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This issue? The universe delivered “connection.”

Our January/February issue focuses on health. During our Moffly editorial brainstorm, we considered everything from gut health and sleep optimization to personalized nutrition. Yet menopause and perimenopause kept appearing—in local workshops, articles I read and even in group-text threads with my high school friends.

I reached out to writer Jill Johnson Mann, who said the topic seemed to be following her, too. She was eager to dive in. Her reporting includes insights from top women’s health doctors and a candid roundtable with friends, covering symptoms, solutions and everything in between (see page 52). Reading their conversation reminded me of my own friends’ group chat, and made me grateful to enter this stage of life when women openly share, support and laugh together.

I was also reminded of another group chat: my tennis team. Over the past few years, many of us either picked up tennis or returned after a long break. Someone shared a Hello Gloria article, “The Pure Delight of Joining a Tennis Team in Midlife,” which describes how the sport brought the writer unexpected joy and community. She highlights the physical benefits and the “accidental communities and friendships” that naturally emerge on a team.

We related immediately. Missing that camaraderie during winter, we signed up for a mahjong class as an excuse to get

together—though indoor tennis has kept us from playing. Mahjong has exploded in popularity in our area. Attend a Gold Coast Mahjong Club event and you instantly feel it—the game is fun, yes, but the energy in the room is irresistible.

Connection is trending. Shared hobbies like mahjong and needlepoint (and tennis) boost your mood, reduce stress and nurture real bonds (see page 13). These benefits aren’t limited to women discussing menopause in group chats; they’re meaningful at any age.

Even creative pursuits reflect this growing desire for connection and calm. Make Modern founder Erika Allen compares stitching on a needlepoint canvas to focusing on your breath, which fits beautifully with our article on breathwork (page 23).

Inspired, I bought a needlepoint kit for a friend recovering from a medical episode and signed my tween daughter up for a Make Modern class. As for me, I’ll be taking a refresher mahjong class—and looking forward to making new connections.

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“Then there was my friend who married the Greenwich cop who stopped her for a traffic violation.”

n honor of the New Year and Valentine’s Day, for this issue I’ve collected a few more stories about how couples met.

Today, many meet online, of all places— like my godson Doug Herman and Jaime Maloney, on match.com, where they discovered they had much in common. They now have even more in common in Lynnfield, Massachusetts—a pair of 10-year-old twin boys.

Brooke Mifflin met Ralph Gaiss in an elevator in the Wellesley building in New York, where she lived on the 32nd floor. Ralph, the perfect gentleman, held the elevator door open for her, and they chatted on their way up to the 24th floor, where he got off. Later, he asked the doorman for her name and left a handwritten note in her mailbox asking her out for a date.

They’ve been married 10 years and live in Darien with three boys and a black lab puppy.

Stephanie Johnson and Gordon Hinshalwood met at bagpipe camp in Edinboro, Pennsylvania.

Both age 15, he was already a talented player from Montclair; she, a beginner, from Washingtonville, New York. Today, the Rev. Stephanie Johnson officiates at weddings at St. Paul’s in Riverside (where Gordon on special occasions plays the bagpipes).

Molly Brownwood met Brennan Gerster on a chairlift in Stratton when they were seniors in college. They chatted on the ride up and the next day were surprised to find themselves standing next to each other in the long lift line. They started skiing together, he taught her to snowboard, and they now live in Rowayton with their three teen offspring. A certified dietitian, Molly is studying at Yale to become a midwife. Brennan is an exec at the Weather Channel.

Christy Prunier met David Doss when he was looking for a dog sitter. An intern at Primetime, where he was a producer, she had left to look for a full-time job—commuting to

New York from Riverside. David traveled a lot and needed a caretaker for his Whippet-mix, and a colleague suggested Christy. Thrilled to have a place to stay in the city while job-hunting, she refused to be paid. “But I want to do something for you,” he insisted. “Why not just take me out to dinner?” she suggested.

They’ve now been married 26 years, have raised two kids and live—with a dog, of course— across the street from where she grew up.

Then there was my friend who married the Greenwich cop who stopped her for a traffic violation. But I haven’t been able to reach her in time to flesh out the story for this issue.

As for Jack and me, it was a rocky start. At age 23 and just home from a six-month job in New York, I walked into a party in Shaker Heights, spotted an “older” guy who looked familiar, tapped him on the shoulder and asked: “Are you Ed Pendergast?” “No,” he answered, turning his back to resume a conversation.

“Now there’s one rude dude,” I huffed to myself.

Later, upstairs in the loo, I found a friend very sick to her stomach. “Oh, you’re in terrible shape, Martha,” I observed. “Who’s your date?”

“Jack Moffly,” she moaned, adding they’d been to a wedding. “I’ll get him,” I volunteered.

“What’s he look like?” A-ha! I went back downstairs, tapped Rude Dude on the shoulder again, asking, “Are you Jack Moffly?” “Yes,” he said. “Well, your date’s throwing up!” I informed him. “You better take her home.”

But the next day I had a date with one of his roommates at the Bone Pile, playing bridge with—you guessed it—Jack Moffly and some divorcée. It was then I decided he was OK after all. Probably he’d just had a rough night. He called the next day, and the rest is a 59-year history. Oh, he was 33.

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ctivities like needlepoint and mahjong are enjoying a surprising revival—and it’s not just nostalgia driving the trend. These so-called “granny hobbies” offer benefits including social connection, cognitive stimulation, stress relief and even improved self-esteem.

Dr. Kelly Foran Tuller, a New Canaan–based clinical psychologist, says, “In terms of mental health benefits, these hobbies positively impact mood and cognitive functioning in a variety of ways. They are healthy coping tools to use when under stress and often promote connection and community, and can increase feelings of self-esteem.”

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started a family, she left her job and had time to get more involved in the community. She also discovered a new hobby when she started playing Chinese mahjong with a preschool mom group. Her 101-year-old grandmother played, but it was an intro class for the American version at Make Modern in Darien that proved serendipitous. Placed at a table with Brown, their shared passion sparked not just a friendship but a mission: to bring the joy and camaraderie mahjong had given them to a wider community.

CONNECTION THAT STICKS Brown describes herself as an extrovert who loves bringing people together. Dalton calls herself “more reserved, more conservative.”

Yet the two hit it off, and mahjong became their gateway to finding the connection they’d both been missing.

“These types of group games are an excellent way for individuals who are socially anxious to participate because there is a framework for the activity, and there is less of a need to make small talk,” says Foran Tuller.

Erika Allen, founder and creative director of Make Modern, sees this dynamic daily in her classes. “Handwork is neither competitive nor collaborative; it’s adult parallel play,” she says.

“That greases the wheels of friendship and community very nicely.”

She adds that community is one of the biggest reasons adults sign up for her classes: “A weekly class is a standing date to either be with your people or meet new people. It facilitates conversation and engagement—but there’s also something to do when you don’t have something to say.”

The social component is a major mental health boost—but the emotional benefits run deep too.

MINDFUL MOMENTS Activities like needlepoint or mahjong foster mindfulness and flow, both shown to support emotional well-being. As Foran Tuller notes,

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Emily Brown and Jamie Dalton, founders of Gold Coast Mahjong Club, have experienced these benefits firsthand. Brown, who grew up in Greenwich, moved to the West Coast with her husband for work, but struggled to find a community: “We really tried to meet people, but just never found that community there.” Even after welcoming their first child, she recalls, “We had no people. I was so homesick.” After four years in Los Angeles, they returned to Fairfield County and settled in Darien.

Dalton experienced similar challenges.

After moving to Darien from New York City, she found it difficult to make friends while working full time. “One of my best friends wasn’t working, and so I would meet all her friends,” she remembers. “But then when she moved, I was like ‘Oh my God, how am I going to meet people?’”

When Dalton and her husband eventually

opposite page: Wanting more opportunities to play together, the founders of the Gold Coast Mahjong Club launched a weekly league.

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above: A packed mahjong room with barely a phone in sight. Players at the Gold Coast Mahjong Club savor the chance to sit, connect and tune out the digital noise.

“The feeling of being 'in the zone' is considered a state called flow… individuals who practice mindfulness are often found to improve concentration, avoid distraction and better stay engaged in activities in which they ultimately achieve flow.”

Needlepoint is a perfect example of this blend of creativity and calm. Allen says the soothing repetition is part of its magic: “Handwork can offer either a framework to think through something you want to meditate on—or an escape from thinking entirely. I truly believe it’s an antidote to so many of the modern challenges kids and adults face these days.”

She compares it to another grounding practice: “The physical nature of watching stitches add up on a needlepoint canvas is quite like focusing on your breath. I always have handwork on a plane trip. Turbulence worries me a lot less with a needle in my hand.”

From a clinical perspective, the impact is measurable. Foran Tuller notes, “Both research and clinical practice are showing that these sorts of hobbies can improve mood by reducing symptoms of anxiety, boredom and depression. In addition, creating something new and beautiful can lead to powerful feelings of pride and achievement, which positively impact self-esteem.”

There are cognitive benefits too. “Learning a new hobby, especially one that uses hands-on dexterity skills like knitting or needlepoint,

“b oth research an d cl in ical pr actice are showing that these sorts of hobbies can im prov e mo od by redu cing sym pt om s of an xiet y, b ored om an d depression .”

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builds new neural pathways and can lead to cognitive growth and improved problem solving,” Foran Tuller explains.

A WELCOME BREAK FROM SCREENS At a recent Gold Coast Mahjong Club event, one detail was impossible to ignore: the absence of phones. More than three dozen women were completely absorbed in their game—a remarkable scene in today’s connected world.

Dalton says this is part of the appeal. “When you’re out, everyone has their phones all the time,” she notes. The mahjong table, on the other hand, is “a nice place to sit, disconnect, put the phone away.”

Foran Tuller agrees that screen-free hobbies are extremely valuable—especially for younger generations. “I see a lot of teenagers in my practice who turn to screens when they are bored, and when they are wanting to avoid

discomfort,” she says. “The average teen spends seven to eight hours a day in front of a screen.

If we can encourage even a fraction of that to be spent on a tangible hobby, I am certain we would see the rates of teen depression and anxiety decrease.”

Allen sees the same instinct toward unplugging in her studio. “So much of life today exists in the not-physically-real digital world,” she says. “The materiality of handwork scratches a very human itch to do something real.”

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GET INVOLVED For anyone curious but unsure where to begin, both Gold Coast Mahjong and Make Modern have made getting started easier than ever.

Make Modern is currently enrolling for its winter term of classes running January through March. Adults can sew, knit, crochet or needlepoint in once-a-week, six-week sessions.

For those who prefer a more customized experience, the studio also offers private workshops—just pick the date and the craft, gather your friends, and they handle the rest.

“All of Make Modern’s classes are for beginners,” Allen says. “The key to a great beginning is helping students have early success. We’re focused on helping people make something beautiful the very first day—it inspires confidence right off the bat.”

Gold Coast Mahjong also offers regular beginner and refresher classes and is always exploring new ways to bring people together.

They frequently host public events at local spots like Lazy Sister in Norwalk and La Taqueria in Darien, with Brown and Dalton carefully designing these gatherings to be welcoming for newcomers. Tickets are available in groups of four for established player groups or individually, with Brown thoughtfully matching solo participants to compatible players using a brief questionnaire.

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beginners the support of an instructor as they learn.

The enthusiasm for playing has been so strong that the pair recently launched a three-day, two-night mahjong retreat at The Mayflower Inn in Washington, Connecticut.

It sold out so quickly they added a second— and then a third.

A RETURN TO WHAT MATTERS The overwhelming enthusiasm for these “granny hobbies” is less about trendiness and more about reclaiming something essential: time, presence and genuine connection. They remind us that fulfillment doesn’t always come from productivity or screens, but from creativity, community and the pleasure of doing something with our hands and our minds.

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From mahjong tables to needlepoint circles, “granny hobbies” prove that these activities transcend generations. They’re hands-on, comforting, communal and good for the mind, body and soul.

“Social engagement is a primary way to combat loneliness, which is a leading contributor to depression, especially in the elderly,” says Foran Tuller. “Social games such as mahjong, bridge and bingo are often organized in senior centers for this very reason.”

Allen sees multigenerational connection flourish in her shop. “I love seeing how a child learning to sew or crochet so often forms a new connection with her grandmother. Kids will FaceTime Grandma after every class to show what they’ve made,” she says. “And on the flip side, I see adults reconnect with lost hobbies they had earlier in life. It helps them reconnect with parts of their identities that have gotten a little sidetracked since becoming parents.”

top: Knitting and needlepoint both have cognitive benefits. below: Adult classes provide a sense of community.

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Pvolve officially found its first Connecticut-based home in the Heights Crossing complex this fall. The sparkling clean and airy studio offers numerous classes seven days a week. The Pvolve method draws from 13 different types of equipment, including light weights, balls, a variety of resistance bands and more, keeping every workout unique.

The 50-minute classes are conducted in a room where each client has their own numbered mat to assist with proper form, and hand and foot placement. Instructors lead students through various exercise sequences, and every movement comes with options to modify, making the workouts easier or more challenging. “This way of training your body and the focus on health, wellness and longevity is a way of future-proofing your life,” says Partouche. newcanaandarienmag.com

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A New Chapter in Fitness Starting out with a career in finance and then moving into fashion, Partouche says she now refers to her work experience as “the four F's,” after adding fitness franchise owner to her resume. Partouche, an Old Greenwich resident, started taking Pvolve classes online two and a half years ago, after years of triathlon training had left her with back, shoulder and hamstring pain.

Physical therapy wasn’t working, so she went in search of an alternative solution. “Pvolve was different than anything I’d ever done before,” Partouche says. “I felt tighter, more toned, less puffy and inflamed. I could see a big difference. I didn’t have aches and pains anymore.”

Opening Doors in Darien Partouche became passionate about the positive impact Pvolve had made on her life and started thinking about opening her own studio.

After reaching out about a possible franchise, Partouche says she loved

the “warm, collaborative, inclusive feel” of the company, in addition to a workout that just made sense to her.

Pvolve’s method is structured to fit every body type, age group and fitness level. Beyond the typical health benefits of exercising, Partouche says the Pvolve method can help manage common challenges like frozen shoulder or hormonal weight gain. The focus on balance and stability also helps to lower a client’s risk of injuries due to slips and falls. Partouche recommends taking classes at least two to three times a week to see results.

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enn Warwick spent most of her life in motion. A college athlete and longtime fitness instructor, she lived by discipline, drive and performance. On the outside, she appeared to be thriving.

But inside, a quiet heaviness lingered—an unshakable weight that followed her from adolescence into adulthood.

“I didn’t even realize or could identify that I was struggling with depression,” she recalls. “But it’s been a thread in my life since my early teens.” Perfectionism, relentless standards, a persistent inner critic— these were familiar companions. And even after leaving a career in finance, the feeling persisted. It wasn’t until she became a mother that everything changed. “There wasn’t a specific trauma, but I knew I wasn’t really living. It wasn’t sustainable.”

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That was the turning point.

Motherhood surfaced the emotional toll she had long suppressed. She left her highpressure job in finance and pivoted into the fitness and wellness world—a space that felt more aligned with her values but still didn’t fully address what was going on beneath the surface.

“That relief was good, but not enough,” she says. “I was still hypervigilant about the perfectionism. I felt like I was just spinning.”

Then she found breathwork.

Warwick was introduced to transformational breathwork through trainers she worked with. She dove into journey work—a deeply immersive style of breathwork that spans more than an hour, designed to access the subconscious mind. “It’s not like you just take a class and feel better,” she says. “It was the first time I felt any kind of real relief. Talk therapy didn’t touch it because I was masterminding my own story.

But when I breathed, my body could finally speak.”

That distinction is key. While meditation asks us to quiet the mind, breathwork invites us to move through it—to physically alter our internal state through breath alone. “When you’re doing transformational breathwork, you shift into a different brainwave state,” Warwick explains. “You move into theta, a state of deep relaxation. That’s when the subconscious opens and the protective mind quiets down.”

Sessions are structured like a journey. Clients lie on yoga mats, wearing eye masks and headsets with healing soundscapes playing.

Warwick guides them through conscious connected breathing—a circular breath technique through the mouth for roughly 45 minutes.

Sound healing frequencies and binaural beats run through the headphones, creating a full-body immersive experience.

“There’s an arc to every session,” she explains. “We begin quietly, then activate the body. At certain points, people may audibly sigh, cry or even scream. It’s all about giving the body permission to release what’s been stuck.”

In her eight-session program, The Breath Shift, clients often experience powerful transformations. Some connect with long-lost parts of themselves.

Others release stored emotional pain. “I’ve had people come out of a journey and feel like they let go of anger they’ve carried for decades,” she says. “They finally feel light.”

For those not quite ready to commit to a full journey, Warwick recommends starting with simple, daily breathwork to support nervous system regulation. “Three times a day, just take five slow breaths through your nose,” she advises.

“Box breathing is great, too— inhale for four; hold for four; exhale for four; hold for four. It’s about giving your body a chance to reset.”

Even just nose breathing has an impact. “When you breathe through your nose, you signal safety to

“when you’re doing transformational breathwork, you shift into a different brainwave state.”

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the body. It slows you down. Your nervous system reads that and shifts into a calm state.”

Ultimately, breathwork gave Warwick something she never found in all her years of movement and achievement: access to her own inner knowing. “It’s a nervous system regulation process,” she says. “And when you have that agency in your body, you can return to yourself. You can ask, ‘How do I feel? What’s off?’ And trust what comes up.”

Warwick offers private sessions, group classes, and her eightsession journey program in Darien and surrounding towns. She also has a new space opening in Old Greenwich at 26 West End Avenue, where she’ll be hosting small-group sessions. These one-off classes are designed for anyone curious to explore breathwork in a welcoming environment. Sessions are open to all, and you can learn more by visiting breatheforlife.net or following her on Instagram @breatheforlife_.

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Aaron Weinstein, PhD Opening night lecture and reception 5:30 p.m. lecture 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. reception Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, Kelley Theatre, Walsh Gallery, Bellarmine Hall Great Hall, Bellarmine Hall Galleries and streaming Aaron Weinstein, PhD, assistant professor of politics at Fairfield University and exhibition faculty liaison, will deliver a talk introduced by exhibition curator Carey Weber, executive director of the Fairfield University Art Museum, with opening remarks by University President Mark R. Nemec, PhD. Dr. Weinstein’s lecture examines the complex role of the U.S. flag within America’s “civil religion,” tracing how its symbolism and meaning evolve across contexts— shaped by political expression, cultural identity, and personal interpretation. Free; Register at fairfield.edu/museum Sponsored by Aquarion, M&T, and Art Bridges, as well as CT Humanities and WSHU.

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hef Lisa Clarke’s love of fresh food began in her childhood in 1980s Ireland. “My mom was a fabulous chef and very ahead of her time,” Clarke recalls. “She always used fresh produce—most of which

was grown in our own garden.” For Clarke, a diet rich in fresh, homegrown ingredients has always been second nature.

Driven by her passion for food and entrepreneurship, Clarke’s career evolved from an afternoon tea business to launching a catering company that helped hosts and hostesses create memorable and mouthwatering dinner parties—before she found her true niche in growing a meal delivery service.

CULINARY COLLABORATION During the pandemic, Clarke’s close friend Dr. Katie Takayasu—a well-known integrative medicine physician and owner of Wellness Insights—was in the early stages of developing a detox meal plan for her patients. The two women decided to collaborate. “We realized how much people were craving comforting nutrition without the added stress of cooking

every night,” says Clarke.

While Clarke honed her culinary skills in her mother’s kitchen and numerous culinary classes over the years, she says she’s learned a lot about health from Dr. Katie. “I have benefited so much from her experience, wisdom and expertise. Her approach to health considers the patient as a whole and she digs so deeply into finding out how she can make people

feel better,” says Clarke. “She’s an incredible resource to have in our community.”

EFFORTLESS EATING This fall, Dr. Katie officially handed the reins of the meal program to Clarke and Nourish by Chef Lisa was born—continuing the shared mission of “inspiring people to live and eat well,” says Clarke.

Her five-day programs feature organic, gluten-, and dairy-free meals, always with vegetarian options available. Focused on balanced nutrition, each day’s menu provides around 90 grams of protein, at least 30 grams of fiber and a bounty of plant-forward dishes. The menus evolve with the seasons, highlighting the freshest ingredients.

“My inspiration draws from a little bit of everything—cuisines from different countries and many wonderful meals that I’ve had during my travels,” says Clarke, who believes food should always taste amazing and never compromises on flavor. “I want my clients to feel energized, fulfilled, balanced and happy through simple, nourishing meals.”

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Chef Lisa uses a plethora of fresh vegetables when preparing meals for her delivery program in her commercial kitchen in Darien (left).

The program offers options for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

“my inspiration draws from a little bit of everything—cuisines from different countries and many wonderful meals that i’ve had during my travels.”

– chef lisa clarke

FOCUS ON FLAVOR Clarke’s culinary creations come to life in a bright, spacious, fully equipped commercial kitchen in Darien. Her menus change weekly and include three perfectly balanced meals and a daily snack.

Her creativity in the kitchen is fueled by the joy of introducing clients to new foods, tastes and ideas. She loves giving familiar dishes a fresh twist and says she often receives feedback from clients thanking her for using ingredients they had never tried before.

She values client feedback, especially when

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always excited to eat dishes like plant-based meatballs,” she jokes. However, she is happy her kids are being exposed to different types of cuisine at a young age.

The biggest reward for Clarke, whether it’s cooking for her family at home or her clients through Nourish, is knowing the meals she is preparing are helping them to live their best, healthiest lives.

Curating meals for her husband Bernard and their four children, Clarke admits, can be a bit more challenging. “It’s definitely convenient to serve them the same menu that I’m cooking for the program—but my kids aren’t

Nourish by Chef Lisa meals can be delivered to residences in lower Fairfield County. Visit nourishbycheflisa.com or follow on Instagram @nourishbycheflisa to learn more.

it comes to deliveries. “Ensuring that every meal arrives fresh and delivered in a visually appealing way can definitely be a challenge,” says Clarke. “As a team, we’ve really taken feedback into consideration and refined the way we do things. Hard work and paying attention to detail pay off.”

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hef Peter X. Kelly has raised New Canaan’s culinary bar. The James Beard Award-nominated, Bobby Flay-beating chef and restaurateur, has created a menu of high-quality comfort food, mostly New England in flavor, with a few delightful surprises. During our visit to the 100-seat restaurant a few weeks after its relaunch, Chef Kelly’s finesse, technique and experience were on full display, complemented by attentive hospitality and a sense of ceremony that honors both the ingredients and the care the kitchen takes with them. Chef Kelly’s acclaimed New York restaurants include X20 Xaviars on the Hudson, which recently closed, and Basso by PXK in Chappaqua. newcanaandarienmag.com

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The large dining room has an affluent equestrian theme, suited to casual lunches or white-tablecloth celebrations. top left: Lobster pot pie with puff pastry in a sherry-laced sauce. right: Dashi is poured over chawanmushi topped with lobster, crab, shrimp and uni.

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The large dining room retains its Ralph Lauren–inspired polo theme, having been briefly known as Waveny Polo Bar and Grill and, before that, South End. Hunter green walls, adorned with framed illustrations and paintings of horses, create a classic, refined atmosphere. Waveny Tavern by PXK welcomes guests for any occasion, from ladies’ lunch to after-work drinks or full-scale celebrations.

Two dishes, standout starters from the dinner menu, reimagine classic dishes. The New Canaan Clam Chowder arrives brothless showcasing warm, tender chopped clams, brunoised potatoes and minced Nueske’s bacon. When the server pours the broth tableside, minced chives float to the surface, infusing the lightly creamy clam broth. No thick roux masking the fresh flavors of the sea. It's one of the best takes on a traditional clam chowder I’ve ever had the pleasure of eating.

Chawanmushi is a surprising and elegant addition to the menu, inspired by the chef ’s trip to Kyoto. A server lifts the lid from a bowl, revealing jiggling custard topped with pieces of shrimp, crab, lobster and uni. Dashi is poured over the bowl tableside, enriching the umami and seafood flavors of the soft custard.

Paired with crisp, tempura haricot verts, each spoonful delivers a perfect balance of comfort, richness and blissful texture that lingers long after the last bite.

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“we want to bring a high-quality restaurant to new canaan that can be the place where you come to celebrate your kid’s straight-a report card or the place you come for a saturday night blowout. our menu has comfort and some surprises.”

– chef peter x. kelly

opposite page: Warm Pullman rolls are served with rich butter topped with sea salt from Brittany. The New Canaan clam chowder’s lightly creamy clam broth is poured tableside. The cowboy steak that beat Bobby Flay in an Iron Chef grilling contest. below: Attention to detail can be seen in little accents, like the edible garnish of crisp translucent potatoes sandwiching a sage leaf, the crown of spun sugar atop the chocolate daquoise and the perfectly grilled spears of asparagus.

eat for a celebratory dinner is the cowboy steak for two—a 40-ounce marvel that earned Chef Kelly an Iron Chef win over Bobby Flay. It is an impressive sight, coated with a blackened crust of brown sugar and cayenne that adds just the right note of flavor to each thick slice. Two sides come with the cowboy steak, the platonic ideal of what creamed spinach should be (baby spinach leaves melting into cream) and a frothy Béarnaise loaded with fresh tarragon. Guests can also order a side of rich truffled mashed potatoes or gingery sweet potato puree. Chef Kelly is a master at elevating the humble spud.

Most impressive are the whisper-thin, crisp, translucent slices that sandwich a sage leaf. This edible garnish embellishes the steak and the truffled potatoes.

Lobster Pot Pie offers another indulgent, shareable (or not) feast. Beneath a puff pastry hat, a sherry-laced lobster sauce bathes seasonal vegetables and chunks of lobster.

Every component was perfect—tender lobster, brunoised vegetables, a slice of curried turnip and little hon-shimeji mushrooms adding texture, umami and fun. This is comfy luxury.

Lunch showcases lighter fare with equal care—like the Tuna Niçoise salad. Fast-seared bluefin tuna adorns this salade composée,

where each of the vegetables—cherry tomatoes, haricots verts, boiled potatoes and salad greens—are separately dressed in a spot-on vinaigrette. The attention to detail and technique was visible in the perfectly hard-boiled egg, the white flawless and the yellow slightly fluffy. Niçoise olives give the salad punch. Faroe Island salmon “a la plancha" arrives goldenseared; the filets resting on watercress sauce, with thick, juicy spears of grilled asparagus, and gorgeously crusty wedges of roasted potato.

Desserts are equally impressive. The a la minute napoleon, with crisp caramelized pastry, lemon curd, and whipped cream, is ethereal. Chocolate daquoise is another winner, with layers of genoise, butter cream and ganache.

Yes, you can certainly pop in for a burger or a bowl of rigatoni. The tavern is ready for all moods. But what sets Waveny Tavern by PXK apart are quality ingredients, technique and presentation. With its inviting atmosphere, refined menu and standout flavors, the tavern is far more than a neighborhood hangout. It has the makings of a culinary destination—one that draws diners for both its elevated comfort food and its memorable, expertly crafted dining experience.

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FIT BY DESIGN MEET THE NEW CANAAN-BASED DESIGNERS REDEFINING FITNESS AND TRANSFORMING HOME GYMS INTO ELEVATED SPACES THAT INSPIRE MOVEMENT AND WELL-BEING.

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usband-and-wife team Sam and Madeleine Kimball first met while working in the design industry in Boston and quickly bonded over a shared passion for furniture, art and the way that aesthetics can transform spaces. Through their work, the Kimballs found that fitness spaces were often the most overlooked part of home design—an element of décor that seemed to be considered last, if at all. From this observation, the idea for their luxury fitness design company, Sportova, was born.

above: Machines and weights are chosen not only for function but form. below: Free weights, a wall ladder and a calming sauna come together in this Sportova-crafted, design-forward home gym.

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“People who design their gyms to match the aesthetic or level of the rest of their home tend to be happier when they think about working out.

They want to use it. When you have a beautiful space that you want to be in, combined with an equipment and wellness setup that is tailored to your fitness process, everything feels better,” says Sam. “Designers spend so much time on the rest of the home, and oftentimes the gym ends up becoming forgotten or the last priority. We gave a lot of thought to this and decided that we wanted to make home gyms as beautiful as the rest of the home, and a place that people were inspired to spend time in as much as they want to be in their living rooms. Dreary gyms aren’t a place where people want to be,” adds Madeleine.

With projects spanning the globe—from Fairfield County homes to a yacht in the South of France, wellness retreats and boutique studios—Sportova assists in completely transforming areas of homes dedicated to wellness. The Kimballs’ process covers everything from interior design to equipment purchase, delivery and installation.

By giving home gyms the same thoughtful consideration as a kitchen or living room redesign, they curate high-end fitness spaces that are as inviting and elegant as the rest of the home. Unlike traditional workout equipment, the machines and weights they select are chosen not only for function but also form.

“One of our signature brands that we use is Pent Luxury Fitness which is a company from Poland; it’s a topof-the-line brand that uses premium woods and steels,” says Madeleine.

“Making sure we deliver the highest quality product and design is our priority,” she adds.

After operating remotely for the last two years, Sportova will open its first showroom on Main Street in New Canaan this winter. “We can’t wait to see our collection displayed in person, and have a place where we can sit down with clients and work with them. We are excited to have more exposure for the brand, meet more people in town and introduce them to our products,” says Madeleine. “Many of our early visions together are coming to fruition after years, and it’s really rewarding to sit down at the end of the day and reflect on what we’ve built and are building. Being able to create something of our own together from scratch has been very meaningful. Entrepreneurship can be a lonely business at times but doing it with your life partner —someone who’s there through the highs and the lows—makes it so special. Going back and forth

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“w e wan ted t o mak e home gyms as beau t i f ul as the rest of the home an d a pl ace that peopl e w ere i n spi red t o spen d ti me i n as much as t hey wan t t o be i n thei r l i vi ng ro oms.”

–sportovaco-foundermadeleine kimball with someone you trust and who understands you is the best, especially on creative ventures like ours,” says Sam. In addition to Sportova, the Kimballs are also launching a furniture collection, Samuel Madeleine, which features handmade pieces that combine classical European designs with modern influence. “Our intention is for them to be sister companies,” says Madeleine.

The Sportova gallery will showcase their ventures as well as her black-and-white photography collection, which the pair often incorporate into their gym designs.

“It’s been so rewarding doing this with my husband and building both companies together. We have such great creative flow and constantly feed off each other’s ideas and balance one another out. We see projects with different views and then combine our perspectives. We work so well together, and it doesn’t feel like work when you’re working with your best friend every day,” says Madeleine.

When they aren’t working, the Kimballs enjoy travel, skiing and strolling around New Canaan with their seven-month-old daughter Genevieve. “We love New Canaan’s central location in Fairfield County—it’s such a design-focused community. The town just feels so warm and tight-knit and is the perfect place for us to blend our businesses and lifestyle and raise our daughter,” says Madeleine.

right: Sportova designs home gyms that blend timeless style with smart functionality and luxurious amenities.

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A historic mansion is reborn, perfectly blending the craftsmanship of yesterday with the indulgence of today

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hen it comes to the perfect post-holiday getaway, Litchfield County strikes all the right notes. For one thing, it’s within easy driving distance from Fairfield County. For another, it’s sophisticated and laid-back. Outdoorsy and cultural. There are fine restaurants, charming cafés and cozy coffee spots. Travel a few miles in any direction, and you’ll find enchanting villages to explore, glorious trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, a lake for ice skating, even local ski hills.What they lack in elevation, they make up for in customer service and a relaxed vibe. Throw in a stay at the newly opened Belden House and Mews in the historic town of Litchfield, and your getaway is complete.

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Once home to a prosperous doctor, the 1888 Colonial Revival/ Queen Anne Victorian and adjoining Mews (built in 1959) is the latest luxe offering from the folks behind Troutbeck in Amenia (see greenwich magazine October 2025). Spurred on by that property’s success, owner Anthony Champalimaud and his investor group bought Belden House in 2022. Together with his mother’s firm, Champalimaud Design, they spent the next three years transforming the property, returning it to its former Victorian glory—and then some.

“It’s both a retention and a restoration of original details wherever possible,” says Champalimaud, who lives a few doors down with his wife Charlie and their two children.

“We focused on maintaining an authentic narrative that is reflective of a local sensibility to preserve, respect and reanimate these historic structures.”

Located on North Street, home to many of the town’s historic mansions, and within walking distance of the village green, the three-acre estate features 31 guest rooms and suites—ten in the main house and 21 in the adjacent Mews.

A gracious front porch leads into an inviting foyer. To the right is a cozy wood-paneled and booklined library. To the left, a living room with curved bay windows, fireplace sconces and a silver chandelier that are original to the house. A lightfilled dining room opens into a snug bar painted an eye-catching green (Richmond Green by Benjamin Moore, to be precise).

“It was an opportunity to have fun, to not take it all too seriously,” says Champalimuad. “A bit glamorous, a little mischievous, and it looks great in that light.” This chic jewel box is a wonderful spot to perch before dinner, sipping one of Michele Alfonso’s signature cocktails—a house favorite is the passionfruit negroni. Upstairs there are a variety of rooms, Including several suites, and a 2,100-square-foot penthouse on the third floor. A fun perk—butler service is available for all of the rooms 16 hours a day.

On the opposite end of the spectrum is the Mews—the standalone building behind Belden House with a distinctly California midcentury vibe. The

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Attention to historic details with modern accents is the charm of Belden House.

The penthouse guest room

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rooms have a Zen-like ambience, all blonde wood and neutral tones. Some have their own little garden terrace, while others have balconies, some of which overlook the lawn and the property’s spa called Belden bathhouse. This inviting spot features a compact gym—complete with a Pilates reformer—two treatment rooms for massages and facials that incorporate Wildsmith products, a sustainable and clean line from the U.K. There is also a sauna, steam and a 225-gallon Japanese Ofuro tub for hydrotherapies and cold plunges—or hot soaks.

With its attention to detail and discreet hospitality, it’s no wonder Belden House was recently awarded one Michelin Key. “It’s a huge honor, especially considering we have been open less than a year,” says Champalimaud. “We are one of two Connecticut hotels to receive the key.”

One of the things that makes Belden House stand out is the wonderful amalgamation of historical accuracy, modern comfort and exquisite—often whimsical—details.

Who can resist trying to decipher the writing etched into the stone of the original fireplace in the front hall? (Here’s a hint— it’s a famous quote from Macbeth.)

Or taking in the way the library shelves are perfectly illuminated by the small bulb lamps by local ceramicist Charles Dumais? (You’ll find his handiwork in the guest rooms as well as the work of other local artisans.) Or admiring the fish sconce in the living room, which was done by a friend of the Champalimaud’s in Malta?

Don’t even get me started on the hanging pendants in the bar with their jaunty fringed shade, the glazed tilework that surrounds the downstairs hearth’s grasscloth wallcoverings edged with elaborate swirls meant to evoke the Victorian love of pattern.

Just as at Troutbeck, it’s easy to slip into the rhythm of the place, which is precisely the point. For some that may mean doing little more than staking out a spot on a sheepskin-covered chair near the fireplace and whiling away the hours between meals with a good book and a hot toddy. For others, it may mean enjoying time outdoors.

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to all the nearby villages.) Join the locals who flock to nearby Bantam Lake for ice skating (or stick to the public rink behind town hall).

Skiers will want to head to Mohawk Mountain in Cornwall for skiing and tubing or Butternut Mountain just over the Massachusetts line in Great Barrington. Book tickets and rental gear in advance, as both tend to be busy on weekends.

The White Memorial Conservation Center has miles of trails that are open for crosscountry skiing and snowshoeing— or hiking, depending on snow cover. Or take the time to meander through the many enticing lifestyle and design shops.

For starters, there’s Privet House, Pergola, Plain Goods and J.Seitz in New Preston. Nearby Washington Depot is home to George Home with is beautifully curated selection of midcentury, antique and vintage finds. In Falls River you’ll find Bunny Williams’ eclectic shop, 100 Main, and John Robshaw Home with its gorgeous collection of textiles and bedding.

Don’t miss a trip to Arethusa Farm Dairy, founded in 1999 by two former Manolo Blahnik executives. One taste of the ice cream, and it’s pretty obvious it is the byproduct of very happy cows. (Next door is the farm’s restaurant, Arethusa al Tavolo.)

There are many fine restaurants

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in the area, including Community Table in New Preston and closer to home West Street Grill in Litchfield. But given a choice, I’d stick close to Belden House, where Chef Tyler, a Connecticut native who spent several years as sous chef at Troutbeck and in some of NYC’s most celebrated restaurants, does a terrific job of bringing out the best in the mostly locally sourced ingredients. My personal favorites are the pumpkin seed bisque and the fettuccini with bottarga and peekytoe crab.

Come morning, it’s all about the buttermilk pancakes. They are the perfect way to fuel up for a day spent doing a whole lot or not much at all. beldenhouse.com

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THE LOCKWOOD-MATHEWS MANSION MUSEUM / Luminous Future Gala

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parkling attire with sequins, tiaras and glowing bowties lit up Norwalk’s Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum for its annual benefit.

Attended by more than 150 guests, A Luminous Future Gala included cocktails and a formal dinner, along with tarot card readings and fortune telling. Guests also previewed a new exhibition, Striking Gold: Artists on Wealth and Worth, as well as the ongoing one, Bulls of Wall Street: High Finance, Power and Social Change in Victorian America. The live and silent auctions raised more than $130,000 for the museum’s programming and a recently built archive. lockwoodmathewsmansion.com »

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FILLING IN THE BLANKS GALA / Serafresca at the IC

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rominent local chefs created a tasting experience for the sixth annual Plates with Purpose event, held at Serafresca at the IC. Guests enjoyed “food, fun and festivities,” while supporting Filling in the Blanks.

Shonda Rhimes, an award-winning television creator, producer, author and CEO of Shondaland, was honored as Philanthropist of the Year. Proceeds enable the organization to provide weekend meals to children dealing with food insecurity. fillingintheblanks.org »

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NEW CANAAN LIBRARY LITERARY LUNCHEON / New Canaan Country Club

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1 Back row: Suzanne O’Connor, Elana Wood, Jennifer Roth, Vicky Merwin, Mary Anderson, Kristin Hartofilis, Beth Torrenzano, Mary Anderson, Alison Dockwell; Front row: Karen Willett, Jen Russey, Michael Canoro, Allison Zinczenko, Ellen Sullivan Crovatto, Laura Prior 2 Sharon McClymonds, Barbara Wright, Molly Ludtke 3 Jodie Azzopardi, Lauren Nussbaum, Meredith Tobitsch, Monica Capela, Hilary Ormond 4 Julie Savinelli and Maria Magliacano 5 library CEO Ellen Sullivan Crovatto and author Daniel Mason 6 Vicky Merwin, Lizzie Davis, Michelle Riley, Daniel Mason, event honoree Eileen Thomas, Patricia Schubert 7 back row: Jemima Liveris, Kristi Lebovitz, Dasha Rettew, Megan Mancosh, Katherine King, Erin Weibel; front row: Sheila Clemente, Sarah Vrabac, Allison Watters Vartolo, Cara Ott 8 Debbie Hruska, Beth Orwicz, Laura Barker, Luanne Balzano 9 Adrienne Fulk, Karen Willett, Fred Canoro, Kateri DePetri, Michael Canoro 10 Justyna Janucik and Sandy Graf 11 Ellen Sullivan Crovatto, Bianca Chiappelloni Santos, Allison Barker 12 Literary luncheon committee with author Daniel Mason.

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ew Canaan Library hosted Pulitzer Prize finalist Daniel Mason at its 18th Annual Literary Luncheon. To honor the North Woods author and bring the novel’s setting to life, the venue was decked out in rustic décor. Book lovers heard Mason speak and had an opportunity to ask questions. During the event, the library also recognized Eileen Thomas, Vice Chairman of the New Canaan Library Board of Trustees and Co-Chair of the capital campaign. newcanaanlibrary.org »

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DARIEN LIBRARY LUNCHEON / Wee Burn Country Club

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arien Library’s 10th annual Novel Tea featured Liz Moore, the New York Times bestselling author behind The God of the Woods, Long Bright River and The Unseen World. Moore shared her story and discussed her novels, while guests enjoyed a gourmet lunch. The Novel Tea helps fund library resources such as technology, book purchases, speakers and programs. darienlibrary.org »

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HORIZONS AT CT STATE NORWALK DINNER / Rowayton Seafood

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1 The Drexler Family 2 Horizons students Lucas Garro, Ethan Alphonse, Rosena Constant, Melany Cancho, Angie Anariba 3 Chris and Megan Williams 4 Mark and Molly Lewallyn 5 Horizons student Ethan Alphonse, board member Dave Spezzano, Executive Director Renee Rosenbluh 6 Becca and James O’Callaghan 7 Event hosts and board members Mackie Spadaccini and Tyler Drexler; Executive Director Renee Rosenbluh and Charlotte Lamb 8 Kevin Conroy, owner of Rowayton Seafood, board member Blake Drexler 9 Horizons student Rosena Constant, board member Meg O’Neil 10 Dan and Ali Zaccagnino 11 Cornelia Van Amburg, Stephanie Woodmansee, Jen Ray, Tyler Drexler, Hope Mernard, Erin Haberstroh 12 Board members Ellie Davidson, Maria Hedus, Mackie Spadaccini, Tricia Dudley

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orizons at CT State Norwalk invited guests to An Evening at Rowayton Seafood for the third annual Women’s Ambassador Council Dinner. The waterfront affair, which was sold out, will help Horizons advance equity in education by “providing academic and enrichment opportunities, cultivating community, and inspiring dreams.” Following the cocktail hour, guests enjoyed a dinner, special guest speakers and a chance to win raffle prizes.

In addition to support during the school year, Horizons runs a free six-week summer program for underresourced students. horizonsctsn.org »

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CARVER CHILD OF AMERICA GALA / Shorehaven Golf Club

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MEET FLOWCODE, THE NEXT GENERATION OF QR CODES

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aige Drippé, daughter of Tracy and Peter Drippé of Darien, married Graham McCarthy, son of Jennifer and Dr. James McCarthy of Cincinnati, Ohio. The couple met while attending the University of Michigan, where their first conversation began because of the bride’s new puppy, Sadie. Graham, a fellow dog lover, introduced himself—and the rest is history.

The bride, a graduate of Darien High School, earned a double major in geological and earth sciences and environmental studies at Michigan. She works at GFT as a senior Geographic Information Systems analyst. The groom studied aerospace engineering as an undergraduate at Michigan, and went on to earn a master’s degree in industrial engineering and operations. He is a data analyst at Flowcode. The newlyweds live in New York City.

After getting engaged on the Brooklyn Bridge, Paige and Graham exchanged vows at the Wee Burn Beach Club in Rowayton late last spring, surrounded by many friends and neighbors from Darien.

Stormy weather in the days leading up to the celebration added a bit of last-minute excitement, with members of the wedding party arriving just minutes before. Fortunately, everyone made it—and the day unfolded into a beautiful and memorable celebration.

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They are confronting hot flashes, mood swings, fatigue, joint pain, loss of libido and other exasperating symptoms that can turn menopause into a blur. But unlike their mothers and grandmothers—who may have only spoken of this life transition in a whispered reference to “the change”—women today are talking about it, taking charge of their health and finding ways to feel better.

Even so, the information out there can be confusing.

Women still find themselves blindsided by symptoms they didn’t expect—arriving sooner than they anticipated or lasting longer than they ever imagined.

Or they think they are too far past menopause to benefit from the hormone therapy that has been a game-changer for women looking to age powerfully. So we turned to the doctors and experts in Fairfield County that women of a certain age are raving about and asked them to share their insight on menopause, the evolving approach to treating it and how this phase of life is getting a much-needed makeover.

We are also bringing you a candid roundtable with women who get real about how much menopause can truly suck—but they also reassure us that there is no way they will settle for a mentally hazy, emotionally crazy, sleepless, sweaty, achy existence. And neither should you.

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WHAT IS IT?

Although “menopause” is often used as a blanket term for this entire chapter of life, it is actually just one page—specifically, the 12-month mark after a woman’s final menstrual period. At that point, she is unlikely to have any more periods or to ovulate. The average age of menopause for American women is 52.

Perimenopause refers to the years leading up to menopause, when symptoms such as hot flashes, sleep issues, brain fog, anxiety and mood swings can begin. For most women, this occurs in their late 40s and early 50s, but signs can begin as early as the 30s. Post-menopause begins after menopause and lasts the rest of a woman’s life—though with healthy lifestyle choices and the help of modern medicine, the unpleasant symptoms don’t have to.

“Perimenopause, as I like to joke, is the best seven to ten years of your life,” says integrative medicine physician Dr. Katie Takayasu (“Dr. Katie”), founder of Wellness Insights in Darien. “What makes it so challenging is that it can be so variable. For some women, it is extreme and difficult to handle; others have very little symptomology. It’s also not a smooth decline. It’s this up-and-down roller coaster. You can feel normal one day and then two days later feel like a totally different person, then a month later, feel back to normal again and so on. Even if you have significant PMS or painful periods or tender breasts around ovulation, it’s predictable. That’s the tough part about perimenopause; you go from these predictable patterns to a period of unpredictability.”

Dr. Katie explains that symptoms can “literally be from head to toe.” She lists brain fog; memory and concentration difficulties; insomnia; headaches; mood changes (irritability, anxiety, depression); changes in eyesight; dental changes (dry mouth, gingivitis, cavities, loose teeth); changes in hearing and tinnitus; cardiovascular changes (high cholesterol, palpitations, irregular heartbeat); temperature irregularity (hot flashes, night sweats or “just feeling slumpy and warm”); body odor changes (either from sweat or microbiome irregularities); weight gain (especially around the middle); joint aches; loss of bone density; digestive issues (bloating, constipation, diarrhea); dry or dull skin and a lack of elasticity; bladder issues; and sexual challenges (vaginal dryness, loss of libido, changes in or difficulty achieving orgasm).

Sleep disturbances—especially waking up and not being able to fall back asleep—are among the first complaints Dr. Katie often hears. While typically this happens in a woman’s 40s, signs can appear sooner. “If you are having symptoms in your mid- to late-30s, it’s not too early to consider the possibility that perimenopause might be the reason,” says Dr. Katie.

But the good news is that, today, women have more options than ever to manage their symptoms, feel like themselves again and move through this transition with strength and confidence.

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information in the context of the patient’s medical history, symptoms and risk factors.

“When a woman is hesitant about starting hormone therapy, we explore what’s behind that,” says Dr. Goldberg-Berman. “Hormone therapy is absolutely contraindicated for women with a history of hormone-sensitive cancers such as breast or endometrial cancer, unexplained vaginal bleeding, active liver disease or a history of spontaneous clotting.

Then there are relative contraindications that don’t necessarily rule out therapy but require careful consideration and monitoring. These can include migraine with aura, controlled hypertension, high cardiovascular risk and a strong family history of breast cancer or gallbladder disease. In some cases, I involve a cardiologist to assess risk.”

A 2002 study by the World Health Organization, which linked HRT to an increased risk of stroke, blood clotting and breast cancer, fueled widespread fear. Dr. Carol Fucigna, Vice Chair of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Stamford Hospital and a menopause specialist, explains: “Although that data showed an increase in risks of breast cancer (eight in 10,000) and deep vein thrombosis, the risks were very small. Also, the average age of the participants was 63, which is well beyond the average age of menopause,

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HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY OR “HRT”—ALSO CALLED MENOPAUSAL HORMONE THERAPY (MHT)—IS A HOT TOPIC. In November, the FDA announced the removal of most “black box” warnings from HRT products, citing outdated science and encouraging, updated data. (The warning of an increased risk for endometrial cancer if taking estrogen without progesterone remains.) Social media blew up, with many in the medical field touting the benefits of HRT and accusing the FDA of waiting way too long to make this move, and others asserting caution.

Women are still left wondering: Is it safe?

When should I start? Which hormones do I need? Are synthetic or bioidentical hormones better? Like now… who can help me NOW (shrieked from a pool of sweat at 3 a.m., with the rage of the Stranger Things Mind Flayer).

We have answers! Not all of them, but enough to help you dry your brow and establish a plan.

Dr. Donna Hagberg, a gynecologist with Yale New Haven Health at Greenwich Hospital, says, “I take the 'R' out of ‘HRT’—hormone therapy versus hormone replacement therapy. This is where my philosophy may differ from other physicians: I’m not replacing hormones; I’m optimizing them.

So I’m working with patients' own hormone production from within their body and giving a little bit more. I am trying to optimize their hormones throughout the rest of their lives to make sure that everything functions appropriately without suppressing any of their own glands. The majority of organs are affected by the loss of estradiol. The pros of hormone therapy are taking away a lot of the unpleasant symptoms women feel and potentially improving their longevity and overall health.” The cons are relevant to two groups, says Dr. Hagberg: “The patient who

already has a cancer or who has an increased risk of blood clotting. But for the majority of women, there are many more pros than cons.

We always have to consider the potential side effects in addition to those contraindications.

As soon those are evaluated and screening is done, we can talk about options and dosing. There are so many choices now: oral, transdermal, transvaginal.”

If a woman has more complex hormonal issues, she may turn to an endocrinologist, such as Dr. Judith Goldberg-Berman at Greenwich Hospital. “I typically become involved when there are intersecting hormonal issues that require a broader endocrine evaluation,” says Dr. GoldbergBerman. “For example, if a woman is experiencing menopausal symptoms along with thyroid dysfunction, bone loss or metabolic changes, I help tease out the different contributing factors. I work closely with their gynecologist and primary care physician to guide decisions.”

Dr. Goldberg-Berman has noticed a trend in women being more informed and proactive about their health: “Women are often coming in after doing their own research or talking with their peers. They are reading books, listening to podcasts and following experts online.” It is then her job to interpret this

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and the study was done at a time when we were using different forms of both estrogen and progesterone.”

The alarm bells have quieted with more recognition of HRT’s benefits and cautious prescribing of hormone therapy to women who would have been declined a decade ago.

Jane Hurzy*, a 50-year-old Weston resident, lost her sister to breast cancer and her mother also had the disease. Her doctor was hesitant about prescribing HRT. But after suffering from insomnia and brain fog for a year, she returned to her annual exam armed with recent reassuring studies and a persuasive personal argument. “My relatives with breast cancer had a history of heavy smoking and drinking. I live a very healthy lifestyle,” says Hurzy. She started hormone therapy and almost instantly felt like her old self.

Studies indicate that starting HRT sooner—within ten years of menopause— tips the balance toward more benefits than risks. Dr. Hagberg sometimes prescribes HRT past that time frame. “Many women beyond that ‘window of opportunity’ are still interested in hormone therapy for things like bone health, or now that they’re learning about research suggesting it’s actually potentially improving cognitive and cardiovascular health.

The adrenal gland can often continue to make hormones in the menopausal patient, so we can add on to that.

When women come in and they’re 10, 11, 12 years into menopause, we just want to make sure that there are no contraindications from a cardiovascular or cancer standpoint. Then, since receptors haven’t seen hormones for years, we start at a more conservative and careful dosing.”

Dr. Katie comments, “I’m so on board with menopausal hormone therapy—not replacing but supporting the body’s hormone balance. As soon as you notice irritability, sleep changes, menstrual changes, have a conversation with your provider, so that you’re not suffering but actually being proactive about how you want this next stage of your life to go.”

How quickly do most women feel relief?

“Often just a few days to a few weeks later, women are saying, ‘Oh my gosh, I feel like myself again!’ That’s the whole point,” says Dr. Katie. “It’s not to make you superhuman; it’s just to make you feel like yourself again.”

THERE IS A LOT OF CHATTER ABOUT “BIOIDENTICAL” HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY, or BHRT. Dr. Hagberg explains, “Bioidentical means it’s identical to the biological hormones that the body makes. They are more natural and tolerated beautifully. The non-bioidentical ones have been well researched. These are a bit more chemicalized. Premarin, as an example, is made from the urine of a pregnant mare. It is not a natural hormone for women, so it’s sometimes not well tolerated—although it is well researched and prescribed by many physicians. Some of my patients are on it for various reasons.”

Dr. Fucigna says, “The most commonly used hormones now are a transdermal estradiol and a micronized progesterone.

Studies have shown a decrease in breast cancer risk with these forms of estrogen and progesterone, which are the same chemical structure as the hormones made by our bodies. The transdermal estradiol patch, which is absorbed through the skin, does not increase the risk of blood clotting as oral estradiol does.”

Doctors have differing opinions on which type of hormones are safer or “better.”

Some defend synthetic hormones that have been studied thoroughly and question some bioidentical hormones (made from plants)—namely those made at “compounding pharmacies.” These may be described as “natural” but aren’t as well researched or regulated.

“There are bioidentical options that are made by pharmaceutical companies.

For example, a lot of the patches are bioidentical and available at your local pharmacy,” explains Dr. Hagberg.

“Compounded is a different term. These are bioidenticals, but they’re compounded and made in a specialty lab. If it’s a reputable lab, they do it well, and the hormone can be more customized for the patient. If the patient’s not tolerating what she’s picking up at her local pharmacy, we can customize it and adjust the dosing.”

Because compounded BHRT falls under a

regulatory exemption for patient-specific prescriptions, it is not FDA-approved.

Esther Blum, an integrative dietician and hormone coach based in Weston, comments, “You can get estrogen in a patch from your pharmacy that’s covered by insurance and comes in four different dosages. If you want something compounded, a hormone-literate provider will compound what’s called Bi-est cream for you, which is estriol and estradiol.

Most doctors will put women on birth control pills, which is not approved for menopause care. Those are synthetic estrogens and progestins and carry a higher risk of clotting and stroke. Whereas even if you have a clotting disorder, it is safe to use transdermal estrogen, and you can get what’s called Prometrium, an oral micronized progesterone that is bioidentical. I get mine for $4 a bottle at the pharmacy.”

Blum administers a urine test with her clients to assess adrenal function and how their bodies are metabolizing hormones, and a stool test to see how the gut is detoxing estrogen. She then helps patients develop a personalized plan, educating them with information on menopause “that doctors aren’t learning in med school. I have a national directory of hormone literate providers in all 50 states,” says Blum.

Westport resident Kristin Purcell was 43 when perimenopause hit her like Hurricane Sandy hit her Compo neighborhood. “My youngest was three years old then and just this lovely soul. I found myself screaming,” she recalls. “My girls looked at me like, ‘Who are you?’ I’m a nice person. I had never yelled at my children. I thought, ‘What is going on?’ This rage just came out of me.

That’s when I started chasing down any options I could find.”

Her OB suggested birth control pills.

Purcell recalls, “I said, ‘Listen, even when my ovaries were working, I didn’t want birth control because it made me a subset of who I am as a human.’”

Purcell then discovered Dr. Sobo in Stamford. “He looked at my blood work and said, ‘We just need to supplement you a little bit.’” She applies a cream daily to her wrist—a combination of estrogen, progesterone and testosterone—that is dispensed by a compounding pharmacy.

“It was a night-and-day experience for me,” she says. “We’ve tweaked it many times over ten years. It has been life changing. I’ve seen my obstetricians since before I had both babies. They’ve been amazing—I do my annuals and all that with them—but they are not plugged into the value of this other component of my female personal care that I find essential.”

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fix—she felt too good.

Darien resident, Sandy Fulton* comments: “My doctor really managed all of that.

There was not the crazy hypersexual drive—he just brought me back to my normal.”

Blum, whose slogan is “Make menopause your b*tch” and who authored the trailblazing menopause book See ya later, Ovulator, is frustrated by the FDA’s feet-dragging regarding testosterone for women. “Women can get the men’s testosterone prescribed, but that basically comes in a ketchup packet or a tube, so it’s really hard to regulate the dosage

for women,” explains Blum. “I tell women, to make your life easier, pay for it through a compounding pharmacy. But their doctor has to be willing to prescribe it.”

A growing trend for diehard testosterone fans involves having “pellets” inserted under the skin—but most experts do not endorse this. “If you’re not absorbing topicals, you can do injections, which leave your body in a week,” says Blum, “whereas with pellets, it’s like six months. You are stuck, and it’s a surgical procedure every time.”

Dr. Hagberg agrees: “I don’t support pellets for two reasons. One, they can lead to infections and abscess. Two, they raise the levels higher than a typical male testosterone level. It’s a steroid. We have no long-term data on these high levels. I do prescribe testosterone for many women, often for libido or for bone support or energy, but in the right dose.”

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TESTOSTERONE HAS BECOME SO POPULAR AMONG MENOPAUSAL WOMEN—and so controversial among doctors—that the hormone has muscled its way to its own section. While typically associated with men, testosterone is also important for female development and sexual function. Men start off with ten times the testosterone as women and it dwindles slowly over their lifetime. Women’s testosterone levels, by contrast, drop by half from age 20 to 60. Dozens of testosterone-boosting products have been developed for men and approved by the FDA—but none have been approved for women. With female health issues significantly underfunded and underresearched, many women are not waiting around for an official okay before reclaiming their lost libido.

A recent New York Times article, “I’m on Fire” by Susan Dominus, chronicled the surge in energy, productivity and libido among middleaged women who swear by the latest mother’s little helper (and by most accounts, their partners aren’t complaining either). But in some cases, women are being prescribed levels of testosterone comparable to those of men—or even a teenage boy.

Side effects can include aggression, unwanted hair growth in certain places and hair loss on their head, acne, a deepened or raspy voice, enlargement of the clitoris and libido that is too high. One woman was injured from hurried sex in a car; another lost half her hair but wouldn’t give up her testosterone

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FOR MOST AGING WOMEN, HORMONES ARE ONLY PART OF THE FEEL-GOOD EQUATION. SO, WHAT ELSE CAN— AND SHOULD—WE BE DOING? Dr. Hagberg emphasizes the value of eating a Mediterranean diet and says that “exercise is hugely important.” Getting enough sleep

to protect cognitive function, reducing stress and taking vitamin D supplements for bone health are also on her menopause musts list.

Westporter Jill Jaysen, an acting teacher and executive coach, used positive thinking to power through her hot flashes. “I heard someone on a talk show suggest reframing hot flashes as ‘power surges,’” she recalls.

“Reframing a negative as a positive is something I do all the time in my coaching. It helped.”

Blum takes a mind-body approach in her work. “My book teaches women how to master menopause with nutrition, hormones and self-advocacy,” says Blum, whose previous four books—including Eat, Drink, and Be Gorgeous—focused on nutrition. She analyzes clients’ microbiomes to identify bacterial overgrowth and imbalances. "The healthier your gut is going into menopause, the better you will function and the more resilient you will be,” she explains. “I have had women whose hot flashes completely resolved when we corrected the nutrient imbalances and rebuilt their microbiomes.

Diet is ground zero for transformation.”

Blum also addresses the constipation, bloating, food intolerances and inflammation that can increase during menopause. From there, she develops customized diets that help to improve sleep, energy and lean muscle, and adds in supplements like vitamins, probiotics and herbs.

“I always joke, there's a light at the end of the vaginal tunnel! We've got to bring these women back to life, and not sit and wait for medical schools to change their paradigm,” says Blum. “We are the Gen Xers and alchemists who are not going to sit here suffering. But we also need a roadmap. I love giving women their lady boss—you know, here's your education. Take this to your doctor. When they advocate and have the knowledge, they always get what they need.”

Dr. Katie practices integrative medicine, so she addresses the body, mind and spirit.

“We think a lot about stress management,” she says. “The way you fuel your body with food, the way you sleep every night, the way you move every day and the way you pay attention to your spiritual self—to stillness, to your sense of groundedness—are incredibly important. If you don't fuel, move, sleep and have some stillness in your life, it's almost like no amount of hormones is going to make a big difference because those keystone pieces have to be in place.”

She sometimes refers patients to a health coach to establish sustainable routines or to a psychotherapist to do cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia. In her book, Plants First, Dr. Katie highlights the importance of fiber (most women eat less than half of what they need, she notes); whole, unprocessed foods; and nutrition that optimizes digestion and hormone balance while reducing diseasecausing inflammation. She also recommends acupuncture, meditation and herbal remedies to help with menopausal symptoms.

“We really try to listen to each individual story and come up with the best plan for that person,” she says. “It’s not just one silver bullet—it’s all these tiny beautiful choices that amount to more significant change over the course of time. People are really embracing this new chapter in their lives. I always joke with patients, what will Katie 3.0 look like?

It's not just about empowerment around perimenopause, but it's empowerment of: What do I want from my life? What is this next chapter going to look like? This time of change becomes a real catalyst for new opportunities, which is really, really exciting.” *Some names have been changed.

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Expert-led education on menopause and midlife health Helpful resources for managing symptoms and improving well-being A supportive space to ask questions and connect with others Free sessions at Norwalk Public Library, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.:

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JANUARY 21 “SEX: Talking About” FEBRUARY 18 “And the Beat Goes On: Heart Disease and Menopause” MARCH 18 “Sticks and Stones Can Break Your Bones” APRIL 15 “Sleepless in Menopause City” MAY 20 “Bladder Matters— Urinary Concerns at Menopause” For more info, contact Norwalk Hospital OB at (203) 852-3073.

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emilie rubinfeld embodies the Carolina Herrera brand— effortlessly elegant, glamorous and beyond chic.

She is everything you'd expect the president of a global fashion house to be.

Rubinfeld has spent more than twenty-five years at the forefront of luxury fashion, building brand marketing and communications strategies for industry giants like Akris and Giorgio Armani.

Today, as President of Carolina Herrera, she's steering the storied New York fashion house into its next chapter—honoring its heritage while meeting the demands of a rapidly evolving marketplace.

Rubinfeld led the brand through a significant leadership transition when Herrera retired seven years ago, and designer Wes Gordon took over as creative director and designer. She has expanded the fashion house brand's reach while ensuring it resonates with a new generation of luxury consumers—a balancing act that requires reverence for heritage and boldness in reimagining what a fashion house can be.

Even though she runs an international fashion house, Rubinfeld chose to raise her family in New Canaan. She grew up in the town with a father who worked in the city, so the commute was familiar to her: “I appreciate leaving New York City and an hour later pulling into an enclave that feels worlds away. Being near my parents and sister was important to me.”

We caught up with the New Canaan native ahead of New York City Fashion Week to talk glamour, personal style and her mission to make the world dress up just a little bit more.

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Emilie Rubinfeld commands the room in true Carolina Herrera fashion—with elegance, grace and confidence.

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t h e C arolina Her rera fa shion hou s e stand s for beautif ul clothes, a n d w e d o t hat today wi th u na bash e d c on fi denc e.

— e m i li e ru b i nf e l d,

w it h c r e at iv e d ir ecto r a n d des i gner wes gor don

clothes, or was the casualization here to stay? We decided to stay true to who we are, and as soon as the world opened back up, we couldn't keep a dress in stock! It was a great lesson to stick to what you do best and not try to be something that you're not.

HOW DID YOU BEGIN YOUR CAREER IN FASHION?

I went to New Canaan High School and then had a liberal arts education at the University of Michigan, but when I was younger all of my jobs were in retail. Growing up, I didn't know that you could have a career in fashion if you weren’t an artist or a designer. I had an internship at Calvin Klein, and learned that a fashion business includes multiple departments, including public relations, marketing and sales. All those components affect the business, not just design and sketching.

WALK US THROUGH THE DESIGN PROCESS

We begin thinking about the collection months in advance, developing a strategy and business plan. Our creative director and designer, Wes Gordon, focuses on inspiration and starts thinking about color, fabrics, sketches, and prototypes. We meet collectively to brainstorm with team members from different departments about the collection and how it will come to fruition. We analyze every single item of clothing that's going to be in the collection, so when it comes to actually showing it, all the heavy lifting has been done.

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE CAROLINA HERRERA BRAND?

Carolina Herrera is synonymous with elegance and bold femininity. The Carolina Herrera fashion house stands for beautiful clothes, and we do that today with unabashed confidence. Women want to feel elegant and beautiful, and there's a draw more than ever to dress up and wear nice clothes. A telling moment occurred during the Covid pandemic, when there was a lot of noise suggesting we consider a casualization of the collection. Would women ever return to wearing dresses and more formal

HOW DOES THE BUSINESS SIDE AFFECT THE DESIGN PROCESS?

We analyze the creative output through a strategic lens. How can we

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Highlights from the Carolina Herrera Spring Collection.

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Backstage at the Carolina Herrera Madrid Fashion Show, Creative Director Wes Gordon (above) and the atelier finesse final fittings, adjust jewels and shape the vision for the runway..

take this vision and turn it into a business that achieves and exceeds our objectives? Where will it be made? What's the composition, the pricing and the end purpose? What kind of units do we think we'll have, and how do we take a single prototype and make hundreds of them? There's something to be said about the industrialization of that product, and we're talking luxury women's clothing.

rera makeup and decides on looks for that. In the last show, he loved the idea of a very dramatic eye, which allowed him to showcase a new eye pencil. He’s really conducting a symphony and putting all these pieces in place.

TAKE US BEHIND THE SCENES ON THE DAY OF A FASHION SHOW

We have anywhere from 200 to 400 guests, and there are never enough seats! The guest list includes top clients, friends of the house and buyers from the world’s most prestigious stores. Then you have that next layer of magazine editors, influencers and celebrities. We arrive at the venue early to do rehearsals with the models. It's fun because they’re all in their robes, getting hair and makeup done, and practicing their walk. The choreography of a show is crucial because you want to ensure models are following the rhythm of the music, while also maintaining an appropriate distance between each other. Wes conducts press interviews while also ensuring the models look great and the makeup is perfect. It's his big game day! Backstage, our pattern makers, and designers, are making last-minute adjustments. I'm backstage, and then move front-of-house

HOW MANY COLLECTIONS ARE CREATED EACH YEAR?

We create six collections a year, which means that if you come into our stores, or visit carolinaherrera.com, there will always be something new to delight and surprise you. We show our two main runway collections as part of the New York City Fashion Week, which takes place in September and February.

HOW DO YOU GET READY FOR NEW YORK FASHION WEEK?

Leading up to the show, Wes does the model casting and fitting. In our hallways, you’ll see a parade of 60 models presenting themselves to see if they fit in the show. Wes is also the creative director of Carolina Her-

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wom e n wa n t to feel eleg ant and beautif ul, a n d t h e re ’ s a dr aw more t ha n ev e r to dress up and wear nice clothes .

— e mil ie rubi n fe ld

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Under the open sky of Plaza Mayor, models sweep across a breathtaking runway, bringing Carolina Herrera’s vision to life in one of Madrid’s most iconic spaces.

to start welcoming our guests, editors, buyers and clients. The show is typically only 12 to 14 minutes long, and we feature anywhere from 35 to 55 looks. What I love about it is that during the show, we’re center stage globally as a brand, and it's our one shining moment!

WHAT IS NEXT FOR THE BRAND?

We opened a new store in the River Oaks District of Houston and are relocating our Dallas store within Highland Park Village. We're opening new stores in La Jolla, California, and the Miami Design District. The Miami Design District is a really spectacular shopping destination, as it beautifully marries luxury fashion with the artistic community. We’re a small team, so all of these projects take a lot of energy and focus and will be a big priority for the years to come. We are also launching a new handbag collection. What’s beautiful about this collection is that it’s Wes's first foray into marrying an accessory product with the clothes.

Our point of distinction in the collection is that these shapes are really for the lifestyle of the clothes; they're whimsical, they're novelty, they have color, but they're timeless at the same time. And, of course, they're beautifully crafted!

TELL US ABOUT YOUR DESTINATION FASHION SHOW IN MADRID

Last year, for the first time, instead of showing in September during Fashion Week, we went to Madrid. We viewed it as an opportune moment to celebrate the entire brand, which includes fragrance, makeup, accessories and fashion. We wanted to celebrate all the products in our portfolio and Madrid provided the perfect opportunity. We chose Madrid because Mrs. Herrera and her late husband Reinaldo were fixtures of Madrid society, and their daughter, Carolina A., lives there as well. I wore a beautiful print dress that had a lot of volume and exquisite craftsmanship in the bodice, and it was a spectacular piece I was proud to wear.

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above left to right: From perfectly fitted dresses to statement coats, crisp white shirts and sparkling knitwear, Carolina Herrera’s runway collection shows the timeless pieces Rubinfeld says every wardrobe needs— effortless, versatile and always impeccably chic.

THE EMILIE EDIT

in beautiful colors in a perfect, feminine cut. I have a red one and I can put it over anything, add a bold necklace or fun earrings, and it's like, Wow, you look great!

INSTEAD OF JEANS

Try a skinny pair of trousers— we have one called the Emilie —and you can wear them with a little kitten heel or with a pair of flats. They fit perfectly on your body, and when you pair them with the bright-red cropped cardigan, you look perfect.

Rubinfeld's Must-Have Wardrobe Essentials THE PERFECT DRESS Make every occasion a dress-up occasion, whether it's going to dinner in town or meeting a friend for coffee. Why not?

Spend the money on a wellcrafted, perfectly fitted dress and you can wear it forever. When you're feeling unsure about what to wear, just put it on, and you're done. I love to just zip up and go!

KNITWEAR FOR EVENING

We designed knit sweaters and dresses in sequins. When a woman puts it on, she looks incredible, but she's comfortable. If you’re traveling and need an amazing outfit, the sequin knit dress is it. It’s great for a winter wedding, a black-tie dinner or even dinner in a city!

THE STATEMENT COAT

We don’t make many coats, but when we do, they are truly special. It could have beautiful floral embroidery on black cashmere or something equally dramatic. You can put it on over anything – even jeans and a t-shirt and look amazing.

I’ll wear one on the plane so I can be comfortable and casual, but with my statement coat, I look pulled together.

THE ICONIC WHITE SHIRT

From the beginning, Carolina Herrera was renowned for pairing a crisp, white shirt with a ball skirt. You can dress the shirt up and wear it with a fabulous skirt, or you can keep it casual and pair it with skinny black pants and a cool necklace or a big pair of earrings. When in doubt, grab the crisp white shirt and you'll look put-together!

A REALLY GREAT CARDIGAN

We've been making cardigans

NEW CANAAN FAVORITES Coffe Spot Zumbach’s

Restaurants

Gray Barns and Solé

Sweets

Gelatissimo

Shopping

I love the Linen Shop and the Whitney Shop for hostess gift giving. My daughter’s name is Whitney so Little Whitney, their children’s store always makes me smile.

Outdoors

I’m a big runner and enjoy Irwin Park.

Culture

My husband, being from Sweden, really appreciates the midcentury modern heritage of New Canaan, as do I. We live near the Glass House, and it’s special to watch the seasonal landscape changes.

Phillip Johnson validated New Canaan as a unique community that blends the beautiful New England setting with a cosmopolitan link.

Education

As a New Canaan parent, I appreciate the school system and the educational community— both incredible.

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ALLERGY IMMUNOLOGY

ANESTHESIOLOGY

Aimee AltschulLatzman

Francisco J. Brea

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

YNHH|Greenwich Anesthesiology Associates PC 5 Perryridge Rd, Greenwich 203-863-3390

Kenneth S. Backman

Mark Chrostowski

Allergy & Asthma Care of Fairfield County LLC 55 Walls Dr, Trumbull 203-259-7070

Jonathan B. Bell

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

Katherine A. Bloom

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

Leslie R. Coleman

Allergy And Asthma Assoc. of Stamford PC 144 Morgan St, Stamford 203-324-9525

Yogen A. Dave

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

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

Paul S. Lindner

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

Gendai Echezona

Premier PCW Aesthetics 40 Cross St, Norwalk 203-956-0022

Richard A. Hughes Nuvance Health Medical Practice 34 Maple St, Norwalk 203-852-2276

Robert Koorn

Nuvance Health Medical Practice 34 Maple St, Norwalk 203-852-2276

Fairfield County Allergy Asthma and Immunology Associates PC 80 Mill River St, Stamford 203-838-4034

Agnes Matczuk

Fairfield County Allergy Asthma and Immunology Associates PC 2 1/2 Dearfield Dr, Greenwich 203-838-4034

Joseph Sproviero

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

YNHH|Cardiac Specialists 999 Silver Ln, Trumbull 203-292-2000

Robert M. Moskowitz

John Novella

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

Alexander Delvecchio

Mina Owlia

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

Maria C. Pavlis

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

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

Michael R. Pittaro

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

Ram Y. Gordon

YNHH|Cardiac Specialists 999 Silver Ln, Trumbull 203-292-2000

Ari Pollack

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

Jeffrey Green

The Heart Center 215 Stillwater Ave, Stamford 203-674-1810

Christopher Howes

Cynthia Twu

David H. Hsi

Nuvance Health Medical Practice 34 Maple St, Norwalk 203-852-2276

Stuart Zarich

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

Nuvance Health Medical Practice 111 Osborne St, Danbury 203-739-7155

Greenwich Anesthesiology Associates Pc 5 Perryridge Rd, Greenwich 203-863-3390

Lucia E. Vigna

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

David J. Lomnitz

Murali Chiravuri

Ira Galin

Greenwich Anesthesiology Associates Pc 5 Perryridge Rd, Greenwich 203-863-3390

Wayne H. Miller

Nuvance Health Medical Practice 40 Cross St, Norwalk 203-855-3680

Nuvance HealthCardiology Danbury 111 Osborne St, Danbury 203-739-7155

Linda Casale

Edwin Oh

Alfonso Tagliavia

Arshad M. Yekta

Michael A. Logue

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

YNHH|Cardiac Specialists 1305 Post Rd, Fairfield 203-292-2000

YNHH|Greenwich Anesthesiology Associates Pc 5 Perryridge Rd, Greenwich 203-863-3390

Charles Landau

Eric L. Alter

Nuvance Health Medical Practice 24 Hospital Ave, Danbury 203-739-7118

Paul B. Sygall

Lawrence Fisher

CARDIOLOGY

Garrett D. Nguyen

Mark D. Litchman

Robert Winslow

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

Mitchell Driesman

YNHH|Greenwich Anesthesiology Associates Pc 5 Perryridge Rd, Greenwich 203-863-3390

Aymeric E. Louit

Stamford Health Medical Group 29 Hospital Plz, Stamford 203-276-2321

Nuvance Health Medical Practice 24 Hospital Ave, Danbury 203-739-7118

Karl J. Kulikowski

Ashton Lai

YNHH|Cardiac Specialists 1305 Post Rd, Fairfield 203-292-2000

Sandhya Dhruvakumar

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

Allergy And Asthma Center of Stamford 1275 Summer St, Stamford 203-978-0072 Fairfield County Allergy Asthma and Immunology Associates PC 2 1/2 Dearfield Dr, Greenwich 203-838-4034

CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY

Brian Pollack

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

YNHH|Heart and Vascular Center 500 W Putnam Ave, Greenwich 203-863-4210

Adam Schussheim Cardiac Specialists 1305 Post Rd, Fairfield 203-292-2000

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

Jared G. Selter

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

Robert L. Labarre

Richard Taikowski

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

YNHH|Cardiac Specialists 1305 Post Rd, Fairfield 203-292-2000

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

YNHH|Bridgeport Hospital 267 Grant St, Bridgeport 203-384-3844

CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY Michael I. Ebright Stamford Health Medical Group 29 Hospital Plz, Stamford 203-276-4404

William A. Jakobleff, Jr.

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

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

Francis J. Neeson

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

Suhash Patel

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

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

Ronald J. Raymond

Richard J. Kaplon

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

Nuvance Health Medical Practice 111 Osborne St, Danbury 203-739-6950

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

David D. Yuh

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

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE Venu Channamsetty

Cardiac Specialists 30 Prospect St, Ridgefield 203-438-9621

Alon Ronen

Robert D. Sackstein

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

Edward H. Schuster Stamford Health Medical Group 32 Strawberry Hill Ct, Stamford 203-276-2323

Aparna Srinivasan Integrated Pain Solutions 32 Knight St, Norwalk 203-845-2160

Joseph J. Tiano

Cardiology Associates of Fairfield County 2979 Main St, Bridgeport 203-683-5100

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

Joonun Choi

Anja Wagner

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

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

Cardiology Associates of Fairfield County 2979 Main St, Bridgeport 203-683-5100

Craig S. Werner

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

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Top docs, top tier care Congratulations to our physicians recognized as Top Docs® Nuvance Health proudly applauds the members of our medical staff recognized as 2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctors®. You not only improve the well-being of our patients, but also the lives of people across our communities. We commend you for this well-deserved achievement.

Danbury Hospital • New Milford Hospital • Norwalk Hospital • Sharon Hospital

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2026

CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY Deborah S. Lipschitz

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

COLON & RECTAL SURGERY Stuart E. Bussell

Nuvance Health 111 Osborne St, Danbury 203-739-7131

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

Marilee L. Freitas

Stamford Health Medical Group 29 Hospital Plz, Stamford 203-323-8989

Peter B. McWhorter

YNHH|Northeast Medical Group Surgical Specialists 5 Perryridge Rd, Greenwich 203-863-4300

CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE Sandra K. Wainwright

Stamford Health Medical Group 5 Perryridge Road, Greenwich 203-863-4505

DERMATOLOGY Beth A. Buscher

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

Rhett Drugge

Rhett J. Drugge MD 50 Glenbrook Rd, Stamford 203-324-5719

Kenneth J. Egan

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

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

Robin Evans

Rhonda Q. Klein

Robert J. Patrignelli

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

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

Adam Welber

Specialty Imaging 2 Riverview Dr, Danbury 203-426-3002

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

Jeffrey D. Knispel

Debra Pruzan-Clain

EMERGENCY MEDICINE

Judith C. GoldbergBerman

Charles L. G. Halasz

Jeremy Moss

Omar A. Ibrahimi

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

Connecticut Skin Institute 2777 Summer St, Stamford 203-428-4440

Elle de Moll

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

Elizabeth C. Smith

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

Debra S. Weissman

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

Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut 260 Long Ridge Rd, Stamford 203-969-0123

Jason C. McBean

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

Greenwich Med Spa 1285 E. Putnam Ave, Riverside 203-637-0662

Elizabeth R. Marsh

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

Lynne M. Haven

Mitchell J. Ross

Graeme M. Lipper

Fern E. Mayer

Dermatology Center of Stamford 1290 Summer St, Stamford 203-325-3576

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

Schweiger Dermatology Group 761 Main Ave, Norwalk 203-810-4151

Henry C. Gasiorowski

Dermatology for the Family 149 East Ave, Norwalk 203-349-8228

Deanne M. Robinson

Steven Andrew Kolenik III

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

Michele E. Gasiorowski

The Dermatology Center of Stamford 1290 Summer St, Stamford 203-325-3576

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

Rena Fortier

Severine M. Chavel

Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut 425 Post Rd, Fairfield 203-292-9490

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

Dermatology Center of Stamford 1290 Summer St, Stamford 203-325-3576

Rebecca Ross Hall

Richard C. Connors

Anna S. Mah

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

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

Dermatology Associates of Western Connecticut PC 170 Mt. Pleasant Rd, Newtown 203-792-4151 Dermatology Center of Stamford 1290 Summer St, Stamford 203-325-3576

Robin G. Oshman

Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut 425 Post Rd, Fairfield 203-292-9490

Southern Connecticut Dermatology 1275 Summer St, Stamford 203-323-5660

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

ENDOCRINOLOGY, DIABETES & METABOLISM

Brett Andrew King

Rand L. Werbitt

Advanced Specialty Care PC 1290 Summer St, Stamford 203-830-4700

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

Jonathan R. Zirn

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

Integrated Dermatology of Bridgeport 7 Cambridge Dr, Trumbull 203-374-5546

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

Kim M. Nichols

NicholsMD 50 Old Field Point Rd, Greenwich 203-862-4000 Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists PC 160 Hawley Ln, Trumbull 203-377-0639 Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists PC 160 Hawley Ln, Trumbull 475-265-5350

Sally S. Chao

Nuvance Health|Bauer Emergency Care Center at Norwalk Hospital 34 Maple St, Norwalk 203-852-2281

Virginia A. Collier

Nuvance Health|Bauer Emergency Care Center at Norwalk Hospital 34 Maple St, Norwalk 203-852-2281

Christopher M. Davison

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

Jason A. Fischel

Nuvance Health|Bauer Emergency Care Center at Norwalk Hospital 34 Maple St, Norwalk 203-852-2281

Jason A. Greenman

DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY Richard R. Culver

Rykiel Levine

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

Nuvance Health|Bauer Emergency Care Center at Norwalk Hospital 34 Maple St, Norwalk 203-852-2281

Christopher P. Fey

Brian R. McGovern

Linda LaTrenta

Mark I. Oestreicher

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

Nuvance Health|Bauer Emergency Care Center at Norwalk Hospital 34 Maple St, Norwalk 203-852-2281

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

Michael P. Noonan

Robert J. Capodanno

Nuvance Health|Bauer Emergency Care Center at Norwalk Hospital 34 Maple St, Norwalk 203-852-2281

Greenwich Hospital – Radiology 5 Perryridge Rd, Greenwich 203-863-3952

Timothy D. Shub

Ron Lee

Richard J. Teitell

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

Nuvance Health Medical Practice 34 Maple St, Norwalk 203-852-2281 YNHH|Bridgeport Hospital 267 Grant St, Bridgeport 203-384-3566

Sandi-Jo Galati

Judith GoldbergBerman MD 75 Holly Hill Lane, Greenwich 203-622-9160

Ranee A. Lleva

Endocrinology Associates of Greenwich – Northeast Medical Group 2015 W. Main St, Stamford 203-863-3750

Charles X. Ma

Nuvance Health Medical Practice 36 Old Kings Hwy S, Darien 203-852-2270

Bismruta Misra

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

Antonio Pantaleo

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

Nancy Rennert

Nuvance Health Medical PracticeEndocrinology Wilton 249 Danbury Rd, Wilton 203-852-2270

Robert R. Savino

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

Debra Schussheim

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

Glenn Siegel

Soundview Medical Associates LLC 50 Danbury Rd, Wilton 203-838-4000

Randi D. Tomasulo

Post Road Metabolic Consultants 246 Post Rd E, Westport 914-260-5016

Linda S. Werner

Hartford Healthcare Cancer Institute 115 Technology Dr, Trumbull 203-372-7200

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To all of our Top Docs committed to providing the greatest of care: Congratulations.

At Yale New Haven Health, we are proud to recognize the 75 doctors representing Bridgeport Hospital, Greenwich Hospital, Northeast Medical Group, and Yale Medicine who’ve been named Top Doctors. Their compassion, talent, and dedication are exceeded only by their tireless commitment to treating each and every patient with the greatest of care.

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2026

Yi-Hao Yu

Danbury Radiological Associates 2015 W. Main St, 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 Ave, Westport 203-221-3030

Jennifer Bendl

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

Angelo Mallozzi Stamford Health Medical Group 90 Morgan St, Stamford 203-276-7215

Sejal H. Parekh Nuvance Health Medical Practice 249 Danbury Rd, Wilton 203-762-3353

David Pazer

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

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

Marc E. Brodsky

Seth M. Sullivan

Stamford Health Medical Group 75 Holly Hill Ln, Greenwich 203-276-4777

Shanthi Devaraj

Shanthi Devaraj MD LLC 1400 Bedford St, Stamford 203-323-8700

Douglas Duchen

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

Alan T. Falkoff

Hartford Healthcare Medical Group Primary Care 30 Buxton Farm Rd, Stamford 203-322-7070

Joseph Feuerstein Elite Concierge Physicians 45 Singing Oaks Dr, Weston 203-979-5798

Cosmo Filiberto

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

Carol-Ann Galban

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

Concierge Care of New Canaan 173 East Ave, New Canaan 203-972-4215

Henry Yoon

Stamford Health Medical Group One Hospital Plz, Stamford 203-276-2270

GASTROENTEROLOGY Charles J. Adelmann Soundview Medical Associates LLC 50 Danbury Rd, Wilton 203-838-4000

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

Henry G. Beecher Connecticut GI 32 Strawberry Hill Ct, Stamford 203-348-5355

Steven Brandwein Nuvance Health Medical Practice 111 Osborne St, Danbury 203-739-7038

Bryan Burns

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

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

Nina S. Karol

Gena M. Cobrin

Joshua B. Herbert

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

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

Robert M. Dettmer

Alan E. Selkin

Kevin M. Dwyer

Joseph Fiorito

Ajay Singh

Craig L. Floch

William B. Hale

Julie Spivack

Connecticut GI 32 Strawberry Hill Ct, Stamford 203-348-5355

Center For GI Medicine of Fairfield & Westchester 15 Valley Dr, Greenwich 203-489-6900

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

Nuvance Health Medical Practice 40 Cross St, Norwalk 203-852-2278

Nuvance Health Medical Practice 40 Cross St, Norwalk 203-852-2278

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

Stuart Waldstreicher Diagnostic Endoscopy Center 778 Long Ridge Rd, Stamford 203-428-4643

Reid L. Hopkins

Nuvance Health Medical Practice 40 Cross St, Norwalk 203-852-2278

Thomas P. Whelan

Sarah A. Kahn

Stamford Health Medical Group 1351 Washington Blvd, Stamford 203-276-8490

Nuvance Health Medical PracticeGastroenterology Danbury 111 Osborne St, Danbury 203-739-7038

Neda Khaghan MD

Felice R. Zwas

Center For GI Medicine of Fairfield & Westchester 15 Valley Dr, Greenwich 203-489-6900

Center For GI Medicine of Fairfield & Westchester 15 Valley Dr, Greenwich 203-489-6900

GENERAL SURGERY

Chunwang Lam

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

Netanel Alper

Nuvance Health Medical PracticeBariatric & Metabolic Surgery Danbury 111 Osborne St, Danbury 203-739-7131

Gordon S. Latzman GI Health Specialists 888 White Plains Rd, Trumbull 203-459-4451 Nuvance Health Medical Practice 40 Cross St, Norwalk 203-852-2278 Nuvance Health Medical Practices – Gastroenterology Norwalk 30 Stevens St, Norwalk 203-852-2278

Kenneth R. Mauer Gastroenterology Associates 425 Post Rd, Fairfield 203-292-9000

Anthy Demestihas

Hartford Healthcare | St Vincent’s Medical Center 2800 Main St, Bridgeport 203-576-6000

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

Patrick Thomas Dolan Nuvance Health Medical Practice – Bariatric And Metabolic Surgery Norwalk 761 Main Ave, Norwalk 203-852-3050

Neal J. Schamberg

Center For GI Medicine of Fairfield & Westchester 15 Valley Dr, Greenwich 203-489-6900

Jill B. Watras

Nuvance Health Medical Practice 30 Stevens St, Norwalk 203-852-2406

GERIATRIC MEDICINE

Royd Fukumoto

Mithil Choksey

Nuvance Health 111 Osborne St, Danbury 203-739-7131

Alexandria M. Gallagher Nuvance Health Medical Practice 30 Stevens St, Norwalk 203-852-2406

Alyssa Gillego

YNHH|Smilow Breast Cancer Services of Greenwich 77 Lafayette Pl, Greenwich 203-863-4250

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

Lillian Huang

Peter A. Ingraldi

Nuvance Health Medical Practice 30 Stevens St, Norwalk 203-852-2406

Yale Medicine Surgery 5 Perryridge Rd, Greenwich 203-863-4300

Amber Brody

YNHH|Greenwich Hospital 5 Perryridge Rd, Greenwich 203-863-4300

Walter M. Cholewczynski

Philip R. Corvo

Athanassios Petrotos

Neil Robert Floch

Nuvance Health 761 Main Ave, Norwalk 203-846-8885

YNHH|Park Avenue Medical Center 5520 Park Ave, Trumbull 203-384-3890

Rakhee Mangla

Nuvance Health Medical Practice – Bariatric And Metabolic Surgery Danbury 111 Osborne St, Danbury 203-739-7131

Stamford Health Medical Group Breast Surgery 32 Strawberry Hill Ct, Stamford 203-276-4255

Jeanne S. Capasse

Suma S. Magge

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

Nuvance Health Medical Practice 40 Cross St, Norwalk 203-852-2406

Andrew S. Kenler

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

Kathleen A. LaVorgna

Nuvance Health Medical Practice 30 Stevens St, Norwalk 203-846-3338

Kevin D. Miller

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

Jeraldine S. Orlina

Nuvance Health 111 Osborne St, Danbury 203-739-7131

Nuvance Health Medical PracticePrimary Care Wilton 249 Danbury Rd, Wilton 203-762-3353 Yale New Haven Health – Center For Geriatrics 112 Quarry Rd, Trumbull 203-384-3388

Harsha Naik

Yale New Haven Health – Center For Geriatrics 112 Quarry Rd, Trumbull 203-384-3388

Anna Pankratov

Hartford Healthcare Medical Group 111 Beach Rd, Fairfield 203-696-3560

Alan M. Radin

Nuvance Health Medical Practice 100 Redding Rd, Redding 203-852-2494

GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY Leslie Andriani

Nuvance Health Medical Practice – Gynecologic Oncology Danbury 24 Hospital Ave, Danbury 203-739-4900

David Doo

Nuvance Health Medical Practice – Gynecologic Oncology Danbury 24 Hospital Ave, Danbury 203-739-4900

Karen Nishida

Gynecologic Cancer Care LLC 1290 Summer St, Stamford 203-998-0848

HAND SURGERY Matthew B. Cantlon

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

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Joseph DiGiovanni Ortho Connecticut 2 Riverview Dr, Danbury 203-797-1500

Adam Jacoby

Nuvance Health Medical Practice 333 Post Rd. W, Westport 203-221-0059

Haik Kavookjian MD Stamford Health Medical Group 40 Cross St, Norwalk 203-846-0040

Paul D. Protomastro Ortho Connecticut 761 Main Ave, Norwalk 203-845-2200

Thomas A. Rago

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

Ross J. Richer

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

Brandon Shulman Ortho Connecticut 761 Main Ave, Norwalk 203-845-2200

Mark A. Vitale

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

David Wei

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

HEMATOLOGY Daniel E. Boxer

Smilow Cancer Hospital 5520 Park Avenue, Trumbull 203-502-8400

Lisa Phuong

Nuvance Health Medical Practice – Hematology/Oncology Norwalk 34 Maple St, Norwalk 203-845-4811

HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE MEDICINE Vijay V. Desai

Nuvance Health Medical Practice 34 Maple St, Norwalk 203-852-2665

Jeanine S. Famiglietti Nuvance Health Medical Practice 111 Osborne St, Danbury 203-739-6662

Heather Sung PalliMD PLLC 128 East Ave, Norwalk 203-451-7212

INFECTIOUS DISEASE Nabeela Khan

Nuvance Health Medical Practice 761 Main Ave, Norwalk 203-852-2280

Maher Madhoun Stamford Health Medical Group 292 Long Ridge Rd, Stamford 203-323-4458

Gavin X. McLeod

Frank A. Ciminiello

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

Infectious Diseases Consultants Of Greenwich PC 5 Perryridge Rd, Greenwich 203-869-8838

Ralph J. Cipriani

Paul Nee

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

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

Michael F. Parry

Joseph V. Costanzo Stamford Health Medical Group 292 Long Ridge Rd, Stamford 203-348-9455

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

Allen F. Davis

Paolo A. Pino

ProHealth Physicians – Western Connecticut Primary Care 164 Mt Pleasant Rd, Newtown 203-270-1016

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

Jill G. Denowitz

Asha Shah

Concierge Physicians of Westport 333 Post Rd W, Westport 203-571-3000

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

Bryan E. Dorf

John G. Stratidis

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

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

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Vernetta D. Gallop Stamford Health Medical Group 555 Newfield Ave, Stamford 203-359-4444

Benesa S. Baby

Nuvance Health Medical Practice 34 Maple St, Norwalk 203-852-3019

Sarah M. Gamble

David H. Baum

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

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

Steven Glazer

Steven Glazer MD/ Internal MedicineNorwalk 128 East Ave, Norwalk 203-852-1300

Thomas V. Cigno

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

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Danielle Greenman

Richard G. Huntley

Ada K. Obidike

Shara P. Israel

Craig H. Olin

Summit Health 542 Westport Ave, Norwalk 203-845-4800 Stamford Health Medical Group 51 Schuyler Ave, Stamford 203-327-1187

Melanie Kelton

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

MD² Old Greenwich 1700 E. Putnam Ave, Old Greenwich 203-712-5550

Steven E. Phillips

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

Ioana S. Preda

True Care Medical 49 Lake Ave, Greenwich 203-869-2304

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

Jasmina Krstic

Jeffrey S. Puglisi

Nazanine Khairkhah

Nova MD Wellness Clinic 148 East Ave, Norwalk 203-684-2050

Satesh Kumar

Nuvance Health Medical Practice 24 Hospital Ave, Danbury 203-739-6959

Ted E. Listokin

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

Faria Mahmood

Nuvance Health Medical Practice 100 Redding Rd, Redding 203-739-8255

Elizabeth J.R. McKinnis

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

David M. Radin David Radin MD 144 Morgan St, Stamford 203-359-4888

Maria C. Restrepo Stamford Health Medical Group – Primary Care 372 Danbury Rd, Wilton 203-276-3366

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

Nuvance Health Medical Practice – Primary Care Westport 333 Post Rd W, Westport 203-226-0731

Burton R. Rubin

Charles Miner

Jaime Ruszkowski

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

Greenwich Medical Partners 75 Holly Hill Ln, Greenwich 203-661-2596

Sandra Mini

Amiad Harow

Dana Murphy

Concierge Physicians of Westport 333 Post Rd. W, Westport 203-571-3000

Advanced Cardiovascular Specialists & Primary Care 439 Mill Hill Ave, Bridgeport 203-334-2100

Matrix Personalized Medicine LLC 45 Grove St, New Canaan 203-920-1772

Peter G. Hasapis

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

New Canaan Medical Group 173 East Ave, New Canaan 203-972-4255

Nuvance Health Medical Practice 34 Maple St, Norwalk 203-852-3019

Ken J. Nori

Burton R. Rubin MD 8 West End Ave, Old Greenwich 203-637-5406 Comprehensive Care of New Canaan PC 173 East Ave, New Canaan 203-972-4244

James Samuel

Summit Health 542 Westport Ave, Norwalk 203-845-4800

Craig D. Serin

Nuvance Health Medical Practice – Primary Care Wilton 249 Danbury Rd, Wilton 203-762-3353

Richard A. Singer Nuvance Health Medical Practice 497 Westport Ave, Norwalk 203-852-3494

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

Chelsea M. Smith

Marc Z. Krichavsky Cardiac Specialists 25 Germantown Rd, Danbury 203-794-0090

David P. Lorenz

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

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

Frank Spano

Victor M. Mejia

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

Maura Sparks

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

Stephen H. Strong

Nuvance Health Medical Practice 333 Post Rd W, Westport 203-226-0731

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

Joseph Tortorello

Yale New Haven Health 112 Quarry Rd, Trumbull 203-374-6162

Shira B. Vadel

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

Julia Voytovich

New Canaan Medical Group 173 East Ave, New Canaan 203-972-4255

Richard E. Westfal

New Canaan Medical 173 East Ave, New Canaan 203-972-4203

Lu Yu

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

Eva R. Zimmerman

Nuvance Health – Primary Care Westport 333 Post Rd W, Westport 203-226-0731

INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY Robert F. Fishman

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

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

Thomas J. Nero

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

Boris V. Sheynberg Westport Cardiology 32 Imperial Ave, Westport 203-226-1760

Sumit Tickoo

Nuvance Health Medical Practice 111 Osborne St, Danbury 203-739-7155

Mark K. Warshofsky Nuvance Health 111 Osborne St, Danbury 203-739-7155

Dimitry Zilberman

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

Steven Laifer

NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY

Anthony Gulati

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

Ramon A. Batson

Elite Brain & Spine of Connecticut 761 Main Ave, Norwalk 203-853-0003

Paul L. Weinstein

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

Andrea F. Douglas

Stamford Health Medical Group 75 Holly Hill Ln, Greenwich 203-661-3333

Richard Scott Zelkowitz Hartford Healthcare Cancer Institute 2800 Main St, Bridgeport 203-874-3830

Jonathon J. Lebovitz Nuvance Health Medical Practice 33 Hospital Ave, Danbury 203-792-2003

NEONATAL-PERINATAL MEDICINE

Joshua Marcus

Elite Brain & Spine of Connecticut 33 Hospital Ave, Danbury 203-792-2003

Shruti Gupta

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

Brenda S. Chan

Shieva Ghofrany

Nuvance Health Medical Practice – Nephrology & Hypertension Danbury 111 Osborne St, Danbury 203-739-7104

MEDICAL ONCOLOGY

Jonathan Barnhard

Hartford Healthcare|St. Vincent’s Medical Ctr 2800 Main St, Bridgeport 833-431-0013

Winston Y. Shih

Nuvance Health Medical Practice – Perinatology Danbury 24 Hospital Ave, Danbury 203-739-7981

NEPHROLOGY

William Cusick

Nuvance Health Medical Practice – Nephrology & Hypertension Danbury 111 Osborne St, Danbury 203-739-7104

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

MATERNAL & FETAL MEDICINE Nuvance Health Medical PracticesPerinatology Norwalk 24 Stevens St, Norwalk 203-852-3354

Raymond Raut

Robert J. Stiller

Abraham Mintz

Louis J. Cuzzone

Summit Health 542 Westport Ave, Norwalk 203-845-4800

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

William H. Hines

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

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

Michael L. Fitzpatrick

Jennifer Marrone

Robert Kim

David T. Greco

WHC|Southport Women’s Healthcare 2600 Post Rd, Southport 203-254-3886

Nuvance Health Medical Practice 761 Main Ave, Norwalk 203-853-5000

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

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

Peter J. McAllister

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

Payam Moein

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

Louise D. Resor

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

Alice H. Rusk

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

Daryl R. Story

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

Jennifer Werely

Dario M. Zagar

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

Richard T. Gervasi

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

Scott L. Simon

Robert Bonwetsch

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

Eric Kung

Neurology and Headache Center of Greenwich 49 Lake Ave, Greenwich 203-900-4226

NEUROLOGY

Aaron M. Dommu

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

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

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

Stamford Health Medical Group – Nephrology 292 Long Ridge Rd, Stamford 203-324-7666

Charles F. Guardia III

YNHH|Yale Neurology 75 Kings Hwy Cutoff, Fairfield 877-925-3637

NEURORADIOLOGY Howard S. Liu

Stamford Health Medical Group One Hospital Plaza, Stamford 203-276-7860

Gary S. Besser Obstetrics and Gynecology Associates PC 29 Hospital Plz, Stamford 203-325-4321

Julianne R. Biroschak Summit Health 644 W. Putnam Ave, Greenwich 203-210-2880

Patrick J. Cahill

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

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

Melindy M. Ciulla

Stamford Health 1 Hospital Plz, Stamford 203-276-7033

Deanna DelPrete

Women’s Health Care of New England 761 Main Ave, Norwalk 203-644-1100

Leslie A. Donovan

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

Keith J. Falter II WHC|Physicians for Women 90 Locust Ave, Danbury 203-792-5005

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

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY Roxanne C. Abder

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

Sarp Aksel

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

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

Gene Freylikhman WHC|Candlewood Center For Women’s Health 103 Newtown Rd, Danbury 203-730-8789

Donna Hagberg

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

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Maryam Hedayatzadeh WHC|Women’s Healthcare of New England 761 Main Ave, Norwalk 203-644-1100

Edward Jacobson

Greenwich Hormones 1 Perryridge Rd, Greenwich 203-580-6383

Kiger Lau

Stamford Health Obstetrics and Gynecology Adult Hospitalists 1 Hospital Plz, Stamford 203-276-7033

Daniel Lax

Nuvance Health|OB Hospitalist Group 34 Maple St, Norwalk 203-852-2662

Jessica Li

Stamford Health Medical Group 1 Hospital Plz, Stamford 203-276-7033

Elizabeth Molinelli Summit Health 644 W. Putnam Ave, Greenwich 203-210-2880

John A. Morris

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

Sujata Pendyala

Women’s Health Care of New England 761 Main Ave, Norwalk 203-644-1100

Janine M. Popot

Stamford Health Medical Group 1500 Post Rd, Darien 203-276-4282

Hannah Shakartzi WHC|Candlewood Center for Women’s Health 103 Newtown Rd, Danbury 203-730-8789

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

Sapna Tandon

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

Marina C. Torbey

Yale New Haven Health 322 Ashley Rd, Fairfield 203-521-2287

Russell F. Turk

Stamford Health Medical Group – Obstetrics & Gynecology 1455 E. Putnam Ave, Old Greenwich 203-637-3337

Caterina Violi

Obstetrics & Gynecology for Womenby Women 2 1/2 Dearfield Dr, Greenwich 203-861-9586

Richard R. Viscarello Jr. Maternal Fetal Care PC 1275 Summer St, Stamford 203-978-5775

Christine E. Waldron Women’s Health Connecticut 761 Main Ave, Norwalk 203-644-1100

ONCOLOGY D. Barry Boyd

1579 Straits Tnpk 77 Lafayette Pl, Greenwich 203-863-3700

Nicole Carreau

Nuvance Health Medical Practice Hematology/Oncology Norwalk 34 Maple St, Norwalk 203-845-4811

Sandhya Dhanjal

Hartford Healthcare Cancer Institute 2800 Main St, Fairfield 203-255-4545

Neal A. Fischbach

YNHH|Smilow Cancer Hospital 5520 Park Ave, Trumbull 203-502-8400

Richard C. Frank

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

George Zahrah

Nuvance Health Medical Practice – Hematology/Oncology Norwalk 34 Maple Str, Norwalk 203-845-4811

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

Ora Burstein

Jeffrey L. Oberman

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

Refocus Eye Health 1 Sasco Hill Rd, Fairfield 203-293-2930

Glenn E. Ostriker

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

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

Philip A. Piro

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

Joseph L. Conway Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates 2046 W Main St, Stamford 203-635-2097

William S. Potter Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates 2046 W. Main St, Stamford 203-635-2097

Donna Densel Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates 2046 W. Main St, Stamford 203-635-2097

Vincent S. Reppucci Vitreoretinal Surgeons LLC 65 North St, Danbury 203-792-6291

Amanda Dinsmore Refocus Eye Health 57 North St, Danbury 203-628-4995

Kim P. Robbins

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

Leslie C. Doctor

Joanna Lumba Sarracino

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

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

Anisha Jangi

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

Richard Scartozzi

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

Jeffrey N. Kaplan Eye Group Of Connecticut LLC 4699 Main St, Bridgeport 203-374-8182

Scott Seo

Hartford Healthcare| St. Vincent’s Medical Center 2800 Main St, Bridgeport 203-576-6000

Flora Levin

Flora Levin MD 1391 Post Rd East, Westport 203-814-1438

Elizabeth Siderides Stamford Ophthalmology 1351 Washington Blvd, Stamford 203-327-5808

Suresh Mandava Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates 2046 W Main St, Stamford 203-635-2097

Mahsa Sohrab

Mahsa Sohrab MD 25 Valley Dr, Greenwich 203-599-4770

Jerry W. Tsong

Delia M. Manjoney

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

Manjoney Eye 2720 Main St, Bridgeport 203-576-6500

Robert J. Noecker

Esteban C. Vietorisz

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

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

Eric L. Wasserman Eye Care Center of Stamford 1275 Summer St, Stamford 203-978-0800

Richard B. Weber Stamford Health Medical Group 1275 Summer St, Stamford 203-353-1857

Marc L. Weitzman

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

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

Jeffrey V. Deluca

Ortho Connecticut 761 Main Ave, Norwalk 203-845-2200

Katherine J. Zamecki

James J. Fitzgibbons

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

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

Stephen J. Zuckerman

Mark Fletcher

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

Ortho Connecticut 761 Main Ave, Norwalk 203-845-2200

D. Ross Henshaw

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

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

David F. Bindelglass

Peter W. Hughes

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

Michael G. Brand Ortho Connecticut 2 Riverview Dr, Danbury 203-797-1500

Dante A. Brittis

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

Adam R. Brodsky

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

Summit Health 1281 E Main St, Stamford 203-325-4087

Marc S. Kowalsky

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

Michael M. Lynch

Ortho Connecticut 761 Main Ave, Norwalk 203-845-2200

Daniel S. Markowicz HSS Stamford 1 Blachley Rd, Stamford 203-705-0715

Seth R. Miller

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

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

Russell J. Cavallo

William Tracy Schmidt

David B. Brown

Stamford Health Medical Group 945 Summer St, Stamford 203-614-8888

Angelo M. Ciminiello Ortho Connecticut 2 Riverview Dr, Danbury 203-797-1500

Summit Health 1281 E. Main St, Stamford 203-325-4087

Marc Silver

Special Surgery Center of Connecticut 1281 E. Main St, Stamford 203-325-4087

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James Spak

Connecticut Orthopaedics 1055 Post Rd, Fairfield 203-601-5237

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

Corinne VanBeek

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

ORTHOPEDICS Joshua B. Frank

Ortho Connecticut 761 Main Ave, Norwalk 203-845-2200

Tim Greene

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

Ross Henshaw

OrthoConnecticut 2 Riverview Dr, Danbury 203-797-1500

Daniel R. Howard

Somers Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Group 40 Old Ridgebury Rd, Danbury 845-278-8400

Michael S. Soojian Ortho Connecticut 761 Main Ave, Norwalk 203-845-2200

Katie B. Vadasdi

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

OTOLARYNGOLOGY/ EAR, NOSE & THROAT Michael C. Bard

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

Stephen D. Breda

Hartford Healthcare 4695 Main St, Bridgeport 203-371-5166

Jacquelyn Brewer

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

Elise Cheng

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

Steven M. Feldman

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

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

Neil A. Gordon

Retreat at Split Rock 539 Danbury Rd, Wilton 203-834-7700

Jay Klarsfeld

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

Jason R. Klenoff

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

Biana Lanson

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

Richard Levin

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

Michelle S. Marrinan Greenwich Ear Nose and Throat 49 Lake Ave, Greenwich 203-869-2030

Andrew J. Parker

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

Sara Richer

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

Jared W. Rosenberg

YNHH | Greenwich Hospital Ctr for Pain Management 5 Perryridge Rd, Greenwich 203-863-3579 Wilton Surgery Center 195 Danbury Rd, Wilton 203-423-8151

YNHH|Pediatric Specialty Center 5520 Park Ave, Trumbull 877-925-3637

Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut 425 Post Rd, Fairfield 203-292-9490

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

PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY

Raymond A. Baer

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

Patricia Eagan

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

Michael E. Bush

Nuvance Health Medical Practice – Pathology Norwalk 34 Maple St, Norwalk 203-852-2657

PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY

Bhavna Khandpur

Alexander Koral

Nuvance Health Medical Practice – Pathology Danbury 24 Hospital Ave, Danbury 203-739-7453

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

Kiyoe W. Sullivan

Anthony F. Porto

Nuvance Health Medical Practice – Pathology Norwalk 34 Maple St, Norwalk 203-852-2657

Pediatric Specialty Center 500 W. Putnam Ave, Greenwich 877-925-3637

Elgida R. Volpicelli

Stamford Pathology Group PC 1 Hospital Plz, Stamford 203-276-7420

PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE

Bo Xu

Stamford Pathology Group PC 1 Hospital Plz, Stamford 203-276-7420

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

PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY

PEDIATRIC OTALARYNGOLOGY ENT

Allison B. Levey

Andrew Wolf

Rahul S. Anand

Michael A. Monaco

Somers Orthopedic 40 Old Ridgebury Rd, Danbury 475-471-0212

Julie CantatoreFrancis

Brittany G. Craiglow

PATHOLOGY

PAIN MANAGEMENT

Vincent R. Carlesi

PEDIATRIC SURGERY

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

Ofer M. Wellisch

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

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

PEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY

Nimrod E. Dayan

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

Daniel Solomon

Gerard Weinberg

Stamford Health Medical Group 32 Strawberry Hill Ct, Stamford 203-276-7307

PEDIATRICS GENERAL Robin Abramowicz

Saugatuck Pediatrics 191 Post Rd W, Westport 203-793-4747

Nicole Abramowitz Bay Street Pediatrics 156 Kings Hwy N, Westport 203-227-3674

Peter J. Acker

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

Amy Agoglia

Doctors’ Pediatric PC 55 Danbury Rd, Wilton 203-762-3363

Jamie L. Alon

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

Joanne Angiello

Ridgefield Pediatric Associates 38b Grove St, Ridgefield 203-438-9557

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

Jane Brotanek

My Catholic Doctor 1180 Newfield Ave, Stamford 888-822-8436

Sofia Chiocconi

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

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

Arthur E. Dobos

The Center for Advanced Pediatrics 69 East Ave, Norwalk 203-229-2000

Kethia Eliezer

Stamford Health Medical Group Pediatric Center 126 Morgan St, Stamford 203-327-1055

Richard M Freedman Pediatric Healthcare Associates 50 Unquowa Pl, Fairfield 203-452-8322

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

Carol Nicole Gorman Village Pediatrics 323 Riverside Ave, Westport 203-221-7337

Debra K. Gotz

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

Stephen Grevious Village Pediatrics 323 Riverside Ave, Westport 203-221-7337

David B. Gropper

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

Jennifer Baum Gruen

Saugatuck Pediatrics 191 Post Rd W, Westport 203-793-4747

Eva L. Grunberg

Loretta Cody

New Canaan Pediatrics LLC 173 East Ave, New Canaan 203-972-4250

Andrew S. Hart

Pediatric Cardiology 1500 Boston Post Rd, Darien 203-662-0313

PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY

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

Michael S. Snyder

Jacob Hen

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

Bruce W. Cohen

Pediatric Cardiology 1500 Boston Post Rd, Darien 203-662-0313

Erik L. Cohen

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

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

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

Thomas P. Homa

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

Maria Ieni

New Canaan Pediatrics LLC 173 East Ave, New Canaan 203-972-4250

Paul Juan

Kathryn Quinn

Amy Weinrib

Henry M. Rascoff

Beth Wittenberg

Trumbull Pediatrics 132 Monroe Tpke, Trumbull 203-268-1766 Sound Beach Pediatrics 2001 W. Main St, Stamford 203-363-0123

Dara Thomas Richards Southwest Community Health Center 968 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport 203-330-6000

Marisa B. Rommeney

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

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

Elizabeth Z. Krowitz

Rachel R. Rothschild

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

Susan E. Lasky Stamford Health Medical Group 126 Morgan St, Stamford 203-327-1055

Rebecca LePage

Doctors’ Pediatric PC 55 Danbury Rd, Wilton 203-762-3363

Laura Marks

Willows Pediatrics Group PC 1563 Post Rd E, Westport 203-319-3939

Alan H. Morelli

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

Alyssa Newman New Canaan Pediatrics LLC 173 East Ave, New Canaan 203-972-4250

Katherine Kelly Noble Sound Beach Pediatrics 2001 W Main St, Stamford 203-363-0123

Karen Nordberg

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

Jeffrey Owens

Willows Pediatric Group PC 1563 Post Rd E, Westport 203-319-3939

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

Alicia A. Salas

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

Steven L. Schiz

Children’s Medical Group of Greenwich 42 Sherwood Pl, Greenwich 203-661-2440

Rachel Elisa Sheiman Willows Pediatric Group PC 1563 Post Rd E, Westport 203-319-3939

Sarah Siegel

Saugatuck Pediatrics 191 Post Rd W, Westport 203-793-4747

Jonathan Eliot Sollinger Willows Pediatric Group PC 1563 Post Rd E, Westport 203-319-3939

Lori Storch Smith

Bay Street Pediatrics 156 Kings Hwy N, Westport 203-227-3674

George V. Tsimoyianis Darien Pediatric Associates LLC 106 Noroton Ave, Darien 203-655-9741

Mark H. Vincent

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

David Lee Tung

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

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

PLASTIC, COSMETIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY

Connecticut Children’s Medical Center 1817 Black Rock Tnpk, Fairfield 860-545-9000

Keith J. Attkiss

Keith J. Attkiss MD 2 ½ Dearfield Drive, Greenwich 203-862-2700

PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION Brian A. Bast

Harvey Bluestein

Michael J. Brennan

Gregory F. Brucato

Ortho Connecticut 36 Old Kings Hwy S, Darien 203-845-2200

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

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

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

Jason B. Clain

Alice Chen

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

LIPSG Trumbull/Park Avenue Medical Center 5520 Park Ave, Trumbull 203-378-4230

Janet E. Freedman

Harold S. Gewirtz

Greenwich Hospital – Outpatient Physiatry 500 W. Putnam Ave, Greenwich 203-863-4290

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

Boris Goldman

Linda F. Grant

Greenwich Hospital – Outpatient Physiatry 500 W. Putnam Ave, Greenwich 203-863-4290

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

Tamar Kessel

Sohel Islam

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

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

Shareef Jandali

Stephen J. Massimi HSS Stamford 1 Blachley Rd, Stamford 203-705-2350

Jandali Plastic Surgery 5520 Park Ave, Trumbull 203-290-2940

Christopher S. Sahler

Anya Kishinevsky

Anya Kishinevsky MD 148 East Ave, Norwalk 203-424-2516

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

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists 249 Danbury Rd, Wilton 203-869-1145

Julie Vasile MD 1290 Summer St, Stamford 203-965-0656

Barbara A. Ward

Yale New Haven Health 77 Lafayette Pl, Greenwich 203-863-4250

Heather Waters

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

PODIATRY Michael Connor

Wilton Footcare Associates 27 Danbury Rd, Wilton 203-761-1230

Paulina Piekarska Ortho Connecticut 323 Riverside Ave, Westport 203-845-2200

PSYCHIATRY Mohamed Elsamra Elevate Health and Wellness 175-179 Post Rd W, Westport 203-450-4882

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

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

Limore Maron

Nuvance Health Medical Practice 14 Westport Ave, Norwalk 203-852-2292

Greenwich Anesthesiology Associates PC 27 Stag Lane, Greenwich 203-661-8282

Mark Waynik

The Waynik Group 52 Beach Rd, Fairfield 203-254-2000

PULMONOLOGY Amy Ahasic

Nuvance Health Medical Practice Pulmonary Sleep & Critical Care Medicine 34 Maple St, Norwalk 203-852-2392

John-Paul Ayala

Yale New Haven Health 15 Corporate Dr, Trumbull 203-261-3980

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

John J. Chronakos Nuvance Health 33 Germantown Rd, Danbury 203-739-8330

Sohail Kayani

Yale New Haven Health 115 Technology Dr, Trumbull 203-452-1411

Caroline P. Kurtz Nuvance Health Medical Practice 40 Cross St, Norwalk 203-852-2392

Jeff S. Kwon

YNHH|Bridgeport Hospital 267 Grant St, Bridgeport 203-384-3817

Ming-Ming Lee

Joshua C. Pollack

Eric M. Leibert

David Passaretti MD 722 Post Rd, Darien 203-450-4387

Greenwich Hospital – Center For Healthy Aging 5 Perryridge Rd, Greenwich 203-863-3316

Elsa M. Raskin

Bruce Shapiro

Dominic J. Roca

David Passaretti

Gary Solomon

Julie Vasile

John S. Tamerin

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

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

Integrated Pain Solutions 2001 W. Main St, Stamford 475-244-7341

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

Nuvance Health Medical Practice – Pulmonary Sleep & Critical Care Medicine 34 Maple St, Norwalk 203-852-2392

Sandra L. Margoles

Halina M. Snowball

Prashant Soni

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

Charles J. Morgan

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

YNHH|Northeast Medical Group Pulmonary Medicine 5 Perryridge Rd, Greenwich 203-863-3190 Stamford Health Medical Group 29 Hospital Plz, Stamford 203-348-2437

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Daniel J. Rudolph

Northeast Medical Group Pulmonary & Internal Medicine 15 Corporate Dr, Trumbull 203-261-3980

Hossein Sadeghi

Pediatric Pulmonology LLC 32 Strawberry Hill Ct, Stamford 203-276-5949

Sakshi Sethi

Nuvance HealthPulmonary & Sleep Medicine Danbury 33 Germantown Rd, Danbury 203-739-8330

John A. Spera MD

Nuvance Health Medical Practice – Radiation Oncology Danbury 24 Hospital Ave, Danbury 203-739-7190

RADIOLOGY Ian Karol

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

Ruben Kier

Hartford Healthcare|St. Vincent’s Medical Center 2800 Main St, Bridgeport 203-576-6000

Erez Salik

RADIATION ONCOLOGY Christine Chin

Nuvance Health Medical PracticeRadiation Oncology Norwalk 34 Maple St, Norwalk 203-852-2719

Deborah X. Fang

Hartford Healthcare Cancer Institute at St. Vincent’s Medical Center 2800 Main St, Bridgeport 475-210-5085

Philip Gilbo

Nuvance Health Medical Practice – Radiation Oncology Norwalk 34 Maple St, Norwalk 203-852-2719

Christopher M. Iannuzzi

Hartford Healthcare| St. Vincent’s Medical Center 2800 Main St, Bridgeport 203-576-6000

Frank A. Masino

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

Pradip M. Pathare Nuvance Health 34 Maple St, Norwalk 203-852-2719

Seema Sanghavi

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

Stuart N. Novack

Nuvance Health Medical Practices – Rheumatology Norwalk 761 Main Ave, Norwalk 203-852-2290 Nuvance Health Medical Practice – Rheumatology Danbury 33 Germantown Rd, Danbury 203-794-5600

David Bomback

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists 39 Hospital Ave, Danbury 203-744-9700

Jessica R. Stein

Patrick J. Webster

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

Paul M. Sethi

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

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

Evan S. Wasserman

Paul Apostolides

John N. Awad

Bret Sohn

Nuvance Health Medical Practice – Rheumatology Norwalk 761 Main Ave, Norwalk 203-852-2290

SPORTS MEDICINE

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

Alla Rudinskaya

YNHH|Greenwich Hospital – Radiology 5 Perryridge Rd, Greenwich 203-863-3960

SPINE SURGERY

Amory J. Fiore

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

Nuvance Health Medical Practice 761 Main Ave, Norwalk 203-852-2290

Jeffrey Gilligan

REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY

SLEEP MEDICINE

Elite Brain & Spine of Connecticut 33 Hospital Ave, Danbury 203-792-2003

Joshua Hurwitz

Hira Bakhtiar

Nuvance Health Medical Practice – Pulmonary Sleep & Critical Care Medicine 520 West Ave, Norwalk 203-855-3632

David L. Kramer

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

Andrew Levi

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

Cynthia Murdock

Illume Fertility 761 Main Ave, Norwalk 203-760-7400

Ilana Ressler

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

Spencer Richlin

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

Barry Witt

Illume Fertility 761 Main Ave, Norwalk 203-760-7400

RHEUMATOLOGY Lana I. Bernstein

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

Don-Andre Jackson

Hartford Healthcare Medical Group Specialty Care 1505 Post Rd E, Westport 475-210-4350

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists 39 Hospital Ave, Danbury 203-869-1145

Scott Pail Sanderson Elite Brain & Spine of Connecticut 33 Hospital Ave, Danbury 203-792-2003

Zubin Bham

Bridgeport Hospital 267 Grant St, Bridgeport 203-384-5009

Christopher Manfredi

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

SURGICAL ONCOLOGY Eric Dong

Nuvance Health Medical Practice 34 Maple St, Norwalk 203-852-3137

Sajid A. Khan

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

Daniel Labow

Nuvance Health Medical Practice – Surgical Oncology Danbury 95 Locust Ave, Danbury 203-852-3137

UROLOGY Steven V. Kardos

YNHH|Northeast Medical Group Urology 1152 Kings Hwy Cutoff, Fairfield 203-256-5500

Michael E. Karellas YNHH|Yale Urology 55 Holly Hill Ln, Greenwich 877-925-3637

Jeremy D. Kaufman Northeast Medical Group Urology 160 Hawley Ln, Trumbull 203-375-3456

Edward B. Paraiso II Northeast Medical Group Urology 160 Hawley Lane, Trumbull 203-375-3456

Robert P. Weinstein Northeast Medical Group Urology 160 Hawley Lane, Trumbull 203-375-3456

VASCULAR SURGERY Benjamin Chandler Gold Coast Vascular Surgery 871 Ethan Allen Hwy, Ridgefield 203-309-6283

Paul J. Gagne

Vascular Ct PLLC 330 Boston Post Rd, Darien 203-548-7858

Taras Kucher

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

Michael A. Sergi

The Vascular Experts 75 Kings Hwy Cutoff, Fairfield 844-482-7285

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Nuvance Health Medical Practice – Pulmonary Sleep & Critical Care Medicine 30 Stevens St, Norwalk 203-855-3888

Adil Salam

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

Ian Weir

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.

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DR. LYNNE HAVEN IS A BOARD CERTIFIED DERMATOLOGIST in Greenwich who specializes in cosmetic dermatology and laser treatments. Dr. Haven graduated from Harvard University and received her medical degree from Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons. She completed her internship at Massachusetts General Hospital and her dermatology residency at New York University.

Dr. Haven strives to provide state-of-the-art skin and laser treatments in a warm, caring environment. She offers Botox, injectable fillers, Diamond Glow, and wide range of lasers including Picosure, Exel V+, Hair laser, PDT, Ultraclear, 3DMIRACL, Exomind and Emsella. Dr. Haven is one of the first physicians in the country to introduce EmFace, an innovative procedure designed to noninvasively lift and tighten. Dr. Haven says “EmFace is an exciting new non-invasive way to tighten the face. It not only builds collagen and elastin but also works on the muscle to lift and improve the overall muscle tone of the face without surgery. EmFace is a game changing technology.” Dr. Haven also offers Emsculpt Neo for body contouring which can build muscle by 25% and decrease fat by 30% after a series of treatments.

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