hypertension, Dialysis Care, Kidney Failure Acute, Fluid & Electrolyte Balance

Nephrology Associates

Bridgeport, 203-335-0195 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Kidney Disease Chronic, Kidney Failure Acute, Dialysis Care

James Gavin

Nephrology Associates

Bridgeport, 203-335-0195 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Dialysis Care, Kidney Disease Acute, Kidney Failure

Richard T. Gervasi

Norwalk Medical Group

Norwalk, 203-845-4834 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

William H. Hines Stamford Health Medical Group

Stamford, 203-324-7666 HOSPITAL: Stamford Dialysis Care, Hypertension

William A. Hunt

Nephrology Associates

Bridgeport, 203-335-0195

HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Dialysis Care, Kidney Failure-Acute

Invasive Spinal Surgery, Spinal Reconstructive Surgery, Brain & Spinal Cord Tumors

Robert Kim

Syed J. Shahid

Nephrology Associates

Bridgeport, 203-335-0195 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Griffin

Neurosurgical Associates of Southwestern Connecticut

Paul Nussbaum

Norwalk, 203-853-0003 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Norwalk

Bridgeport, 203-335-0195 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Griffin

Perry A. Shear

Nephrology Associates

NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY Paul J. Apostolides

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists

Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Spinal Reconstructive Surgery

Mark H. Camel

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists

Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Brain Tumors, Spinal Surgery, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Brain Injury

Amory J. Fiore

Brain Tumors, Spinal Surgery, Spinal Tumors

Orthopaedic Specialty Group

Fairfield, 203-337-2600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Spinal Surgery, Pituitary Tumors, Cerebrovascular Surgery, Vascular Neurosurgery

Scott L. Simon

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists

Stamford, 203-869-1145 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Spinal Surgery, Scoliosis, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery

Gary A. Zimmerman

Orthopaedic Specialty Group

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists

Fairfield, 203-337-2600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s

Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Scoliosis, Spinal Disc Replacement,Spinal Surgery Reoperation

NEUROLOGY

Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Judith L. Gorelick

Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics and Spine Specialists Shelton, 203-755-6677 HOSPITAL: St. Mary’s Spinal Surgery

Kenneth I. Lipow

Connecticut Neurosurgical Specialists

Bridgeport, 203-384-4500 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Spinal Surgery, Brain Tumors, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Aneurysm

Abraham Mintz

Trumbull, 203-372-6460 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport

Spinal Surgery, Cerebrovascular Surgery, Brain Tumors

Robert Bonwetsch

Associated Neurologists

Danbury, 203-748-2551 HOSPITAL: Danbury Epilepsy

James B. Butler

Neurological Specialists

Shelton, 203-924-8664 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Griffin Headache, Migraine, Huntington’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis

Neil Culligan

Associated Neurologists

Danbury, 203-748-2551 HOSPITAL: Danbury Concussion, Stroke

Brain Tumors, Pituitary Surgery, Neuro-Oncology, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery

Louis J. Cuzzone

Scott P. Sanderson

Migraine, Electromyography

Neurosurgical Associates of Southwestern Connecticut

Norwalk, 203-853-0003 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Norwalk

Spinal Cord Injury, Minimally

Neurology Associates of Norwalk

Norwalk, 203-853-5000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

David Greco

Associated Neurologists

Danbury, 203-748-2551 HOSPITAL: Danbury Multiple Sclerosis »

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FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S TOP DOCTORS 2018

Jeffrey L. Gross

Associated Neurologists of Southern Connecticut

Fairfield, 203-333-1133 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Milford Multiple Sclerosis

Charisse D. Litchman Coastal Headache & Neurology Center

Stamford, 203-969-7662 HOSPITAL: Stamford Headache, Multiple Sclerosis, Epilepsy, Stroke

Peter J. McAllister

New England Institute for Neurology & Headache

Stamford, 203-914-1900 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Headache, Concussion, Multiple Sclerosis, ADD & ADHD

Frederick K. Nahm NeuroCare Health

Greenwich, 203-661-9383 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Concussion, Epilepsy, Headache, Memory Disorders

Louise D. Resor

Stamford Health Medical Group

Stamford, 203-276-4464 HOSPITAL: Stamford Stroke

St. Vincent’s

MRI, Cardiac CT Angiography

Scott J. Sullivan

Greenwich, 203-863-3960 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Greenwich, 203-869-7080 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Uterine Fibroids, Pain Pelvic, Gynecology Only, Endometriosis

Russell F. Turk

Thomas V. Ayoub

Women’s Health Care of New England Norwalk, 203-644-1100 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Menopause Problems, Hormonal Disorders, Endometriosis

Gary S. Besser

Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates

Stamford, 203-325-4321 HOSPITAL: Stamford Minimally Invasive Surgery, Urogynecology, Pelvic Surgery, Robotic Surgery

Emily E. Blair

OB/GYN of Fairfield County Fairfield, 203-256-3990 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Menopause Problems, Pap Smear Abnormalities, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Adolescent Gynecology

Shieva L. Ghofrany Coastal Obstetrics & Gynecology

Stamford, 203-353-9099 HOSPITAL: Stamford Menopause Problems, Women’s Health over age 40, Pregnancy

Donna J. Hagberg

Cos Cob, 203-742-1150 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Gynecology Only, Pap Smear Abnormalities, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Vulvar & Vaginal Disorders

Pregnancy High Risk

Edward Jacobson

Patrick J. Cahill

Greenwich, 203-869-8353 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Coastal Obstetrics & Gynecology

Greenwich Gynecology

Joseph A. Cuteri

Irene I. Komarynsky

Stroke, Headache, Memory Disorders, Movement Disorders

Diane Wirz

Associated Neurologists

Danbury, 203-748-2551 HOSPITAL: Danbury Headache, Migraine

Dario M. Zagar

Associated Neurologists of Southern Connecticut

Fairfield, 203-333-1133 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Milford Headache

NEURORADIOLOGY Mark A. Rosovsky

Advanced Radiology Consultants

Shelton, 203-696-6125 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport,

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Shelley K. Driesman

Greenwich, 203-869-8353 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Greenwich Gynecology

Greenwich, 203-869-6446 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford

Norwalk, 203-853-5000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Gynecology Only

LASIK Refractive Surgery, Cataract Surgery, Cornea Transplant, Cornea & External Eye Disease

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

Robotic Surgery, Uterine Fibroids, Endometriosis

Neurology Associates of Norwalk

Women’s Healthcare of Trumbull

Cataract Surgery, LASIK Refractive Surgery, Corneal Disease, Intraocular Lens Replacement

Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates

Leila J. Garrett

Alice H. Rusk

Daryl R. Story

Marina C. Torbey

Shelton, 203-929-9000 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Pregnancy High Risk, Colposcopy, Ultrasound

Robert Campbell Deal Women’s Health Care of Trumbull

Trumbull, 203-880-5556 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Laparoscopic Surgery, Menopause Problems, Robotic Surgery

Leslie A. Donovan

Brookside Gynecology

Greenwich, 203-869-7080 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Menopause Problems, Pap Smear Abnormalities, Vulvar Disease

Leonard Ferrucci

Ferrucci, Ferrucci & Morris

Stamford, 203-325-4665 HOSPITAL: Stamford Menstrual Disorders, Pregnancy, Endometriosis

Vito Ferrucci

Ferrucci, Ferrucci & Morris

Stamford, 203-325-4665 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Caroline F. Filor

Brookside Gynecology

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Riverside Obstetrics & Gynecology

Riverside, 203-637-3337 HOSPITAL: Stamford Hysteroscopic Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery Complex, Vulvar & Vaginal Disorders, Pregnancy High Risk

Jay H. Ugol

Women’s Health Care of New England

Norwalk, 203-644-1100 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Doctor & Associates

Ophthalmic Surgeons of Greater Bridgeport

Fairfield, 203-371-0141 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Cataract Surgery, Contact Lenses, Glaucoma, Laser Surgery

Philip M. Falcone

Connecticut Retina Consultants

Bridgeport, 203-365-6565 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven

Pregnancy, Endometriosis, Uterine Fibroids

Retina & Vitreous Surgery, Diabetic Eye Disease & Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Uveitis

Caterina Violi

Alexis E. Finlay

Obstetrics & Gynecology For Women-By Women Greenwich, 203-861-9586 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Endometriosis, Pregnancy High Risk, Laparoscopic Surgery Complex, Menopause Problems

David B. Weinstein

Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates

Stamford, 203-325-4321 HOSPITAL: Stamford Pregnancy High Risk

Ridgefield Eye Physicians

Ridgefield, 203-403-3375 HOSPITAL: Greenwich LASIK Refractive Surgery, Cataract Surgery, Corneal Disease & Surgery, Intraocular Lens Replacement

Joan T. Gewirtz

Stamford, 203-348-0868 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Maternal & Fetal Medicine, Pregnancy High Risk, Prenatal Diagnosis

Bruce S. Altman

Stamford, 203-869-3082 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Danbury, 203-791-2020 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Stamford, 203-325-4665 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Joseph L. Conway Jr.

Ferrucci, Ferrucci & Morris

Michele M. Rohr

Brookside Gynecology

Greenwich, 203-869-7080 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Pelvic Reconstruction, Pap Smear Abnormalities, Laparoscopic Surgery, Vulvar & Vaginal Disorders

Michael D. Schechter

Glaucoma, Cataract Surgery

Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates

Stamford, 203-869-3082 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Oculoplastic Surgery, Dry Eye Syndrome, Tear Duct Problems

Armand J. Daccache

Danbury Eye Physicians & Surgeons

Bridgeport, 203-576-6500 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s

Pediatric Ophthalmology, Glaucoma, Eyelid Surgery & Blepharoplasty, Retinal Disorders

Stephen Audley Mathias Danbury Eye Physicians & Surgeons

Danbury, 203-791-2020 HOSPITAL: Danbury Pediatric Ophthalmology, Eye Muscle Disorders

Anthony Musto

Eye Surgery Associates

Stratford, 203-375-5819 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Cataract Surgery, Eyelid Surgery, Intraocular Lens Replacement

Glenn E. Ostriker

Stamford, 203-348-6300 HOSPITALS: Stamford, NYU Langone Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma, Laser Surgery

Cataract Surgery

Gina F. Gladstein

John A. Morris

Delia M. Manjoney

Matthew D. Paul

OPHTHALMOLOGY Danbury Eye Physicians & Surgeons

Stamford, 203-869-3082 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, Diabetic Eye Disease & Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration

OB/GYN Consultants

Stamford, 203-325-9920 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Suresh Mandava

Westport, 203-227-4113

Cardiac CT Angiography

Gynecology Only, Hormonal Disorders, Vaginal Reconstruction, Menopause Problems

Movement Disorders, Parkinson’s Disease, Dystonia, Huntington’s Disease

Leslie C. Doctor

Trumbull, 203-374-1018 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Stamford, 203-353-9099 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Greenwich Neurology

Premature Labor, Prenatal Diagnosis

Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates

Glaucoma, Cataract Surgery, Intraocular Lens Replacement, Laser Surgery

Jeffrey N. Kaplan

Eye Group of Connecticut

Danbury Eye Physicians & Surgeons

Danbury, 203-791-2020 HOSPITAL: Danbury

James R. Pinke

Pinke Eye Center

Shelton, 203-924-8800 HOSPITAL: Griffin

Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma

Philip A. Piro

Retina Associates of Connecticut

Bridgeport, 203-374-8182 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Stamford, 203-325-4481 HOSPITALS: Stamford, St. Vincent’s

Wendy Klein

William S. Potter

Corneal Disease, Cataract Surgery, Intraocular Lens Replacement

Ophthalmic Associates

Trumbull, 203-378-3224 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven

Retinal Disorders, Retina & Vitreous Consultation, Retina & Vitreous Surgery

Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates

Stamford, 203-869-3082 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford

WESTMED Medical Group

Danbury, 203-791-2020 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Pregnancy High Risk, Laparoscopic Surgery, Gynecologic Surgery

Retinal Disorders, Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Eye Disease & Retinopathy

Retinal Disorders, Diabetic Eye Disease & Retinopathy, Retinal Vascular Diseases, Retina & Vitreous Consultation

Brian M. DeBroff

Peter E. Libre

Stephen M. Rabinowitz

Norwalk, 203-853-2020 HOSPITALS: Stamford, NY-Pres Columbia

Fairfield, 203-371-0141 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Greenwich, 203-210-2880 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Marjorie Szeto

Avery Center for Obstetrics & Gynecology

Westport, 203-227-5125 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Pregnancy High Risk,

Eye Surgery Associates

Stratford, 203-375-5819 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven

Cataract Surgery, Cataract Pediatric, Anterior Segment Surgery

Connecticut Glaucoma Associates

Glaucoma, Cataract Surgery

Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus Adult & Pediatric, Intraocular Lens Replacement, Amblyopia

Ophthalmic Surgeons of Greater Bridgeport

Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma, Diabetic Eye Disease & Retinopathy

FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S TOP DOCTORS 2018

Vincent S. Reppucci

David F. Bindelglass

Joseph M. D’Amico

Brian F. Kavanagh

James I. Spak

Danbury, 203-792-6291 HOSPITALS: Danbury, NY Eye and Ear

Fairfield, 203-337-2600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s

Stamford, 203-325-4087 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Trumbull, 203-268-2882 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport

Vitreoretinal Surgeons

Retina & Vitreous Surgery, Diabetic Eye Disease & Retinopathy, Macular Disease & Degeneration, Retina & Vitreous Consultation

Kim P. Robbins

Orthopaedic Specialty Group

Joint Replacement, Arthritis

David Aaron Bomback

Danbury, 203-744-9700 HOSPITAL: Danbury Scoliosis, Spinal Surgery

Robbins Eye Center

Peter S. Boone

Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma

Trumbull, 203-268-2882 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport

Fairfield, 203-371-5800 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Richard Scartozzi

Danbury Eye Physicians & Surgeons

Danbury, 203-791-2020 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Yale New Haven Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Eye Disease & Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Uveitis

Elizabeth Siderides

Stamford Ophthalmology

Stamford, 203-327-5808 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma, Retinal Disorders

Esteban C. Vietorisz

Stamford Ophthalmology

Stamford, 203-327-5808 HOSPITAL: Stamford

External Eye Disease, Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma

Eric L. Wasserman Eye Care Center of Stamford

Stamford, 203-978-0800 HOSPITAL: Stamford Cataract Surgery, Anterior Segment Surgery

Richard B. Weber

Stamford, 203-353-1857 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Retinal Disorders

James Weisz

Connecticut Retina Consultants

Bridgeport, 203-365-6565 HOSPITAL: Yale New Haven Uveitis, Retina & Vitreous Surgery

Andrew Wolf

Stamford Ophthalmology

Stamford, 203-327-5808 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center

Sports Medicine, Joint Replacement, Hip & Knee Replacement

Michael Brand

Danbury Orthopedics

Danbury, 203-797-1500 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery Knee, Shoulder & Knee Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery

Dante A. Brittis

Orthopaedic Specialty Group

Fairfield, 203-337-2600 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s

Sports Medicine, Shoulder & Knee Surgery, Joint Replacement

Jeffrey Brooks

Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine

Stamford, 203-323-7331 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Sports Medicine, Hand Surgery, Fractures, Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

David B. Brown

OrthoCare Specialists

Bridgeport, 203-372-0649 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s

Spinal Surgery, Pain Back, Arthroscopic Surgery, Fractures

Russell Cavallo

Stamford Medical Group

Stamford, 203-614-8888 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Sports Medicine, Knee Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Joint Reconstruction

Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus

Michael R. Clain

ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY

Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

John N. Awad

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists

Orthopaedic Specialty Group

Fairfield, 203-337-2600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s

Osteoporosis Spine Kyphoplasty, Spinal Tumors

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Foot & Ankle Surgery

James G. Cunningham

Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Arthroscopic Surgery, Shoulder Surgery, Knee Injuries & ACL, Sports Medicine

Orthopaedic Associates of Stamford Knee Replacement, Hip Replacement, Sports Medicine

Jeffrey V. Deluca

Coastal Orthopaedics

Norwalk, 203-845-2200 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Shoulder & Knee Surgery, Knee Replacement, Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery

Francis A. Ennis Jr.

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists

Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Hip & Knee Replacement, Joint Replacement

T. Jay Kleeman

Coastal Orthopaedics

Norwalk, 203-845-2200 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Foot & Ankle Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Orthopaedics Non Surgical, Sports Medicine

David Lawrence Kramer

Danbury, 203-744-9700 HOSPITAL: Danbury Spinal Surgery, Trauma, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Hip & Knee Replacement, Arthroscopic Surgery, Arthritis Hip & Knee

Michael M. Lynch

James J. FitzGibbons

Pediatric Sports Medicine, Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery Shoulder, Rotator Cuff Surgery

Orthopaedic Specialty Group Fairfield, 203-337-2600 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s

Arthroscopic Surgery, Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine

Joshua B. Frank

Coastal Orthopaedics

Norwalk, 203-845-2200 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Sports Medicine, Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, Knee Surgery, Arthroscopic Surgery

Andrew L. Haas

Orthopaedic Associates of Stamford

Stamford, 203-325-4087 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery, Knee Surgery, Fractures

D. Ross Henshaw

Danbury Orthopedics

Danbury, 203-797-1500 HOSPITAL: Danbury Shoulder Replacement, Hip & Knee Surgery, Arthroscopic Surgery, Sports Medicine

Herbert I. Hermele

Orthopaedic Specialty Group

Fairfield, 203-337-2600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s

Steven E. Hindman

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists

Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Foot & Ankle Surgery, Hand & Wrist Surgery, Hip & Knee Surgery, Trauma

Peter W. Hughes

Orthopaedic Associates of Stamford

Stamford, 203-325-4087 HOSPITAL: Stamford Hip & Knee Replacement

Coastal Orthopaedics

Norwalk, 203-845-2200 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Seth R. Miller

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists

Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Shoulder Surgery, Rotator Cuff Surgery, Shoulder Replacement, Arthroscopic Surgery Shoulder

David P. Nocek

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists

Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Hip & Knee Replacement, Joint Replacement, Trauma

Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center

Joint Preservation, Shoulder & Knee Reconstruction, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Fractures

Peter B. Stovell

Stamford, 203-348-7797 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich

Craig Tifford

Stamford, 866-470-9253 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Arthroscopic Surgery Knee, Arthroscopic Surgery Shoulder

Stamford, 203-325-4087 Hip & Knee Replacement, Musculoskeletal Injuries

Paul M. Sethi

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists

Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Knee Injuries, Shoulder Surgery, Shoulder Replacement, Elbow Surgery

Marc Silver

Orthopaedic Associates of Stamford

Stamford, 203-325-4087 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Sports Medicine, Knee Replacement, Shoulder Replacement, Arthroscopic Surgery

Stamford Ear, Nose & Throat Head & Neck Surgery

Head & Neck Surgery, Nasal & Sinus Disorders

Richard J. Brauer Associates of Otolaryngology

Allen I. Troy

Greenwich, 203-869-0177 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Stamford, 203-325-4087 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Stephen D. Breda

Orthopaedic Associates of Stamford

Foot & Ankle Surgery, Ankle Reconstruction

Katherine B. Vadasdi

Head & Neck Surgery, Thyroid Cancer & Surgery

Bridgeport, 203-371-5166 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Head & Neck Surgery

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists

Bradford S. Chervin

Adolescent Sports Medicine, Women Sports Medicine, Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, Shoulder Replacement

Southport, 203-256-3338 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Norwalk

Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Mark E. Wilchinsky

Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center

Trumbull, 203-268-2882 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport

OTOLARYNGOLOGY

Orthopaedic Associates of Stamford

Head & Neck Cancer & Surgery, Thyroid & Parathyroid Cancer & Surgery, Salivary Gland Tumors & Surgery, Sinus Disorders & Surgery

Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine

Norwalk, 203-845-2200 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

William T. Schmidt

Danbury, 203-830-4700 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Norwalk

Steven A. Bramwit

Norwalk, 203-845-2200 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Nicholas V. Polifroni

Sports Medicine, Joint Replacement

Advanced Specialty Care

Coastal Orthopaedics

Arthroscopic Surgery, Joint Replacement

Coastal Orthopaedics

Dov Bloch

David I. Astrachan

Ear Nose and Throat Specialists of Connecticut

Hamden, 203-248-8409 HOSPITALS: Yale New Haven St. Raphael, Yale New Haven Hearing Loss & Tinnitus, Nasal Surgery, Sinus Disorders, Vocal Cord Disorders

Michael C. Bard

Advanced Specialty Care

Danbury, 203-830-4700 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Head & Neck Surgery, Sleep Disorders, Apnea & Snoring, Sinus Disorders & Surgery

Mark S. Bianchi

Stratford, 203-459-8330 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale-New Haven Sleep Disorders, Sinus Disorders & Surgery, Hearing Disorders & Tinnitus, Balance Disorders

Ear, Nose and Throat, Allergy and Facial Plastic Surgery Specialists

Nasal & Sinus Disorders, Swallowing Disorders, Hearing Disorders & Tinnitus, Sleep Disorders, Apnea & Snoring

Steven M. Feldman

WESTMED Medical Group

Greenwich, 203-629-5500 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Throat Disorders, Hearing Disorders & Tinnitus, Sleep Disorders, Apnea & Snoring

Lawrence J. Fliegelman Ear Nose & Throat of Fairfield

Fairfield, 203-259-4700 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Yale New Haven Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Neil A. Gordon

Split Rock Surgical Associates

Wilton, 203-834-7700 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Yale New Haven

Cosmetic Surgery Face, Facial Rejuvenation, Rhinoplasty, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Jay Klarsfeld

Advanced Specialty Care

Danbury, 203-830-4700 HOSPITAL: Danbury Sinus Disorders, Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery »

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FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S TOP DOCTORS 2018

Bruce H. Klenoff

Sara Richer

Stamford, 203-353-0000 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Trumbull, 203-459-2666 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Ear, Nose & Throat Center

Ear Disorders & Surgery, Sinus Disorders & Surgery, Pediatric Otolaryngology

Jason R. Klenoff

Northeast Medical Group Parathyroid Surgery, Salivary Gland Surgery, Sinus Disorders, Thyroid Cancer & Surgery

Ear, Nose & Throat Center

Stephen J. Salzer

Pediatric & Adult Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, Sinus Disorders, Throat Disorders

Greenwich, 203-869-2030 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford

Stamford, 203-353-0000 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Edward M. Lane

Stratford, 203-375-0050 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s

Greenwich Ear, Nose & Throat Head & Neck Surgery

Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Sinus Disorders & Surgery, Thyroid Cancer & Surgery

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Nasal Allergy, Nasal Reconstruction

PAIN MEDICINE

Biana Lanson

Northeast Medical Group

Ear, Nose & Throat Center

Stamford, 203-353-0000 HOSPITAL: Stamford Laryngeal Disorders, Endoscopic Surgery, Sinus Disorders & Surgery

Steven J. Bennett

Greenwich, 203-863-3448 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Pain Chronic, Pain Cancer, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy

Richard A. Levin

Robert J. Boolbol

Fairfield, 203-259-4700 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Yale New Haven

Trumbull, 203-373-7330 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Hartford

Ear Nose & Throat of Fairfield

Sinus Disorders, Hearing Disorders & Tinnitus, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Otitis Media

Steven B. Levine

ENT and Allergy Associates

Trumbull, 203-380-3707 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Norwalk

Sinus Disorders, Sleep Disorders, Apnea & Snoring, Hearing & Balance Disorders, Rhinosinusitis

Michelle Siegel Marrinan

Greenwich Ear, Nose & Throat Head & Neck Surgery

Greenwich, 203-869-2030 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Neuro-Otology

Andrew J. Parker

Parker Ear, Nose & Throat

Norwalk, 203-866-8121 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Hearing Disorders & Tinnitus, Sinus Disorders, Voice Disorders, Sleep Disorders, Apnea & Snoring

Adam W. Pearl

Connecticut Ear Nose Throat Medical & Surgical Specialists

Trumbull, 203-452-7081 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Head & Neck Surgery, Swallowing Disorders, Voice Disorders, Hearing Disorders & Tinnitus

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Pain & Spine Specialists of Connecticut

Pain Back, Pain Spine, Pain Musculoskeletal, Pain Interventional Techniques

Vincent R. Carlesi

Pain Management Associates of Connecticut Stamford, 203-325-5700 HOSPITAL: Stamford Pain Interventional Techniques, Pain Back & Neck, Pain Spine, Pain Chronic

PATHOLOGY Vicki L. Altmeyer

Greenwich, 203-863-3061 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Cytopathology, Surgical Pathology

Robert C. Babkowski

Stamford, 203-276-7420 HOSPITAL: Stamford Breast Pathology, Gastrointestinal Pathology, Gynecologic Pathology, Thyroid Cancer

Raymond A. Baer

Stamford Pathology Group

Stamford, 203-276-7420 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Marguerite Monteiro Pinto

Bridgeport, 203-384-3156 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Gynecologic Pathology, Breast Pathology

Augusto H. Podesta

Stamford Pathology Group

Stamford, 203-276-7420 HOSPITAL: Stamford Gastrointestinal Pathology

Bo Xu

Stamford Pathology Group

Stamford, 203-276-7420 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Bridgeport, 203-384-3591 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Bone & Soft Tissue Pathology, Sarcoma Soft Tissue

NEWCANAANDARIENMAG.COM

Norwalk, 203-853-7170 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Boston Children’s

Inflammatory Bowel Disease & Crohn’s, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Diarrheal Diseases, Food Allergy

PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE

Gynecologic Pathology, Urologic Pathology

Nimrod E. Dayan

PEDIATRIC ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY

Trumbull, 203-452-8322 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Ora Burstein

Allergy & Asthma Center of Stamford

Stamford, 203-978-0072 HOSPITAL: Stamford Asthma & Allergy, Food Allergy

Mitchell R. Lester

Fairfield County Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates

Norwalk, 203-838-4034 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Greenwich Allergy, Asthma & Allergy, Food Allergy, Immunotherapy

PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY Kieve M. Berkwits

Northeast Medical Group

Trumbull, 203-337-8600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven Congenital Heart Disease

Allison B. Levey

Pediatric Cardiology

Darien, 203-662-0313 HOSPITALS: NY-Pres Morgan Stanley Children’s, Stamford

Congenital Heart Disease, Fetal Echocardiography

Michael S. Snyder

Pediatric Cardiology

Darien, 203-662-0313 HOSPITALS: NY-Pres Morgan Stanley Children’s, Stamford

Congenital Heart Disease, Echocardiography, Fetal Echocardiography

Hematopathology

William B. Laskin

Mark S. Glassman

PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY

Pediatric Healthcare Associates

Vaccines, Travel Medicine, Lyme Disease, Ear Infections

PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY Gregory Dworkin

Children’s Health & Wellness Center

Danbury, 203-790-5437 HOSPITAL: Danbury Asthma, Chronic Lung Disease

Jacob Hen Jr

Northeast Medical Group

Trumbull, 203-337-8600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven Asthma, Critical Care

Hossein Sadeghi

Stamford, 203-276-5949 HOSPITAL: NY-Pres Columbia Asthma, Cystic Fibrosis, Bronchoscopy, Bronchitis

Anil Britto

Jennifer Henkind

Ridgefield, 203-438-9557 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Stamford, 203-324-4109 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Ridgefield Pediatric Associates

Alison Marie Cass

Paul E. Juan

Old Greenwich, 203-637-3212 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford

Greenwich, 203-622-4301 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Greenwich Pediatric Associates

Robert D. Chessin

Pediatric Healthcare Associates

Bridgeport, 203-452-8322 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s

Learning Disorders, Developmental Disorders, ADD & ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders

Loretta Cody

Children’s Medical Group of Greenwich

Greenwich, 203-661-2440 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Boston Children’s

Elin R. Cohen

Black Rock Pediatrics

Fairfield, 203-337-5333 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s

Developmental & Behavioral Disorders, Asthma

Michael Connolly PriMed Physicians

Stratford, 203-378-3080 HOSPITAL: Yale New Haven

Greenwich, 203-210-2815 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Westchester

Bridgeport, 203-452-8322 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven

Wilton, 203-431-3363 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Jamie Alon

Pediatric Associates of Western Connecticut

Danbury, 203-744-1680 HOSPITAL: Danbury Adolescent Medicine, Eating Disorders

Karen E. Beckman

Riverside Pediatrics

Riverside, 203-629-5800 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford

New England Pediatrics New Canaan, 203-972-5232 HOSPITAL: Stamford ADD & ADHD, Eating Disorders

Arnold B. Korval

Greenwich Pediatric Associates

Old Greenwich, 203-637-3212 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford

Joan A. Magner

Center for Pediatric Medicine

Danbury, 203-790-0822 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Laura Marks

Willows Pediatric Group

Westport, 203-319-3939 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Nutrition, Immunotherapy

Greenwich, 203-661-2440 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Boston Children’s

Richard M. Freedman

Doctors Pediatric

Rosemary E. Klenk

Danbury, 203-744-1680 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Peter J. Acker

Amy Agoglia

Developmental Disorders, Asthma

Katherine N. Mini

Pediatric Associates of Western Connecticut

PEDIATRICS

Pediatric Dermatology, Adolescent Medicine, Learning Disorders

Valley Pediatrics of Greenwich

Bruce W. Cohen

Adolescent Medicine, Asthma, Vaccines

WESTMED Medical Group

Stamford Pediatric Associates

Pediatric Healthcare Associates

Children’s Medical Group of Greenwich

Nicholas P. Mongillo Pedi-Care Pediatrics

Shelton, 203-924-7334 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven AIDS & HIV, Sports Medicine, ADD/ADHD, Behavioral Disorders

Alan H. Morelli

New England Pediatrics

Newborn Care

Stamford, 203-323-1770 HOSPITAL: Stamford

C. Nicole Gorman

Katherine Kelly Noble

Westport, 203-221-7337 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Stamford, 203-363-0123 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich

Village Pediatrics

David A. Gropper

Pediatric Associates of Western Connecticut

Danbury, 203-744-1680 HOSPITAL: Danbury Allergy, Infectious Disease

David A. Hedrick

Children’s Medical Group of Greenwich

Greenwich, 203-661-2440 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Boston Children’s

Sound Beach Pediatrics

Nancy H. O’Hara

Center for Integrative Health Wilton, 203-834-2813

Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADD & ADHD, Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Jeffrey Owens

Willows Pediatric Group

Westport, 203-319-3939 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Bridgeport

FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S TOP DOCTORS 2018

Todd Robert Palker

New England Pediatrics New Canaan, 203-972-5232 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Fern L. Perlman

Bay Street Pediatrics

Westport, 203-227-3674 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Kathryn J. Quinn

Trumbull Pediatrics

Trumbull, 203-268-1766 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven Infectious Disease, Preventive Medicine

Henry M. Rascoff

Sound Beach Pediatrics

Stamford, 203-363-0123 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Preventive Medicine

Rachel Rothschild

Pediatric Associates of Western Connecticut

Danbury, 203-744-1680 HOSPITAL: Danbury Developmental Disorders, ADD & ADHD

Steven L. Schiz

Children’s Medical Group of Greenwich

Greenwich, 203-661-2440 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Boston Children’s

Rachel E. Sheiman

Willows Pediatric Group

Westport, 203-319-3939 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Nutrition, Obesity, Vaccines, Adolescent Medicine

Jonathan E. Sollinger

Willows Pediatric Group

Westport, 203-319-3939 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

ADD & ADHD, Developmental & Behavioral Disorders

Lori Storch-Smith

Bay Street Pediatrics

Westport, 203-227-3674 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Preventive Medicine

George Tsimoyianis

Darien Pediatric Associates Darien, 203-655-9741 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Tobacco & Nicotine Cessation, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Adolescent Medicine

Janet Woodward

Willows Pediatric Group

Westport, 203-319-3939 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION

Beth Aaronson

Western Connecticut Medical Group

Danbury, 203-794-5605 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Acupuncture, Neurologic Rehabilitation, Cancer Rehabilitation, Lymphedema

Alice Chen

Hospital for Special Surgery Stamford Outpatient Center

Stamford, 203-705-2087

Musculoskeletal Disorders, Joint Pain Minimally Invasive Therapy, Acupuncture, Pain, Back & Neck

Janet E. Freedman

Greenwich, 203-863-4290 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

David M. Goldenberg

PSYCHIATRY

Danbury, 203-791-9661 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Advanced Specialty Care Cosmetic Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Wound Healing & Care

Sohel Islam

Advanced Specialty Care

Danbury, 203-791-9661 HOSPITAL: Danbury Hand Surgery

Fredric A. Newman

Aesthetic Surgery Center

Darien, 203-656-9999 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Norwalk

Acupuncture, Lymphedema, Spasticity Management

Breast Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Eyelid Surgery, Abdominoplasty, Liposuction

Linda F. Grant

Joseph B. O’Connell

Greenwich, 203-863-4290 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Lymphedema, Acupuncture

Jeffrey M. Heftler

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists

Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Pain Management, Pain Interventional Techniques, Sports Injuries, Pain Spine

Edwin Richter

Stamford, 203-316-0610 HOSPITAL: Stamford Neuro-Rehabilitation, Brain Injury Rehabilitation, Amputee Rehabilitation, Lymphedema

Halina M. Snowball

Integrated Pain Solutions

Stamford, 203-863-4588 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Pain Management, Acupuncture, Sports Injuries, Pain Back

David Lee Tung

Core Medical Group

Bridgeport, 203-373-1594 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s

Pain Spine, Sports Medicine, Pain Chronic, Botox Therapy

PLASTIC SURGERY Keith J. Attkiss

Greenwich, 203-862-2700 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Breast Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Liposuction & Body Contouring

Harold S. Gewirtz

Stamford, 203-325-1381 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Cosmetic Surgery Face, Breast Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Liposuction & Body Contouring, Facelift

Plastic Surgery of Southern Connecticut

Westport, 203-454-0044 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven Cosmetic Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery Face, Cosmetic Surgery Breast, Cosmetic Surgery Body

Elsa M. Raskin

Greenwich, 203-861-6620 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Eyelid Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery Face, Cosmetic Surgery Breast, Facelift

John F. Reilly

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Specialists

Shelton, 203-924-2900 HOSPITALS: Yale New Haven St. Raphael, Griffin Breast Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Liposuction, Gynecomastia, Blepharoplasty

Arthur R. Rosenstock

Stamford, 203-359-1959 HOSPITAL: Stamford Facelift, Rhinoplasty, Breast Augmentation, Breast Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery

Alfred Sofer

Plastic Surgery Center of Fairfield

Fairfield, 203-336-9862 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, St. Vincent’s Cosmetic Surgery, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Breast Reconstruction

Prashant Soni

Advanced Specialty Care

Danbury, 203-791-9661 HOSPITAL: Danbury Cosmetic Surgery Face & Body

Medicine Associates

Linus S. Abrams

Bipolar & Mood Disorders, Psychopharmacology, Anxiety & Depression, Geriatric Psychiatry

Psychopharmacology, Adolescent Psychiatry, Addiction & Substance Abuse, Dual Diagnosis

PULMONARY DISEASE

Paul Sachs

Joseph F. Goldberg

Lewis Berman

Greenwich, 203-861-2654

Norwalk, 203-854-9607 HOSPITAL: Mount Sinai Bipolar & Mood Disorders, Psychopharmacology, Anxiety & Depression, Cognitive Psychotherapy

Norwalk, 203-852-2392 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Danbury

Interstitial Lung Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, Emphysema, Critical Care

Laurence S. Lorefice

Michael A. Bernstein

Depression, Bipolar & Mood Disorders, ObsessiveCompulsive Disorder, Anxiety Disorders

Stamford, 203-348-2437 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Old Greenwich, 203-637-4006

Charles J. Morgan

Northeast Medical Group

Trumbull, 203-551-7350 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Alcohol Abuse, Mood Disorders, Substance Abuse

F. Carl Mueller

Stamford, 203-357-7773 HOSPITAL: Stamford Anxiety & Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Psychopharmacology

Stamford Health Medical Group

Interventional Pulmonology, Lung Cancer, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, Critical Care

John Chronakos

Western Connecticut Medical Group

Trumbull, 203-261-3980 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Asthma, Pneumonia

Stamford Health Medical Group

Stamford, 203-348-2437 HOSPITAL: Stamford Pulmonary Rehabilitation,

Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

Adil Salam

Pulmonary & Internal Medicine Associates Trumbull, 203-261-3980 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, Sleep Disorders & Apnea

Arthur S. Turetsky

Pulmonary & Internal Medicine Associates Trumbull, 203-261-3980 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Sleep Disorders & Apnea, Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, Tuberculosis

Danbury, 203-739-8330 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Sleep Disorders, Critical Care

RADIATION ONCOLOGY

Abhijith Hegde

Sean W. Dowling

Danbury, 203-739-8330 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Breast Cancer, Gynecologic Cancers

Western Connecticut Medical Group

Stamford, 203-276-7886 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Joshua C. Pollack

James S. Krinsley

Deborah X. Fang

Greenwich, 203-863-4373 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Stamford, 203-348-2437 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Breast Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer

Center for Healthy Aging

Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Geriatric Psychiatry

Bruce Shapiro

Stamford, 203-327-4144 HOSPITAL: Stamford Forensic Psychiatry, Psychopharmacology, Anxiety & Depression, Bipolar & Mood Disorders

JoAnn M. Smith

Fairfield County Psychiatry Fairfield, 203-255-0770 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Women’s Mental Health

John S. Tamerin

Greenwich, 203-661-8282 HOSPITALS: NY-Pres Weill Cornell, Greenwich

Psychotherapy, Bipolar & Mood Disorders, Depression, Alcohol Abuse

Mark Waynik

The Waynik Group

Fairfield, 203-254-2000 Psychotherapy, Psychopharmacology, Forensic Psychiatry

Steven A. Weisblatt

Stamford, 203-517-0550

Stamford Health Medical Group

Asthma & Emphysema, Critical Care, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease, Interstitial Lung Disease

Caroline P. Kurtz

Norwalk Pulmonary Consultants

Norwalk, 203-855-3888 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Asthma, Cystic Fibrosis, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

Christopher Manfredi

Bridgeport, 203-576-5085 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s

Christopher M. Iannuzzi

Bridgeport, 203-576-5085 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Breast Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Head & Neck Cancer, Prostate Cancer

Frank A. Masino

Stamford, 203-276-7886 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Brachytherapy, Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Norwalk Pulmonary Consultants

Bruce McGibbon

Asthma, Critical Care, Sleep Disorders & Apnea

Brachytherapy, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Genitourinary Cancer, Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Norwalk, 203-855-3888 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

David Alan Oelberg

Western Connecticut Medical Group

Danbury, 203-739-8330 HOSPITAL: Danbury Sleep Disorders

Dominic J. Roca

Stamford Health Medical Group

Stamford, 203-348-2437 HOSPITAL: Stamford Sleep Disorders, Allergy

Daniel J. Rudolph

Pulmonary & Internal

Norma Pfriem Cancer Institute Trumbull, 203-337-8700 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Ashwatha Narayana

Northeast Medical Group Greenwich, 203-863-3773 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Brain Tumors, Brain Tumors Metastatic, Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Pradip M. Pathare

Norwalk, 203-852-2719 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Head & Neck Cancer, Brain Tumors »

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FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S TOP DOCTORS 2018

Seema Sanghavi

Western Connecticut Medical Group

HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Stamford Infertility & IVF, Reproductive Surgery, Fertility Preservation

Danbury, 203-794-5600 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Milford

Breast Cancer

Shaun C. Williams

Norwalk Medical Group

Sajid A. Khan

Tomas J. Vietorisz

Trumbull, 203-337-8507 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale New Haven

Danbury, 203-739-7190 HOSPITAL: Danbury

John A. Spera

Western Connecticut Medical Group

Danbury, 203-739-7190 HOSPITAL: Danbury Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy

REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY Karol J. Chacho

Bridgeport, 203-372-5282 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s

Endometriosis, Infertility, IVF, Menopause Problems

Frances W. Ginsburg

Stamford Health Medical Group

Stamford, 203-276-7559 HOSPITAL: Stamford Infertility & IVF, Endometriosis, Menstrual Disorders

Joshua M. Hurwitz

Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut

Norwalk, 203-750-7400 HOSPITAL: Danbury Infertility & IVF, Hormonal Disorders, Infertility Advanced Maternal Age, Fertility Preservation

Mark Peter Leondires

Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut

Norwalk, 203-750-7400 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Stamford

Infertility & IVF, Miscarriage Recurrent, Infertility Advanced Maternal Age, Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis

Andrew J. Levi

Park Avenue Fertility & Reproductive Medicine

Trumbull, 203-372-6700 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Infertility & IVF, Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis, Miscarriage Recurrent, Fertility Preservation

Cynthia Murdock

Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut

Norwalk, 203-750-7400 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Infertility & IVF, Reproductive Surgery

Spencer S. Richlin

Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut

Norwalk, 203-750-7400

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Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut

Norwalk, 203-750-7400 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Stamford

Infertility & IVF, Reproductive Surgery, Fertility Preservation

Barry R. Witt

Greenwich Fertility Center

Greenwich, 203-863-2990 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, NYU Langone

Infertility & IVF, Endometriosis, Laparoscopic Surgery, Miscarriage Recurrent

RHEUMATOLOGY Lana Bernstein

Northeast Medical Group Greenwich, 203-869-5715 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Richard L. Danehower

Northeast Medical Group Greenwich, 203-869-5715 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Fibromyalgia,

Geoffrey S. Gladstein

Arthritis & Rheumatism Associates

Trumbull, 203-371-5873 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Arthritis, Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Lupus & SLE

Sharon Wolfsohn Karp Westchester Health

Stamford, 203-327-9321 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Lupus & SLE in Women, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Fibromyalgia

Joao M. Nascimento

Bridgeport, 203-371-0009 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus & SLE, Psoriatic Arthritis

Stuart N. Novack

Norwalk Medical Group

Norwalk, 203-845-4800 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Lupus & SLE, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Vasculitis

Roberta Rose

Norwalk Medical Group

Norwalk, 203-845-4800 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Lupus & SLE, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis

Michael Spiegel

Western Connecticut Medical Group

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Jessica Rachel Stein

Norwalk, 203-845-4800 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Stamford Health Medical Group

Stamford, 203-348-9455 HOSPITAL: Stamford Rheumatoid Arthritis

Marcie Lynn WolinskyFriedland Soundview Medical Associates

Norwalk, 203-838-4000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

SURGERY Jeanne S. Capasse

Surgical Breast Care of Connecticut

Norwalk, 203-846-8885 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Breast Cancer & Surgery, Breast Disease

Anthy Demestihas

HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Breast Disease, Laparoscopic Surgery, Skin Cancer

Smilow Cancer Care

Liver & Biliary Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastric Cancer, Colon & Rectal Cancer

Kevin D. Miller

Fairfield County Surgical Specialists

Stamford, 203-276-5959 HOSPITAL: Stamford Hepatobiliary Surgery

Helen A. Pass

Stamford Health Medical Group

Stamford, 203-276-4255 HOSPITAL: Stamford Breast Cancer, Breast Disease, Nipple Sparing Mastectomy

Athanassios Petrotos Surgical Specialists of Greenwich

Surgical Associates of Connecticut

Greenwich, 203-863-4300 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Breast Surgery, Trauma, Laparoscopic Surgery

Valerie Staradub

Southport, 203-332-4744 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s

Kevin M. Dwyer

Fairfield County Surgical Specialists

Stamford, 203-276-5959 HOSPITAL: Stamford Trauma, Critical Care

Neil R. Floch

Fairfield County Bariatrics & Surgical Specialists

Norwalk, 203-899-0744 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, St. Vincent’s

Bariatric & Obesity Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Gallbladder Surgery, Hernia

Craig Floch

Fairfield County Bariatrics & Surgical Specialists

Norwalk, 203-899-0744 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, St. Vincent’s

Bariatric & Obesity Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Gallbladder Surgery, Hernia

Richard J. Garvey General Surgeons of Greater Bridgeport Bridgeport, 203-366-3211 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Biliary Surgery, Breast Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery

Andrew S. Kenler

Park Avenue Surgical Associates

Trumbull, 203-373-9015

Laparoscopic Surgery, Gallbladder Surgery

Western Connecticut Medical Group

Danbury, 203-739-7040 HOSPITAL: Danbury Breast Cancer & Surgery

Barbara A. Ward

Northeast Medical Group

Greenwich, 203-863-4250 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Breast Cancer & Surgery

THORACIC & CARDIAC SURGERY Michael A. Coady

Stamford, 203-276-4400 HOSPITAL: Stamford Thoracic Aortic Surgery, Heart Valve Surgery, Aneurysm Thoracic Aortic, Cardiac Surgery Adult

Michael I. Ebright

Stamford, 203-276-4404 HOSPITALS: Stamford, NYPres Columbia

Lung Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Mediastinal Tumors, Robotic Surgery

Associates

Fairfield, 203-382-1900 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s

Vascular Surgery, Lung Cancer, Minimally Invasive Esophageal Surgery, Robotic Surgery

Robotic Surgery, Aneurysm Aortic, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Valve Surgery

Scott R. Serels

Bridgeport, 203-576-5708 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s

David D. Yuh

Stamford, 203-276-7470 HOSPITAL: Stamford Heart Valve Surgery, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Robotic Surgery

UROGYNECOLOGY Brian J. Hines

Stamford Health Medical Group

Stamford, 203-276-4524 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich

Urogynecology, Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair, Pelvic Floor Reconstruction, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Jeanette Rivera

Urology Associates of Danbury

Danbury, 203-748-0330 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Urogynecology, Pelvic Reconstruction, Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Katherine S. Sandhu

Stamford Health Medical Group

Stamford, 203-276-4524 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich

Urogynecology, Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair, Pelvic Reconstruction, Minimally Invasive Surgery

UROLOGY Lawrence D. Muldoon

Fairfield, 203-254-1576 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Bladder Cancer, Kidney Cancer, Kidney Stones, Prostate Benign Disease

Michael J. Nurzia Stamford Urology

Stamford, 203-356-9391 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich

Critical Care

Jeffrey A. Ranta

Connecticut Vascular & Thoracic Surgical

Stamford Urology

Stamford, 203-356-9391 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich

William C. Feng

James V. Lettera

Richard P. Santarosa

Rafael P. Squitieri

Prostate Cancer, Prostate Benign Disease, Bladder Cancer, Kidney Stones

Stamford, 203-276-4400 HOSPITAL: Stamford

HOSPITAL: Greenwich Kidney Stones, Urologic Cancer, Incontinence, Pain Pelvic

Greenwich Urological Associates Greenwich, 203-869-1285

Prostate Cancer, Prostate Benign Disease, Bladder Cancer, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Urology Associates of Norwalk

Norwalk, 203-853-4200 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Urology Female, Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair, Incontinence Male & Female, Voiding Dysfunction

Nicholas Stroumbakis Greenwich Urological Associates

Greenwich, 203-869-1285 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Kidney Cancer

Nicholas A. Viner

Urological Associates of Bridgeport

Trumbull, 203-375-3456 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Prostate Cancer, Kidney Stones, Bladder Cancer, Vasectomy

VASCULAR & INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY Laura J. Hodges

Greenwich, 203-863-3042 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Uterine Fibroid Embolization, Varicose Veins, Uterine Fibroid Embolization, Vein Disorders

Melvin Rosenblatt

Connecticut Image Guided Surgery

Fairfield, 203-330-0248 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s

Radiofrequency Tumor Ablation, Vein Disorders, Endovascular Laser Ablation

Fatejeet Sandhu

Danbury Radiology Associates

Danbury, 203-739-7532 HOSPITAL: Danbury Interventional Radiology

Edward B. Strauss

Norwalk, 203-852-2715 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Aneurysm Abdominal Aortic, Thrombolytic Therapy

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VASCULAR SURGERY Stephen Bauer

Southern Connecticut Vascular Center

Old Greenwich, 203-425-2792 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Endovascular Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Aneurysm Aortic, Peripheral Vascular Disease

Alan M. Dietzek

Western Connecticut Medical Group

Danbury, 203-794-5680 HOSPITAL: Danbury Aneurysm -Aortic, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Arterial Bypass Surgery Leg, Carotid Endarterectomy

Paul J. Gagne

Southern Connecticut Vascular Center Darien, 844-482-7285 HOSPITALS: Norwalk,

Greenwich

Endovascular Surgery, Aneurysm Abdominal Aortic, Carotid Endarterectomy, Vein Disorders

Ben U. Marsan

Southern Connecticut Vascular Center

Darien, 844-482-7285 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Bridgeport Peripheral Vascular Disease, Vein Disorders, Aneurysm Aortic, Endovascular Surgery

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to our Top Doctors!* Allergy Immunology

Dermatology

Gastroenterology Cont.

Oncology Hematology

Jonathan B. Bell (DH) Marvin Den (NH) Philip H. Hemmers (NH) Richard J. Lee (DH) Mark D. Litchman (NH) Aymeric Louit (NH) Agnieszka Matczuk (NH) Joseph Sproviero (NH)

Kenneth J. Egan (DH) Grace Liang Federman (DH) Loyd S. Godwin (NH) Mona Gohara (DH) Barry Sheldon Goldberg(DH) Rhonda Quain Klein (NH) Steven A. Kolenik III (NH) Graeme M. Lipper (DH) Marcus A. McFerren (DH) Gail B. Whitman (NH) Jonathan R. Zirn (DH)

Claudia B. Gruss (NH) William B. Hale (NH) Dennis M. Meighan (NH) Miechelle L. O'Brien (DH) Michael Schiffman (DH) Thomas P. Whelan (DH)

Michael K. Cohenuram (DH) Richard C. Frank (NH) Robert A. Kloss (DH) Richard S. Zelkowitz (NH)

Cardiac Electrophysiology Murali Chiravuri (DH, NH) Michael R. Pittaro (DH, NH) Robert D. Winslow (DH)

Cardiovascular Disease Charles B. Augenbraun (NH) David L. Copen (DH) Susan B. Eysmann (NH) Lawrence I. Fisher (DH) Robert L. Labarre (NH) David J. Lomnitz (NH) Stephen Michaelson (NH) Brian D. Pollack (DH) Jeffrey A. Schmierer (DH) Anja Wagner (NH)

Cardiology Interventional Robert D. Jumper (DH, NH) Marc Z. Krichavsky (DH) David Lorenz (DH, NH) Thomas J. Nero (NH) Edward L. Portnay (DH, NH) Jared G. Selter (NH) Mark K. Warshofsky (DH)

Endocrinology Nancy J. Rennert (NH) Robert R. Savino (DH) Debra H. Schussheim (NH) Glenn Siegel (NH) Powlimi Soni (NH) Randi D. Tomasulo (NH)

Family Medicine James A. Ahern (DH) Timothy Bookas (NH) Thomas Cigno (DH) Matthew M. Farrell (DH) Carol-ann Galban (DH) Helen Haekyung Kim (DH) Lawrence Leibowitz (DH) Simon O'Regan (DH)

Gastroenterology David Barenberg (DH) Steven Brandwein (DH) Joseph Fiorito (DH) Steven Gorelick (DH)

Norwalk Hospital (NH), Danbury Hospital (DH)

Gynecologic Oncology Karen J. Nishida (DH, NH)

Infectious Diseases Paul F. Nee (DH) Gary S. Schleiter (DH)

Internal Medicine Robert A. Altbaum (NH) David H. Baum (NH) Allen Davis (DH) Howard Eison (NH) Steven L. Glazer (NH) Peter G. Hasapis (NH) Richard G. Huntley Jr. (NH) Jay A. Horn (NH) Nina S. Karol (NH) Donald J. Leone (NH) Christine M. Metz (DH) Charles Miner III (NH) Sandra Mini (DH) David Pazer (DH) Alan M. Radin (NH) James Samuel (NH) Craig D. Serin (DH, NH) James A. Slater (NH) Maura Sparks (NH) Shiela V. Subramanian (NH) Byron S. Thomas (DH) Julia Voytovich (NH)

Nephrology Richard T. Gervasi (NH)

Neurology Robert Bonwetsch (DH) Neil Culligan (DH) Louis J. Cuzzone (NH) David Greco (DH) Daryl R. Story (NH) Diane Wirz (DH)

Obstetrics and Gynecology Thomas V. Ayoub (NH) Marjorie Szeto (NH) Jay H. Ugol (NH)

Ophthalmology Bruce S. Altman (DH) Armand J. Daccache (DH) Leslie C. Doctor (NH) Peter E. Libre (NH) Stephen Audley Mathias (DH) Matthew D. Paul (DH) Vincent S. Reppucci (DH) Richard Scartozzi (DH)

Orthopedic Surgery David Aaron Bomback (DH) Michael Brand (DH) Jeffrey Brooks (NH) Jeffrey V. Deluca (NH)

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Orthopedic Surgery Cont. Pediatrics Joshua B. Frank (NH) D. Ross Henshaw (DH) T. Jay Kleeman (NH) David Lawrence Kramer (DH) Michael M. Lynch (NH) Nicholas V. Polifroni (NH) Peter B. Stovell (NH)

Otolaryngology Michael C. Bard (DH, NH) Dov Bloch (DH, NH) Steven A. Bramwit (NH) Bradford S. Chervin (NH) Lawrence J. Fliegelman (NH) Neil A. Gordon (NH) Jay Klarsfeld (DH, NH) Richard A. Levin (NH) Steven B. Levine (NH) Andrew J. Parker (NH)

Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Mitchell R. Lester (NH)

Pediatric Cardiology Allison B. Levey (NH) Michael S. Snyder (NH)

Pediatric Gastroenterology Mark S. Glassman (NH)

Pediatric Pulmonology Gregory Dworkin (DH) Hossein Sadeghi (NH)

Amy Agoglia (DH) Jamie Alon (DH) Anil Britto (DH) Bruce W. Cohen (DH) C. Nicole Gorman (DH, NH) David A. Gropper (DH) Rosemary E. Klenk (NH) Joan A. Magner (DH) Laura Marks (NH) Jeffrey Owens (NH) Fern L. Perlman (NH) Rachel Rothschild (DH) Rachel E. Sheiman (NH) Jonathan E. Sollinger (NH) Lori Storch-Smith (NH) Janet Woodward

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Beth Aaronson (DH)

Plastic Surgery David M. Goldenberg (DH) Sohel Islam (DH, NH) Fredric A. Newman (NH) John F. Reilly (NH) Alfred Sofer (NH) Prashant Soni (DH)

Pulmonary Medicine Lewis Berman (NH) John Chronakos (DH) Abhijith Hegde (DH) Caroline P. Kurtz (NH) Christopher Manfredi (NH) David Alan Oelberg (DH)

Radiology Diagnostic

Surgery Hand

Conrad Ehrlich (DH) Lauren A. Ernberg (NH) Ronald P. Lee (NH)

Joseph DiGiovanni (DH)

Radiation Oncology

Surgery Neurological

Pradip M. Pathare (NH) Seema Sanghavi (DH) John A. Spera (DH)

Scott P. Sanderson (DH, NH)

Reproductive Endocrinology Joshua M. Hurwitz (DH, NH) Mark Peter Leondires (DH, NH) Cynthia Murdock (DH, NH) Spencer S. Richlin (DH, NH) Shaun C. Williams (NH)

Rheumatology Stuart N. Novack (NH) Roberta Rose (NH) Michael Spiegel (DH) Jessica Rachel Stein (NH) Marcie Lynn Wolinsky-Friedland (NH)

Surgery Colorectal Stuart E. Bussell (DH) Charles E. Littlejohn (NH) James M. McClane (NH)

Surgery General Jeanne S. Capasse (NH) Neil R. Floch (DH, NH) Craig Floch (DH, NH) Valerie Staradub (DH)

Haik G. Kavookjian (NH) John G. Lunt (DH)

Syed J. Shahid (DH, NH)

Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac James V. Lettera (NH)

Surgery Urogynecology/ Female Pelvic Med and Reconstruction Jeanette Rivera (DH)

Surgery Vascular Stephen Bauer (NH) Alan M. Dietzek (DH) Paul J. Gagne (NH) Marsel Huribal (NH) Ben U. Marsan (NH)

Urogynecology Jeanette Rivera (DH)

Urology Michael J. Nurzia (NH) Scott R. Serels (NH)

Vascular & Interventional Radiology Fatejeet Sandhu (DH) Edward B. Strauss (NH)

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The following pages include profiles of some of our area’s best-rated doctors including details about their practice and what drives them.

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Arthur L. Jenkins, III, MD Jenkins NeuroSpine at Plancher Orthopaedics 31 River Road, Suite 100 Cos Cob, CT

Jenkins NeuroSpine 65 East 96th Street, Suite 1B New York, NY 646.499.0488 | JenkinsNeuroSpine.com As one of the top spine surgeons in the U.S., Dr. Jenkins brings the latest advancements in evaluating and treating spine conditions to Fairfield and Westchester counties, in his new practice where he can focus even more on quality and improving the lives of his patients.

With offices in Manhattan and Fairfield County (Greenwich), Dr. Jenkins brings

the excellence of his New York City practice to his Connecticut patients.

Fellowship-trained at Harvard, Dr. Jenkins has performed extensive clinical spine research in his field, offering minimally invasive microscopic, endoscopic, computer-guided and laser spine surgeries. He is one of the highest rated and most experienced spine surgeons in the Tristate area, trained and familiar with every spinal surgery technique. His treatment philosophy can be summed up as: “I do the most for you that does the least to you.”

To ensure his patients have the best outcome with the least invasive approach, Dr. Jenkins collaborates with all of his patients’ physicians and specialists including orthopaedic surgeons, chiropractors, pain management specialists, rehabilitation medicine experts, rheumatologists and neuro-anesthesiologists.

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With a mission to help patients return to the activities they enjoy, Dr. Jenkins treats a wide range of people, from student athletes to active adults. He is a spine surgeon for the NYPD, New York Jets and NFL Retired Players Program, and brings this experience to all his patients.

Dr. Jenkins and his team apply a very personal touch to every step of the process, while at the same time providing the most advanced medicine to their patients with spinal conditions, with surgery to be performed in either New York or Connecticut.

In either of his outpatient office locations in Manhattan or Greenwich, he uses the most advanced technology, a holistic approach, and a caring and thoughtful bedside manner to listen and help people from all over get back to what makes them who they are.

“WE TURN PATIENTS BACK INTO PEOPLE”™

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Erez Salik, MD and Laura Hodges, MD

The Greenwich Vein Center 49 Lake Avenue, Suite LL2 Greenwich, CT 203.869.6220 | greenvein.com

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The Greenwich Vein Center continues to provide innovative, cutting-edge therapies for the treatment of varicose and spider veins. As the first vein center in Greenwich to offer endovenous laser ablation, Greenwich Vein Center remains at the forefront.

You shouldn’t have to live with unsightly varicose veins—and you shouldn’t have

to disrupt your life to treat them. The comprehensive, minimally invasive therapies at the Greenwich Vein Center are tailored for today’s busy lifestyle, allowing you to return to normal activities the next day—all from the convenience of their Greenwich office.

The vein center offers free consultations with vascular specialists and “Top Doctors” Laura Hodges, MD, and Erez Salik, MD. Dr. Hodges graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and after a radiology residency at YaleNew Haven Hospital, completed a fellowship at Cornell Medical Center and Memorial Sloan-Kettering, specializing in vascular and interventional radiology. Dr. Salik received his medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine, and after a radiology residency at NYU Medical Center, completed a fellowship at Yale-New Haven Hospital, specializing in vascular and interventional radiology.

For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please call the office at 203.869.6220.

Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County, PC (GAFC) 425 Post Road, Fairfield, CT 203.292.9000 2660 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 203.333.3328 765 Main Street (Route 25), Monroe, CT 203.452.2358 gidox.com Left to right standing: Dr. Emil Blanco, Dr. Gena Cobrin, Dr. Julie Spivack, Dr. Eddy Castillo and Dr. Kenneth Mauer.

Seated left to right: Dr. Strick Woods and Dr. Richard Lopatin.

Doctors Kenneth Mauer, Julie Spivack, Emil Blanco, Gena Cobrin, Richard Lopatin and their talented partners, Strick Woods and Eddy Castillo, are “the digestive health experts.” Affiliated with St. Vincent’s Medical Center, they provide excellent, cutting-edge medical care at offices in Fairfield, Bridgeport and Monroe. “Our goal is to treat people with

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a multitude of GI problems with great sensitivity and care,” says Dr. Spivack.

“We develop close, personal relationships with our patients, and we take a genuine interest in their health.” GAFC now offers state-of-the-art FUSE technology in its endoscopy center. GAFC also offers video capsule endoscopy of the small intestine, comprehensive Hepatitis C

treatment and genetic testing for hereditary colon cancer. At the Endoscopy Center of Fairfield, patients can have a colonoscopy or endoscopy in a spa-like setting. The doctors specialize in many GI disorders, including acid reflux, gallbladder disease, GI cancers, liver disease, hepatitis, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

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Omar A. Ibrahimi, MD, PHD

Connecticut Skin Institute 999 Summer Street, Stamford, CT 60 Commerce Park, Milford, CT 203.428.4440 | ctskindoc.com

Castle Connolly Top Doctor and Harvardtrained dermatologist Dr. Omar Ibrahimi is the founding medical director of Fairfield County’s premier skin cancer, laser and noninvasive cosmetic surgery center, providing outstanding care for those with medical and cosmetic issues with professionalism and detailed attention to patient comfort. Dermatologists at the Connecticut Skin Institute strive to provide expert, compassionate care to all children and adults who seek consultation or treatment of skin disorders, or who wish to take advantage of the latest advances in dermatologic cosmetic treatment to improve skin health. Each patient is seen by a board-certified dermatologist and not a mid-level provider.

Dr. Ibrahimi is one of the foremost physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of skin cancer, as well as all types of medical and cosmetic issues involving the skin. He is a board-certified dermatologist who has completed advanced training in Mohs surgery for skin cancers, laser and non-invasive cosmetic surgery. Dr. Ibrahimi’s noninvasive cosmetic procedures range

Medical PROFILES | 2018 from injectables such as Botox, Voluma, Sculptra and Juvederm, to lasers and devices that perform scar removal, cellulite removal, skin tightening and rejuvenation, birthmark removal, tattoo removal and CoolSculpting for noninvasive fat removal.

He has served as a faculty member at Massachusetts General Hospital’s Wellman Center for Photomedicine, where all of today’s laser technologies were invented. The office has over twenty lasers and devices and is one of the most comprehensive laser centers in the country and is a clinical trial site for cutting-edge new lasers/devices.

Dr. Ibrahimi currently serves as the president of the Connecticut Dermatology Society. He is the recipient of the 2017 Award for Outstanding Service by the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery.

Dr. Ibrahimi is accredited by the American College of Mohs Surgery, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the American Society for Lasers in Surgery and Medicine and the American Academy of Dermatology. He prides himself on treating the whole patient in order to provide the best possible medical care.

Cynthia Murdock, MD Mark P. Leondires, MD Spencer Richlin, MD Joshua Hurwitz, MD Ilana Ressler, MD Shaun Williams, MD Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut Danbury, Norwalk, Stamford and Trumbull, CT 203.956.2265 rmact.com For many couples, conceiving a child begins with a great bottle of wine accompanied by a compilation of Marvin Gaye’s greatest hits. But when you are infertile, conception means anxiety and stress, fear of failure and at times, large investments of time and money. For anyone who faces fertility

treatment, one of the most important decisions is to find the best doctor.

RMA of Connecticut has helped to bring more than 5,000 babies into the world, and each of our physicians are board-certified endocrinologists, with five that are Castle Connolly “Top

Doctors” of Fairfield County. Since fertility doctors, clinics and laboratories have an enormous range of expertise, we invite you to the RMA of Connecticut offices to experience firsthand the passion, warmth and superior capabilities that make our practice one of the top in the country.

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James A. Slater, MD New Canaan Medical Group 173 East Avenue New Canaan, CT 203.972.4215 newcanaanmedical.com

Dr. Julia Voytovich New Medicine Internal Medicine 173 East Avenue New Canaan, CT 203.972.4204 newcanaanmedical.com

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Dr. James Slater always believes in putting his patients first. He was among the first in the state to recognize that health insurance was depriving patients of sorely needed services and time. Thus, in 2005, his innovative concierge medical practice emerged, combining accessibility and patient advocacy with premier quality medical care. Dr. Slater graduated from Tufts and then New York Medical College, where he received the coveted senior student school award for his accomplishments in community and preventive medicine. He completed his internal medicine residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He has been consecutively voted as one of Castle Connolly’s “Top Doctors” in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

Dr. Julia Voytovich graduated from the Moscow Medical Institute. She completed her residency at Norwalk Hospital, an affiliate of Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, in 1996. She has been practicing internal medicine in New Canaan since the completion of her residency program.

Dr. Voytovich has been a certified member of the American Board of Internal Medicine since 1996. She is also a member of the Fairfield County Medical Society and the Connecticut State Medical Society.

“The concierge medicine model gives me time to deliver personalized and comprehensive care to my patients and be always available to their needs; it requires around the clock dedication and the great passion for medicine.”

Shiela Subramanian, MD, MPH New Medicine of New Canaan, PC 173 East Avenue New Canaan, CT 203.972.4205

Peter Hasapis, MD New Medicine Medical Practice 173 East Avenue New Canaan, CT 203.972.4218 Dr. Peter Hasapis has never lived far from his Fairfield County roots. After attending Columbia University and

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.

“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.

Cornell University Medical College, he completed his residency at New YorkPresbyterian Hospital. He’s been practicing in New Canaanever since. “I was fortunate enough to return to the community that I was raised in,” says Dr. Hasapis.

In 2010 Dr. Hasapis opted for a new practice model referred to as private-pay or concierge medicine. “I felt that I was being pushed by third-party payers to see more patients and spend less time with each one; it was impossible for people to see me when they needed to.” The smaller practice size enables him to spend more time with each patient. “My patients have my cell number and email, and I encourage them to use them. It makes for a much different experience; I love it, and so do my patients.”

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Lynne M. Haven, MD, PC 49 Lake Avenue Greenwich, CT 203.869.4242 LynneHavenMD.com Dr. Lynne Haven is a Harvard-trained board certified dermatologist in Greenwich who specializes in cosmetic dermatology and laser treatments.

Dr. Haven strives to provide state-ofthe-art skin and laser treatments in a warm, caring environment. She offers Botox, injectable fillers, and Thermage for noninvasive skin tightening. In addition, she offers revolutionary body contouring technology, including CoolSculpting.

According to Allergan, Dr. Haven is the No. 1 Botox provider in Greenwich and she personally performs 100 percent of all Botox and filler treatments. Dr. Haven was selected as one of America’s Top Dermatologists. Dr. Haven offers two new ways to treat a double chin, Kybella and CoolSculpt Mini. Another exciting offering

is Volbella, a new injectible filler for smoother, softer, natural looking lips.

Dr. Lynne Haven uses the revolutionary PicoSure for laser tattoo removal, acne scarring, brown spots and facial rejuvenation. The PicoSure Focus laser for facial rejuvenation can dramatically reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars and skin discoloration. It improves skin texture and is safe for all skin types. The latest generation in fractional laser skin resurfacing, the PicoSure Focus offers a safe and effective treatment, which is typically fast, with less discomfort and shorter duration of redness than other resurfacing options.

Dr. Haven believes in designing an individualized antiaging 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 seventeen years allows her to customize each treatment session to offer optimal results to every patient.

Dr. Joseph Sproviero, Dr. Agnes Matczuk, Dr. Mitchell Lester , Dr. Mark Litchman and Dr. Aymeric Louit (not pictured)

Matczuk and Litchman completed their A/I fellowships at Yale, Dr. Lester at National Jewish Health in Denver and Dr. Louit at Northwestern Univeristy in Chicago.

Our full-service, state-ofthe-art asthma and allergy 148 East Avenue practice is fully electronic.

Norwalk, CT | 203.838.4034 Our experienced and 30 Prospect Street compassionate staff works Ridgefield, CT | 203.838.4034 closely with the physicians to give you the best and fcaaia.com most efficient care possible.

The doctors of Fairfield County Every patient deserves safe Allergy, Asthma & Immunology and effective treatment, and Associates are certified by the because we believe educated American Board of Allergy/ patients are more in control of Immunology and have combined their asthma and allergies, we experience of more than eighty encourage you to participate in years in practice. Drs. Sproviero, your own health care planning.

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Fairfield County Bariatrics & Surgical Specialists, PC 148 East Avenue, Suite 3A Norwalk, CT | 203.899.0744 endtheweight.com antireflux.com fcbsurgicalspecialists.com Fairfield County Bariatrics & Surgical Specialists, PC, the surgical specialists who make a difference, has been one of the most prominent general and weight loss surgery practices for over twenty years.

Our comprehensive surgical program is led by our awardwinning surgeons, Craig Floch,

MD FACS; Neil Floch, MD FACS; Peter Ingraldi, MD FACS; Abe Fridman, DO FACS FASMBS, and Marko Lujic, MD. We provide our patients with the highest level of safe, specialized surgical care in an environment that is compassionate, supportive and sensitive to their needs. Every patient is an individual with their own unique sensitivities and requirements. We support and address this to ensure that they receive the best surgical care possible throughout their journey. We operate in Norwalk Hospital; St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Bridgeport; Griffin Hospital, Derby; and Milford Hospital. We have offices in Norwalk, Shelton, Stamford, Milford, and North Haven.

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One, in fact, is not the loneliest number.

Excursions for every comfort level—from the timid tourist to the intrepid traveler

GOING No matter your travel style, we’ve got the trip for you: from relaxation on Mexico’s Isla Holbox (this page), to exploring the pristine beauty of British Columbia (opposite).

SOLO

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BEGINNER: I ’m a little nervous to travel alone

Mexico

Holbox

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uban artist Sandra Pérez came to Holbox in 1999 looking for solitude and a place to create her art. A few years later she opened her nineteen-room ocean front hotel, CasaSandra. The way she describes her search sounds like

a siren song for the solo traveler: “For a long time, I wanted to write by the ocean and went in search of an ancient land, a quiet place, where blue was evident and all-surrounding.”

This sleepy island is what every pale, overworked and

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olo travel can get a bad rap. It could be the single supplement charge, the solomangarephobia (fear of dining alone), or a lack of knowledge about where to go with nothing more than your passport, carry-on and thirst for adventure. However, the benefits of jetting off sans partner far outnumber the drawbacks.

Having covered the globe for this magazine, I’ve made friends with Palestinian professors, twenty-year-old photographers and Cuban artists. With no one there to talk me out of it, I have ridden horseback through the Arabian Desert and climbed an ice tower in Canada. The travel stories that now make up the greater part of who I believe myself to be would be far less colorful had I shared these journeys with anyone other than myself. Harvard philosopher George Santayana wrote: “We need sometimes to escape into open solitudes, into aimlessness, into the moral holiday of running some pure hazard, in order to sharpen the edge of life.”

Casa Sandra

vacation-starved traveler dreams of. Located off of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, where the Gulf of Mexico meets the Caribbean, Isla Holbox (pronounced hol-bosh) is a rare combination of hidden beauty and easy accessibility. Unlike its overly Instagrammed neighbor Tulum, Holbox has largely remained a well-kept secret.

(Our apologies in advance.)

A network of sandy streets connects the port, beaches and buzzy town square. There is one ATM and no cars—golf buggies taxi people around. Spend days

swimming with whale sharks, photographing the resident flamingos or napping on one of the pastel hammocks strung up over the sea. You can rent a bike for about twenty pesos an hour and cover a lot of the island in a day (it’s only twenty-six miles long and a mile wide).

Relaxation is not hard to come by on Holbox.

The laid-back beach town vibe puts the most stressed-out traveler at ease.

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Hop one of the many affordable flights to Cancun. From there it’s a three-hour car ride or an up-and-down flight—both of which end with a quick ferry ride.

Transportation on the island consists of faded cruiser bikes and golf carts fitted with ATV like tires. Stay at CasaSandra.

To help you disconnect, the hotel doesn’t have televisions, phones or radios on the property.

Cost: CasaSandra starts at $390 per night for a garden view room. »

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Kalon Surf Luxury Resort

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t first glance a weeklong surfing trip wouldn’t seem to belong in the beginner category. But before you think we’ve made a mistake and skip ahead, hear us out. This surfing retreat is not only for the overly athletic or granola types. Kalon guests stay in a well-appointed mansion, the food is gourmet and every detail is handled. All you need to do is stand up on a board, which is easier than you think.

The water temperatures hover around seventy-eight degrees year-round, each instructor works with a maximum of

three surfers and massages are included.

The package also includes all surf lessons, food and accommodations. Instruction is followed up with video analysis. Guests surf every day except Wednesday, which is reserved for relaxation and massages. The local beaches are uncrowded and chosen each morning based on the best conditions.

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Why it’s perfect for the solo traveler At Kalon, 60 percent of the guests come alone and over half are female. At the mansion, guests can choose to spend as much or as little time with the group as they like. The infinity pool, surf lessons and group dinners

mean lots of socializing. But a private room with luxury linens, a rain shower, balcony with ocean views and a private trail through the jungle offer plenty of opportunity for solitude. Fly into San Jose (Costa Rica) airport, and the team will retrieve you in a Land Cruiser for the two-and-a-half hour ride to Dominical.

Cost: $3,210 for one-week stay

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“Hanging ten” doesn’t have to mean living like a beach bum. Guests at Kalon get the five-star treatment when they are not out conquering the waves.

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eave your cell phone and Ambien at home.

Mountain Trek wellness retreat is perfect for anyone trying to reduce stress levels, reset sleep schedules and get in great shape. Forbes magazine calls this timber lodge in the Canadian mountains a “tough-love luxury retreat.”

Worried you need to be in shape to get in shape? Don’t be. The staff promises that if you can climb four flights of stairs without stopping and walk outdoors for two hours

continuously you’ll be fine. Days follow a predictable routine (key to fixing sleep issues) starting with sunrise yoga followed by a three- to four-hour hike. Hikes are divided into four groups to accommodate all fitness levels.

Evenings include education, more exercise and massages.

Three massages are included with the base price, but you can pay for additional treatments

or relax in the mineral hot springs just five minutes away.

Guests can opt out of any part of the program but rarely do, thanks to the encouragement of the staff, who are committed to making sure everyone succeeds.

The program can improve more than just your waistline; the daily hikes can also improve your cognitive function. Just as your computer works better when you turn it off for a bit, so does your brain.

Studies show that problem solving can be improved by disconnecting from technology and reconnecting with nature.

Digital detox also helps improve sleep.

You’ll learn about circadian rhythm, the sleep hormone melatonin and how to maximize restful sleep. The retreat cuts out things that interfere with good sleep like caffeine and

alcohol. Lights out and morning wake-ups occur at the same time every day, helping to create a schedule that allows you to sleep deeply.

Why it’s perfect for the solo traveler Over three quarters of guests come alone. Rooms are small but cozy with private baths, down-filled duvets and handmade quilts. The lodge has uninterrupted views of Kootenay Lake and the jagged Purcell Mountains. Groups are coed and limited to sixteen guests (only one couple per group is allowed).

Cost: $5,100 for one week, airfare not included. Fly into Spokane, Washington, and the resort will handle transportation to the lodge. »

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Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center and cooking lessons.

(One of Alaska’s most innovative restaurants, 229 Parks, is owned by two-time James Beard nominated chef Laura Cole, who offers Alaskan cooking classes exclusively to Access guests.)

Tamar keeps the trips small.

“Limiting the size of our groups to no more than twelve clients allows our guests access to both planned and serendipitous experiences that simply don’t work for larger groups, such as visiting local families, cooking in small restaurants and homebased cooking schools, and exploring off-the-beaten-trail villages,” she says.

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Don’t think of Alaska and inventive cuisine in the same sentence? You’re not alone.

But Access Trips’ owner Tamar Lowell begs to differ.

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shines down on greenhouses and gardens. The result?

Some of the best (and biggest) produce in the world. And the salmon and crab, well, they’re called king for a reason. Access Trips explores this remote destination through the lens of food (other trips include Morocco, Peru, Cuba, Thailand and Vietnam).

The eight-day itinerary begins

in Fairbanks and includes stays in a variety of lodges with spectacular views, a visit to one of the few Alaskan birch syrup factories (think maple syrup, but better), a helicopter flight to Colony Glacier for dogsledding, a visit to Denali National Park and Reserve, a boat tour of Kachemak Bay, a visit to the

Why it’s perfect for the solo traveler Navigating this massive northern state on your own would be daunting. A culinary tour allows you to experience the local culture in a completely unique way.

Cost: $7,380 for eight-day tour; airfare and mandatory medical travel insurance are not included.

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From the breathtaking scenery to the mouthwatering cuisine, this Alaska excursion truly appeals to all of the senses.

Copenhagen is a beautifully unique city that offers everything from bustling bars and cafes to quiet gardens and stunning castles.

the original settlers still live here and the area has a distinct ’70s feel. Described as a “society within a society,” Christiania’s inhabitants developed their own set of rules, independent of the Danish government. Many residents built their own homes, giving the area an extremely interesting architectural feel.

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openhagen ended up on the solo travel list because Denmark is the first country I ever visited alone. While backpacking in our twenties, my friend and I decided to part ways in Germany.

She was headed to Oktoberfest, I wanted adventure. The next train leaving the station was bound for Copenhagen, and soon so was I. A few years (okay, decades) have passed, but Copenhagen is still one of the best places to visit with nothing more than a carry-on suitcase and a little wanderlust.

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There are many ways to see Copenhagen, but to ensure you enjoy the best of everything, let a luxury travel planner like Butterfield & Robinson create an exclusive itinerary for you.

They will plan as much or as little as you like and book everything from hotels and restaurants to private guided tours.

Do you dream of staying in a neo-Moorish fairytale suite? The Nimb Hotel is tucked right inside the Tivoli gardens—here you can enjoy gourmet food amid the terrace’s twinkling lights, bubbly at the chic bar, a grand suite and even a roller-coaster ride.

The best way to see the cool outer neighborhoods and get a sense of Copenhagen’s layout is to take a private guided bike tour (a mode of transportation the city is famous for).

Butterfield & Robinson’s local art historian will guide you through hidden streets and passageways to reveal surprises like the tranquil Library Garden in the center of town; the legislative parking lot (hint: it’s a looooooong bike rack); and The Booktrader, a historic bookstore-café.

Christiania, proclaimed the anarchist district of Copenhagen by its residents, is one of Denmark’s most popular tourist attractions, but you’ll want a private guide when you visit.

Christiania was founded in 1971 and used to be famous for its drug culture. Today, many of

Why it’s perfect for the solo traveler Denmark has held the title of “Happiest Country in the World” more than once and for good reason. Copenhagen is one of the safest and friendliest cities in Europe, and it’s easy to navigate by bike or public transportation.

Cost: Prices vary based on accommodations; itineraries are uniquely designed for each traveler. »

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Far more than a mortorcycle ride, these excursions offer clients a way to explore and experience the rugged beauty of Ecuador in pure solitude.

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Located on the equator, this South American country offers year-round riding, thousands of miles of newly paved roads, cheap gasoline, little traffic and a variety of terrain, climate and culture.

No wonder Motorcycle News calls Ecuador the “Biker’s Secret Paradise.” Freedom Bike Rental helps make all your Jack Kerouac dreams come true. The company provides everything including the bike, the GPS and route as well as all

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along the way. Enjoy a night at Cotococha Amazon Lodge and take a guided excursion in a motorized canoe to explore the culture and wildlife. There are also opportunities for birdwatching, hiking, horseback

riding, swimming, volcanic baths, rappelling, kayaking and cave exploration.

Why it’s perfect for the solo traveler Ecuador has the lowest crime rate in South America, not a small factor to consider when embarking on a solo journey.

You choose the motorcycle and it will be pre-programmed with each day’s route. You will be given a paper map as a backup.

Hotels are booked and paid for in advance. All you need to do is enjoy the ride.

Cost: Prices vary based on trip length and bike choice. A fourday trip on a Triumph Tiger 800XC is $1,350, which includes all accommodations, three breakfasts and two dinners, but not fuel.

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the accommodations along the way. You just need to bring your hunger for adventure, and not too big of a travel bag.

The journey begins in the Andes in Quito, which also happens to be the highest capital city in the world at 9,350 feet. Motorcyclists are encouraged to arrive a day or two early to experience the city and get acclimated to the high altitude before beginning the bike trip.

Freedom Bike Rental offers a long list of tours, from easy one-day treks to more grueling off-road rides. For a first-time solo traveler, consider booking the Avenue of Volcanoes, Quilotoa Loop and Amazon Basin Tour. The four-day self-guided tour takes you through two distinct regions of Ecuador—the Andes and the Amazon Basin. You’ll roll past the highest active volcanoes in the world and then on to Quilotoa Crater Lake and its distinct blue-green mineral waters. Then, you’ll ride through the Amazon jungle with ample opportunities for rafting, kayaking and hiking

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e asked Jacob Marek, a luxury travel agent who specializes in booking travel for introverts, where he would send an adventure-seeking solo traveler, and he quite literally recommended the end of the earth—Patagonia. The region sits at the southern tip of South America and straddles Chile and Argentina. Because it’s barely been touched since humans first arrived tens of thousands of years ago, it retains near mythical status. Patagonia has it all—from rainforests to glaciers and even penguins.

The rugged and remote terrain has kept it one of the last undeveloped, pristine frontiers.

Marek can design an itinerary of any length and difficulty. He suggests starting in Buenos Aires and recovering from your flight with a guided tour of this European-influenced city. From there he recommends heading to Torres del Paine National Park, which is another day’s journey. (We mentioned this was the end of the world, right?)

Ecocamp Patagonia sits in the middle of the Torres del Paine park and was voted one of the Best Hotels in the World by Travel and Leisure. The property is fully sustainable and offers the world’s first domed hotel rooms.

Choose from a standard (shared

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bathroom, no heat) to a suite dome (heat, private bathroom, hot water, spectacular views and enough electricity to charge your camera or computer—but not run a hair dryer). Ecocamp offers excursions as rugged as a nine-day trek around the park (sleeping in tents each night) or daily walking trips where you return to the comfort of your dome sweet dome.

The beauty of Patagonia is that there is no real jet lag; the time difference is only two hours. A direct flight from New York is about eleven hours, the same amount of time it would take you to get to Hawaii.

If you are booking your own trip, Marek recommends staying at one of the many EcoLodges found in the region. To hike any national park, you’ll need a guide. Lodges can organize a guide and entrance to the parks.

Looking to get away from people? This is one of the most underpopulated places on earth, yet easy to reach and the excursions are well-guided.

The most profound moments happen with a guide who can lead you to magical vistas.

The ideal time to visit is between October and March (summertime), as weather is warmer and there’s more daylight. Although wintertime is a bit colder with an increased chance of snow, it also means fewer tourists.

Cost: Marek says a bucket list trip can be designed for about $1,000 per day, including airfare.

Breathtaking does not begin to describe the untouched natural wonders that await visitors to Patagonia.

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THE NO SHAME ZONE

FRANKLY SPEAKING When it comes to pregnancy, sex or menopause, there are related health issues women often find too embarrassing to discuss openly with their doctors. That ends here, with a special report in which we asked medical experts to give us the straight talk on what might feel too personal for you to bring up.

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esides time spent with romantic partners, women tend to share their most intimate secrets with their doctors. Yet even in a relationship with their obstetrician/gynecologist— one that so often takes place lying down half-naked, with feet in stirrups—women can sometimes be circumspect when it comes to discussing things that seem, well, too intimate.

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“Sometimes, you find out what’s really going on when their hand is on the door and they are ready to walk out,” says Dr. Scott Chudnoff, a certified sexuality counselor who is chair of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Stamford Hospital. “And it’s too bad, because usually that’s the stuff we should have been spending a good part of the office visit talking about.”

What’s keeping patients from bringing up concerns that physically and emotionally torments them with people who are in a clinically-trained position to help? “Shame is the overarching theme that keeps people from telling me or their medical doctor what’s really going on,” says Maud Purcell, a marriage and family therapist from Fairfield and founder of the Darien-based Life Solutions Center. “For some people— particularly those who have a good rapport with their caregivers—there can even be a fear of experiencing our disapproval.”

And yet all the doctors we spoke with voiced an I’ve-seen-it-all response. “I want my patients to know that you really can’t shock me, nor will I judge you, because the truth is—and I can’t stress this enough— I’ve seen and heard everything by now,” says Dr. Shieva Ghofrany, an OB/GYN with Coastal Obstetrics & Gynecology in Stamford who is affiliated with Stamford Hospital. “You may be mortified by your hemorrhoids, but honestly, on a typical day, I’ve seen a whole lot of them by noon.”

If you are nodding knowingly, this feature is for you. Here’s your chance to learn more about some health concerns the medical experts we spoke with wish their patients would feel more comfortable discussing.

Who knows? Reading about it here may be just what you need to open up.

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ON PREGNANCY & FERTILITY Even though giving birth can strip a mother of her dignity (and physical privacy), there are some things that are harder to discuss than others with the doctors who help women bring babies into the world.

We asked the pros to share some intimate concerns their patients are sometimes reluctant to discuss but should before, during and after pregnancy.

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ENDING THE STIGMA OF MISCARRIAGE One out of four pregnancies ends in miscarriage. It’s a tragic statistic that inevitably comes with heartbreak and a crushing sense of personal failure, says fertility specialist Dr. Andrew Levi of Park Avenue Fertility, which has offices in Fairfield, Norwalk and Trumbull. The shame of miscarriage, he adds, is particularly pronounced among those struggling to conceive. “I can’t stress enough that the loss of that baby had nothing to do with what they drank at a party, their workout on Saturday or what they ate for dinner,” he says. “Yet again and again, I see women blame themselves for a lost pregnancy.”

Dr. Scott Chudnoff says the unnecessary shame associated with miscarriage means it often remains a taboo subject. “And as a result, people don’t grasp how incredibly common it is,” he says. He recalls a recent dinner party where a female guest shared the emotional trauma of recent pregnancy loss and “every couple at the table went around and told their own story of miscarriage. It was remarkable to see the relief on her face. She felt alone until that moment and had no idea that this was an experience almost everyone trying to start a family has had.”

The Fix: If miscarriages are chronic and recurring, a medical evaluation can determine if there are physical issues or fetal genetic abnormalities contributing to failed pregnancies. “In most cases, the best thing to do is take some time to recover and then try again,” says Dr. Levi.

THE STATE OF THINGS DOWN THERE, Part 1 Sometimes private parts can change postchildbirth, particularly after multiple vaginal deliveries. The labia can become distorted and the vagina can lose some of its normal laxity. (Those changes can also be more pronounced post-menopause.) “I’ve had patients so upset about the state of their [genitals] that they’ve been undressing and having sex in the dark for years,” says Dr. Gregory LaTrenta, a board-certified plastic surgeon who practices in Darien and Manhattan.

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“One of the things we need to talk more about is what normal female genitals look like,” says Dr. Chudnoff. “Because of the easy access to pornography in our digital world, there’s a perception of airbrushed perfection that is impacting women’s self-image and self-esteem.” For that reason, he suggests many labiaplasties are probably unnecessary. “There are certainly instances where such drastic changes have occurred. And some girls are even born with deformities that can be acutely embarrassing,” he says.

“But in most cases, what people perceive as abnormal is not.”

The Fix: For those who want a cosmetic solution, Dr. LaTrenta, who is affiliated with Stamford and Greenwich hospitals, has been performing more labiaplasties lately.

This cosmetic surgical procedure involves removing excess skin from the genital folds to create a more uniform appearance. Data released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons says the procedure witnessed a 39 percent spike in popularity in 2016, with more than 12,000 procedures reported nationwide. “People tend to think it must be extremely painful, but it actually is a fairly simple procedure and recovery,” says Dr. LaTrenta. While sex is a no-no for about four post-operative weeks, he says patients who have been unhappy with the state of their genitals say the results are worth it. “It can do wonders for their selfesteem and sex life.”

CONFRONTING INFERTILITY While current estimates show one in eight couples experiences some form of infertility, it remains a highly emotional subject.

“There is a sense of personal failure, which might be lessened if people understood how many couples are going through the same exact thing,” says Dr. Levi.

In many cases, infertility must be addressed in an aggressive way to beat the real and consequential ticking of the biological clock. “If you are a woman over thirty-five and have been trying to conceive for over a year, it’s time to come in so we can talk about it,” says Dr. Spencer Richlin, a fertility specialist affiliated with

RMACT, which has offices in Stamford, Norwalk, Trumbull and Danbury. Since fertility declines with age, women older than forty should seek intervention after six months of trying with no success.

While fertility specialists are constantly expanding assisted reproductive technologies, there are some critical facts your fertility doctor needs to know to optimize chances for conception. “While I do a thorough workup with new patients, there are things I need you to be honest about to help you achieve your goals,” says Dr. Levi.

The discussion points may include: • A history of eating disorders or extreme exercise “They can impact the regularity of the menstrual cycle, which can, and does impact fertility,” says Dr. Levi.

• Any unhealthy habit including smoking, vaping, drug use, and excessive alcohol or caffeine consumption.

• Is the man taking steroids like testosterone? “It has a major impact on sperm production and can even stop it,” says Dr. Richlin. “If we get [men] off it, we usually can see [sperm] production improve in about three months.”

• Sexual dysfunction “The reality of biology is: To get pregnant, the sperm has to meet the egg somehow,” says Dr. Levi.

“Sometimes you dig deep and you find out that the male is experiencing premature ejaculation and the couple isn’t really addressing it.”

• Limited sexual contact “I’ve worked with couples who come in for fertility treatments, but you find out for a variety of reasons—including some religious or cultural ones—they are not actually having sex,” says Dr. Richlin.

• History of sexually transmitted disease “Something like gonorrhea or chlamydia when you are younger can block the fallopian tubes,” says Dr. Richlin. “We test for those things, but it is better to know up front.”

• Weight struggles or unusually pronounced hair growth “It can be a sign of polycystic ovarian syndrome, which has an impact on fertility,” says Dr. Richlin.

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rom slim, discreet pads to thick, adult diapers, the row devoted to leaky bladder products in the corner pharmacy speaks to an often mortifying problem that tends to affect women after childbirth and during menopause. “We need to start talking more openly about the fact that a lot of women are peeing on themselves,” says Dr. Scott Chudnoff. “It causes shame for so many, but the reality is it’s incredibly common.”

Indeed, the dribbles (and gushes) of urine associated with various leaky bladder syndromes are so common that Dr. Scott Serels, chief of Urogynecology at Norwalk Hospital and founder of the Bladder Control Center of Norwalk, estimates that as many as 40 percent of all women experience some form of urinary incontinence in their lifetime. Those percentages, he says, tend to increase with advancing age.

For some, the problem is relatively inconsequential; maybe a few drops of urine during a hearty fit of laughter. For others, incontinence is so common that donning protective undergarments—and stashing a ready change of clothes—can become a frustrating lifestyle. “I tell my patients it’s a problem when it’s interfering in their lives,” says Dr. Serels. “And from patient to patient, how they define that varies. I have seen patients who have been wearing diapers for ten years before they came in [for help] and patients who book an appointment the first time they have a little leak while exercising.”

Before seeking treatment, it’s important to understand there are two leading types of urinary incontinence with distinct treatment options, explains Dr. Serels. They are: • Urgency Incontinence This syndrome is epitomized by intense, often frequent, urges to urinate. “It’s that, ‘gotta go, gotta go,’ feeling,” says Dr. Serels, and the underlying cause tends to be a change in the neuroanatomy of the bladder. “The bladder is just a giant muscle stimulated by nerves and sometimes, for a variety of reasons, those nerves can start to miscommunicate,” he explains. Those reasons may include childbirth, menopause and pelvic surgery.

The Fix: Treatment usually begins with behavior modification, says Dr. Serels.

So, a patient with urges to urinate every twenty minutes will be encouraged to build up bladder stamina by waiting an hour.

Depending on the severity of symptoms, treatments typically progress along a continuum that can include medications and sacral nerve stimulation, which involves the implantation of a small, pacemaker-like device to control the bladder.

Treatment may also include Botox. Injected through the urethra, Botox has proven effective in up to 70 percent of women who tried to control urgency symptoms with medication and failed; results can last for up to ten months, says Dr. Serels.

• Stress Leakage Leaking urine when you cough, laugh, sneeze or exercise vigorously is a form of incontinence that is often linked to anatomical changes that can follow pregnancy or menopause.

Close to 15 percent of women who deliver a baby vaginally will experience some form of stress leakage, but this syndrome can also be related to genetics, says Dr. Serels. So, while women who’ve delivered babies

by C-section are less likely to experience leakage, they are not immune. “I’ve seen this issue in teenagers and in women who have never had children,” says Dr. Chudnoff The Fix: While exercise to strengthen muscles has proven effective in some milder cases, Dr. Serels says the approach is not always as curative as some sufferers hope. Combining physical therapy with biofeedback tends to be more effective and gives some sufferers a non-invasive approach to relief. Another option: Injections of synthetic bulking agents around the urethra, which curbs leakage by controlling the sphincter. When these don’t work, Dr. Serels says the most effective treatment is the surgical insertion of a mesh-sling device that supports the urethra. “It essentially functions as a backboard for the bladder” and boasts a 92 percent success rate.

Medical Advice: Understanding urinary incontinence is critical because it sometimes is an early warning sign of more systemic medical issues including multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease, says Dr. Serels.

Doctors may also look for tumors and polyps.

“There are things that need to be investigated if only to rule them out.”

MORE THAN THE JUST THE BLUES When Dr. Ghofrany discusses postpartum depression with patients parenting newborns, she makes a clear distinction between “feeling a little down” after childbirth and a clinical diagnosis of postpartum depression.

“One reason I like to talk about the difference is because just about everyone is a little off and overwhelmed after giving birth,” she says. “We have this idea that we’re supposed to be blissed out, but it’s overwhelming and exhausting and for most of us, at some point, if we are caring for a newborn, we are not going feel our best.”

The distinction between normal stress and postpartum depression is an important one, says Dr. Chudnoff. “Postpartum depression is rarely discussed but has potentially devastating medical consequences,” he says. “I stress the words ‘medical condition’ because frequently, women downplay its significance. Many women experience mild depression around childbirth. However, in some cases this becomes truly disruptive and potentially dangerous.” He notes in some rare cases, the depression can lead to postpartum psychosis, a leading factor in the murder of children under age one.

Dr. Joseph Flynn, medical director of Behavioral Health and Psychiatry at Greenwich Hospital, says there is guilt about postpartum depression that keeps women from sharing symptoms, which can include anxiety, a sense of detachment and even anger toward their infant. “The problem is it’s supposed to be a happy time. They wanted this baby, were thrilled to have it and then, something feels completely off. The patients I’ve seen with it say they almost had to put on a façade; they were going through the motions trying to act happy when indeed they knew something was wrong.”

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Dr. Chudnoff says that the openness of celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow and Brooke Shields about their devastating experiences with postpartum depression has helped to diminish some of the stigma.

“When women start to realize that they aren’t alone, they can get the help and support they need.”

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THE DONOR DILEMMA, Part 2 The increasingly common practice of older, first-time parents of using donor eggs and embryos has triggered an ethical conversation between fertility specialists and their patients about how and when—and if—to tell children conceived using these methods that they are not genetically related to their mother (in the case of donor eggs), their father (if donor sperm is used), or both parents (in the case of donor embryos). “It can be a tricky thing for parents to navigate, but it is one reason why we have them work with social workers to sort through these things before they proceed,” says Dr. Richlin.

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they want to share.”

The American Society of Reproductive Medicine has weighed in with an official opinion: The organization, comprised of fertility specialists, recommends that children conceived with donated reproductive materials should be eventually informed, if only to have knowledge of and understand their medical history. “The fact of the matter is, they are your children but they have different DNA,” says Dr. Richlin. “The question really comes down to what is the right and

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ON SEX & INTIMACY In a digital world where the sparks of romance can now begin with the swipe of a screen, the dating landscape has certainly changed.

For anyone of a certain age who’s looking for love again, there are a few things even scarier than learning your date used a fake profile picture.

best time? We tend to think it’s when they are teenagers and can process the information best.”

The Fix: Some fertility practices are now offering the increasingly popular option of choosing eggs of donors who are willing to be identified and contacted once a child reaches eighteen. Dr. Richlin estimates that more than 50 percent of the patients in his practice are choosing egg donors who have signed yes in the Donor Identity Release form.

Doctors tell us these include STDs, age-related sexual dysfunction and other confusing facts of life. Read on for more details.

SAFETY FIRST While most folks know condom use can prevent pregnancy and the transmission of many sexually transmitted diseases and infections (STDs), Dr. Scott Chudnoff notes a disturbing trend: A naive subset of single adults engaging in unsafe sex after divorce or widowhood. “What’s

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THE DONOR DILEMMA, Part 1 Often it seems like there’s a story about a Hollywood celebrity in the far reaches of her forties—or beyond—who has welcomed a baby. What’s usually not shared publicly is that donor eggs or embryos likely played a role in conception. Those mature first-timemom stories can naively lull many hopeful parents into thinking their fertility has a longer shelf life than is biologically possible, fertility experts say. “The reality being that no matter how good someone looks on the outside or how young they feel on the inside, the eggs are still eggs of a certain age,” says Dr. Richlin.

“The truth is the oldest woman I’ve ever [helped] get pregnant with her own egg is forty-five,” says Dr. Levi. “Fertility diminishes so much in the forties that it increasingly becomes a challenge to have a baby using your own eggs every year older you get.

People don’t talk about it, but so many pregnancies these days involve the use of donor eggs or embryos.”

Medical Advice: If you are in your twenties or thirties and thinking you might want to eventually have a child, consider visiting a fertility specialist to discuss egg freezing.

“The technology is there,” says Dr. Richlin. “[Egg freezing] can put you in a position, when you are a little older, of not needing donor eggs or embryos if you decide to go forward with plans to have a family.”

fascinating is the education deficiencies you see about safe sex in teens, you tend to see in older adults as well,” he says. “Often, it happens when they are reentering the dating world and don’t understand that even though they may have had families or entered menopause, they can still catch something.

It’s almost like they need a refresher course on the facts of life.”

The alarming trend is showing up in data.

The Centers for Disease Control reports a significant spike in diseases including chlamydia, syphilis, gonorrhea and genital herpes in men and women ages sixty-five and older. While adults in their twenties still claim the highest percentage of STDs, “I just treated a sixty-year-old woman who had chlamydia,” says Dr. Chudnoff, of the STD that can cause pelvic inflammatory disease in women. “In fact, it’s the STD I’m seeing the most in [older] women.”

Dr. Shieva Ghofrany says this risky behavior extends to adults of all ages engaged in extramarital affairs. “I’ve treated patients for sexually transmitted things they got from the person they were having an affair with,” she says. “They are shocked and humiliated, but I think they forget that if someone is cheating with you, who else have they been with? You are probably not the only one.”

Because of careless sex practices, Dr. Ghofrany says, infections like herpes and the human papillomavirus (HPV) “are fairly rampant. There are millions of people walking around with these things who don’t know it.”

Sometimes, Dr. Ghofrany adds, she sees warning signs of an undiagnosed STD in an inflamed vulva that “a woman has obviously been scratching for months. They usually don’t tell me they’ve been itching because it’s one of those embarrassing things, but I can tell during an exam by just how red and sore she looks,” she says.

The Fix: To keep STDs at bay, keep condoms handy whatever your age. Remember that STDs can spread by not only intercourse but also oral and anal sex. Tell your doctor about risky behaviors and honestly inventory your romantic partners. Get tested for STDs, especially if you’ve jumped back into

the dating pool and have had unprotected sex (or suspect a partner has). See a doctor if you notice unusual discharge, itching, odors or sores, all signs of possible infection.

MAKING LOVE CONNECTIONS Dr. Chudnoff says too many couples and individuals are hesitant to broach issues related to sexual dysfunction, as they impact one’s sense of virility. “Yet it’s critical to talk about simply because there’s so much misinformation out there,” he says.

Case in point: The sexually inexperienced newlyweds he counseled that weren’t connecting sexually. “The husband did a Google search looking for ideas to spark things up and comes home with handcuffs, whips and chains. [The wife] ends up running out of the house.” What the couple instead needed, Dr. Chudnoff says, was some matter-of-fact instruction on female sexual response and “the importance of foreplay.”

Dr. Ghofrany says her patients will sometimes reluctantly share their struggles achieving orgasm. “There can be so many reasons why, and since they deserve the pleasure and satisfaction that comes from intimacy, it’s really important to talk about it,” she says. Her first question to patients?

“Is it something you are able to do on your own because, if we know it’s possible, we can rule out something anatomical and dig a little deeper.”

When it comes to male performance, Dr. Chudnoff says many women tiptoe around their male partner’s sexual dysfunction. “If he suffers from premature ejaculation, it may be impacting their enjoyment and satisfaction,” he says, “but they may not completely understand what’s happening.

These topics—like erectile dysfunction or the fact normal coitus doesn’t last for ninety minutes—aren’t part of our normal sex education. Who teaches about premature ejaculation in a typical lesson?”

It’s important to know that performance syndromes could be a sign of more systemic medical problems like anxiety, heart disease, high cholesterol, diabetes and Parkinson’s disease. Female sexual response issues can also have links to diseases like diabetes and

hypertension, and can be affected further by menopause and some prescription drugs, like some antidepressants.

In some cases, sexual dysfunction can also be a contributing factor in infertility.

“It’s interesting that men start to experience problems with sexual dysfunction beginning in their forties, right around the same time their female partners begin to experience issues relating to menopause,” says Dr. Chudnoff. “It can cause a disconnect, even in relationships that were once healthy and vibrant. So discussing it is critical.”

3. THE GOLDEN YEARS

ON MENOPAUSE & HEREDITY From thinning hair to—let’s just go there—those dry-as-the-Sahara private parts, there are some physical aspects of the change in life that are often more mortifying than those dreaded night sweats everyone talks about. The good news is there is help for these more disconcerting elements of the hormonal shift. Here’s the scoop.

THE STATE OF THINGS DOWN THERE, Part 2 Besides the changes that can follow childbirth, the shift in hormones that occur with menopause also affect the vulva and the vagina. “There’s a normal thinning and atrophy of the vaginal walls that takes place over time,” explains Dr. Scott Chudnoff, referring

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to the impact of estrogen loss. “And there can also be, because of hormonal changes, a lack of desire and arousal, and significant dryness, not to mention a change in body image which can also impact sexual response.”

Dr. Shieva Ghofrany points out that besides these anatomical changes, depression and other side effects of menopause, like weight gain and sleep disorders, can all play a role in diminishing libido.

“Sometimes when we talk about these, women will almost speak to me in code,” says Dr. Kim Nichols, a Greenwich-based dermatologist. “It bothers a lot of women but no one likes to talk about it. And yet, here we have men buying up Viagra like it’s going out of style. I wish my patients would bring it up more; they deserve to know there are solutions.”

Dr. Ghofrany says many of her post-menopausal patients will vent to her about a lackluster libido, which can be particularly frustrating if they once had a satisfying sex life.

“And one of the things I talk about—besides that there are real physical causes for these things—is that familiarity makes all of us lose some interest in our partners over time.

They need to understand that some of this is very normal with or without menopause being a factor. It doesn’t mean we love our partners less, but this is a normal progression in the life of most couples.” Yet, Dr. Ghofrany adds, pain and discomfort during intercourse are unnecessary, which is why women need to seek medical solutions.

T h e F i xe s : For about a year now, Dr. Nichols has been treating her patients with Core Intima, a laser-based treatment device for vaginal rejuvenation. Used externally and internally, “it’s the new frontier for what used to be a surgical fix,” she says. “And I like it as a treatment because it’s comprehensive.” The treatments can improve sexual satisfaction, improve vaginal lubrication and even minimize stress incontinence related to childbirth and menopause. She recommends two or three treatments to see noticeable results, followed by an annual “maintenance” procedure. “I’ve found it tends to be appealing to divorced women who are

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re-entering the dating field.”

Besides laser therapies, Dr. Ghofrany notes it’s quite possible to get great results without turning to the hormone replacement therapy. “There are vaginal rings, creams, and tablets, and they are so safe that even some of my patients who have had breast cancer are taking them,” she says. She’s also intrigued by Intarosa, a once daily vaginal insert approved by the FDA in late 2016 to treat postmenopausal vulvar and vaginal atrophy as well as painful intercourse.

WHEN THIN ISN’T IN Women who experience hair loss are among the most emotionally wrought patients who visit Dr. Nichols. “On a scale of one to ten, in terms of how things are impacting them psychologically, they are my nines,” she says.

“That’s because women tend to see hair as a critical element of their femininity,” says Dr. Ivan Cohen, founder of the Center for Hair Transplantation at Fairfield Dermatology and an associate clinical professor of dermatology at the Yale School of Medicine.

While hair loss can be blamed on a variety of reasons, including menopause, Dr. Cohen, who estimates some 25 percent of his hair loss patients are female, says the most common cause is heredity. “What we’re learning is if your problem is more long-term and chronic, the causes have less to do with hormones than we used to think,” he says. “You can usually go back in the family and find the pattern.”

The Fixes: As is the case with many

disorders, treatments for hair loss in women tend to be progressive based on a patients’ response as well as the severity of symptoms.

Current options include: • Rogaine Not just for the gents, this topically applied medication is Dr. Cohen’s first course of treatment. He often combines it with natural therapies including antioxidant supplements to reduce inflammation, which is considered an exacerbating factor in hair loss. “It can yield great results in as little as four months and has no side effects,” he says.

• Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) This therapy, which involves spinning a patient’s blood in a centrifuge then injecting the plasma into the scalp, is having a moment these days, treating everything from fine lines and wrinkles to hair loss. Both Dr. Cohen and Dr. Nichols use PRP. “In the beginning, I must confess, even I was incredulous but I’m getting great results with it,” says Dr. Nichols. “We’ve been seeing significant hair growth after the cauthird or fourth treatment.” Dr. Cohen cau effections the treatment is not universally effec tive, “but it can be wonderful when it gets the desired results.”

• Scalp Stimulating Laser Cap Dr. Cohen has had success for some patients using head gear known as Capillus, an FDA-cleared device that emits lasers to stimulate hair follicles. “You can wear it around the house while you are getting a hair growth treatment,” he says.

• Hair Transplantation The transfer of small pieces of hair-bearing skin grafts from other areas of the head to bald spots can be effective, says Dr. Cohen, a nationally-recognized expert in this field. “The ideal candidate does not have all over thinness, but a place on the head where there is still plenty of hair,” he explains. “When someone is the right candidate, the results can be incredibly natural looking.”

Medical Advice: “Hair loss can be exacerbated by underlying problems such as thyroid disorders or anemia,” says Dr. Cohen.

Also, in rare cases, diseases of the scalp can be destroying hair follicles, a problem that needs investigation and its own specialized therapies.”

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ADDRESING OBESITY Medication and surgical options to help control excess weight

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ON COSMETIC PROCEDURES By a certain age, most of us have tugged at our faces to imagine the year-erasing impact of a nip here and a tuck there, or at least chatted conspiratorially with our friends about who is getting a little intervention. Even for those of us who shamelessly fess up to a Botox habit, some cosmetic concerns venture into more discreet territory. We asked medical experts to identify some of the common cosmetic concerns that secretly bother their patients the most and to recommend the latest solutions.

ADULT ACNE It can be tough enough riding out the hormonal waves of teenage acne, but emotionally, the adult version of zits is almost worse, says Dr. Kim Nichols. “You think you have been there, and then it’s back,” she says.

In the same way the teen years can blemish the complexion, the hormonal fluctuations that accompany pregnancy and menopause can do the same. “It’s tough [for patients] because they are dealing with zits and wrinkles at the exact same time,” says Dr. Nichols.

The Fix: Originally formulated to treat hypertension, dermatologists now often prescribe the prescription medication Spironolactone to treat adult acne, says Dr. Jason McBean of Fairfield Dermatology.

ccording to the Centers for Disease Control, more than one-third of Americans are now considered obese, with women falling into this category at rates slightly higher than men.

The epidemic is even more staggering when you consider the numbers of people who are overweight but not tipping the scales into the morbidly obese range. “When you add them in, it’s about 75 percent of adults who are overweight or obese,” says Dr. Neil Floch of Fairfield County Bariatric & Surgery Specialists and the director of MinimallyInvasive Surgery at Norwalk Hospital.

So, it’s rather remarkable, as research shows, that discussions about weight struggles—which can be a contributing factor to diabetes and heart disease as well as orthopedic problems—are rarely part of the doctor-patient dynamic.

“It’s become a taboo subject when it should be the opposite,” says Dr. Floch.

“Patients don’t bring it up because there is so much shame, and doctors don’t bring it up because they don’t want to offend the person coming to them for care.”

Dr. Floch adds: For some women, the hormonal changes brought on by pregnancy or menopause can be triggers that catapult some patients from “someone who has struggled with their weight to someone who is experiencing obesity.”

The Fix: Dr. Floch says weight loss surgery, including procedures such as sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass, are now considered mainstream interventions for the obese. “Most people

can lose twenty pounds with lifestyle changes, but when you are in territory where you need to lose much more than that, it becomes a situation where surgery is usually the most effective way to address these problems. The idea that these are drastic interventions is a thing of the past.” In his practice, more than 70 percent of the bariatric procedures he performs are sleeve gastrectomies, which he tends to prefer because the procedure, which involves removing about two-thirds of the stomach to diminish appetite, also results in a reduction in levels of ghrelin and leptin, two hormones that trigger hunger. “What we’re doing is not just making the stomach smaller but also changing the environment,” he says. “When the hormonal messaging changes, you have a much better chance for success with weight loss.”

People who need to lose between twenty and sixty pounds are opting for implantation of temporary, surgically-placed balloons into their stomachs to achieve weight-loss goals.

The balloons are inserted and inflated for a period of six months, then removed, explains Dr. Floch. While the balloons give patients a feeling of fullness, helping them maintain strict portion control, there is a long list of pros and cons to taking this alternate approach.

“For one thing, you have two procedures. One to put the balloon in and another to take it out,” says Dr. Floch.

“Also, patients who have this done really go through a period of adjustment. There’s a lot of nausea afterwards. It takes some time to get used to it and while I’ve never

had anyone say, ‘Take this thing out of me,’ I do have to prescribe anti-nausea medication for people who have it done.” The other potential downside? “This is a procedure that requires a real commitment to lifestyle change because it’s temporary.”

The Nonsurgical Approach For reasons ranging from genetics to a culture weaned on processed foods, growing numbers of Americans are feeling like failures after years of yo-yo dieting. The good news is that there are medical interventions for folks who are not considered obese but whose recurring attempts at diet and exercise have failed.

The Fix: Dr. Floch has found a new class of weight loss medications including Qysmia, Contrave and Belviq, that are beneficial for those trying to lose a stubborn twenty pounds or so. “If you’ve worked on your nutrition and are exercising, and it’s not going anywhere, these can be effective,” says Dr. Floch, who also prescribes these for his post-bariatric surgery patients whose weight loss has plateaued after months of big losses. The caveat with these medications is that some seem to work better for some people than others.

They also have side effects ranging from constipation to dry mouth. “You may have to experiment before you find the right one but most people do,” says Dr. Floch.

Medical Advice: If you are trying to lose a few pounds—or more—focus on eating more gut-filling fiber.

“My mantra is more fiber and less of everything else,” says Dr. Floch.

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BRA BULGE Just like genetics can play a role in fat that clings to the abdomen, some women accumulate fat around the bra line or under the armpit, says Dr. McBean. “I’ve seen it in marathon runners and women who otherwise are incredibly fit,” says Dr. McBean, who blames heredity for a problem that can make tank tops off-limits for some.

The Fix: Dr. McBean treats bra bulge with Smart-Lipo, a minimally-invasive procedure done under local anesthesia, which uses lasers to destroy fat cells and tighten the surrounding skin. “The best candidates for this tend to be folks who are already relatively fit and of normal body weight.” Dr. McBean has also used Smart-Lipo to address fatty deposits on flabby knees, which bothers some women like those saggy armpits do.

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BREAST ASYMMETRY Research suggests that as many as 25 percent of all woman have breasts of different sizes but a much smaller subset have breasts of noticeably different proportions. “I have seen patients who were a full C cup and saggy on one side, and barely an A cup on the other,” says Dr. Gregory LaTrenta, the plastic surgeon.

While reasons for asymmetr y can vary—with hormonal changes, traumatic injuries and curvature of the spine known as scoliosis all being potential causes— the reasons for breast asymmetry are not well understood. “Regardless of the cause, when adolescent girls have this asymmetry, it can be acutely embarrassing,” says Dr. LaTrenta. The phenomenon can also keep girls and women who fall into this category from wearing bathing suits, or opting for loose tops to conceal the imbalance.

The Fix: A small cosmetic implant in the smaller breast, along with a surgical breast lift, can create the desired breast symmetry for most women, says Dr. LaTrenta.

Medical Advice: While pronounced breast asymmetry can be emotionally traumatic for adolescent girls, Dr. LaTrenta advises against any corrective surgical intervention before the eighteenth birthday. “Teenage girls are still developing, and it’s critical to reach full maturity before you intervene surgically,” he says.

OVERSIZED BREASTS Heredity influences breast size and it is not unusual for Dr. LaTrenta to see patients— sometimes petite ones—whose busts are so large that they are suffering physically and emotionally. “It’s not just that they are embarrassed, although many of them are,” he says. “If you have a disproportionately large chest and are carrying around a large cup size on a small frame, you can have back issues. It can affect your posture and the kind of clothes you wear. What bothers women most is that it’s a matronly look. It can make your body look older than it is, simply because of your chest size.”

The Fix: Research indicates women who’ve undergone breast reduction surgery—which involves excising tissue and a breast lift— have the highest satisfaction rates of any cosmetic procedure. “I think that speaks volumes about how burden-some it can be to have oversized breasts,” says Dr. LaTrenta.

Medical Advice: Maintain a healthy, steady weight after undergoing breast reduction surgery as gaining or losing weight can impact your bust size.

PROFUSE SWEATING This syndrome, known as hyperhidrosis, is noted for excessive sweating that is profoundly embarrassing and difficult to control without intervention. “It also has a tremendous impact on self-esteem and can impact your confidence in professional settings,” says Dr. McBean.

The Fix: Botox isn’t just for wrinkles anymore. “A shot of it in the armpit can significantly eliminate the problem for up to six months, sometimes longer,” says Dr. LaTrenta. “It’s a win-win because it’s relatively easy to do and it saves the patient in the long run on all those silk blouses and cashmere sweaters they’ve been ruining.”

Medical Advice: While hyperhidrosis can be associated with the hormonal changes that come with pregnancy, menopause, and heredity, Dr. McBean notes it can also be caused by underlying medical conditions like hypothyroidism and Parkinson’s disease.

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Dr. Nichols says some of the same anti-aging regimens she uses on her patients, including laser therapies and probiotics, are also effective in addressing residual effects of adult acne. And there’s a boon: “They’ll also make you look more youthful.”

M e d i c a l A d v i c e : In s o m e c a s e s, pronounced adult acne can be linked to hormonal disorders such as polycystic ovarian syndrome, which also has links to infertility, says Dr. McBean. Tell your doctor if your periods are irregular, another sign of the syndrome.

honestly. “You’ll hear about a lot of fights, and when you ask more probing questions, the truth gradually begins to come out.”

Family therapist Maud Purcell says getting patients to recognize the cycle of abuse they’re experiencing is critical, “because domestic violence tends to escalate and get worse over time.”

5. OPENING UP

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ON MENTAL HEALTH Even though booking an appointment with a therapist implies a willingness to divulge intimate thoughts, professionals in the listening business say that’s not always how things work.

Secrets from substance abuse and domestic violence are topics that practitioners say often take a lot of coaxing before potentially lifesaving or course-altering disclosures are made. What do patients have trouble sharing that their health care practitioners really should know about? Here’s what they said.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE The cycles of domestic violence and abuse can be so insidious, it can be extremely challenging for someone to admit to the emotional or physical trauma being inflicted by an intimate partner.

Dr. Joseph Flynn says that domestic violence victims may seek therapy but don’t come forward about abuse, “because the very nature of domestic violence makes them incredibly fearful of the person harming them if they do disclose.” Often, he says, it takes careful probing to get patients, “who tend to circle around their fears,” to share

EATING DISORDERS While extreme thinness associated with anorexia nervosa may be obvious to a medical practitioner, it can be harder to detect bulimia or an exercise addiction, says Purcell. “They have a dramatic impact on our health and can be devastating to our emotional state,” she says. Even though she says patients with eating disorders often seek therapy, it remains challenging for many of them to divulge disordered patterns relating to food and exercise. “People don’t like to share because it involves a fear of giving up these behaviors, which are about controlling their world in the first place.”

EXTRAMARITAL AFFAIRS Besides the risk of STDs and the damage they can do marriages and families, “affairs are important to be honest about because, for some people, they can cause stress and anxiety,” says Purcell, who notes many individuals having affairs also need medication for anxiety and depression.

Dr. Flynn says an affair also tends to speak to much deeper problems in someone’s life.

“There is some kind of dysfunction—in their personal history, in a relationship—which has driven a person to go outside the relationship. That’s often at the heart of what people need to be talking about, but by not disclosing the affair there’s a whole area that’s cut off therapeutically. Sometimes getting a patient to divulge this can take a long time and that’s too bad, because it’s standing in the way of so much work they need to do.”

HEAVY DRINKING “People are very likely not to admit the actual amount they drink,” says Purcell. “I will hear about a daily glass of wine ‘to relax’ that’s actually more like a bottle.” Dr. Flynn

says honestly owning up to one’s drinking habits is critical for those who are struggling with mood disorders, including depression.

“Alcohol is a known depressant and it can make people’s struggles that much worse.”

(The same is true with addictions to prescription drugs like opioids.)

MEDICATION NONCOMPLIANCE “One of the biggest things that is not disclosed by mental health patients is that they’ve stopped taking their medication,” says Dr. Flynn. “For some people, this is really serious and not something they should gloss over, but you would be surprised how many people will come in for an appointment and not divulge this. If they were having trouble with side effects or didn’t like taking the medicine, it’s critical that the people treating them know because there can be a whole host of problems that develop.”

PORNOGRAPHY ADDICTION Engaging in a steady diet of porn “can interfere with your life in the same way an affair can,” says Purcell. “It can also impact the way we think about sexuality and what’s normal and what is not, harming our relationships,” says Dr. Scott Chudnoff.

SEXUAL ABUSE “There is so much fear and shame and confusion if you’ve experienced sexual abuse, especially if this happened when you were young; the trauma can impact you for a lifetime,” says Purcell. “The biggest reason why they don’t come forward is they tend to blame themselves. Nothing could be further from the truth, but it keeps them from going forward in so many ways.”

SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY “There are people, including some in heterosexual marriages, who are leading closeted lives,” says Purcell, who notes she’s seen more and more of this in her therapy practice lately. “It’s a big thing that doesn’t come up because of the fear and shame of disclosure. But not living an authentic life can contribute to all kinds of emotional disturbances.”

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EDUCATION & CHILDREN Brown Pre-College Programs. . . . 45 New Canaan Country School . . . . . 17

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Sat. 20 NATURE

Sweet Time Saturday, February 3

Cakes 4 New Canaan Cares Support one of the town’s most beloved nonprofits at this cake-baking competition. Prizes will be awarded in five categories, including “Baked by Mom, Decorated by Kids.”

Child-friendly activities include face painting, cupcake decorating and more. Event runs from 2 to 4 p.m. at Halo Studios. 45 Grove St., New Canaan. newcanaancares.org

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Orientalism in American Art The New Canaan Historical Society presents an exhibit of American artists who lived in the Orient from the mid-1800s through the 1930s. Lecture at 4 p.m. is followed by a themed prix fixe dinner ($35) at

Chair Yoga This class is a great option for beginners. Get started with modified positions that allow you to increase flexibility and strength while improving posture. There are two sessions: 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. 1441 Post Rd., Darien. darienlibrary.org

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Sat. 13 & Sun. 14 THEATER

So We Think We Can Dance Back for its seventh year, students at the Darien Arts Center showcase their talent.

2 Renshaw Rd., Darien. darienarts.org

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From the RAC Studio Join students and instructors at the Rowayton Arts Center

for the opening reception of an exhibit featuring their work, at 4 p.m.

The exhibit runs from January 14 through the 28. 145 Rowayton Ave., Rowayton. rowaytonartscenter.org

Fri. 19 MUSIC

Charles Esten Best known as lead guitarist Deacon Claybourne on CMT’s Nashville, Charles “Chip” Esten returns to the Ridgefield Playhouse with a full band. The performance is part of the Playhouse’s Mountain Dew Country & Bluegrass series. 8 p.m.

80 East Ridge, Ridgefield. ridgefieldplayhouse.org

Sat. 20 ART

38th Annual Photography Show The Carriage Barn Arts Center hosts an opening reception for one of the county’s most popular

Owl Moon Night Hike The light of the full moon is your guide as you explore the woods and learn about the owl.

The program includes a presentation by a naturalist, hot cocoa and a Q&A. 6:30 to 8 p.m.

New Canaan Nature Center, 144 Oenoke Ridge Rd., New Canaan. newcanaannature.org

Mon. 22 BOOKS

Teen Lounge Do your children love to read?

Encourage them to attend the “Bring Your Own Book Club” at the Darien Library. Open to kids between the ages of 12 and 18, book lovers share what they’ve been reading. It’s a great way to meet other bookworms, and a good opportunity to pick up a new read. 1441 Post Rd., Darien. darienlibrary.org

Fri. 26

THEATER

Paul Taylor Dance Company At the Quick Center for the Arts, the Paul Taylor Dance Company will perform classics and audience favorites. An icon of America’s indigenous art form of modern dance, Paul Taylor was

awarded the National Medal of the Arts and won an Emmy award for his choreography.

1073 North Benson Rd., Fairfield. quickcenter .fairfield.edu

Wed. 31 TASTING

Journey Into the World of Tea Explore the history and culture of international teas in a serene venue at Grace Farms. Taste the different varietals and experience firsthand the methods of steeping fine teas. 2 to 3 p.m. Tickets are $30. 365 Lukes Wood Rd., New Canaan. gracefarms.org

FEB. Sun. 4 ART

Beyond Brushwork This exhibition at the Rowayton Arts Center showcases digital artwork, drawings, mixed media and more. The opening reception begins at 4 p.m. and the exhibit runs through February 25. 145 Rowayton Ave., Rowayton. rowaytonartscenter.org

Tues. 13 FILM

Legendary Film Directors The Darien Library hosts a fourweek series dedicated to the works of legendary directors, including Alfred Hitchcock, Orson Welles, Ida Lupino and Akira Kurosawa. This first showing begins at 3 p.m. and offers a behind-the-scenes look at Hitchcock classics, including The Lodger and Frenzy. 1441 Post Rd., Darien. darienlibrary.org

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exhibits. Photography will be on display until February 18. Guest jurors include Allison Brant, director of The Brant Foundation Art Study Center, and Carl Fuldner, the Marcia Brady Tucker Fellow in the Department of Photography at Yale University Art Gallery.

Reception begins at 4 p.m. 681 South Ave., New Canaan. carriagebarn.org

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