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WEIGHING IN ON WEIGHT LOSS Experts discuss the pros and cons of in-demand diet drugs. by liz barron

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TAKING CONTROL Overwhelmed by end-of-the-year chaos? Follow these expert tips to start the new year off right. by malia mckinnon

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BUZZ Popular parenting podcast; new supplements from New Canaan Healthfare

SHOP Prepping your skin for winter weather HOME Cailini Coastal wallcoverings; Studio McGee’s collaborations

GO New travel trends and terms DO Darien’s new wellness niche CHECK Body-Mind; New Canaan’s nostalgic ice rink

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EAT Experience Darien’s new Sur La Table 30 MONEY MATTERS 33 PEOPLE & PLACES 38 VOWS 71 INDEX OF ADVERTISERS 72 POSTSCRIPT

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eople often think of a new year as the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. We reflect on resolutions, set goals for ourselves, and sometimes get started on a new path in life. All of these topics are discussed in this issue—from weight loss (page 42) to getting organized (page 50) to caring for your skin (page 16) and your kids’ mental health (page 11). But this issue also marks the end of a chapter for New Canaan Darien Magazine with the departure of my highly respected predecessor, Julee Kaplan.

After getting to know Julee over the last couple of months (and reading her “Love Letter” to our readers in the last issue), I am reminded, once again, that this community is made up of some of the most talented, intelligent and caring individuals I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. In the 15 years that I’ve lived here, I have volunteered side by side with everyone from CEOs to newscasters to bestselling authors. I have been inspired

by the numerous nonprofits that have been founded here and our community’s generosity when it comes to supporting them. I have witnessed well-known designers, artists and chefs donate their talents to local worthy causes. Last but not least, we have all benefitted from an incredibly accomplished group of stay-at-home parents who give their time and expertise to improve our community in countless ways.

Having been an avid reader of NC/D Magazine for over a decade, I have loved learning about many of those people in these pages. And as my chapter at this publication begins, I will continue Julee’s work of celebrating the amazing people who call New Canaan, Darien, and Rowayton “home.”

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eporting from the front lines of war to the trenches of parenting, journalist and Darien resident REENA NINAN is part of a new mission: “To democratize mental health around the world.” Ninan, along with renowned psychologist DR. LISA DAMOUR, co-hosts the popular podcast Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Parenting.

The weekly podcast, which debuted during the summer of 2020, answers real-life questions from listeners on topics ranging from achievement pressure and teenage drug use to building self-esteem and navigating social media. A former White House and foreign correspondent, Ninan “gets the answers parents need,” while Damour— New York Times bestselling author of Untangled, Under Pressure and The Emotional Lives of Teenagers—shares her expertise and a practical approach to parenting.

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This past May, Dr. Lisa Damour and Reena Ninan spoke to parents at Darien High School about the challenges of raising teenagers.

“I’ve practiced for nearly 30 years as a clinician, but it doesn’t matter what you know if you can’t share information that feels kind, accessible and doable,” says Damour. “Reena does the most extraordinary job of being the ‘every parent.’ She asks the right questions and completes that conversation by standing in for the listener.”

One of the top parenting podcasts in the United States, Ask Lisa is resonating globally as well.

Recently, the podcast reached the No.1 spot in South Korea, Romania and the Dominican Republic. It has also earned Top 3 honors in countries like Chile, India, Japan, Indonesia, Mozambique and Switzerland.

“As a longtime foreign affairs correspondent, seeing this has given me so much pride,” says Ninan. “Across the world, the podcast is changing the way people are looking at parenting and have access to information.”

While Ask Lisa has a worldwide reach, it also hits close to home.

Ninan has lived in Darien with her family since 2016, and she has two children in middle school.

Damour also has two children, one in college, and another in middle school. Although she lives

in Cleveland, Damour also has ties to the community. She used to visit her grandparents in Darien during summer vacations, and her mother attended Darien High School. To address the mental health issues affecting local families, Damour and Ninan spoke at the high school.

“There's been tremendous support and love for this podcast from within the town,” says Ninan.

“More than 700 people came to the Darien High School event last May for our parenting discussion.

People are hungry to connect and find community.”

The duo first met at CBS News, when Ninan would interview Damour as an expert and regular contributor. “We had such a great chemistry,” says Damour. “We became friends through that, and it was a very natural thing to work together.”

Concerned about the pandemic’s impact on mental health, Damour enlisted Ninan to help her with the podcast in 2020.

The timing was serendipitous, as Ninan had recently left her job to start a production company called Good Trouble Productions. The first podcast tackled “Parenting

During a Pandemic,” and the topics continue to reflect what is timely and top-of-mind.

“I’ve had people stop me at the grocery store to tell me how it's changed their parenting, and also how it helped them make it through the COVID years.” says Ninan. “We are blown away by how much it’s grown, and we feel like we’re just getting started.”

Ask Lisa will continue to bring in leading experts for the podcast, in addition to choosing topics based on listener requests. The hosts also remain focused on their goal “to democratize mental health.”

Damour works in collaboration with UNICEF, which helps children in more than 190 countries and territories.

“From Day 1, Dr. Lisa has been reaching out to those who are disadvantaged and to communities of color,” says Ninan. “This has been a cornerstone for her, and she wants to take this message to people who are overlooked.”

When asked about her approach, Damour says it’s important to share information about “typical and expected development” to effectively help parents.

“A lot of people hope that normal means easy in family life.

Normal has never meant easy,” says Damour. “We like to level-set.

Even on a good day, raising kids is a hard thing to do.”

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yme disease affects more than minimizing one’s susceptibility to what can 476,000 Americans annually, with become chronic and virulent infections,” thousands of cases left undiagnosed Wenzel explains. She adds that addressing and unreported. While disease severity and co-morbid risk factors and dietary deficiencies symptoms vary from person to person, early has been shown to decrease the likelihood diagnosis and treatment are vital in preventing of antibiotic-resistant infections. “Just as we long-lasting health problems. MARGARET till the soil or prepare the field for a fruitful WENZEL, PHD, and co-owner of NEW yield, this same concept can be applied to the CANAAN HEALTHFARE, has spent years reasoning behind the LymeLabs immuneresearching tick-borne supportive supplements,” she says.

“The goal is to infections and recently When treating Lyme, Wenzel strengthen the launched LymeLabs, a stresses the importance of finding line of immune-centric body’s innate ability an expert practitioner with the formulations aimed at refined and incisive skills needed to clear infections supporting individuals through supporting to eradicate these infections and to follow those same guidelines being treated for Lyme detoxification when choosing supplements. and the co-infections pathways, “Just as we receive our that often come with it. relinquishing the pharmaceuticals through health Wentzel began burden to an already experts, this same rule should researching this topic overwhelmed apply when seeking the highestwhen her daughter was immune system.” quality and effective nutritional stricken with seven supplementation,” she says. “Indiscriminately tick-borne infections. She found that there purchasing a product online that we are to was a staggering amount of misinformation consume is frightening! It is critical to know about this public health crisis and, through from where you are purchasing anything that endless hours of research, discovered that we could better position ourselves by will be ingested.”

Wenzel says that while these formulas were focusing on chronic Lyme disease and its created to add an additional layer of support to co-infections. “The goal is to strengthen those being treated and healing from the vast the body’s innate ability to clear infections array of tickborne infections, they can also be through supporting detoxification pathways, beneficial to anyone seeking to bolster their relinquishing the burden to an already vitamin D or vitamin B12 levels. overwhelmed immune system, and thereby

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As the wallcoverings category continued to grow, Young responded by expanding her assortment with her own line. The seven-piece collection was inspired by quintessential coastal

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And the company’s mission extends beyond offering stylish home décor. The brand is deeply committed to philanthropy, partnering with Family Promise, a national nonprofit aiding low-income families and those experiencing homelessness. Its dedication led to substantial donations, exceeding $70,000 since its 2020 launch.

After working with Lynn Morgan Design on her own home, Young is enlisting teh designer to get her brick-and-mortar store up and running. Stay tuned for updates on the shop, as well as product launches currently in the works. cailinicoastal.com —Samantha Yanks

above: Wallpaper prints drawn from Meg Young’s childhood memories by the sea; Young at home in Westport below: Decorative pillows in blue and white colorways; Lighting, rugs, and furniture are all on display in Young’s home; Tortola wallpaper featuring sailing scenes

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Speaking the Language To save you a Google search, we break down some of the LATEST TRENDS IN TRAVEL We spoke with Amanda Frasier, president of ratings for Forbes Travel Guide, who tells us, “We see business travelers emphasizing work-life balance and making a business trip an extended travel experience.”

The pandemic gave us Zoom and the ability to work remotely. As a result, more Americans are taking their vacation days, even if they have to occasionally work.

Several governments worldwide have created Digital Nomad Visas.

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Canal share? They are surprising bedfellows in the travel trends for the coming year.

The most significant trend over the last three years— dealing with uncertainty—is here to stay. But the good news is that there are plenty of new adventures awaiting you. First, there's some lingo you'll need to know.

New travel experiences include “bleisure” (blending business and leisure travel), “set-jetting” (think White Lotus season two in Sicily) and “collabs” (fashion, art and hotels all in bed together). Here’s a quick rundown to help you feel extra hip at the next cocktail party.

you to work remotely in a country without paying local taxes for a specified period of time. But you need to do more than just show up with your laptop and call yourself a digital nomad.

The application process varies by country. For example, you can live in Antigua for two years and work your way around the islands' 365 beaches. To qualify, you must own a “location independent business” and/or work remotely for a company based outside Antigua and Barbuda.

You need to earn at least $50,000 annually and

have a travel/health insurance plan.

Se t-J e t t i n g According to a trend report by Expedia, 39 percent of global travelers have booked trips based on films or streamed shows. To wit, Sicily was overrun last summer by Jennifer Coolidge wannabes. If you haven’t watched White Lotus, this is your cue to finally stream it.

Millennials and Gen Z also rely on social media to plan travel in a way their parents don’t.

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and Tourism Council and Deloitte, almost 40 percent of travelers in their mid-twenties or younger use social media platforms to plan holidays, compared to 29 percent for older generations.

Mongolia, for example, has experienced a tourism boom of young travelers drawn by the #gobidesert hashtag.

Mongolia’s tourism board set its sights on attracting a million tourists annually and launched a digital campaign targeting travelers aged twentythree to forty.

Over the past several years, almost half of the country’s tourists have been under forty. This is likely because grown-ups don't want to sleep in yurts with yaks. But with Genghis Khan getting a namesake $650 million international airport, a direct U.S. flight and a slew of new luxury lodging, that will soon change. Sorry kids, but your parents will probably ruin Mongolia for you.

The younger set may be looking for Instaworthy destinations, but the adults in the room are looking for the next hotspot before it actually becomes a hotspot.

While everyone knows someone who’s recently been to Cartagena or Croatia, you’ll soon know someone who’s been to Casco Viejo, Panama City’s brightly colored historic downtown.

Panama is a heady combination of sexy skyscrapers, UNESCO heritage sites and easily reachable wild islands.

Copa Air offers fivehour nonstop flights to Panama City from New York; the U.S. dollar is one of the national currencies and the Isla Secas resort, just off the coast, was named Best Resort and Best Island in Central and South America in 2023

by Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards.

We’ll see you there.

Collabs Art and travel have always been inextricably linked in the luxury world. Find an expensive boutique hotel that’s well-loved by the jet set, and you'll likely find a private art collection worth more than the building itself.

The venerable Ocean House recently hung an impressive set of Bemelmans. If the name rings a bell, but you can’t place it, Ludwig Bemelman illustrated the famous Madeline series; he also painted the murals in his namesake piano bar at the Carlyle Hotel in exchange for rooms when it opened in the 1940s.

The new Bemelmans Gallery at Ocean House is the most extensive permanent private collection of work by Ludwig Bemelmans on public display in North America. Owners Chuck and Deborah Royce went to great lengths to pull together a never-beforeseen assemblage of his work.

You don't need to be a guest of the hotel to enjoy it. But if you book the singular Bemelmans suite, you’ll wake up amongst original pieces of his artwork and a view of the Atlantic.

In Tulum, art collector Lio Malca bought Pablo Escobar’s abandoned mansion and reimagined it as a beachfront boutique hotel with expensive contemporary art dotted around the property. Works from noted artists like Kaws, Keith Haring, Kenny Scharf and others sit watch over the lobby and beach.

Boutiques in the French Riviera weren’t just selling designer togs last summer.

Several beach clubs were transformed into high-fashion infused spots with products like Dior ice cream, Dolce & Gabbana towels and Valentino sun loungers.

Two trends collided when the Four Seasons in Sicily partnered with

Dolce & Gabbana for the most instagrammable pool décor on the continent. If the Riviera isn’t in future travel plans, the Beverly Hills Hotel will likely host a Dior pop up next summer, and you can snag your own Dior surfboard, yoga mat or just enjoy a cone of Dior ice cream. We’re told the flavors were coconut, pineapple, mango and money.

below: Gucci gets sporty with playful beach rackets.

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ellness expert Amber Kemp believes in sharing her secrets for a better life. With a “health is wealth” mentality, she helps clients pursue a “long, healthy and happy lifestyle” at her Darien-based longevity center, CHECK Body-Mind.

Since opening in March 2022, Kemp’s business has grown—as has overall awareness of self-care and well-being. “Mental health has become of great importance, especially after the pandemic,” says Kemp. “It is selfless to invest in things that will give you more energy and help maintain a healthy state of mind.”

According to Kesti Aysseh, executive director of the Darien Chamber of Commerce, “The wellness space has exploded” in town and beyond. “CHECK Body-Mind is a great addition to Darien and winner of our New Business Award last year.” She adds that she particularly loves the welcoming staff and

atmosphere at the Post Road location.

Using alternative and holistic health methods, Kemp and her team focus on everything from athletic recovery to body-mind wellness. “We offer services with a comprehensive list of benefits,” she says, “including cellular rejuvenation, inflammation relief, muscle recovery, anti-aging, reduction in symptoms caused by auto-immune disorders, and much more.”

The two most requested treatments are LED light therapy and vitamin IV drips. Other popular services include cryotherapy, Reiki energy healing, massage therapy, facials, nutrition coaching and cryo body-slimming and toning. There’s even a meditation device, said to restore the body's energy balance, boost the immune system and relieve stress.

“Our Tachyon meditation chamber entails an advanced quantum meditation and was the 11th professional chamber in the United States,” explains Kemp. “I am humbled and grateful to see many incredible transformations in the Tachyon chamber. These moments are what keep my passion fueled.”

Kemp, who faced health problems growing up, sought out holistic methods as a teenager and took up yoga. Inspired by the discipline, she

“I am humbled to see many incredible transformations in the Tachyon chamber.

THESE MOMENTS ARE WHAT KEEP MY PASSION FUELED.”

traveled to Nepal in 2014 for authentic yoga training and became certified as an instructor. Shortly thereafter, she added Reiki practitioner and massage therapist to her wellness résumé.

“Preventative wellness became my lifestyle after struggling with various health issues as a child,” says Kemp. “My own healing experience, combined with an inner calling to help others, pulled me forward in every next step.”

Also certified as a mindfulness coach, clinical hypnotherapist and life coach, Kemp’s expertise and her eagerness to help people motivated her to launch the business. “My passion for wellness progressed into a desire for a community-based center that provides highly efficient and effective treatments in a space that feels like a serene oasis,” she explains.

Clients can choose from three different membership options featuring monthly services, loyalty rewards and special pricing on premium treatments. Alternatively, guests are encouraged to come for a tour and can make appointments without being a member.

To kick off 2024 and celebrate the center’s two-year anniversary, Kemp will offer new client specials, introductory offers and wellness packages with Cryoskin™ body slimming and toning, cryofacials and more. Promotions are planned from January through March, and the most up-to-date specials will be announced on Instagram @checkbodymind as well as on their website (checkbodymind.com).

More surprises are in the works, but Kemp is keeping them secret for now. “We are bringing in two highly requested treatments,” she says. “I’ll give you a hint—an infrared sauna is one of them.”

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(project manager). “There are all sorts of challenges to an open-air rink,” Bettino says. But this team of volunteers, along with rink directors Kerra Smith and Sarah Arestia, got to work finding solutions. The first year, the rink didn't open. The second year, it opened later than anticipated. But trial and error allowed the team to iron out the kinks and this year they expect to be open by press time—if Mother Nature cooperates, of course!

The official name of the rink is the “Boucher Community Ice Rink,” thanks to a generous donation by former State Senator Toni Boucher, in honor of her husband. That word “community” is woven into the fabric of this project.

“I love that this rink gets kids out of the house and out into the community,” Bettino says.

Goodman agrees: “There are not many community activities where you will see the parents out there participating along with the kids.”

In addition to providing family fun for residents from both New Canaan and the surrounding area, the team also felt that making it easily accessible was an important part of a “community” rink. Last year they organized a skate swap but this year they plan to have rentals available for kids up to around age 12. They will also be adding group and private lessons. “We are always trying to find

“There are not many community activities where you will see the PARENTS OUT THERE PARTICIPATING ALONG WITH THE KIDS.” Opening Day: December 9

While especially popular with the kids, you'll find skaters of all ages and abilities at the Boucher Community Ice Rink.

ways to make it as easy as possible for people to come," says Bettino. Local families have mirrored that sentiment, anonymously donating season passes to others in financial need.

Season passes are available online and in-person. You can also purchase a wristband on-site that will give you access to the rink for the entire day.

“Unlike many indoor rinks, there is no set Open Skate hour here,” Goodman notes. “We want people to come and stay for a while.” In addition to season/ day passes, there are special group discounts and even birthday party options. But hot cocoa, as you might imagine in this Rockwell painting come to life, is free for all visitors!

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“I remember the excitement when they put up the sign by the pond that said skating was open,” Bettino recalls of growing up in Valhalla, New York.

So when she heard that long-time New Canaan resident Gene Goodman was heading up a project to bring a community rink to town, she pictured a Rockwell scene, with families drinking hot cocoa and skating under twinkling lights. She raised her hand to help and, it turned out, Goodman would need all the help he could get!

Goodman has lived in New Canaan since 1979. He and his wife Susan raised five children in town. He served on the Board of Ed for 16 years and the Parks & Recreation committee for seven years. It was at a Parks & Rec meeting back in 2017 that someone suggested an outdoor ice rink.

Goodman’s support for the idea turned into a six-year passion project.

Other volunteers stepped up to make this dream a reality, namely State Representative Tom O’Dea (treasurer), Bettino (secretary), and Scott Roe

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eat ROASTED CARROTS with PRESERVED LEMONS and FETA YIELD: 4 SERVINGS This roasting method will soon be your favorite way to prepare summer carrots.

It is a simple dish where the quality of ingredients is paramount. When purchasing, look for firm carrots with bright green bushy tops and only use the best quality seasonings available.

_______ 1 tablespoon harissa paste 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more as needed 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons preserved lemon, finely chopped 1 1/2 pounds fresh carrots, peeled, stemmed, cut lengthwise into four-inch long pieces 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped

_______ Takeaway tips from the chef: Shrimp (above) is finished cooking when the tip and the tail curl and touch. When building a plate, such as the roasted carrots (left), you should have a balance of textures and flavors.

Lovinsky was joined by Chef Emily Green, resident chef at Sur La Table in New York.

Ahead of our visit, Green helped to pick a sampling of recipes from the company’s upcoming winter offerings: prawns with chermoula sauce, roasted carrots with preserved lemons and feta and a kale and grapefruit salad with white wine vinaigrette.

The class offerings change regularly in order to incorporate fresh, seasonal ingredients and highlight different themes and holidays.

When we arrived at the kitchen, our workstations were perfectly prepared—from the kitchen tools we'd be using to the pre-measured ingredients. The chefs led us through the recipes step by step while sharing an abundance of knowledge they’ve gained throughout their personal and professional cooking histories.

In addition to the proper way to prepare the

recipe, the chefs described the food science behind how the ingredients interact, they demonstrated proper knife skills, defined and explained culinary terms, advised on how to care for your kitchen tools and so much more.

Julee is a more skillfull cook than I am, but we both walked away from the class having learned new things.

The best part of the experience, of course, was sampling our culinary creations once they were done. After complimenting ourselves for a job well done, we made a beeline for the shop to pick up all the cool kitchen gadgets and some of the ingredients we had used in class that we now couldn’t live without. While, as Lovinsky mentioned, this new location is an “entire experience,” anyone who has been to a Sur La Table before knows the shopping is pretty incredible as well.

Preheat oven to 425°F and place a rack in the middle. Line a rimmed baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.

In a large bowl, add harissa, oil, salt, pepper and lemon; whisk to combine.

Add carrots and toss to coat with seasoning. Spread carrots out on the prepared baking sheet.

Transfer to oven and roast until carrots are caramelized; begin checking at 20 minutes and stir as necessary.

To serve: Toss carrots with any pan juices and transfer to a serving platter or individual plates. Top with crumbled feta and fresh mint.

KALE SALAD with GRAPEFRUIT and WHITE WINE VINAIGRETTE YIELD: 4 SERVINGS 1 bunch of leafy kale, washed and trimmed 1 large grapefruit, peeled and segmented 1/2 cup pistachios, roasted and chopped 1/2 cup feta crumbled 3 green onions, thinly sliced cup extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1/4 cup grapefruit juice 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt pinch of black pepper In a bowl combine the washed and chopped kale with one tablespoon of CONTINIUED ...

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To prepare the salad, layer the grapefruit, crumbled cheese, pistachios and green onions over the kale. Gently combine.

In a small glass bowl, combine the vinegar, grapefruit juice, honey, Dijon mustard and salt and pepper. Whisk together. While whisking, slowly stream in the olive oil to combine. Taste and adjust flavors if needed. Add a pinch of salt if it’s bland or extra grapefruit juice if the Dijon is too strong for your preference.

Drizzle salad dressing over the salad. Mix gently to combine. Serve immediately.

PRAWNS WITH CHERMOULA SAUCE YIELD: 4 SERVINGS Chermoula is a traditional sauce for seafood in Moroccan recipes, whether fried, cooked with vegetables in a tagine or baked. It consists of coriander, garlic, sweet and hot peppers, cumin and coarse salt mixed with lemon juice and olive oil.

CHERMOULA SAUCE: 1 preserved lemon, flesh removed, skin roughly chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped 1 cup cilantro, chopped 1 teaspoon saffron threads, soaked in 2 tablespoons hot water 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted 4 tablespoons olive oil 4 tablespoons lemon juice Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

PRAWNS: 1 pound large prawns, shelled and deveined Olive oil, for brushing grill pan Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper _______ To prepare chermoula sauce: To the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade, add all sauce ingredients and process until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

To grill prawns: Using paper towels, pat prawns dry. Season prawns liberally with salt and pepper. Add prawns to a preheated grill pan set over medium-high heat, brush with oil.

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The bride, daughter of Michael and Betsy Greene of New Canaan, wore her mother’s veil to the church ceremony and her bouquet was wrapped in her christening bonnet, which is an Irish tradition. The groom is the son of James and Mary Kay Domo of Chagrin Falls, Ohio.

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The bride, daughter of Anne Maria Friderichsen Orr and Timothy Orr of New Canaan, graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design and is a designer with Vineyard Vines. The groom is the son of Donna and Nicholas Howard, Sr., also of New Canaan. The groom graduated from the film program at Full Sail University and is a manager at Match SONO. The couple became close friends when they were students in the first-ever Mandarin class at New Canaan High School. They began dating in 2018 and got engaged on a beautiful winter’s day at Tod’s Point in Greenwich in February 2022. The couple currently resides in Norwalk. »

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They were joined by family and friends who traveled from more than a dozen states for the celebration. Maria Allen, a close friend of the bride and groom, officiated the ceremony.

Guests dined and danced before enjoying an ice-cream bar set up by the Cape’s well-known Sundae School.

The bride, daughter of Maureen and Michael Cacace of Stamford, received her undergraduate degree from the University of Vermont and master’s degree in social work from Columbia University. She is currently Vice President of Strategy and Operational Effectiveness at Norwalk’s Family & Children’s Agency. She also teaches yoga locally in Norwalk and Westport, and is a member of Impact Fairfield County.

The groom, son of Louise Mahanna and the late George Mahanna, Jr. of Middleboro, Massachusetts, graduated from Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management and is currently a Senior Technical Account Manager at Amazon Web Services. While the couple resides in Norwalk, Cape Cod will always hold a special place in their hearts.

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For nearly 20 years, these drugs have been used to treat diabetic patients. They are now being prescribed to non-diabetic patients looking to achieve weight-loss goals quickly. In clinical trials, these drugs have shown other benefits, like reducing cardiovascular events such as heart attacks. This may all sound pretty miraculous, but we also know that these drugs produce some uncomfortable short-term side effects. More time is needed to understand the long-term side effects.

While it is important to closely monitor potential side effects, these drugs are certainly having a dramatic effect on people—both physically and emotionally. There are “countless reasons [why] some people struggle with weight and others don’t,” says Dr. Stephanie Ortiz Page, director of Bariatric and Metabolic Medicine at Nuvance Health.

Fluctuating hormones, health issues, injuries, medications, insulin resistance and genetics can all contribute to weight issues. “Having to live with the stigma that comes with being overweight can take a tremendous toll on one’s physical and emotional well-being,” she adds.

Being overweight increases the risk for numerous health issues ranging from heart disease to cancer. The rate of obesity in Connecticut currently stands at 30 percent and soars up to 42 percent nationally. Dr. Neil Floch, director of bariatric surgery at Greenwich Hospital and associate professor of surgery at Yale School of Medicine, has been working with patients to fight the obesity battle for several years. He claims that 86 percent of people with diabetes are treated with medications, yet only two percent of people struggling with obesity are treated with medication.

“The medications are extremely helpful for patients struggling with weight and also for patients who have had bariatric surgery and regained weight,” he says. “This is a real game changer.”

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As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration continues to approve these medications, demand for them is skyrocketing.

In addition to Ozempic, you have likely heard the names Wegovy and Mounjaro (now also being sold under the brand name Zepbound).

All of these drugs are said to suppress one’s appetite and reduce cravings for unhealthy and fatty foods using the active ingredient semaglutide.

Semaglutides mimic the effects of the naturally occurring hormone in your body called GLP-1. This hormone helps to control blood sugar by increasing the release of insulin by the pancreas and lowering the release of glucagon.

By reducing blood sugar, the body can shed pounds more quickly.

Ozempic and Wegovy are essentially the same drugs, with both being distributed through at-home injections.

The differences lie in the dosage levels and what health issues the drugs are prescribed for. Ozempic was given FDA approval to treat patients with type-2 diabetes.

Wegovy, which is prescribed at a slightly higher dosage, is intended for the management of chronic weight issues.

"Traditionally, the American Diabetes Association used metformin as the first line of defense for insulin resistance issues,” says Dr. Maria Ceclia Asnis, director of the medical weight-loss program at Stamford Hospital, "but recently amended their recommendation and GLP-1 receptors are now being used for the same purpose and have a similar level of efficacy in reducing blood sugar and improving cardiovascular health.”

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A drug called tirzepatide first received FDA approval for treating diabetes in May 2022 and more recently was approved for weight loss in November 2023. This new and possibly even more-effective drug is sold under the name Mounjaro (for diabetes) and Zepbound (for weight loss). It works by activating not only the GLP-1 receptors, but also those of another natural hormone called GIP. And these are not the only drugs that are being used for weight loss these days. There is Qsymia and the seizure medication Topamax. There is also Contrave, a combination of the smoking-cessation antidepressant found in Wellbutrin and Naltrexone, a medication used to treat alcohol and opioid disorders.

Some of these, like Naltrexone, have shown to be effective for smaller amounts of weight loss, but “if someone has 30 or 40 pounds to lose, I would prescribe a GLP-1 agonist such as semaglutide or tirzepatide,” Dr. Floch says.

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“This is not a one-size-fits-all approach,” says Dr. Page, who believes these drugs are a major advancement in the management and treatment of weight loss. “However, it is not the right drug for everyone struggling with obesity.”

As with any medication, there are side effects and risks. Some people may have little to no reaction, while others may suffer from much more uncomfortable side effects. It is important to seek the guidance of a specialized and well-informed physician who will help you weigh the health implications that come with being overweight versus the negative effects that can potentially arise when being on a weight-loss drug.

Unfortunately, there are numerous online providers that are not doing their due diligence and are prescribing medications in unsafe ways.

Each patient’s personal physical and emotional health history needs to be carefully considered by a professional, especially when it comes to a background of disordered eating. The same way these drugs can help to quiet cravings and speed up metabolism, they can also trigger those with a history of anorexia.

“Working with a mental health professional to develop insight into what core issues might be feeding into weight struggles can help create awareness into the thoughts, feelings and behaviors that are contributing to the larger issue,” says Ellen Arcamone, a licensed clinical social worker at Bluestone Psychiatry in New Canaan. “Once identified, work can begin toward creating effective strategies and solutions to make changes for the long term.”

For perimenopausal and menopausal women, hormonal imbalances and a slowing metabolism can often make weight-loss goals feel unattainable. “Even for those who might just have five to ten pounds to lose, if they are gaining weight steadily, even just one or two pounds a year is going to add up over time,” says Dr. Shieva Ghofrany, a board-certified OB/GYN at Stamford Hospital. “We do know the numerous long-term health implications of weight gain and they can be really profound. But should we consider these medications for everyone at this point?”

Ghofrany believes that time will tell, but stresses the importance of considering each patient’s specific situation to decide the risks versus the rewards.

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The most common side effects include abdominal pain, constipation, nausea and vomiting. The more rare but also more severe side effects can be kidney failure, gallbladder issues, thyroid tumors, pancreatitis, bowel obstruction, gastroparesis, hypoglycemia, heart palpitations, vision changes and depression.

This list of possible side effects can seem daunting, so it’s also important to note that for many patients, doctors are also seeing significant health benefits—like lower cholesterol (as much as 13 percent in diabetics) and blood pressure, better liver function numbers and improvements in blood sugar and fasting glucose. They have also seen improved cognitive repair, better quality of sleep and a reduction in heart failure symptoms. Early research has shown that these changes in some patients have enabled them to lower their dosage or even stop taking previously prescribed medications altogether. In addition to physical improvements, patients are also seeing emotional benefits.

One local female patient in her mid-40s (who asked to remain anonymous) has been on one of these medications for about a year and a half and has had negligible side effects from the start. “For most of my life, I would look in a mirror and hate what was staring back at me,” she says. But the effects of the drugs have had on her body has improved her self-confidence. “I don’t feel like my weight is all anyone sees when I walk in a room,” she adds. “All of the food noise is gone, I no longer constantly think about food, about what I will eat next, about why I ate more than I know I should have. Some days I literally feel like I’m free.”

Another female patient in her mid-50s says, “This medication allows me to generally eat healthily without thinking as much about it. I can have half of a cookie and not the whole box.”

Some patients who have been put on restricted diets but still have difficulty losing weight have found themselves able to up their caloric intake and finally move the dial on the scale. They are suddenly able to eat normally for the first time in their lives.

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While there are obvious health risks and rewards, there are also other crucial factors to consider when deciding whether these medications are right for you—namely accessibility, cost and commitment.

Some patients find they are facing difficulty obtaining their prescriptions and frequently show up to pharmacies only to be told that their needed medication is out of stock. Many others are paying anywhere from $600 to $1,400 out of pocket per month. The hope is that as the FDA approves more of these drugs, these challenges will improve. “The great demand for this class of medication supports the need to manage and treat obesity and diabetes,” says Dr. Page. “My hope is that more health insurance companies will cover medications to treat obesity and then supply will improve.”

These hurdles will need to be resolved in order for people to continue on these drugs long-term. While some patients who only needed to lose a small amount of weight have been successfully able to wean down their dosages or get off the medications altogether, these drugs are not intended for short-term use. Two-thirds of those who stop taking the meds will gain back the weight that they initially lost, especially if lifestyle and dietary changes haven’t been diligently implemented.

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One of the side effects that is of concern with the long-term use of these drugs is muscle loss, which has been reported among many patients.

While any type of rapid weight loss can impact muscle density, it can be amplified among patients being treated for diabetes and obesity. It is extremely important that anyone taking these drugs makes the proper lifestyle changes in regards to nutrition, exercise and mental health.

“We really need multidisciplinary intervention in addition to medication,” says Dr. Ghofrany. “People should ensure that they are getting adequate mental health support about potential food-addiction issues, and that they are moving their bodies, especially with weights, because we know that there is a significant amount of muscle loss with rapid weight loss.”

Sarah Swanberg, doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and cofounder of Indigo Wellness Group of Westport and Stamford, has worked with patients looking to achieve major weight loss for several years. “Weight is so much more than calories in vs. calories out, and we often see big changes just focusing on stress reduction, protein intake, hydration and mindful eating,” Swanberg says.

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Fiber, for instance, helps stimulate the GLP-1 hormone because it breaks down slowly as it moves through the body. That makes you feel full, therefore reducing cravings and suppressing the appetite. The best type of fiber for this effect is fermentable fiber, the kind found in oats, rye, barley, beans, peas and lentils. Pectin—which is found in fruits like green bananas, apples and pears— can also trigger weight loss.

Dr. Katherine Wehri Takayasu, Darien-based functional medicine practitioner, explains that some patients experience “more satiety when increasing fiber (with psyllium husk most recently making a social media splash) because fiber increases a sense of fullness” and others have seen results using herbs like berberine.

“It's important no matter where you are on your journey that you need to balance fiber, fat and protein in the diet so that you are keeping yourself full, satisfied and in metabolic balance,” she adds.

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All the professionals we spoke with ultimately feel that these drugs can be very helpful for people struggling with type-2 diabetes and obesity and will continue to monitor both short-term and long-term side effects. They also all stress the importance of making changes in your diet and exercise routine, as well as addressing any mental health issues you may be struggling with. Dr. Asnis likes to begin discussing this topic with her patients by talking about the science of weight. “I explain to my patients that there are things that are and are not completely in their control,” she says. “We don’t talk about what weight someone should be; we talk about what weight would be healthier. We talk about lifestyle, exercise and diet... and, yes, medications when appropriate.

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What if there were a way to feel recharged and calm amid the chaos of new school and activity schedules?

According to Seana Turner, a Darien mom who has been a practicing professional organizer and productivity consultant for over 13 years, when you focus on reducing clutter in your home, inbox and schedule, it’s a game changer for your stress level.

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ake five to ten minutes each morning to make and review your to-do list. It’s important to take a breath, look at your calendar,and list all the tasks you need to accomplish. “Most people have to-do lists that are incredibly long and can’t be completed in one day,” notes Turner. Therefore, use this planning time to extract a reasonable number of high-priority items from your main list and put them on today’s agenda.

“It’s critical to make a daily task list that’s achievable,” she says. “Once the list is done, schedule everything into your calendar.” If your list is unrealistic, shorten it and move things to the following day. Be cognizant of calendar commitments. For example, don’t schedule a task-heavy day when you need to be in the car driving all afternoon. “At the end of each day, take stock in how you did. If you have a short list you can complete, you’ll feel better as you look back on your day and feel optimistic about tomorrow’s list,” she says. Review tomorrow’s items and refine that list as necessary.

What about the week ahead? Turner recommends that you “just be familiar with the details of today and tomorrow, and on Friday give yourself a broad view of the following week.”

“IT’S CRITICAL TO MAKE A DAILY TASK LIST THAT’S ACHIEVABLE.”

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Email, like paper, is also a delivery system that brings tasks to you, so it needs to be dealt with like physical mail. “Don’t allow your email inbox to become your to-do list,” she warns. When checking email, your calendar and task list should be nearby so you can transfer actionable items into one of your labeled folders, or write down a date or appointment in your calendar.

“I also use the rule of thumb that if you can take care of something little in under two minutes, do it and cross it off your list,” recommends Turner. As time-consuming tasks come up, such as filling out forms, write down “fill out paperwork” on your to-do list for either that day or the next. Turner warns against constantly checking e-mail while on the go. “Don’t let your e-mails get marked as ‘read’ and then disappear down the nonstop stream of incoming emails,” she advises. “Schedule a block of time, if possible, to sit at your desk or with your phone when you have uninterrupted time to address emails, log them into your calendar or schedule as action items.”

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timed work playlist Turner reccommends creating an instrumental playlist for a set amount of time. Use it as a way to manage your time when working on tasks. When the set playlist is finished, so are you.

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his can be a bag, box or bin that stays fixed in a designated area such as a garage shelf, extra cubby or mudroom closet. When anyone in the family realizes they have an item they don’t want, it goes in the bin.

“Few people enjoy the project of sorting through a large closet or a big pile of books, but there are many times in daily life when we realize we don’t want or need a certain item anymore,” says Turner. “If there’s a place to immediately put this overflow, items will continually get cleaned out.” If a child puts something in this bin and you’re not ready to release it, remove it and stash it somewhere only you know about. This way, children continue to learn that items need to keep getting recycled out of the home on a repetitive basis.

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he idea here is that each family member has one specific area to put everything they need for the next morning. “The power of designating a spot like this is that we often think of something we need for tomorrow sometime the day before, then we forget about it,” she says. For teens, the floor near their bedroom door or a mudroom cubby fits this bill.

“When you go to bed at night, you’ve had all day to gather items and made your best effort to set yourself up for a stress-free morning.” This is a great tool to teach kids when they’re young and sets up strong habits as they grow.

“If there’s something perishable you need to remember or you have a sports bag located elsewhere, put a note in the staging area to remind yourself to grab it,” Turner recommends.

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“This is an action item that simply means walk around your house and put things back where they belong. Do not attempt to ‘clean up’ by stashing things in less visible places,” she advises. When we corral items into a bin or shove them in a closet, we just create a future untangling project that no one wants to tackle. Instead, return items to their designated storage place: keys go on a hook by the door, laundry goes upstairs in separate rooms, and phones get charged at a central charging station. “Everything should ideally have a permanent storage space, and if doesn’t it should be designated. When setting up ‘homes’ for things, don’t overcomplicate. In other words, all the LEGOs can go in one bin, they don’t need to be color-coded,” she laughs. This simple act of placing things in a fixed spot reduces clutter, enhances order, is therapeutic and evokes calm.

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“This is a helpful habit to get into when you’re trying to coordinate a busy family’s multiple logistics,” she says, and it only needs to be 10 to 15 minutes long. “Have each member bring their calendar, look at the week ahead, and confirm who has to be where at what time— who’s driving whom, who needs the car, who has an appointment when, etc.” Turner suggests Saturdays or Sundays as a good time to do this when schedules may be less harried.

“Keep it short and sweet, and avoid nagging and complex discussions,” she advises. “This little bit of planning will help avoid unexpected conflicts and keep everyone accountable.”

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ADOLESCENT MEDICINE Sara B. Levine

Greenwich Adolescent & Young Adult Medicine 239 Glenville Road, Greenwich 203-532-1919

ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY Aimee AltschulLatzman

Allergy & Asthma Consultants of Fairfield County 140 Sherman Street, Fairfield 203-955-1461

Kenneth S. Backman Allergy & Asthma Care of Fairfield County 55 Walls Drive, Fairfield 203-259-7070

Jonathan B. Bell

Jonathan B. Bell MD 107 Newtown Rd, Danbury 203-830-4700

Katherine Bloom

Allergy & Asthma Care of Fairfield County 55 Walls Drive, Fairfield 203-259-7070

Leslie R. Coleman

Allergy and Asthma Associates of Stamford PC 144 Morgan Street, Stamford 203-324-9525

Philip H. Hemmers Allergy Center of Connecticut 761 Main Avenue, Norwalk 203-870-8731

Richard J. Lee

Advanced Specialty Care 107 Newtown Rd, Danbury 203-830-4700

Paul S. Lindner

Allergy and Asthma Center of Stamford 1275 Summer Street, Stamford 203-978-0072

Mark D. Litchman

Fairfield County Allergy Asthma and Immunology Associates 2½ Dearfield Drive, Greenwich 203-838-4034

Aymeric E. Louit

Fairfield County Allergy Asthma and Immunology Associates 80 Mill River Street, Stamford 203-357-1511

Agnieszka Matczuk

Fairfield County Allergy Asthma and Immunology Associates 2½ Dearfield Drive, Greenwich 203-869-2080

Joseph Sproviero

Fairfield County Allergy Asthma and Immunology Associates 148 East Ave, Norwalk 203-838-4034

ANESTHESIOLOGY Mark Chrostowski Greenwich Anesthesiology Associates PC 5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich 203-863-3390

Alfonso A. Tagliavia Greenwich Anesthesiology Associates PC 5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich 203-863-3390

Cynthia Twu

Greenwich Anesthesiology Associates PC 5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich 203-863-3390

CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY Murali Chiravuri

Cardiac Specialists 25 Germantown Rd, Danbury 203-794-0090

Sandhya Dhruvakumar Stamford Health Medical Group 29 Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-276-2321

Michael R. Pittaro

Cardiology Associates of Fairfield County 32 Knight St, Norwalk 203-845-2160

Robert D. Winslow Cardiac Specialists 25 Germantown Rd, Danbury 203-794-0090

CARDIOLOGY Margaret P. Bond Nuvance Health 111 Osborne Street, Danbury 203-739-7155

Alexander Delvecchio

William A. Jakobleff, Jr.

Wayne H. Miller

Anja Wagner

Ira D. Galin

Robert E. Michler

Robert M. Moskowitz

Craig S. Werner

Yale New Haven Health Heart and Vascular Center 500 W Putnam Avenue, Greenwich 203-863-4210

Specialty Surgeons of Connecticut 1455 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich 203-787-4366

Nuvance Health 111 Osborne Street, Danbury 203-739-7155

Specialty Surgeons of Connecticut 1445 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich 203-787-4366

Jeffrey Green

David D. Yuh

The Heart Center 215 Stillwater Avenue, Stamford 203-674-1805

Heart and Vascular Institute 29 Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-276-4400

David H. Hsi

Stamford Health Medical Group 32 Strawberry Hill Court, Stamford 203-276-2323

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE Gregory S. Bloom

Robert L. Labarre

Cardiology Associates of Fairfield County 1177 Summer Street, Stamford 203-353-1133

Connecticut Heart and Vascular Center 112 Quarry Road, Trumbull 203-333-8800

David J. Lomnitz

Linda R. Casale

Cardiac Specialists 999 Silver Lane, Trumbull 203-385-1111

Nuvance Health Medical Practice 28 East Avenue, New Canaan 203-855-3680

Venu Channamsetty Cardiology Associates of Fairfield County 2979 Main Street, Bridgeport 203-683-5100

Mina Owlia

Stamford Health Medical Group 29 Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-348-7410

Joonun Choi

Stamford Health Medical Group 29 Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-348-7410

Maria C. Pavlis

Yale New Haven Health Heart and Vascular Center 500 W Putnam Avenue, Greenwich 203-863-4210

Evelyn J. Cusack Stamford Health Medical Group 29 Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-348-7410

Ari Pollack

Cardiac Specialists 1305 Post Road, Fairfield 203-292-2000

Lawrence I. Fisher Cardiac Specialists 25 Germantown Rd, Danbury 203-794-0090

Adam E. Schussheim Cardiac Specialists 1305 Post Road, Fairfield 203-292-2000

Ram Gordon

Cardiac Specialists 999 Silver Lane, Trumbull 203-385-1111

CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY

Steven H. Kunkes

Michael A. Coady

Cardiac Specialists 1305 Post Road, Fairfield 203-292-2000

Heart and Vascular Institute 29 Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-276-4400

Craig A. McPherson

Bridgeport Hospital 267 Grant St, Bridgeport 203-384-3442

Michael I. Ebright Stamford Health Medical Group 29 Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-276-4404

Jay Lewis Meizlish

Cardiac Specialists 1305 Post Road, Fairfield 203-292-2000

Stamford Health Medical Group 29 Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-348-7410

Cardiac Specialists 1305 Post Road, Fairfield 203-292-2000

Francis J. Neeson

Yale New Haven Health Heart and Vascular Center 500 W Putnam Avenue, Greenwich 203-863-4210

John Novella

Cardiology Associates of Fairfield County 2979 Main Street, Bridgeport 203-683-5100 Northeast Medical Group Cardiology 112 Quarry Road, Trumbull 203-333-8800

Stuart W. Zarich Northeast Medical Group 226 Mill Hill Ave, Bridgeport 203-384-3844

Cardiology Associates of Fairfield County 32 Knight St, Norwalk 203-845-2160

CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY

Suhash Patel

Deborah S. Lipschitz

Cardiology Associates of Fairfield County 425 Post Road, Fairfield 203-254-2452

Ronald J. Raymond Cardiac Specialists 30 Prospect Street, Ridgefield 203-438-9621

Deborah S. Lipschitz MD 21 Sherman Ct, Fairfield 203-256-9926

Joan F. Poll

Joan F. Poll MD 16 Bushy Ridge Rd, Westport 203-222-1186

Alon Ronen

Northeast Medical Group Cardiology 112 Quarry Road, Trumbull 203-333-8800

Robert D. Sackstein Connecticut Heart and Vascular Center 112 Quarry Road, Trumbull 203-333-8800

Jeffrey Schmierer Nuvance Health Medical Practice 111 Osborne Street, Danbury 203-739-7155

Edward H. Schuster

Stamford Health Medical Group 32 Strawberry Hill Court, Stamford 203-276-2323

Aparna Srinivasan

Cardiology Associates of Fairfield County 32 Knight St, Norwalk 203-845-2160

Richard L. Taikowski

Cardiac Specialists 999 Silver Lane, Trumbull 203-385-1111

Joseph J. Tiano

Cardiology Associates of Fairfield County 115 Technology Drive, Trumbull 203-445-7093

COLON & RECTAL SURGERY Stuart E. Bussell Nuvance Health 111 Osborne Street, Danbury 203-739-7131

Marc J. Casasanta Nuvance Health 111 Osborne Street, Danbury 203-739-7131

Marilee L. Freitas Stamford Health Medical Group 29 Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-323-8989

James M. McClane

Nuvance Health Medical Practices - Colon and Rectal Surgery Norwalk 30 Stevens Street, Norwalk 203-852-2262

CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE Sandra K. Wainwright Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Healing 5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich 203-863-4505

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DERMATOLOGY Beth A. Buscher

Dermatology Associates of Western Connecticut PC 170 Mt. Pleasant Rd, Newtown 203-792-4151

Julie Cantatore

Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut 148 East Ave, Norwalk 203-538-5682

Severine M. Chavel Dermatology Center of Stamford 1290 Summer Street, Stamford 203-325-3576

Richard C. Connors

Richard C. Connors MD 1 Perryridge Road, Greenwich 203-622-0808

Brittany G. Craiglow

Fair Haven Health Center 425 Post Road, Fairfield 203-292-9490

Sarah E. Dolder Greenwich Point Dermatology 20 E Elm St, Greenwich 203-764-2230

Rhett J. Drugge

Sheard and Drugge 50 Glenbrook Road, Stamford 203-324-5719

Kenneth J. Egan

Advanced Specialty Care 488 Main Ave, Norwalk 203-830-4700

Kimberly M. Eickhorst Dermatology Associates of Western Connecticut PC 170 Mt Pleasant Rd, Newtown 203-792-4151

Robin D. Evans

Stamford Health Medical Group 1275 Summer Street, Stamford 203-323-5660

Rena Fortier

Long Ridge Dermatology 1051 Long Ridge Road, Stamford 203-329-7960

Samuel L. Gettler

Advanced Medical and Cosmetic Dermatology 23 Hoyt St, Stamford 203-648-4063

Loyd Godwin

Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut 148 East Ave, Norwalk 203-538-5682

Rebecca Ross Hall Dermatology Center of Stamford 1290 Summer Street, Stamford 203-325-3576

Lynne M. Haven

Lynne Haven MD PC 5 Oak Street, Greenwich 203-869-4242

Omar A. Ibrahimi Connecticut Skin Institute 2777 Summer St, Stamford 203-428-4440

Michael A. Jacobson Advanced Dermcare 25 Tamarack Ave, Danbury 203-797-8990

Rhonda Q. Klein

Modern Dermatology 1032 Post Road East, Westport 203-635-0770

Jeffrey D. Knispel

Dermatology Associates of Western Connecticut PC 170 Mt. Pleasant Rd, Newtown 203-792-4151

Steven A. Kolenik III Connecticut Derm Group PC 761 Main Avenue, Norwalk 203-810-4151

Graeme M. Lipper Advanced DermCare 25 Tamarack Ave, Danbury 203-797-8990

Elizabeth R. Marsh Dermatology Center of Stamford 1290 Summer Street, Stamford 203-325-3576

Fern E. Mayer

Brookside Dermatology Associates 4639 Main Street, Bridgeport 203-374-5546

Bradford Bottger Specialty Imaging Associates 2 Riverview Drive, Danbury 203-426-3002

Kim M. Nichols

NicholsMD 50 Old Field Point Road, Greenwich 203-862-4000

Richard R. Culver Norwalk Radiology Consultants One Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-276-2663

Michael P. Noonan Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists PC 160 Hawley Lane, Trumbull 203-377-0639

Jennifer Fan

Advanced Radiology Consultants 267 Grant St, Bridgeport 203-843-3739

Mark I. Oestreicher Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists PC 160 Hawley Lane, Trumbull 203-377-0639

Christopher P. Fey

Greenwich Radiological Group 49 Lake Avenue, Greenwich 203-861-2381

Robin G. Oshman

Robin Gail Oshman MD 101 Long Lots Road, Westport 203-454-0743

Shelley L. Goodstine Advanced Radiology Consultants 267 Grant St, Bridgeport 203-843-3739

Robert John Patrignelli Robert J. Patrignelli MD 17 Church Hill Road, Trumbull 203-261-0800

Lily Kernagis

Stamford Health Medical Group 32 Strawberry Hill Court, Stamford 203-276-7465

Deanne M. Robinson Modern Dermatology 1032 Post Road East, Westport 203-635-0770

Greenwich Hospital Radiology 5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich 203-863-3952

Greenwich Med Spa 1285 E Putnam Ave, Riverside 203-244-8619

Ronald P. Lee

Norwalk Radiology Consultants One Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-276-2663

Elizabeth C. Smith

Fairfield Dermatology 1305 Post Road, Fairfield 203-259-7709

Anna S. Mah

Danbury Radiological Associates 24 Hospital Avenue, Danbury 203-739-7532

Debra S. Weissman

Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut 148 East Ave, Norwalk 203-538-5682

Michele E. Gasiorowski

Jason C. McBean

Jonathan R. Zirn

Sarah T. Stewart

Advanced Radiology Consultants 267 Grant St, Bridgeport 203-843-3739

Noel Velasco

Advanced Radiology Consultants 267 Grant St, Bridgeport 203-843-3739

Adam Welber

Danbury Radiological Associates 24 Hospital Avenue, Danbury 203-739-7532

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Erez Salik

Greenwich Hospital Radiology 5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich 203-863-3960

Advanced Specialty Care 1290 Summer Street, Stamford 203-830-4700

Andrew Shih

Norwalk Radiology Consultants 148 East Ave, Norwalk 203-276-4311

Advanced DermCare 25 Tamarack Ave, Danbury 203-797-8990

Bismruta Misra

Stamford Health Medical Group 292 Long Ridge Road, Stamford 203-276-7213

Antonio Pantaleo

Endocrinology Center of Stamford 80 Mill River Street, Stamford 203-359-2444

Nancy J. Rennert Nuvance Health 249 Danbury Rd, Wilton 203-852-2270

Joseph Rosa

Bridgeport Hospital 267 Grant St, Bridgeport 203-384-3923

Northeast Medical Group Endocrinology 112 Quarry Road, Trumbull 203-371-7048

Robert J. Capodanno

Robert R. Savino

Justin C. Cahill

Bauer Emergency Care Center at Norwalk Hospital 34 Maple Street, Norwalk 203-852-2281

Nuvance Health 25 Germantown Rd, Danbury 203-794-5620

Christopher M. Davison

Riverside Endocrinology 225 Main Street, Westport 203-429-5300

Greenwich Hospital - Department of Emergency Medicine 5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich 203-863-3632

Christopher J. Michos Bauer Emergency Care Center at Norwalk Hospital 34 Maple Street, Norwalk 203-852-2281

Linda LaTrenta

Mitchell J. Ross

Greenwich Dermatology 40 West Elm Street, Greenwich 203-661-7546

Fairfield Dermatology 1305 Post Road, Fairfield 203-259-7709

Norwalk Radiology Consultants 148 East Ave, Norwalk 203-276-4311

Ellen S. Naidorf 22 Long Ridge Road, Stamford 203-964-1103

Rand L. Werbitt

Greenwich Dermatology 40 West Elm Street, Greenwich 203-661-7546

Steven Bernstein

Ellen S. Naidorf

Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut 132 Morgan Street, Stamford 203-969-0123

Henry C. Gasiorowski

DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY

Jeremy Moss

ENDOCRINOLOGY, DIABETES & METABOLISM Mary E. Arden-Cordone Peak Wellness 195 Field Point Road, Greenwich 203-625-9608

Danielle BenavivMeskin

Northeast Medical Group Endocrinology 1 Perryridge Road, Trumbull 203-371-7048

Sandi-Jo Galati

Northeast Medical Group Endocrinology 112 Quarry Road, Trumbull 203-371-7048

Judith C. GoldbergBerman

Judith GoldbergBerman MD 159 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich 203-622-9160

Debra Schussheim

Glenn Siegel

Soundview Medical Associates 50 Danbury Road, Wilton 203-838-4000

Linda S. Werner

Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute 115 Technology Drive, Trumbull 203-372-7200

Yi-Hao Yu

Endocrinology Assoc. of Greenwich - Northeast Medical Group 2015 West Main Street, Stamford 203-863-3750

FAMILY MEDICINE James K. Ahern Copps Hill Family Medicine 77 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield 203-431-6342

Steven T. Benaderet Northeast Medical Group Family Medicine 327 Riverside Avenue, Westport 203-221-3030

Jennifer Bendl

Stamford Health Medical Group 1500 Boston Post Rd, Darien 203-655-8701

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Angelo Mallozzi

Robert M. Dettmer

Marc Brodsky

Leslie Miller

Joseph Fiorito

Soundview Medical Associates 50 Danbury Road, Wilton 203-838-4000 SHMG-Center For Integrative Medicine and Wellness 32 Strawberry Hill Court, Stamford 203-276-4777

Andrew F. Cutney

Northeast Medical Group 5520 Park Avenue, Trumbull 203-666-3750

Shanthi Devaraj

Shanthi Devaraj MD 1400 Bedford Street, Stamford 203-323-8700

Douglas Duchen

Northeast Medical Group Family Medicine 112 Quarry Road, Trumbull 203-372-4065

Alan T. Falkoff

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group Primary Care 30 Buxton Farm Road, Stamford 203-322-7070

Joseph Feuerstein

SHMG-Center for Integrative Medicine and Wellness 32 Strawberry Hill Court, Stamford 203-276-4777

Cosmo Filiberto

Northeast Medical Group Family Medicine 112 Quarry Road, Trumbull 203-372-4065

Carol-Ann Galban Copps Hill Family Medicine 77 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield 203-431-6342

Joshua B. Herbert Stamford Health Medical Group 5 High Ridge Park, Stamford 203-276-4644

Anna Jamrozik Stamford Health Medical Group 637 West Avenue, Norwalk 203-276-7870

Lawrence D. Leibowitz Matrix Personalized Medicine 45 Grove Street, New Canaan 203-920-1772

Stamford Health Medical Group 90 Morgan Street, Stamford 203-276-7215

Bridgeport Hospital 52 Beach Road, Fairfield 203-256-9905

Byron S. Thomas

Dignity Memorial 79 Sand Pit Rd, Danbury 203-749-5700

Ann H. Williams

Stamford Health Medical Group 32 Strawberry Hill Court, Stamford 203-977-2566

Henry Yoon

Gastroenterology Hepatology Associates 32 Strawberry Hill Court, Stamford 203-348-5355

Nuvance Health 111 Osborne Street, Danbury 203-739-7038

Charles Adelmann Soundview Medical Associates 761 Main Avenue, Norwalk 203-838-4000

Naveen Anand

Nuvance Health Medical Practice 30 Stevens Street, Norwalk 203-852-2278

David Barenberg Nuvance Health 111 Osborne Street, Danbury 203-739-7038

Henry G. Beecher

Gastroenterology/ Hepatology Associates 32 Strawberry Hill Court, Stamford 203-348-5355

Emil J. Blanco

Connecticut GI 425 Post Road, Fairfield 203-292-9000

Steven Brandwein

Nuvance Health Medical Practice 111 Osborne Street, Danbury 203-739-7038

Bryan Burns

Stuart Waldstreicher Diagnostic Endoscopy Center 778 Long Ridge Road, Stamford 203-967-2100

Nuvance Health Medical Practice 30 Stevens Street, Norwalk 203-852-2278

Thomas P. Whelan Nuvance Health 111 Osborne Street, Danbury 203-739-7038

Stamford Health Medical Group 32 Strawberry Hill Court, Stamford 203-276-8490

Felice R. Zwas

Center for GI Medicine of Fairfield & Westchester 15 Valley Drive, Greenwich 203-489-6900

Neda Khaghan

Center for GI Medicine of Fairfield & Westchester 15 Valley Drive, Greenwich 203-489-6900

GENERAL SURGERY James A. Bonheur

AMI Surgery 32 Strawberry Hill Court, Stamford 203-327-4444

Chunwang Lam

Northeast Medical Group Gastroenterology 888 White Plains Road, Trumbull 203-459-4451

Diego Camacho

Specialty Surgeons of Connecticut 1445 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich 203-787-4366

Gordon S. Latzman GI Health Specialists 888 White Plains Road, Trumbull 203-459-4451

Jeanne S. Capasse Nuvance Health 761 Main Avenue, Norwalk 203-846-8885

Kenneth R. Mauer Gastrtoenterology Associates 425 Post Road, Fairfield 203-292-9000

Walter M. Cholewczynski

Northeast Medical Group 5520 Park Avenue, Bridgeport 203-384-3890

Darlene S. Negbenebor Stamford Gastroenterology 90 Morgan Street, Stamford 203-998-7400

Northeast Medical Group Gastroenterology 888 White Plains Road, Trumbull 203-459-4451

Alan M. Nelson

Gena M. Cobrin

Center for GI Medicine of Fairfield & Westchester 15 Valley Drive, Greenwich 203-489-6900

Connecticut GI 425 Post Road, Fairfield 203-292-9000

Connecticut GI 425 Post Road, Fairfield 203-292-9000

Tarun Gupta MD 115 Technology Drive, Trumbull 203-452-1411

Sarah A. Kahn

Royd Fukumoto

Julie E. Spivack

Tarun Gupta

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Alan E. Selkin

Center for GI Medicine of Fairfield & Westchester 15 Valley Drive, Greenwich 203-489-6900

Steven M. Gorelick

William B. Hale

Neil Floch

Nuvance Health 111 Osborne Street, Danbury 203-739-7038

Nuvance Health 111 Osborne Street, Danbury 203-739-7038

Stamford Health Medical Group 90 Morgan Street, Stamford 203-359-9997

Michael K. Schiffman

Anthy Demestihas St. Vincent’s Medical Center 2800 Main Street, Bridgeport 203-576-6000

Connecticut GI 2660 Main St., Bridgeport, 203-333-3328

Kevin M. Dwyer

Neal J. Schamberg

Stamford Health Medical Group 29 Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-276-5959

Dr. Neil Floch 5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich 203-852-3050 Nuvance Health 111 Osborne Street, Danbury 203-739-7131

Kristen M. Glasgow Northeast Medical Group 226 Mill Hill Ave, Bridgeport 203-366-3211

Mandy S. Greenberg Surgical Breast Care of Connecticut 148 East Ave, Norwalk 203-846-8885

Andrew S. Kenler

Andrew S. Kenler MD FACS 5520 Park Avenue, Trumbull 203-373-9015

Sajid A. Khan

Yale Surgical Oncology 5520 Park Avenue, Trumbull 203-337-8507

Kevin D. Miller

Stamford Health Medical Group 29 Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-276-5959

Jeraldine S. Orlina Nuvance Health 111 Osborne Street, Danbury 203-739-7131

Athanassios Petrotos Yale Medicine Surgery 5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich 203-863-4300

Mary Pronovost

Norma F. Pfriem Breast Care Center 5520 Park Avenue, Trumbull 516-742-3404

Harsha Naik

Yale New Haven Health Center for Geriatrics 112 Quarry Road, Trumbull 203-384-3388

Allison B. Ostroff Nuvance Health 520 West Avenue, Norwalk 203-852-2740

GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY Karen Nishida

Karen Nishida MD 1290 Summer Street, Stamford 203-998-0848

HAND SURGERY Henry Backe

Orthopaedic Specialty Group PC 305 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield 203-337-2600

Joseph DiGiovanni OrthoConnecticut 2 Riverview Drive, Danbury 203-797-1500

Haik G. Kavookjian

Stamford Health Medical Group 40 Cross Street, Norwalk 203-846-0040

John G. Lunt

Ortho Connecticut 2 Riverview Drive, Danbury 203-797-1500

Thomas A. Rago

The Surgical Center of Connecticut 3101 Main St, Bridgeport 203-374-5892

Mark A. Vitale

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists 5 High Ridge Park, Stamford 203-869-1145

Barbara A. Ward

Breast Care Services of Greenwich Northeast Medical Group 77 Lafayette Place, Greenwich 203-863-4250

HEMATOLOGY Edward Duda

GERIATRIC MEDICINE

Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at St. Vincent’s Medical Center 425 Post Road, Fairfield 203-255-4545

Mithil Choksey

Amy Gates

Yale New Haven Health Center for Geriatrics 112 Quarry Road, Trumbull 203-384-3388

Yale Medicine/Trumbull Care Center 5520 Park Avenue, Trumbull 203-502-8400

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David H. Witt

Yale Cancer Center 5520 Park Avenue, Trumbull 203-502-8400

HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE MEDICINE Marina L. Blagodatny Yale New Haven Health Center for Geriatrics 112 Quarry Road, Trumbull 203-384-3388

INFECTIOUS DISEASE Maher I. Madhoun Stamford Health Medical Group 292 Long Ridge Road, Stamford 203-323-4458

Gavin X. McLeod Infectious Diseases Consultants of Greenwich, P.C. 5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich 203-869-8838

Paul Nee

Nuvance Health 33 Germantown Road, Danbury 203-739-8310

Michael F. Parry Stamford Health Medical Group 29 Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-353-1427

Paolo A. Pino

Stamford Health Medical Group 29 Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-353-1427

John G. Stratidis

Nuvance Health 33 Germantown Road, Danbury 203-739-8310

Lynda S. Streett Stamford Health Medical Group 29 Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-353-1427

INTERNAL MEDICINE Robert A. Altbaum

Internal Medicine Associates of Westport 333 Post Road West, Westport 203-226-0731

David H. Baum

Concierge Physicians of Westport 333 Post Road West, Westport 203-571-3000

James Bivona

Stamford Primary Care 1275 Summer Street, Stamford 203-325-2667

Ralph J. Cipriani

Peter G. Hasapis

Stamford Health Medical Group 292 Long Ridge Road, Stamford 203-348-9455

New Canaan Medical Group 173 East Avenue, New Canaan 203-972-4218

Carolyn Couture

Pamela B. Hoffman

Dr. Carolyn Couture 35 Old Ridgefield Rd, Wilton 203-762-6233

Jewish Senior Services 4200 Park Avenue, Bridgeport 203-365-6400

Allen Davis

Richard G. Huntley, Jr.

Pro Health Physicians 164 Mt Pleasant Rd, Newtown 203-270-1016

Westmed Medical Group 40 Cross Street, Norwalk 203-845-4800

Christopher M. Edelmann

Shara P. Israel

Christopher M. Edelmann MD PC 42 Sherwood Place, Greenwich 203-869-0502

Stamford Health Medical Group 51 Schuyler Avenue, Stamford 203-327-1187

Steven Fisher

Nina S. Karol

Fairfield County Medical Group PC 15 Corporate Drive, Trumbull 203-459-5100

Concierge Physicians of Westport 333 Post Road West, Westport 203-571-3000

Vernetta D. Gallop

Thomas Cigno MD 10 South St, Ridgefield 203-244-7848

Frank A. Ciminiello

Sarah M. Gamble

Northeast Medical Group Internal Medicine 112 Quarry Road, Trumbull 203-374-6162

Sachem Medical 128 East Avenue, Norwalk 203-852-1300

Joseph V. Costanzo

Stamford Health Medical Group 555 Newfield Avenue, Stamford 203-359-4444

Thomas V. Cigno

Steven L. Glazer

Glenville Medical Concierge Care 7 Riversville Road, Greenwich 203-531-1808

Melanie Kelton

Melanie S. Kelton MD 8 West End Avenue, Old Greenwich 203-637-5406

Nazanine Khairkhah True Care Medical 49 Lake Avenue, Greenwich 203-869-2304

Greenwich Pure Medical 15 Valley Drive, Greenwich 203-869-2800

Ted E. Listokin

Westchester Health Northwell Physician Partners 945 Summer Street, Stamford 203-327-9321

Steven P. Mickley Glenville Medical Concierge Care 7 Riversville Road, Greenwich 203-531-1808

Charles Miner

Stamford Health Medical Group 1500 Boston Post Road, Darien 203-655-8749

Caleb I. Moore

Greenwich Medical Partners 644 W Putnam Avenue, Greenwich 203-661-2596

Ken J. Nori

Northeast Medical Group Internal Medicine 112 Quarry Road, Trumbull 203-374-6162

Craig H. Olin

Steven E. Phillips

Steven Phillips MD 944 Danbury Rd, Wilton 203-544-0005

Ioana S. Preda

Northeast Medical Group Internal Medicine 112 Quarry Road, Trumbull 203-374-6162

Jeffrey S. Puglisi Glenville Medical Concierge Care 7 Riversville Road, Greenwich 203-531-1808

David M. Radin

David M. Radin MD 27 Oak Street, Stamford 203-359-4888

Remi M. Rosenberg Stamford Health Medical Group 5 High Ridge Park, Stamford 203-276-4644

Burton R. Rubin

Burton R. Rubin MD 8 West End Avenue, Old Greenwich 203-637-5406

Stamford Health Medical Group 5 High Ridge Park, Stamford 203-276-4644

James Samuel

David Pazer

Nuvance Health 249 Danbury Rd, Wilton 203-762-3353

ProHealth Physicians Gastroenterology 96 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield 203-438-0874

Arnold Peterson

Northeast Medical Group Internal Medicine 999 Silver Lane, Trumbull 203-380-5270

Westmed Medical Group 40 Cross Street, Norwalk 203-845-4800

Craig D. Serin

Frederick B. Slogoff Personal Physicians of Connecticut 5 High Ridge Park, Stamford 203-968-9500

STOKKETE - STOCK.ADOBE.COM

Nuvance Health Medical Practices - Infectious Disease Norwalk 761 Main Avenue, Norwalk 203-852-2280

Asha Shah

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Neil E. Smerling

Primary Care Physicians of Fairfield PC 425 Post Road, Fairfield 203-259-7442

Frank Spano

Robert D. Jumper

Cardiology Associates of Fairfield County 115 Technology Drive, Trumbull 203-445-7093

Fairfield County Medical Group 15 Corporate Drive, Trumbull 203-459-5100

Marc Z. Krichavsky

Maura Sparks

Charles Landau

Stamford Health Medical Group 372 Danbury Road, Wilton 203-276-4015

Shiela V. Subramanian New Canaan Medical Group 173 East Avenue, New Canaan 203-972-4205

Joseph Tortorello

Cardiac Specialists 25 Germantown Rd, Danbury 203-794-0090

Connecticut Heart and Vascular Center 112 Quarry Road, Trumbull 203-333-8800

David Lorenz

Cardiology Associates of Fairfield County 32 Knight St, Norwalk 203-845-2160 Connecticut Heart and Vascular Center 112 Quarry Road, Trumbull 203-333-8800

Shira B. Vadel

Thomas J. Nero

Julia H. Voytovich New Canaan Medical Group 173 East Avenue, New Canaan 203-972-4204

Dennis James Williams Hartford HealthCare Medical Group Primary Care 1381 Reservoir Avenue, Bridgeport 203-371-5197

Lu Yu

Stamford Health Medical Group 32 Strawberry Hill Court, Stamford 203-977-2566

INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY Mitchell H. Driesman Cardiac Specialists 1305 Post Road, Fairfield 203-292-2000

Robert F. Fishman

Cardiac Specialists 1305 Post Road, Fairfield 203-292-2000

Christopher J. Howes Yale New Haven Health Heart and Vascular Center 500 W Putnam Avenue, Greenwich 203-863-4210

Richard S. Zelkowitz

Park Avenue Perinatal Specialists 5520 Park Avenue, Trumbull 203-372-0710

Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at St. Vincent's Medical Center 2800 Main Street, Bridgeport 203-382-2475

Steven Laifer

Park Avenue Perinatal Specialists 5520 Park Avenue, Trumbull 203-384-3544

NEONATAL-PERINATAL MEDICINE Shruti Gupta

Robert J. Stiller

Park Avenue Perinatal Specialists 5520 Park Avenue, Trumbull 203-384-3227

Stamford Health - NICU One Hospital Plaza Pediatric Department, Stamford 203-276-7082

Dimitry Zilberman

Gerald B. Rakos

Nuvance Health 24 Hospital Avenue, Norwalk 203-852-3354

Stamford Health - NICU One Hospital Plaza Pediatric Department, Stamford 203-276-7083

MEDICAL ONCOLOGY

Stylianos N. Theofanidis

Victor M. Mejia

Yale New Haven Health 112 Quarry Road, Trumbull 203-374-6162 Stamford Health Medical Group 51 Schuyler Avenue, Stamford 203-327-1187

Gary Eleazar Kleinman

Cardiology Associates of Fairfield County 1177 Summer Street, Stamford 203-353-1133

Edward L. Portnay

Cardiology Associates of Fairfield County 1177 Summer Street, Stamford 203-353-1133

Jared G. Selter

Cardiology Associates of Fairfield County 425 Post Road, Fairfield 203-254-2452

D. Barry Boyd

Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center 77 Lafayette Place, Greenwich 203-863-3700

Sandhya Dhanjal

Aaron M. Dommu

Neal Fischbach

Nephrology Associates PC 7 Cambridge Dr, Trumbull 203-335-0195

Richard C. Frank

William Cusick

Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialists of Fairfield County 2800 Main Street, Bridgeport 203-576-6201

Gina A. Dunston-Boone Bridgeport Hospital 267 Grant St, Bridgeport 203-384-4048

Stamford Health Medical Group 292 Long Ridge Road, Stamford 203-324-7666

Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center 77 Lafayette Place, Greenwich 203-863-3700

Mark K. Warshofsky

MATERNAL & FETAL MEDICINE

Brenda S. Chan

Beverly J. Drucker

Cardiac Specialists 999 Silver Lane, Trumbull 203-385-1111 Nuvance Health 111 Osborne Street, Danbury 203-739-7155

NEPHROLOGY

Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at St. Vincent’s Medical Center 425 Post Road, Fairfield 203-255-4545

Smilow Cancer Hospital Care Center 111 Beach Road, Fairfield 203-502-8400

Chirag Shah

Greenwich Hospital - Neonatology Department 5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich 203-863-3515

Nephrology Associates PC 7 Cambridge Dr, Trumbull 203-335-0195

Irwin Feintzeig

James P. Gavin

Nephrology Associates PC 7 Cambridge Dr, Trumbull 203-335-0195

Nuvance Health Medical Practice 34 Maple Street, Norwalk 203-845-4811

Richard T. Gervasi

Westmed Medical Group 40 Cross Street, Norwalk 203-845-4800

Anthony Gulati

William H. Hines

Hematology Oncology PC One Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-276-2695

Stamford Health Medical Group 292 Long Ridge Road, Stamford 203-324-7666

Paul L. Weinstein

Hematology Oncology PC One Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-276-2695

William Hunt

Nephrology Associates PC 7 Cambridge Dr, Trumbull 203-335-0195

George F. Zahrah

Robert Kim

Nuvance Health 34 Maple Street, Norwalk 203-845-4811

Nephrology Associates PC 7 Cambridge Dr, Trumbull 203-335-0195

Raymond Raut

Nuvance Health 111 Osborne Street, Danbury 203-739-7104

Winston Shih

Nuvance Health 111 Osborne Street, Danbury 203-739-7104

Eric Kung

Stamford Health Medical Group 1 Blachley Road, Stamford 203-276-4464

Peter J. McAllister

NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY

New England Institute for Neurology and Headache 30 Buxton Farm Road, Stamford 203-914-1900

Paul J. Apostolides

Louise D. Resor

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists 6 Greenwich Office Park, Greenwich 203-869-1145

Andrea F. Douglas Stamford Health Medical Group 75 Holly Hill Lane, Greenwich 203-661-3333

Abraham Mintz

Stamford Health Medical Group 29 Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-276-4464

Alice H. Rusk

Yale Medicine Neurology 15 Valley Drive, Greenwich 203-863-4490

Daryl R. Story

Griffin Health 115 Technology Drive, Trumbull 203-372-6460

Nuvance Health Medical Practice 605 West Avenue, Norwalk 203-853-5000

Perry A. Shear

Jennifer C. Werely

Yale Neurosurgery 5520 Park Avenue, Trumbull 877-925-3637

Scott L. Simon

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists 5 High Ridge Park, Stamford 203-869-1145

Neurology and Headache Center of Greenwich 500 W Putnam Avenue, Greenwich 203-900-4226

Dario M. Zagar

Yale Medicine Neurology 75 Kings Highway Cutoff, Fairfield 877-925-3637

Gary A. Zimmerman

Orthopaedic Specialty Group PC 305 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield 203-337-2600

NEUROLOGY

NEURORADIOLOGY Howard Liu

Stamford Health Medical Group One Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-276-2362

Robert Bonwetsch Nuvance Health Medical Practice 79 Sand Pit Rd, Danbury 203-748-2551

Neil W. Culligan

Nuvance Health Medical Practice 79 Sand Pit Rd, Danbury 203-748-2551

Louis J. Cuzzone Nuvance Health Medical Practice 605 West Avenue, Norwalk 203-853-5000

David T. Greco

Nuvance Health Medical Practice 79 Sand Pit Rd, Danbury 203-748-2551

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY Roxanne C. Abder

Women's Health Care of Trumbull 5520 Park Avenue, Trumbull 203-374-1018

Gary S. Besser

Obstetrics and Gynecology Associates PC 29 Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-325-4321

Emily E. Blair

OB/GYN of Fairfield County 1735 Post Road, Fairfield 203-256-3990

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Patrick J. Cahill

Coastal Obstetrics and Gynecology 999 Summer Street, Stamford 203-353-9099

Ronika D. Choudhary Women's Obstetrics & Gynecology 115 Technology Drive, Trumbull 203-268-2239

Deanna DelPrete

Women's Health Care of New England 761 Main Avenue, Norwalk 203-644-1100

Leslie A. Donovan

Brookside Gynecology 159 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich 203-869-7080

Leonard Ferrucci Ferrucci, Ferrucci & Morris 1250 Summer St, Stamford 203-325-4665

Vito Ferrucci

Ferrucci, Ferrucci & Morris 1250 Summer St, Stamford 203-325-4665

Caroline Filor

Brookside Gynecology 159 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich 203-869-7080

Shieva L. Ghofrany Coastal Obstetrics and Gynecology 999 Summer Street, Stamford 203-353-9099

Donna J. Hagberg

Donna J. Hagberg MD 31 River Road, Cos Cob 203-742-1150

Edward Jacobson

Helena T. Squicciarini Women's Health Connecticut 5520 Park Avenue, Trumbull 203-374-1018

Marina C. Torbey Women's Health Connecticut 5520 Park Avenue, Trumbull 203-374-1018

Russell F. Turk

Stamford Health Medical Group 1200 East Putnam Ave., Riverside 203-637-3337

Caterina Violi

Obstetrics & Gynecology for Women-By Women 2 ½ Dearfield Drive, Greenwich 203-861-9586

Christine E. Waldron Women's Health Care of New England 761 Main Avenue, Norwalk 203-644-1100

OPHTHALMOLOGY Bruce S. Altman Connecticut Eye Consultants PC 69 Sand Pit Rd, Danbury 203-791-2020

Ora Burstein

Allergy and Asthma Center of Stamford 1275 Summer Street, Stamford 203-978-0072

Christienne F. Coates Ridgefield Ophthalmology 90 Grove St, Ridgefield 203-894-9700

Joseph L. Conway, Jr.

Hormone Replacement Therapy Center 1 Perryridge Road, Greenwich 203-580-6383

Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates 2046 W Main Street, Stamford 203-869-3082

John A. Morris

Donna Densel

Ferrucci Ferrucci & Morris 1250 Summer St, Stamford 203-325-4665

Sujata Pendyala

Women's Health Care of New England 761 Main Avenue, Norwalk 203-644-1100

Michael D. Schechter Westmed Medical Group 644 W Putnam Avenue, Greenwich 203-210-2880

CT Eye Specialists 2046 W Main Street, Stamford 203-869-3082

Leslie C. Doctor

Joan T. Gewirtz

Vincent S. Reppucci MD 65 North St, Danbury 203-792-6291

Kim P. Robbins

Gina F. Gladstein

Robbins Eye Center 1 Sasco Hill Rd, Fairfield 203-371-5800

CT Eye Specialists 2046 W Main Street, Stamford 203-869-3082

Joanna Lumba Sarracino

Anisha Jangi

Connecticut Eye Consultants PC 69 Sand Pit Rd, Danbury 203-791-2020

Ophthalmic Surgeons of Greater Bridgeport 2371 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield 203-371-0141

Archna Johar

Richard Scartozzi

Connecticut Eye Consultants PC 69 Sand Pit Rd, Danbury 203-791-2020

Connecticut Eye Consultants PC 69 Sand Pit Rd, Danbury 203-791-2020

Jeffrey N. Kaplan

Katherine J. Zamecki Connecticut Eye Consultants PC 69 Sand Pit Rd, Danbury 203-791-2020

Stephen J. Zuckerman Connecticut Eye Consultants PC 69 Sand Pit Rd, Danbury 203-791-2020

ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY David F. Bindelglass

Orthopaedic Specialty Group PC 305 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield 203-337-2600

Michael Brand

OrthoConnecticut 2 Riverview Dr., Danbury 203-797-1500

Jeffrey V. Deluca

OrthoConnecticut 761 Main Avenue, Norwalk 203-845-2200

Francis A. Ennis

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists 6 Greenwich Office Park, Greenwich 203-869-1145

James J. Fitzgibbons Orthopaedic Specialty Group PC 305 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield 203-337-2600

Mark J. Fletcher

OrthoConnecticut 761 Main Avenue, Norwalk 203-845-2200

Eye Group of Connecticut 4699 Main Street, Bridgeport 203-374-8182

Scott Seo

Wendy A. Klein

Elizabeth Siderides

Flora Levin

Mahsa A. Sohrab

Mahsa A. Sohrab MD 25 Valley Drive, Greenwich 914-200-1405

Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine 166 Cherry Street, New Canaan 203-323-7331

D. Ross Henshaw

Suresh Mandava

Jerry W. Tsong

Jeffrey J. Brooks

Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates 2046 W Main Street, Stamford 203-869-3082

Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine 166 Cherry Street, New Canaan 203-323-7331

Peter W. Hughes

Delia M. Manjoney

Esteban C. Vietorisz

Ortho Care Specialists 4747 Main Street, Bridgeport 203-372-0649

Robert J. Noecker

Eric L. Wasserman

Merritt Medical Center 3715 Main Street, Bridgeport 203-372-4211

Ophthalmic Associates PC 160 Hawley Lane, Trumbull 203-378-3224

Stamford Opthalmology 1351 Washington Blvd., Stamford 203-327-5808

Flora Levin MD 1391 Post Road East, Westport 203-814-1438 Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates 2046 W Main Street, Stamford 203-869-3082 Manjoney & Manjoney 2720 Main St, Bridgeport 203-576-6500

Stamford Opthalmology 1351 Washington Blvd., Stamford 203-327-5808

Ophthalmic Consultants of Connecticut 1375 Kings Hwy E, Fairfield 203-366-8000

Eye Care Center of Stamford 1275 Summer Street, Stamford 203-978-0800

Glenn E. Ostriker

Richard B. Weber

Dr. Ostriker and Associates 71 Strawberry Hill Avenue, Stamford 203-348-6300

Stamford Health Medical Group 1275 Summer Street, Stamford 203-353-1857

Philip A. Piro

Doctor & Associates PC 129 Kings Hwy N, Westport 203-227-4113

Retina Associates of Connecticut 70 Mill River Street, Stamford 203-325-4481

Shelley K. Driesman

Stephen M. Rabinowitz

Ophthalmic Surgeons of Greater Bridgeport 2371 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield 203-371-0141

Vincent S. Reppucci

Joan T. Gewirtz MD 70 Mill River Street, Stamford 203-348-0868

Marc L. Weitzman

Ophthalmic Surgeons of Greater Bridgeport 2371 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield 203-371-0141

Andrew Wolf

Ophthalmic Surgeons of Greater Bridgeport 2371 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield 203-371-0141

Stamford Ophthalmology 1351 Washington Blvd., Stamford 203-327-5808

Dante A. Brittis

Orthopaedic Specialty Group PC 305 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield 203-337-2600

Adam Brodsky

David B. Brown

Russell J. Cavallo Stamford Health Medical Group 945 Summer Street, Stamford 203-614-8888

Angelo M. Ciminiello OrthoConnecticut 2 Riverview Drive, Danbury 203-797-1500

Michael R. Clain

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists 6 Greenwich Office Park, Greenwich 203-869-1145

Demetris Delos

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists 6 Greenwich Office Park, Greenwich 203-869-1145

Joshua B. Frank OrthoConnecticut 761 Main Avenue, Norwalk 203-845-2200

Andrew L. Haas

Westmed Medical Group 1281 East Main Street, Stamford 203-210-2830 OrthoConnecticut 2 Riverview Drive, Danbury 203-797-1500

Westmed with Orthopaedic Associates of Stamford 1281 East Main Street, Stamford 203-325-4087

Brian F. Kavanagh

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists 6 Greenwich Office Park, Greenwich 203-869-1145

Marc S. Kowalsky

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists 6 Greenwich Office Park, Greenwich 203-869-1145

Michael M. Lynch

OrthoConnecticut 761 Main Avenue, Norwalk 203-845-2200

Daniel S. Markowicz

HSS Stamford 1 Blachley Road, Stamford 203-705-0715

Seth R. Miller

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists 6 Greenwich Office Park, Greenwich 203-869-1145

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Todd A. Morrison

Orthopaedic Specialty Group PC 305 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield 203-337-2600

Sean Peden

Mark E. Wilchinsky

Connecticut Orthopaedics 888 White Plains Road, Trumbull 203-268-2882

Yale Medicine 260 Long Ridge Road, Stamford 877-925-3637

OTALARYNGOLOGY/ EAR, NOSE & THROAT

Kevin D. Plancher

Advanced Specialty Care 107 Newtown Rd, Danbury 203-830-4700

Plancher Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine 31 River Road, Cos Cob 203-863-2003

Ross J. Richer

Orthopaedic Specialty Group PC 305 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield 203-337-2600

William T. Schmidt

Westmed with Orthopaedic Associates of Stamford 1281 East Main Street, Stamford 203-325-4087

Paul M. Sethi

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists 6 Greenwich Office Park, Greenwich 203-869-1145

Marc Silver

Stamford Health Medical Group 1281 East Main Street, Stamford 203-210-2830

Michael Soojian OrthoConnecticut 761 Main Avenue, Norwalk 203-845-2200

James I. Spak Connecticut Orthopaedics 1055 Post Road, Fairfield 203-254-1055

Karen M. Sutton HSS Stamford 1 Blachley Road, Stamford 203-705-0725

Katherine B. Vadasdi Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists 6 Greenwich Office Park, Greenwich 203-869-1145

Corinne VanBeek

Orthopedic and Spine Institute One Blachley Road, Stamford 203-276-2277

Michael C. Bard

Dov Bloch

Advanced Specialty Care 1290 Summer Street, Stamford 203-830-4700

Steven Bramwit

Greenwich Ear, Nose and Throat 49 Lake Avenue, Greenwich 203-869-2030

Richard J. Brauer

Associates of Otolaryngology, P.C. 49 Lake Avenue, Greenwich 203-869-0177

Stephen D. Breda

Ear Nose and Throat Head and Neck Surgery Physician 4695 Main Street, Bridgeport 203-371-5166

Jacquelyn M. Brewer Ear Nose and Throat Center 32 Strawberry Hill Court, Stamford 203-353-0000

Elise Cheng

Greenwich Ear, Nose and Throat 49 Lake Avenue, Greenwich 203-869-2030

Bradford S. Chervin

Ear Nose & Throat Allergy and Facial Plastic Surgery Specialists 2600 Post Road, Southport 203-256-3338

Steven M. Feldman

Westmed Medical Group 644 W Putnam Avenue, Greenwich 203-210-2870

Lawrence J. Fliegelman Ear Nose & Throat of Fairfield 1305 Post Road, Fairfield 203-259-4700

Neil A. Gordon

Retreat at Splitrock 539 Danbury Road, Wilton 203-834-7700

Jay Klarsfeld

Arghiris N. Barbadimos

Advanced Specialty Care 1290 Summer Street, Stamford 203-830-4700

Orthopedic and Spine Institute One Blachley Road, Stamford 203-276-2277

Jason R. Klenoff

Vincent R. Carlesi

Ear Nose and Throat Center 32 Strawberry Hill Court, Stamford 203-353-0000

Pain Management Associates of CT 40 Old Ridgebury Rd, Danbury 203-361-3303

Biana Lanson

Ear Nose and Throat Center 32 Strawberry Hill Court, Stamford 203-353-0000

PATHOLOGY

Sarah S. Lusman

Cohen Children's Specialty Center 32 Strawberry Hill Court, Stamford 203-273-7628

PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE Nimrod E. Dayan

Pediatric Healthcare Associates 15 Corporate Dr., Trumbull 203-452-8322

Robert C. Babkowski Stamford Pathology Group PC One Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-276-7420

Richard Levin

Ear Nose & Throat of Fairfield 1305 Post Road, Fairfield 203-259-4700

Raymond A. Baer

Stamford Pathology Group PC One Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-276-7420

Michal A. Manaster Pediatric Practice Associates 1515 Summer St, Stamford 203-323-8171

Bo Xu

Stamford Pathology Group PC One Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-276-7420

Michelle Siegel Marrinan

Greenwich Ear, Nose and Throat 49 Lake Avenue, Greenwich 203-869-2030

PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY Jacob Hen

Pediatric Specialty Center 5520 Park Avenue, Trumbull 203-337-8600

Hossein Sadeghi

Pediatric Pulmonology 32 Strawberry Hill Court, Stamford 203-276-5949

PEDIATRIC SURGERY Steven Borenstein

PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY

Andrew J. Parker Parker Ear, Nose & Throat 148 East Ave, Norwalk 203-866-8121

Allison B. Levey

ColumbiaDoctors 1500 Boston Post Road, Darien 203-662-0313

Sara Richer

Michael S. Snyder

Northeast Medical Group 888 White Plains Road, Trumbull 203-459-2666

Stamford Health Medical Group 1500 Boston Post Road, Darien 203-662-0313

Stephen J. Salzer

Greenwich Ear, Nose and Throat 49 Lake Avenue, Greenwich 203-869-2030

Specialty Surgeons of Connecticut 1445 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich 203-787-4366

Gerard Weinberg

Stamford Health Medical Group 32 Strawberry Hill Court, Stamford 203-276-5912

PEDIATRICS GENERAL Robin Abramowicz

PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY Patricia Eagan

Heather Waters

Pediatric Healthcare Associates 50 Unquowa Place, Fairfield 203-452-8322

CT ENT Sinus Center Hearing & Balance 761 Main Avenue, Norwalk 203-680-8960

Village Pediatrics 323 Riverside Avenue, Westport 203-221-7337

Nicole Abramowitz

Bay Street Pediatrics 156 Kings Highway North, Westport 203-227-3674

Peter J. Acker

Robert Weiss

PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY

CT ENT Sinus Center Hearing & Balance 761 Main Avenue, Norwalk 203-680-8960

Mark S. Glassman

Westmed Medical Group 644 W Putnam Avenue, Greenwich 203-210-2800

Joanne Angiello

Ridgefield Pediatric Associates 38B Grove Street, Ridgefield 203-438-9557

Maura Angiello-Smith Stamford Pediatric Associates 1275 Summer Street, Stamford 203-324-4109

Kathryn A. Baker Baker Pediatrics 4141 Madison Ave, Trumbull 203-371-8790

Karen E. Beckman

Riverside Pediatrics 1171 East Putnam Avenue, Riverside 203-629-5800

Marivic Dayrit Botta Pediatric Healthcare Associates 15 Corporate Drive, Trumbull 203-452-8322

Jane M. Brotanek

Ridgefield Pediatrics Associates 38B Grove Street, Ridgefield 203-438-9557

Sofia Chiocconi

Summer Pediatrics 992 High Ridge Road, Stamford 203-388-8668

Loretta Cody

Loretta Cody MD 42 Sherwood Place, Greenwich 203-661-2440

Bruce W. Cohen

Pediatric Associates of Western Connecticut 41 Germantown Road, Danbury 203-744-1680

Erik L. Cohen

Next Generation Pediatrics 644 W Putnam Avenue, Greenwich 203-661-6430

Jason Davis

New England Pediatrics 183 Cherry Street, New Canaan 203-972-5232

Arthur E. Dobos

Amy Agoglia

PAIN MANAGEMENT

Mark S. Glassman MD 148 East Ave, Norwalk 203-853-7170

Doctors' Pediatric PC 55 Danbury Road, Wilton 203-762-3363

The Center For Advanced Pediatrics 69 East Avenue, Norwalk 203-229-2000

Rahul S. Anand

Alexander Koral

Jamie L. Alon

Richard M. Freedman

Pediatric Specialty Center 5520 Park Avenue, Trumbull 877-925-3637

Connecticut Pain & Wellness Center 52 Beach Road, Fairfield 203-319-9355

Pediatric Associates of Western Connecticut 41 Germantown Road, Danbury 203-744-1680

Pediatric Healthcare Associates 50 Unquowa Place, Fairfield 203-452-8322

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Lambros G. Geotes Stamford Pediatric Associates 1275 Summer Street, Stamford 203-324-4109

C. Nicole Gorman

Rosemary E. Klenk

Jeffrey A. Owens

Elizabeth Z. Krowitz

Todd Palker

New England Pediatrics 183 Cherry Street, New Canaan 203-972-5232

Village Pediatrics 323 Riverside Avenue, Westport 203-221-7337

Greenwich Pediatric Associates 8 West End Avenue, Old Greenwich 203-637-3212

Debra K. Gotz

Susan E. Lasky

Stamford Pediatric Associates 1275 Summer Street, Stamford 203-324-4109

Stephen Grevious

Village Pediatrics 323 Riverside Avenue, Westport 203-221-7337

David B. Gropper

Pediatric Associates of Western Connecticut 41 Germantown Road, Danbury 203-744-1680

Jennifer B. Gruen

Village Pediatrics 323 Riverside Avenue, Westport 203-221-7337

Eva L. Grunberg

New Canaan Pediatrics 173 East Avenue, New Canaan 203-972-4250

Andrew S. Hart

Stamford Pediatric Associates 1275 Summer Street, Stamford 203-324-4109

Jennifer F. Henkind Stamford Pediatric Associates 1275 Summer Street, Stamford 203-324-4109

Thomas P. Homa

Pediatric Healthcare Associates 50 Unquowa Place, Fairfield 203-452-8322

Maria Ieni

New Canaan Pediatrics 173 East Avenue, New Canaan 203-972-4250

Susanna Jalkut

Stamford Health Medical Group 126 Morgan Street, Stamford 203-327-1055

Rebecca LePage

Doctors' Pediatric PC 55 Danbury Road, Wilton 203-762-3363

Christine Macken

Center for Advanced Pediatrics 40 Cross Street, Norwalk 203-229-2000

Alan H. Morelli

Stamford Health Medical Group 183 Cherry Street, New Canaan 203-972-5232

Alyssa Newman

New Canaan Pediatrics 173 East Avenue, New Canaan 203-972-4250

Katherine Kelly Noble Stamford Health Medical Group 2001 West Main Street, Stamford 203-363-0123

Karen Nordberg

Summer Pediatrics 992 High Ridge Road, Stamford 203-388-8668

Pediatric Healthcare Associates 50 Unquowa Place, Fairfield 203-452-8322

Nancy O'Hara

Paul Juan

Pediatric Healthcare Associates 50 Unquowa Place, Fairfield 203-452-8322

Valley Pediatrics of Greenwich 25 Valley Drive, Greenwich 203-622-4301

Amy S. Weinrib

Pediatric Healthcare Associates 50 Unquowa Place, Fairfield 203-452-8322

Kathryn J. Quinn

Trumbull Pediatrics 132 Monroe Turnpike, Trumbull 203-268-1766

Beth Wittenberg

Black Rock Pediatrics 1817 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield 203-337-5333

Henry M. Rascoff

Meredith Renda

Jennifer I. Moore

Black Rock Pediatrics 1817 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield 203-337-5333

Fairfield Pediatrics 501 Kings Hwy E, Fairfield 203-333-0800

Laura Marks

Doctors' Pediatric PC 55 Danbury Road, Wilton 203-762-3363

Mark H. Vincent

Ranjana V. Patil

Doctors' Pediatric PC 55 Danbury Road, Wilton 203-762-3363

Melanie Mier

Darien Pediatric Associates 106 Noroton Avenue, Darien 203-655-9741

New England Pediatrics 183 Cherry Street, New Canaan 203-972-5232

Sound Beach Pediatrics 2001 West Main Street, Stamford 203-363-0123

Willows Pediatrics Group 1563 Post Road East, Westport 203-319-3939

George V. Tsimoyianis

Willows Pediatric Group 1563 Post Road East, Westport 203-319-3939

PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION Michael J. Brennan

Michael J. Brennan, M.D. 140 Sherman Street, Fairfield 203-255-3451

Dara Thomas Richards

Alice Chen

Southwest Community Health Center 968 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport 203-330-6000

Marisa B. Rommeney Stamford Pediatric Associates 1275 Summer Street, Stamford 203-324-4109

Rachel R. Rothschild Pediatric Associates of Western Connecticut 41 Germantown Road, Danbury 203-744-1680

Alicia A. Salas

David Lee Tung

Core Medical Group & Physical Therapy 3180 Main St, Bridgeport 203-373-1593

Sarah Siegel

Harvey J. Bluestein MD 1735 Post Road, Fairfield 203-254-8557

Gregory F. Brucato

Linda F. Grant

Harold S. Gewirtz

Greenwich Hospital Outpatient Physiatry 500 W Putnam Avenue, Greenwich 203-863-4290

Harold S .Gewirtz MD 70 Mill River Street, Stamford 203-325-1381

Jeffrey Heftler

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Center 32 Imperial Ave, Westport 203-222-3700

HSS Stamford 1 Blachley Road, Stamford 203-705-2350

Edwin F. Richter III

Willows Pediatrics Group 1563 Post Road East, Westport 203-319-3939

Harvey Jay Bluestein

Specialty Surgeons of Connecticut 1445 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich 203-787-4366

Stephen J. Massimi

Edwin F. Richter III MD 29 Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-316-0610

Sandra L. Margoles, MD 40 West Elm Street, Greenwich 203-869-2939

Maureen McEvoy Specialty Surgeons of Connecticut 1445 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich 203-787-4366

Joseph O'Connell

Elsa M. Raskin

Greenwich Hospital Outpatient Physiatry 500 W Putnam Avenue, Greenwich 203-863-4290

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists 6 Greenwich Office Park, Greenwich 203-869-1145

Sandra L. Margoles

David Passaretti MD 722 Post Rd, Darien 203-450-4384

Lawrence Draper

Tamar Kessel

Children's Medical Group of Greenwich 42 Sherwood Place, Greenwich 203-661-2440

Anya Kishinevsky MD 148 East Ave, Norwalk 203-496-8402

David Passaretti

Keith Attkiss MD 2½ Dearfield Drive, Greenwich 203-862-2700

Boris Goldman

Sohel Islam

Anya Kishinevsky

Total Aesthetics 208 Post Road West, Westport 203-814-1721

PLASTIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

Janet E. Freedman

Steven Schiz

Jonathan E. Sollinger

Integrated Pain Solutions 2015 West Main Street, Stamford 475- 863-4588

HSS Stamford 1 Blachley Road, Stamford 203-705-2087

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists 6 Greenwich Office Park, Greenwich 203-869-1145

Thomas I. Odinak

Halina M. Snowball

Brucato Plastic Surgery Center 38B Grove St., Ridgefield 203-431-7644

Stamford Pediatric Associates 36 Old Kings Highway S., Darien 203-655-3307

Wilton Clinic 3 Hollyhock Lane, Wilton 203-834-2813

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists 5 High Ridge Park, Stamford 203-869-1145

Keith J. Attkiss

Doctors' Pediatric PC 55 Danbury Road, Wilton 203-762-3363

Village Pediatrics 323 Riverside Avenue, Westport 203-221-7337

Christopher S. Sahler

Advanced Specialty Care 901 Ethan Allen Hwy, Ridgefield 203-830-4700

Elsa M. Raskin, MD, PC 4 Dearfield Drive, Greenwich 203-861-6620

Arthur R. Rosenstock Dr. Arthur Rosenstock 1250 Summer St, Stamford 203-359-1959

Prashant Soni

Advanced Specialty Care 107 Newtown Rd, Danbury 203-830-4700

PSYCHIATRY Linus Abrams

Abrams Linus S. MD 4 Dearfield Drive, Greenwich 203-861-2654

Jeremy Barowsky

Jeremy Barowsky MD 640 W Putnam Avenue, Greenwich 203-340-1115

Joseph F. Goldberg

Joseph F. Goldberg MD 128 East Avenue, Norwalk 203-854-9607

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Laurence S. Lorefice

Laurence S. Lorefice MD MPH 1445 E Putnam Ave, Old Greenwich 203-637-4006

Charles J. Morgan

Charles J. Morgan MD 80 Grove St, Ridgefield 203-293-0343

Joshua C. Pollack

Greenwich Hospital Center for Healthy Aging 5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich 203-863-3316

Daniel J. Rudolph

Pulmonary & Internal Medicine Associates PC 15 Corporate Drive, Trumbull 203-261-3980

Paul Sachs

Stamford Health Medical Group 29 Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-348-2437

Ian Weir

Nuvance Health 520 West Avenue, Norwalk 203-855-3632

Bruce Shapiro

Bruce Shapiro MD 666 Glenbrook Road, Stamford 203-327-4144

John S. Tamerin

John S. Tamerin MD PC 27 Stag Lane, Greenwich 203-661-8282

Mark Waynik

Mark Waynik MD PC 52 Beach Road, Fairfield 203-254-2000

PULMONOLOGY John-Paul Ayala

Pulmonary & Internal Medicine Associates PC 15 Corporate Drive, Trumbull 203-261-3980

Michael A. Bernstein Stamford Health Medical Group 29 Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-348-2437

John J. Chronakos

Nuvance Health 33 Germantown Road, Danbury 203-739-8330

James S. Krinsley Stamford Health Medical Group 29 Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-348-2437

Caroline P. Kurtz Nuvance Health 30 Stevens Street, Norwalk 203-855-3888

Christopher Manfredi Nuvance Health 30 Stevens Street, Norwalk 203-855-3888

Dominic J. Roca

Stamford Health Medical Group 29 Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-348-2437

RADIATION ONCOLOGY Deborah X. Fang

Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at St. Vincent's Medical Center 2800 Main Street, Bridgeport 475-210-5085

Christopher M. Iannuzzi

St. Vincent's Medical Center 2800 Main Street, Bridgeport 203-576-6000

Frank A. Masino

Bennett Cancer Center One Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-276-7886

Bruce A. McGibbon Yale Therapeutic Radiology 77 Lafayette Place, Greenwich 203-863-3701

Pradip M. Pathare

Nuvance Health 34 Maple Street, Norwalk 203-852-2719

Seema Sanghavi

Nuvance Health Medical Practices - Radiation Oncology Danbury 24 Hospital Avenue, Danbury 203-739-7190

John Spera

Nuvance Health 24 Hospital Avenue, Danbury 203-739-7190

RADIOLOGY Ian Karol

Advanced Radiology Consultants 267 Grant St, Bridgeport 203-843-3739

Ruben Kier

St. Vincent's Medical Center 2800 Main Street, Bridgeport 203-576-6000

Kenneth Zinn

Alla G. Rudinskaya Nuvance Health 33 Germantown Road, Danbury 203-794-5600

Advanced Radiology Consultants 267 Grant St, Bridgeport 203-843-3739

Michael Spiegel

Nuvance Health 33 Germantown Road, Danbury 203-794-5600

REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY/ INFERTILITY

Jessica Rachel Stein

Joshua M. Hurwitz

Rheumatology Norwalk 761 Main Avenue, Norwalk 203-852-2290

RMA of Connecticut 761 Main Avenue, Norwalk 203-750-7400

Mark Leondires Illume Fertility 761 Main Avenue, Norwalk 203-750-7400

SLEEP MEDICINE Adil Salam

Pulmonary & Internal Medicine Associates PC 15 Corporate Drive, Trumbull 203-261-3980

Andrew Levi

Park Avenue Fertility 5520 Park Avenue, Trumbull 203-372-6700

SPINE SURGERY

SPORTS MEDICINE

John N. Awad

Brian Bast

Orthopaedic Specialty Group PC 305 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield 203-337-2600

David A. Bomback

OrthoConnecticut 36 Old Kings Highway South, Darien 203-845-2200

UROLOGY

Connecticut Neck and Back Specialists 39 Hospital Ave, Danbury 203-744-9700

Edward B. Paraiso II

Amory J. Fiore

Robert P. Weinstein

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists 6 Greenwich Office Park, Greenwich 203-869-1145

David Lawrence Kramer Connecticut Neck and Back Specialists 39 Hospital Ave, Danbury 203-744-9700

Northeast Medical Group Urology 160 Hawley Lane, Trumbull 203-375-3456 Northeast Medical Group Urology 160 Hawley Lane, Trumbull 203-375-3456

VASCULAR SURGERY Taras V. Kucher

The Vascular Experts 85 Old Kings Hwy North, Darien 844-482-7285

Cynthia Murdock Illume Fertility 761 Main Avenue, Norwalk 203-750-7400

DataJoe Research is a software and research company specializing in data collection and verification, and it conducts various nominations and research campaigns across the United States on behalf of publishers. To create the "top doctors" list, DataJoe Research facilitated an online peer-voting process, also referencing government sources. DataJoe also conducted media analysis through Internet research to factor in public perception.

DataJoe then tallied the votes per category for each doctor to isolate the top nominees in each category. After collecting nominations and considering additional information from the media analysis, DataJoe checked and confirmed that each published winner had a current, active license status with the state regulatory board.

If we were not able to find evidence of a doctor's current, active registration with the state regulatory board, that doctor was excluded from the list. In addition, any doctor who has been disciplined, up to the timeframe of the review process for an infraction by the state regulatory board, was excluded from the list. Finally, DataJoe presented the tallied result to the magazine for its final review and adjustments.

Ilana Ressler

Illume Fertility 761 Main Avenue, Norwalk 203-750-7400

Spencer S. Richlin Illume Fertility 761 Main Avenue, Norwalk 203-750-7400

Barry Witt

Greenwich Fertility and IVF Center 55 Holly Hill Lane, Greenwich 203-863-2990

RHEUMATOLOGY Lana I. Bernstein

Northeast Medical Group Rheumatology 15 Valley Drive, Greenwich 203-302-4181

Final Note: We recognize there are many good doctors who are not shown in this representative list.

This is only a sampling of the huge array of talented professionals within the region. Inclusion in the list is based on the opinions of responding doctors in the region and the results of our research campaign. We take time and energy to ensure fair voting, although we understand that the results of this survey nomination are not an objective metric. We certainly do not discount the fact that many, many good and effective doctors may not appear on the list.

Sharon W. Karp

Westchester Health Northwell Physician Partners 945 Summer Street, Stamford 203-327-9321

Disclaimers: DataJoe uses best practices and exercises great care in assembling content for this list.

DataJoe does not warrant that the data contained within the list are complete or accurate.

DataJoe does not assume, and hereby disclaims, any liability to any person for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions herein whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause. All rights reserved. No commercial use of the information in this list may be made without written permission from DataJoe.

Joao Nascimento

John Nascimento, M.D. 3203 Main St, Bridgeport 203-371-0009

Stuart N. Novack

Nuvance Health Medical Practices Rheumatology Norwalk 761 Main Avenue, Norwalk 203-852-2290

Questions?

For research/methodology questions, contact the research team at surveys@datajoe.com.

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A PERSONALIZED APPROACH TO MEDICINE Treating the whole patient—mind, body and spirit—is at the core of Dr. Larry Leibowitz’s individualized approach to care at Matrix Personalized Medicine. Passionate about offering a truly enhanced patient experience, Dr. Leibowitz launched his membership-based primary care practice in 2017, where the most current medical advancements are blended seamlessly with a holistic approach to wellness. With the extra time and flexibility inherent in his model, Dr. Leibowitz is more able to offer the highest quality care with longer appointments and extended comprehensive wellness exams, including advanced cardiometabolic testing and lifestyle coaching. Additionally, all patients have direct access to Dr. Leibowitz when needed.

Board certified in family medicine, Dr. Leibowitz has been caring for residents of Fairfield county since 1999. He has maintained staff privileges at Stamford Hospital since 2011. He is deeply rooted in his community, having served as the health director in Redding for fifteen years.

He has been a member of the clinical faculty of New York Medical College since 2009, where he instructs medical students in the science and art of clinical practice. He also completed the University of Arizona’s renowned Fellowship in Integrative Medicine in 2015, which has provided him with a greater appreciation for the needs of the individual.

Internal Medicine of New Canaan, PC Shiela Subramanian, MD, MPH 173 East Avenue New Canaan, CT 203.972.4205 newcanaanmedical.com

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.

In 2014, Dr. Subramanian transitioned to a concierge medicine practice. “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.

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reating a magazine is a team effort. It requires numerous people working together to get from story idea to the printed page. This month’s Eat column (page 26) was a fun example of that collaboration. Sur La Table’s corporate chef worked with the Darien location's resident chef to pick a perfect menu and teach our cooking class. Photographer Andrea Carson shot the class with NC/D art director Venera Alexandrova adding on-set styling and visual expertise, while former editor Julee Kaplan (right) and I got to have the most fun cooking delicious food together. It was one of those days that's hard to call “work,” and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to collaborate with Julee on both this story and this issue. She promises she will continue writing for NC/D in the future—and we will hold her to that... assuming she is still talking to us after she finds out we put her picture on the back page! newcanaandarienmag.com

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Congratulations to the medical staff recognized as Top Doctors Nuvance Health proudly applauds the members of our medical staff recognized as Moffly Media’s 2024 Top Doctors of Fairfield County. You don’t just improve the well-being of our patients, but the lives of the people in our communities. We commend you for this well-deserved achievement and thank you for your dedication to what truly matters.

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