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contents JAN/FEB 2026 vol. 28 | issue 1

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10 EDITOR’S LETTER

by sa ma ntha ya nks

12 FOUNDER’S LETTER

KAITLAN COLLINS

by d onna mof f ly

The CNN anchor visits Fairfield University’s campus to reflect on truth, pressure and the evolving ethics shaping broadcast news today.

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BUZZ Jennifer Openshaw and Girls With Impact are empowering future female leaders; Wynston Browne helps illuminate the extraordinary gifts of nonspeaking autistic individuals in The Telepathy Tapes.

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MENOPAUSE MAKEOVER Women are rewriting the menopause narrative with better information, expert care and candid conversation. We break down the symptoms, treatments and modern, empowered approach to feeling like yourself again.

DO Discover what’s happening at Fairfield Univesity’s Center for Arts & Minds this winter; Why winter downtime leads to spring injuries—and how to stay active; The EMBODY Wellness Method™ is a 12step reset for your body and hormones after 40; Kiin Sauna brings wellness on the go with mobile sauna and cold plunge; Eric Johnson shares his unique Wellness 2.0, a new playbook for feeling grounded and strong.

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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2026 / SAMANTHA YANKS

BEING INTENTIONAL

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HOW TO SCAN: OPEN, AIM & TAP

as a Consulting Producer on The Telepathy Tapes documentary, whose extraordinary abilities and creative insight are reshaping conversations around intelligence, communication and the inner lives of nonspeaking autistic individuals. We also spotlight Kiin Sauna, we spotlight the innovative mobile saunaand-plunge wellness concept that’s rethinking recovery for a busy, modern life.

Our DO section looks at what wellbeing truly means in 2026, where longevity, strength and nourishment converge in new and exciting ways.

Our SHOP pages shine with intention too, from jewelry designer Orly Marcel’s arrival in Fairfield County, to the elevated classics of recently rebranded White + Warren’s and their new Club Collection from a Southport founder whose designs are as timeless as they are thoughtful.

As I look across these pages, what strikes me most is how deeply this issue reflects our community: its creativity, its curiosity, its intelligence and its heart. Every story reminds us that living with intention is not about perfection; it’s about choosing where to focus our energy, how to uplift one another and how to shape a world that reflects our highest values.

Here’s to a year of acting with purpose, asking courageous questions and embracing every moment with intention.

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s we step into a new year, I have been thinking about the power of being intentional, about what it means to choose with purpose, to act with clarity and to create with conviction. In our homes, our families, our careers and our communities, the most meaningful shifts often come not from sweeping resolutions, but from deliberate steps: the commitments we renew, the questions we ask and the work we choose to elevate.

This issue is anchored by a woman who embodies that ethos at the highest level. Our cover story features American journalist and CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins, a figure whose career has been defined by the courage to ask hard questions and the discipline to seek truth in an increasingly polarized media landscape. From her early days covering the Trump and Biden presidencies as CNN’s Chief White House Correspondent to her current role helming The Source, Collins has become one of the most trusted—and unflinching— voices in broadcast journalism today.

Her appearance at Fairfield University in every sense is a call to intentionality: a reminder that credible reporting requires rigor, ethics, and the willingness to follow the facts wherever they lead. In our feature, Collins reflects on the shifting terrain of modern media and the responsibility of telling the truth when the stakes are highest.

That theme, intentionality, echoes throughout this issue.

In BUZZ, we feature Wynston Browne, the nonspeaking autistic Westport teen now serving

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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.

Ah, young love. Can’t beat it. Happy Valentine’s Day. W

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Empowering Our Girls, Transforming Our Future JENNIFER OPENSHAW and Girls With Impact are equipping the next generation of female leaders with the tools, confidence and network to thrive, starting right here in our community. B Y S A M A N T HA YA N K S

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s a woman mentor and business leader, I often reflect on how grateful I am for the opportunities I had as a teen, access to real-world business and leadership training that shaped my journey, built my confidence and gave me the courage to reach for more. That foundation continues to inform how I show up today: mentoring young women, encouraging them to remain coachable, and staying teachable myself, always learning and evolving.

The greatest leaders I’ve known didn’t just tell me I had potential, they showed me. They showed me that my voice, my ideas, and my vision held real power. That gift is priceless, and one I’ve always vowed to pay forward.

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buzz That’s exactly what Jennifer Openshaw and Girls With Impact (GWI) are doing, right here in our community.

When I first met Jennifer, I was struck not just by her remarkable career as a CEO, bestselling author and national commentator, but by her unshakable mission: to equip young women, especially those from underserved backgrounds, with the skills, confidence and tools to lead. GWI isn’t just another leadership program. It’s a movement, and one that Fairfield County is incredibly fortunate to have in its corner.

Jennifer’s journey is a powerful story of resilience. From working as a maid at age 14 to founding and selling a financial network to Wall Street icon Muriel Siebert, she knows the grit it

“As a mentor, there is no greater joy than watching a girl realize she not only has a seat at the table, but the skills, strength, and vision to lead it.”

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takes to rise, and she’s using that experience to light the path for others. Through GWI, she’s not trying to “fix” the system from the top down. She’s changing it from the inside out, by starting with the next generation.

GWI’s online, outcomesbased business and leadership academy, developed in partnership with Harvard Business School educators, is preparing girls to think like CEOs. They’re building business plans, pitching ideas to real investors, and leading

with purpose. They’re accessing professional networks many of us didn’t find until much later in our careers. And they’re doing it with boldness, clarity, and impact.

But let’s be clear: this isn’t just about launching careers. It’s about transforming lives.

When a young woman sees herself as a leader, she brings that belief into every room she enters. She raises her hand higher.

She speaks with confidence. She lifts others as she climbs. That kind of mindset shift changes everything, not only for her, but for her family, her community and the world she will help shape.

And we need that change. The numbers speak for themselves: Women make up 58% of the workforce, but only 8% of Fortune 1000 CEOs. Just one-third of young women even see themselves as leaders. That isn’t just a missed opportunity, it’s a crisis of potential.

And Jennifer is tackling it at the source.

I’ve witnessed firsthand how programs like Girls With Impact transform the trajectory of a young woman’s life. As a mentor, there is no greater joy than watching a girl realize she not only has a seat at the table, but the skills, strength and vision to lead it.

So what does this mean for Fairfield County?

It means we’re not just raising girls, we’re raising leaders. We’re cultivating future founders, CEOs, changemakers and public servants.

We’re ensuring our community doesn’t just watch the future happen, we help build it.

To Jennifer and the entire Girls With Impact team: thank you for believing in what’s possible.

And to my fellow women leaders and mentors here in Fairfield County, let’s keep showing up, giving back and lifting as we lead. Because when we invest in girls, we all rise.

To get involved, discover upcoming events, or become a mentor yourself, girlswithimpact.org

top: Brett Markinson, GWI graduate Karin Lund, CEO Jennifer Openshaw, GWI graduates Arianna Anderson and Darlene Fleurimond middle: Jennifer with a GWI graduate from CT, Kristen St. Louis, holding her Business Plan, developed in GWI’s Academy for her venture to improve literacy. bottom: Jennifer with a GWI graduate at the quarterly graduation.

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Wynston Browne Wows the World This local teen actor and autism advocate can’t speak, but he has a lot to say.

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introducing a guy who has so much to say himself.

What was it like being on the red carpet at the Chinese Theater in Hollywood for the “Presumed Incompetent” premiere?

It was a red carpet experience beyond imagination. For the premiere, to be a part of such a historic venue only enhanced the important message of our little film. It was everything I imagined a movie festival would be like, with bright lights, lots of cameras, a ton of action, and let’s not forget beautiful people. It was powerful to receive so much attention and love. I felt for the first time what it’s like to belong to something bigger than myself. It is so important to shine a light on my cohort of nonspeaking autistics. Besides the thrill of acting for the first time in this film, it was also the first time in my life that I felt truly included every step of the way. No one treated me differently because I am a non-speaking autistic.

Did you catch the acting bug?

Acting is my passion! Acting allows me to fully express myself and show my emotions in an authentic way, which words typing on a screen cannot. Creating this film was magical, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to show the world what true inclusion can look like.

This should be the new normal of society.

To go from not being able to communicate at all a few years ago to being interviewed by

above from top: Cynthia Gibb, Leslee Scallon and Wynston Browne at the Dances With Films (DWF) festival in Los Angeles in 2024; a touching moment from the film depicted on the “Presumed Incompetent” poster.

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ollywood, Harvard, The Telepathy Tapes, Stanford, Bridgeport Film Festival— what do they have in common? They are all looking to 18-year-old, non-speaking autistic teen Wynston Browne, either to mine his miraculous brain or to relish his magnetism on screen.

Since we last reported on this inspiring Westport native a couple years ago, he has won awards and walked red carpets in L.A. and New York for his starring role in “Presumed Incompetent” (a short film produced locally

by Triple Threat Academy and directed by another Westport local star, Cynthia Gibb); landed on-screen and story editor roles in the upcoming The Telepathy Tapes documentary (an offshoot of Ky Dickens’ mindblowing podcast on nonspeaking autistics); presented to the Advocates for Education Group at Harvard Law School; was selected for The Stanford Neurodiversity Project’s Research, Education & Advocacy program and NICE research initiative; presented to over 200 medical researchers and clinicians from across the U.S. at the Simon Foundation’s national medical conference; performed in two more short films with Triple Threat Academy; and greeted his “Presumed Incompetent” fans at Bridgeport Festival, some of whom may recall him from an Emmywinning Channel 12 news story about his miraculous life. Oh, he also learned Spanish, fluently…in three weeks, and he fell in love.

Needless to say, it would be silly to waste any more words

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What was it like shooting The Telepathy Tapes?

I was honored to be cast in The Telepathy Tapes because I always knew that I had telepathy and now the world will know too, thanks to the podcast and documentary’s creator, Ky Dickens. Ky’s dedication to highlighting our profound savant abilities is a game-changer for the non-speaking autistic community.

She spearheaded an entire movement by providing a voice and platform for those of us who have been silenced for most of our lives. During production we travelled to various locations, which was fun and exciting. Since it is a documentary, we were able to relax and just be ourselves while the camera rolled. It was totally an authentic depiction of our lives. Also, it was comforting to meet so many non-speaking autistics just like myself. I felt like everyone there understood my soul in the deepest way possible.

We all shared a common bond of brother and sisterhood, which was

a spiritual life-changing event for all of us.

things. Our gifts can quite possibly change the world!

Does the podcast and upcoming documentary give you hope that you and other non-speaking autistics are finally being heard?

Yes! Ky believes that together we are unstoppable. That the entire world needs to hear, see and recognize our worth. Now people will finally understand the power of the unspoken word. I believe The Telepathy Tapes season 2 podcast and the documentary will help change the lives of all nonspeaking autistics. The podcast blew up last year. People were reaching out to my mother about how in awe they were learning about non-speaking autistics abilities, instead of focusing on our disabilities. People asked if they could meet me. I am always proud to advocate, especially when it comes to getting our voices heard so we all can get the support we need. Unfortunately there are still so many naysayers questioning that we don’t have authorship over our typing. Seeing is believing. When you watch me type, there isn’t any doubt that it’s my own voice and words. So now with telepathy, Ky is deliberately taking a scientific approach.

She set up experiments with renowned neuroscientists, with videographers documenting that our telepathic abilities are real.

Science has proven that when parts of the neurodiverse brain aren’t functioning properly, other parts can overcompensate and become more developed. We are given an unbelievable gift!

Two years ago, News 12 Connecticut did a feature piece on me, which won the Edward R. Murrow award and Emmy for diversity and inclusion. Mark, the host, asked me what do I want to say to all the people who don’t believe that non-speaking autistics have a voice and are intelligent.

I said that I don’t have time for worrying about non-believers when the truth is crystal clear. I choose not to worry about the past and to focus on my future.

Non-speaking autistics are destined to accomplish amazing

What do you most want people to know about you?

I am really just your typical 18-year-old teenage boy who happens to have autism and apraxia. I use a spelling board or QWERTY keyboard with a communication partner to express my thoughts and ideas. My erratic behaviors and repetitive

words aren’t communication and, unfortunately, I sometimes don’t have control over my actions due to my apraxia. I am extremely intelligent and plan on going to a prestigious college. I am an advocate for non-speaking autistics and for all people with disabilities, when our basic civil rights are being threatened or denied. I feel it is my responsibility to spread the word that all nonspeaking autistics can learn to

below from top: Wynston with his girlfriend Nina; a birthday poem he wrote for her.

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journalists on the red carpet. It must feel surreal.

That day on the red carpet was a pivotal moment in my life! It forever changed how I think about myself and my autism on so many levels. It’s hard to describe. To be part of this beautiful story about presuming competence for nonspeaking autistics and to star in it was something I only dreamed about. For 15 years, people judged my worth and value by my outward appearance and behavior alone.

Because I didn’t have functional speech, people assumed I wasn’t smart, had no feelings. That I didn’t want a life filled with family, friends, relationships, interests and love. The film does an excellent job highlighting that the world got it wrong about non-speaking autistics. Spelling allowed my voice to be heard for the first time in my life, and I have a lot to say. We are 30 million strong worldwide and growing. We have value and can make major contributions to the society. I want to live in a world filled with understanding and acceptance, where being kind is important.

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What are some of the frustrations you face that could be alleviated if people learned about you and other non-speakers?

First, I don’t like the word disability because it implies we are broken. I like to focus on the positive. We are “neurodiverse,” with strengths and weaknesses just like everyone. If people can suspend their primitive reactions to uncomfortable sounds or behaviors, presume that some human bodies are not behaving as their owners intend, and, most critically, presume competence in everyone, we could all stay open to explore the riches that are inside everyone. Lead with openness and kindness. Do not judge us by what you outwardly see; rather judge us by the content of our hearts, which is revealed through patient inquiry and presumption of competence. My cohort and I want nothing more than to be fully

participating, not just included but participating in your social and professional world.

Secondly, I am a competent and smart 18-year-old boy whose only accurate and reliable form of communication is by typing on a laminate or QWERTY keyboard, with a fully trained communication partner called a CRP. The CRP (Communication and Regulation Partner) coaches my motor skills, helps me to stay calm and slow down. They know how to regulate my body. The CRP must also know how to execute a method of inquiry and how to probe open-ended dialogue. This is not a simple typing program. I know that I make it look easy, but it takes hours of working together as a team to become fluent. A good analogy is like a couple ballroom dancing.

above: Nina and Wynston like to goof around and be social, just like any teens.

NOTE FROM WYNSTON TO HIS “PRESUMED INCOMPETENT” FILM FAMILY IN 2023

Tell us about your girlfriend.

I feel so grateful for Nina. It was another dream that came true for me: to experience true love. We have been together two years. The story goes that Nina, who lives in Fairfield, saw the article written about me in this magazine and told her mother that she must meet me. Our mothers agreed that it would be great for us to become friends. What they didn’t realize was that when Nina and I saw each other for the first time, it truly was love at first sight! I felt such a connection that I never felt before. We don’t need words to communicate. We are telepathic with each other. I never thought that I would ever have a girlfriend, let alone go to my prom. With Nina as my date, I felt like the luckiest person there. She looked so beautiful! We had a wonderful time, enjoying the music, dancing and holding hands. Since we are both non-speaking autistics, together we were able to show everyone that despite our outward behaviors, we are just your typical teenagers who love each other and want to have a good time.

for recognizing that I am a person, with thoughts and feelings like every teenager. You all truly embraced the definition of equity and inclusion. It was the first time in my life I felt such love and acceptance. for telling my story in such a creative way. , for writing such a beautiful story with a realistic lens. Hopefully those who watch the film will walk away with a better understanding of spellers. for recognizing I can do anything and giving me a safe place to try something new. I’m hooked on acting and hopefully will be cast in your next film. [Wynston has since been cast in two more Triple Threat films!] for highlighting what my actual parents and siblings experience every day. for showing the importance of a fluent CRP—you are the key that unlocks my ability to be heard.

I hope I made you proud! You are my heroes!

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spell and communicate if given a chance. Parents need to know there is hope for their children to communicate. Out of the 5 million non-speaking autistics in this country alone, there are only approximately 30,000 spellers.

That leaves 4,970,000 autistics still silent, waiting to be heard!

Last year, I discovered that I have savant abilities with foreign languages, when I became fluent in Spanish after only three weeks.

I see words as pictures dancing in my mind. I enjoy hobbies like playing chess and poker, especially with my brothers. I love playing and watching sports, listening to music and going to the beach.

My favorite sports are tennis and basketball. I always felt a deep connection to G-d and my religion.

Even when I couldn’t express myself, my belief in Judaism was something I held close. I didn’t need language to feel G-d’s presence. I could simply sense it, a sort of energy, a quiet presence that gave me strength and provided me with comfort when the outside world could not. Lastly, I enjoy spending quality time with my close family, friends and my beautiful girlfriend.

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FROM AMERICA 250 CELEBRATIONS TO GLOBAL VOICES AND GROUNDBREAKING PERFORMANCES, FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY’S ARTS & MINDS BRINGS A SEASON DESIGNED TO INSPIRE EVERY IMAGINATION.

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Thursday, Jan. 22 Fairfield University Art Museum For Which It Stands…

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.

A staff writer at The Atlantic, this National Book Award winner and Pulitzer Prize finalist explores foreign policy and social and economic life.

He and Fairfield professor and National Book Award-winning author Phil Klay will discuss America, Packer’s new novel, The Emergency, and how to make sense of modern times. Presented with the John Charles Meditz College of Arts and Sciences MFA in Creative Writing.

Supported by Westport Journal. $35 | Free, Fairfield University student (ticket required) $25 Quick Member Tickets at fairfield.edu/quick

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ensemble has brought its thunderous rhythms and breathtaking choreography to more than nine million spectators around the globe.

This program is made possible through the generosity of Norman and Celeste LaCroix.

Supported by Fairfield Lifestyle. $35 | $5 Fairfield University student $25 Quick Member Tickets at fairfield.edu/quick

Friday, Feb. 20 BODYTRAFFIC 8 p.m.

Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts The talented members of BODYTRAFFIC “are storytellers, dreamers, and athletes all at once” (Stage & Cinema). Led by Artistic Director Tina Finkelman Berkett, this company returns to the Quick with pieces inspired by musician icons Etta James and Peggy Lee. Choreography by the acclaimed Trey McIntire and Matthew Neenan. Supported

by Wealthspire. $35 | $5 Fairfield University student $25 Quick Member Tickets at fairfield.edu/quick

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Sunday, Feb. 1 DRUM TAO The Best 4 p.m.

Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Known for their virtuosity on powerful wadaiko drums, DRUM TAO mesmerizes audiences with dazzling staging, costumes, and spectacular lighting that showcases Japanese tradition in modern context. Led by founder Ikuo Fujitaka, this

Sunday, Feb. 22 Minty Fresh Circus

By Monique Martin 7 p.m.

Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Named to honor Harriet Tubman (whose nickname was Minty), this all-Black company and creative team playfully reimagine circus and dance that infuses African rituals and traditions. This joyful work celebrates the healing power of Black music combined with acrobatics, juggling, hoop work, and dance to make you want to move and groove.

Supported by Jamie Hulley Arts Foundation, WPKN. $25 | $5 Fairfield University student $15 Quick Member Tickets at fairfield.edu/quick

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“accute injuries often happen when you go from zero to 100.”

DON’T SWEAT THE COLD

Winter inactivity isn’t a harmless pause. Deconditioning leaves muscles, tendons and joints unprepared for the sudden spring surge. McKenna commonly treats weekend warriors who leap back into tennis or running only to face strains, tendonitis or joint flareups. “Acute injuries often happen when you go from zero to 100,” she says.

This isn’t just anecdotal. Sports medicine research shows that sudden spikes in training load are among the strongest predictors of injury. Muscles, tendons and joints need time to adapt to added stress, which is why going from months of inactivity to full-speed workouts sets the stage for acute strains and nagging overuse problems.

So how do you break the cycle?

McKenna’s advice is simple: make variety non-negotiable. Regardless of the season, one of the best ways to stay injury-free is to balance your main sport with other types of movement. “Just playing your sport isn’t enough,” she explains.

“If your chosen activity is mostly cardiovascular, like running, adding strength training is critical.

If you’re drawn to one sport like

HOW WINTER PAUSES FUEL SPRINGTIME INJURIES

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ith winter on the way, motivation tends to hibernate: dark mornings, cold air and shorter days zap energy and inspiration.

A 2022 survey in The Independent found that a fifth of adults see their exercise levels plunge by as much as 37% in winter, with most blaming the cold and lack of daylight.

That “hibernation effect” isn’t just bad for your mood—it can lead to injuries come springtime.

Jaclyn McKenna, M.D., a primary care sports medicine physician at Hospital for Special Surgery, puts it bluntly: “If you don’t move it, you lose it—and it happens faster than people expect.”

pickleball or tennis, it’s important to mix in other exercises to support the muscles and joints that aren’t being worked.”

That balance doesn’t require a massive time investment. National guidelines recommend 150 to 300 minutes of aerobic activity each week plus strength training, but even two to three shorter, varied workouts during the winter can help maintain fitness and reduce risk once spring rolls around.

Warm-ups also take on extra importance in colder weather.

Muscles are less pliable, which makes strains more likely. A dynamic warm-up—light jogging, mobility drills or movement-based stretches—literally warms the tissues and raises heart rate, creating safer conditions for exercise. Even five minutes indoors before heading outside can make a difference.

The payoff for staying consistent in winter goes beyond avoiding injury. A 2023 study in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that people who kept up outdoor activity through colder months improved flexibility, strength and endurance, while those who pulled back lost ground.

Regular movement also combats seasonal dips in mood, boosts immunity and helps regulate sleep.

The larger message? Treat winter not as downtime, but as “maintenance season.” Even small, consistent workouts—with enough variety to balance your body—will keep you strong through the cold months and ready to enjoy spring without a setback. As McKenna puts it: “Even a little activity during winter is better than nothing.”

So let this be your reminder to plan ahead for the upcoming winter months and keep moving to stay strong.

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THE MOBILE SAUNA EXPERIENCE TRANSFORMING FAIRFIELD COUNTY GINGER ROCHARDSON’S KIIN SAUNA BRINGS AN ANCIENT NORDIC

RITUAL TO MODERN CONNECTICUT LIVING

B Y S A M A N T HA YA N K S this page: Designed by Ginger Richardson, Kiin Sauna delivers a mobile wellness experience that’s unforgettable.

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omething magical is happening in Fairfield County, and it involves fire, ice, and a return to ancient ritual. Kiin Sauna, a mobile luxury wellness experience rooted in Nordic tradition elevated with modern design, is redefining how we approach self-care and community connection.

Founded by Ginger Richardson, a Westportbased health coach and former interior designer, Kiin Sauna emerged from a deeply personal vision: to create intentional space where people can disconnect from screens and reconnect with what truly matters— themselves, each other and nature.

At the heart of Kiin’s philosophy lies contrast therapy, an ancient practice embraced by cultures around the world for centuries. The ritual is elegantly simple yet transformative: intense heat, followed by a cold plunge, repeated in cycles that awaken the body and quiet the mind.

“Ancient cultures understood the power of this practice,” Richardson explains. “What we’ve done is make it beautifully accessible, mobile and luxurious in a way that honors both tradition and modern wellness needs.”

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above: Where heat meets cold and presence returns. Kiin Sauna offers a mobile wellness experience rooted in Nordic tradition, to help you disconnect and reconnect.

The experience itself is nothing short of extraordinary. Picture a handcrafted woodburning sauna bathed in solar-lit ambiance, complete with curated soundscapes and a chilled plunge tub positioned under the open sky. Whether set against a beach sunset, nestled in a private backyard or integrated into a wellness retreat, Kiin transforms any location into a sanctuary.

BEYOND THE PHYSICAL: A SPACE FOR PRESENCE

While the physical benefits of contrast therapy are well documented—improved circulation, reduced inflammation, enhanced recovery and boosted immunity—Richardson believes the true magic of Kiin extends far beyond the body.

“It’s a sacred space for presence and connection,” she says. “In a world that’s always ‘on,’ Kiin invites you to slow down. To breathe.

To talk. To simply be.”

This intentional approach to wellness resonates with Richardson’s background in

interior design, where she learned that the spaces we inhabit profoundly affect how we feel and connect. She’s brought that same attention to detail and atmosphere to Kiin, creating an environment that’s as visually beautiful as it is therapeutically powerful.

ACCESSIBLE LUXURY FOR ALL

Whether you’re a seasoned wellness enthusiast or simply curious about trying something new, Richardson has designed Kiin to be welcoming and approachable. The mobile nature of the service means the experience can come to you, for private sessions, community pop-ups or wellness events throughout Fairfield County.

For those looking to establish a regular practice, Kiin offers consistent Friday and Monday sessions—perfect bookends for easing into the weekend or winding down from it. Richardson also collaborates with local wellness practitioners, fitness studios and event organizers to bring the Kiin experience to diverse audiences across the region.

A WELLNESS MOVEMENT TAKING ROOT

As Fairfield County continues to embrace innovative approaches to health and well-being, Kiin Sauna represents a growing desire for experiences that honor both ancient wisdom and contemporary lifestyle needs. It’s wellness that doesn’t feel like work—it’s ritual, community and self-care woven into one unforgettable experience.

In Richardson’s hands, the simple act of heating and cooling becomes something far more meaningful: an invitation to pause, to feel and to remember what it means to be truly present.

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e’re living in the most advanced chapter of wellness ever created.

We have elite recovery tools, worldclass training products, continuous health trackers, peptides, mindfulness apps, breathwork protocols—an entire ecosystem built to help us feel and perform better. And the truth is: These tools matter. They can move the needle. They can change lives.

But they’re not the whole picture.

Because despite all this progress, people are more overwhelmed, anxious and disconnected than ever. We’ve never had more solutions— and yet fewer people feel genuinely well. The modern wellness landscape is crowded, noisy and often confusing. Most people don’t need another miracle routine.

They need a new playbook.

Wellness 1.0 tried to promise perfection through products and protocols. It taught people to chase optimization as if it were a finish line. But it missed the deeper human needs: clarity, connection, resilience, and purpose. Wellness 2.0 is different. Wellness 2.0 is human.

It’s the shift from “fix yourself ” to “understand yourself.” It’s the integration of the physical, mental, emotional, and relational pillars that determine how we actually show up in our lives. It’s the recognition that the future of wellness isn’t more complexity—it’s better alignment.

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They need a new playbook.”

— Eric Johnson

PERFORMANCE WITH PURPOSE

CLARITY OVER CONFUSION

Wearables and biomarkers aren’t going anywhere, nor should they. Data helps us understand our patterns and tendencies. The problem isn’t the technology—it’s the lack of intention behind it. I see it every day at Recess: People don’t need more dashboards; they need direction.

A perfect protocol means nothing if it’s disconnected from purpose.

Wellness 2.0 blends performance with presence. It asks you to use technology without letting it rule you, to pursue optimization without losing yourself in the process. True progress is never linear. It pulls, it sways, it requires awareness and adaptability. Use the data, but don’t be defined by it. Train hard, but know why you’re pushing. Level up your body, but don’t lose your life in the process. Metrics matter. Meaning matters more.

Behavior change doesn’t come from collecting information—it comes from understanding what actually matters. My role as a coach isn’t to overwhelm someone with everything they *could* do; it’s to identify what they *should* do. Clarity removes friction. Clarity builds momentum. Clarity creates identity.

People transform when they understand their patterns and choose the person they want to become.

COMMUNITY AS A HEALTH INTERVENTION

One of the most underrated drivers of well-being is community. Shared effort, accountability, belonging—these are the real differentiators in long-term change. When people feel supported, they show up, they push harder, and they stay consistent.

Recess was built on that truth: Real human connection makes transformation sustainable.

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TOOLS FOR REAL-WORLD RESILIENCE

Most people don’t crave another routine— they crave the ability to handle life without breaking. They want to calm their minds when stress spikes, think clearly under pressure, regulate their nervous system, and reconnect when they drift.

That requires frameworks, not fads.

Breathwork. Intentional strength and conditioning. Nervous system training.

Consistent reflection.

Conversations that normalize struggle instead of hiding it.

Resilience isn’t born from perfection.

It’s built through practice.

THE POWER OF SELF-AWARENESS

If one skill defines the next evolution of wellness, it’s self-awareness—the kind that brings you back to yourself. It’s the moment you finally understand what drains you, what drives you and what you’re capable of.

Once someone sees themselves clearly, everything changes. Their habits follow. Their decisions sharpen. Their life starts aligning with who they truly are.

This is Wellness 2.0.

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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.

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

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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.)

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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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elice, the celebrated Italian restaurant known for its soulful, Tuscan-inspired cuisine and impeccably curated wine program, will open the doors to its newest, and first Connecticut location at 38 Main Street. For a town that values community, quality and refined ease, Felice arrives as a natural fit.

Since debuting on Manhattan’s Upper East Side in 2007, Felice has cultivated a reputation for the kind of approachable elegance that never goes out of style. Its dining rooms, from New York City to Long Island to South Florida, are defined by a signature warmth: interiors that feel collected rather than designed, dishes that feel generous rather than fussy, and service that strikes that rare balance between polished and personal.

Felice Westport builds on this legacy, bringing a modern expression of the Italian neighborhood restaurant to one of Fairfield County’s most vibrant culinary communities. Expect a menu rooted in seasonality, with Tuscan heritage guiding each dish; wines sourced from small independent producers; and the kind of atmosphere that makes

you want to settle in, stay awhile and return often.

For founder and managing director Jacopo Giustiniani, this expansion feels both organic and deeply meaningful.

“Introducing Felice to Connecticut marks an important milestone for us,” he shares. “As our longtime New York guests establish roots throughout the region, we’re growing alongside them, bringing our modern Italian neighborhood restaurant, built for regulars and shaped by a balance of approachability and sophistication, to the places they now call home.”

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FRESH FACED VICTORIA BECKHAM BEAUTY MAKES ITS WESTPORT DEBUT AT BLUEMERCURY. B Y S A M A N T HA YA N K S

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estport’s beauty shelves just received a major refresh. Victoria Beckham Beauty, the luxury makeup and skincare line from the iconic fashion designer, has officially landed at Bluemercury, bringing its coveted collection of highperformance products to Connecticut’s discerning beauty enthusiasts.

To be fair, like myself. The long-awaited launch brings an army of chic must-have products in a well-edited lineup, such as their eye pencils and palettes and poppies that add that perfect Beckham shimmer and shine.

The arrival marks a significant moment for local beauty lovers who have long admired Beckham’s approach to effortless, sophisticated beauty. Since launching in 2019, Victoria Beckham Beauty has built a devoted following for its clean formulations, elegant packaging, and that signature “less is more” aesthetic that mirrors Beckham’s own refined style.

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What makes this launch special? For Westport residents, the Bluemercury launch means no more waiting for online orders or traveling to experience the collection firsthand. The carefully curated selection includes some of the brand’s most beloved products, from the Posh Lipstick collection to the Bitten Lip Tint that creates that perfectly effortless flush Beckham herself favors.

Victoria Beckham Beauty has always been about enhancing natural beauty rather than masking it. The products are designed for the woman who wants to look polished without appearing overdone—a philosophy that resonates perfectly with Westport’s understated elegance. The formulations emphasize skincare benefits alongside color payoff, featuring clean ingredients that care for skin while delivering that coveted, sophisticated glow.

Enter Bluemercury. Their reputation as a destination for discovering prestige beauty brands makes it the ideal home for Victoria Beckham Beauty in Westport. The expert staff can guide customers through the collection, helping them find their perfect shade matches and demonstrating the multi-use versatility that makes the products worth the investment.

Whether you’re a longtime fan of Victoria Beckham’s fashion empire or simply curious about the buzz surrounding her beauty line, the Westport Bluemercury location offers the perfect opportunity to explore what makes these products special. From the sleek, minimalist packaging to the carefully calibrated color stories, every detail reflects Beckham’s exacting standards and intimate involvement in product development.

This launch represents more than just another beauty brand coming to town—it’s an invitation to experience the elevated, confident approach to beauty that Victoria Beckham has championed throughout her career.

Westport beauty enthusiasts can now discover why this collection has earned such a loyal following among those who appreciate quality, sophistication and that ineffable sense of modern glamour. Bleumercury, 57 Main Street

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THE LIGHT WE CARRY DESIGNER ORLY MARCEL BRINGS HER MEANINGFUL JEWELRY TO NEW ENGLAND.

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n the heels of her recent event in Norwalk, designer Orly Marcel has become the name quietly, but unmistakably, on the lips of Fairfield County’s style insiders.

Her pieces, warm with 18k gold and alive with symbolism, feel less like accessories and more like objects of intention. You don’t just wear them. You keep them close.

Perhaps that resonance comes from the story behind the brand, one rooted in creativity, reinvention, and a legacy carried across continents.

Marcel grew up in Tel Aviv, spending countless afternoons in her father’s small workshop, a world built of wood shavings, metal dust, and the soft hum of hand tools. “Creating wasn’t about the final piece,” she reflects. “It was about love, care, and intention.” That early apprenticeship, more absorbed than taught, became the foundation for everything that followed.

When the family immigrated to the United States, her father pivoted into estate jewelry and watches, bringing the same curiosity and craftsmanship to an entirely new field. Watching him transform, building a life and an artistic voice in a new country, left a deep impression on Marcel. Reinvention, she realized, could be its own kind of artistry.

Her own path carried her through textile design, the world of color and pattern becoming its own language. Later, her journey led her to India, where the study

of yoga, meditation, geometry, and ritual grounded her spiritually and creatively. Slowly, the threads began to weave together: material, memory, spirituality, design.

That fusion became Orly Marcel, a collection rooted in sacred geometry, natural patterns, Mediterranean lines, and the universal symbols that help us feel connected and calm.

Every piece is crafted in 18k gold, substantial, intentional, luminous. They’re talismans as much as adornments, meant to be lived in, layered, and cherished.

“Jewelry is a way to honor where I come from,” Marcel says.

“To carry forward my father’s legacy, and hopefully bring a little beauty and purpose into someone’s life.”

Her Norwalk event made that clear. Guests weren’t just drawn to the craftsmanship, they were drawn to the meaning behind it. In a world racing ever faster, Marcel’s work invites a pause. A breath. A moment of recognition: that we wear what we value, and that what we choose to carry matters.

As Fairfield County continues to welcome elevated, intentional brands, Orly Marcel arrives not just as a new name in luxury jewelry, but as a storyteller— reminding us that beauty shines brightest when anchored by memory, purpose, and the light we all carry within us. top: Sol Mini Spinning Pendant bottom: Temple Inlay Mandala Pendant JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2026 WESTPORT

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THREE DECADES OF LUXURY UNDER CATHERINE MORRISSEY’S LEADERSHIP, FAMILY-RUN KNITWEAR HERITAGE BRAND WHITE & WARREN UNVEILS A BRAND EVOLUTION AND REDEFINES MODERN LUXURY FOR A NEW GENERATION. B Y S A M A N T HA YA N K S

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fter nearly three decades of quietly establishing itself as a premier destination for luxury knitwear, White & Warren has unveiled a comprehensive brand evolution that honors its rich heritage while embracing a bold new vision for the future.

The fall 2025 rebrand represented a pivotal moment for the company, which has built its reputation on uncompromising quality, timeless design, and pieces crafted to become wardrobe staples for years to come.

Rather than abandoning what made White & Warren beloved by its loyal customer base, this strategic refresh amplifies the brand’s core values — intentionality, selfassuredness, longevity, and care — while introducing a modern aesthetic that speaks to today’s sophisticated consumer.

At the heart of this transformation is Catherine Morrissey, the visionary leader of this family-run company who is shaping White & Warren’s next chapter with a focus on innovation and deeper customer connection. Under her guidance, the brand is expanding its appeal to younger demographics while strengthening relationships with longtime devotees who have made pieces like the iconic Cashmere Travel Wrap into wardrobe essentials.

“This evolution is about staying true to who we are while meeting our customers where they are today,” the brand shares. Every White & Warren piece embodies a commitment to versatility and functionality—runwayworthy designs that seamlessly integrate into any lifestyle, from the boardroom to weekend getaways. For Catherine, those weekend getaways are right

here in Southport, where she escapes her demanding New York City life to find inspiration.

There’s a particular kind of chic that lives at the intersection of heritage sport and modern ease.

Clubhouse by White & Warren taps directly into that world.

This new seasonal collection is a love letter to the aspirational ease of country club living, filtered through the lens of contemporary, quietly confident style. With a subtle nod to vintage sportswear, each piece is designed for life’s more leisurely moments.

Soft, breathable silhouettes anchor the collection—think crisp tennis whites, airy layers, and spring-forward hues that feel like the first warm day of the season.

It’s clothing that moves with you, and understands the cadence of a busy-but-beautiful life.

The rebrand comes as White & Warren continues to maintain a strong retail presence, with Connecticut locations including Fred in Old Greenwich and Westport, the Darien Sport Shop, Great Stuff in Greenwich and Westport and Hoagland’s in Greenwich, each carrying a selection of pieces geared to those communities and specialty retailers.

With the brand’s Clubhouse collection just being released, White & Warren’s evolution signals an exciting new era for luxury knitwear, one that honors tradition while embracing the future.

Consider it your uniform for the chicest kind of leisure. A modern interpretation of timeless style, designed to be lived in.

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or many, a new year brings a reckoning, “an evaluation of where we are and of things we might want to change,” says Michael Becker, a mediator and attorney in Westport. Here in lower Fairfield County, that includes this: New Year’s resolution divorces.

Once the holidays end and the kids return to school, it’s not unusual for an unhappy spouse to decide it’s time; their relationship has gone as far as it can, and it’s time to make a change.

The emotional whiplash of divorce seems daunting enough.

Add to that sorting out custody issues and finances, and the task—and cost—can seem insurmountable.

Enter the divorce mediator, whose mandate is to craft a fair, legally

enforceable, confidential agreement unique to the couple’s needs.

Becker, a founding director of the Connecticut Council for Nonadversarial Divorce, has worked as a divorce mediator for more than 30 years. When he began, splitting spouses each hired their own attorney to battle for every cent and consideration, a practice that continues today. It’s an expensive war to wage. The average cost of a divorce ranges from $15,000 to $20,000, according to the National Association of Divorce Professionals, and contested divorces can cost six figures.

Instead of taking sides, a mediator works for the couple, brokering what is hopefully a civil, safe negotiation between parties who, though they might not like each other, agree to trust the process. “The focus is on agreement making, not on all the warfare or the chess game of court,” says Becker, whose Master’s degree in marriage and family therapy can help parties feel heard. “It’s more human and humane.”

First, a mediator listens, which can be a welcome change in a sea of contention. Once spouses identify issues to resolve, they gather data and create a plan to move

forward. In the discovery phase— whether in mediation or in court—each party fills out a Connecticut Financial Affidavit listing their current and anticipated wealth, from investment accounts to real estate to pensions, salaries and trusts—which they swear to be true. Purposely misrepresenting this information is a felony punishable by prison.

Inevitably, one spouse will know more about the couple’s financial situation than the other due to “the natural division of labor” that happens with couples, Becker says.

“When you come home from the honeymoon, it’s not like there’s a checklist that says who’s going to walk the dog,” Handling the money lands in that list of tasks, making financial education of the other partner an essential part of mediation. “A person can’t engage in conversations until they understand what’s going on. It will help them be more satisfied going in.”

How couples split their assets and debts, and how they’ll allocate those in the future can prove divisive. The high cost of living in lower Fairfield County makes matters worse. One spouse in a recent mediation case wanted to keep their house—complete with pool and tennis court.

It had appreciated so much,

though, that the spouse would have received far less money.

Plus, the annual property taxes alone ran in the tens of thousands of dollars.

“I wanted to reveal for them all the information that they would need—the ‘tale of the tape,’” Becker says. “The worst thing would have been to take the house and default on the mortgage.”

This knowledge led the spouse to make peace with selling the house. When each party feels empowered in the decisionmaking—versus being ordered to do something by a court—there’s more buy-in, Becker says. Plus, clients can always hire their own attorney to review agreements.

Mediation agreements are legally binding, just as if they were reached in court. Unlike with court-decided divorces, though, details remain private, making the process increasingly popular with high-net-worth and high profile couples. “I’ve done a lot of $20$30 million-plus cases and one that was $100 million. Very often the wealthy come for privacy,” Becker says.

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organized you are, the more empowered your choices will be.” Before you mention divorce, start collecting copies of your important financial documents—bank statements, tax returns, investment statements, debt information—one piece at a time. “Each document brings you closer to planning your financial future with clarity, confidence and control.”

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rom the White House briefing room to the 9 p.m. anchor desk, Kaitlan Collins has built a reputation for composure, precision and persistence. Now, as she takes the stage at Fairfield University, a campus brimming with the same curiosity and ambition that launched her own career, there’s a sense of a journey coming full-circle. You can feel the anticipation for a woman whose fearlessness has shaped some of the most memorable moments in recent political journalism.

Her visit to Fairfield University is part of the Quick Center’s Enduring Questions Series, where thinkers and changemakers are invited to wrestle with issues shaping public life.

Collins’ lecture, Good Ethics for Bad News: The

New Red Lines of Broadcast Journalism Today, comes at a moment when trust in the broader, mainstream media is being renegotiated in real time. For students and community members gathered on campus, it’s a chance to hear firsthand from a journalist who has covered the Biden and Trump presidencies up close, and has earned a reputation for engaging all sides of the political spectrum with clarity and fairness.

Now anchoring The Source at 9 p.m. on CNN and serving as the network’s chief White House correspondent, Collins brings to Fairfield a career defined by access, accuracy and the kind of tenacious reporting that has delivered headline-making interviews with global figures, from Hillary Clinton and JD Vance to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Her rise

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has not gone unnoticed: She’s been featured on the TIME100 Next list, named repeatedly among Mediaite’s most influential journalists, and highlighted

by Variety as one of New York’s emerging power voices.

For Fairfield Univeristy students, many just beginning to imagine their own paths in media, politics or public life, Collins’ appearance is more than a lecture: it’s a rare glimpse into the ethical fault lines shaping journalism today, and a chance to learn from someone who navigates them nightly, live and in real time.

Collins’ journey began far from Washington, in Alabama, where she grew up in a close-knit family and attended the University of Alabama. Journalism was not her predetermined path, but curiosity was. She’s often spoken about discovering political reporting not as a childhood dream but as a calling that emerged gradually, rooted in the desire to understand power, ask sharper questions and tell stories responsibly. It’s a message that resonates on a campus like Fairfield University, where so many students are still figuring out what sparks them.

Her first job, at The Daily Caller, placed her in the frenetic early days of the 2016 election cycle. Those who know her work now might be surprised to remember how quickly things accelerated. After a 2017 meeting with then–CNN President Jeff Zucker, Collins made the jump from a lean digital newsroom to one of the largest platforms in global media. It was a moment that would have daunted even seasoned reporters; CNN at that time was operating in what many call one of the most chaotic, defining periods in modern

political reporting. For Collins, it became a proving ground.

Her early months at CNN were famously intense. She entered a crowded field of veteran White House correspondents, people who had covered multiple administrations, weathered scandals and survived more than a few 3 a.m. call times. Yet Collins distinguished herself quickly. Her questions were concise, her delivery calm, and her determination unmistakable.

Students watching her today may not realize that those moments were earned the hard way: long hours, steep learning curves and the kind of sinkor-swim culture that supplies the unofficial syllabus of every major newsroom.

By 2022, at just 30, Collins was named CNN’s chief White House correspondent, making history as one of the youngest journalists ever to hold that role at a major network. It was more than a promotion; it was recognition of how deftly she could balance speed and accuracy, urgency and restraint. She became known for her ability to hold powerful figures to account without theatrics, pressing when the moment demanded it, stepping back when it served the story.

There were moments, of course, when the story pressed back. In 2018, after a forceful line of questioning, Collins was barred from a White House event—a rare, highly public attempt to silence a reporter. Instead, the incident elevated her profile and underscored her commitment to objectivity. She became a symbol of the modern journalist: navigating not only the facts but also the politics of being on camera, in an era when social media can turn any exchange into

FOR FAIRFIELD UNIVERISTY STUDENTS, MANY JUST BEGINNING TO IMAGINE THEIR OWN PATHS IN MEDIA, POLITICS OR PUBLIC LIFE, COLLINS’ APPEARANCE IS MORE THAN A LECTUR: IT’S A RARE GLIMPSE INTO THE ETHICAL FAULT LINES SHAPING JOURNALISM TODAY, AND A CHANCE TO LEARN FROM SOMEONE WHO NAVIGATES THEM NIGHTLY, LIVE AND IN REAL TIME.

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a viral litmus test for truth.

Her interviewing philosophy has evolved alongside her career.

Now anchoring CNN’s 9 p.m. hour, The Source, Collins blends reporter’s instincts with a new kind of editorial leadership. The desk is no less demanding than the briefing room. Anchoring requires agility, moving from international crises to local stories that deserve national oxygen, deciding what the country needs to know and when it needs to hear it. It also demands emotional stamina. High-stakes political interviews aren’t just about what to ask, but how to prepare mentally for what the answers, or non-answers, might reveal.

In a time when trust in traditional media is under constant scrutiny, Collins embodies the rigor required to keep journalism credible. She knows the damage misinformation can do, and she understands the responsibility of meeting audiences where they are—on television, on social media, and increasingly, in fragmented digital spaces where nuance is often lost. Her approach is grounded in something deceptively simple: clarity, context and accountability.

At Fairfield Univerity, Collins will address what people really want to know:

THE MESSAGE SHE BRINGS TO FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY IS NOT ABOUT BEING FEARLESS, BUT ABOUT BEING READY. READY TO LEARN, READY TO ADAPT, READY TO HOLD THE LINE.

How do you break in? How do you earn respect? How do you find your voice when so many people tell you you’re too young, too untested, too... something? She herself has displayed that confidence grows from preparation. That curiosity is a strength. That women in journalism sometimes have to claim space before anyone offers it. And that the best questions, the ones that matter, are the ones asked without fear of the answer.

Collins’ career, still remarkably young, has spanned turbulent administrations, historic hearings, global crises and more than a few viral exchanges. Yet in person, she radiates something less dramatic and far more instructive: steadiness.

Her story is a blueprint for aspiring journalists in a rapidly shifting landscape. The message she brings to Fairfield University is not about being fearless, but about being ready. Ready to learn, ready to adapt, ready to hold the line. Ready to ask the next question, even when the room is watching.

Because if there is one thread running through Kaitlan Collins’ journey, it is this: every breakthrough began with a question. And every step of the way, she kept asking.

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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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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

Brian Pollack

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

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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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.

Dr. Haven is consistently ranked in the top 1% of injectors nationwide, and she personally performs 100 percent of all Botox and filler treatments. Dr. Haven was selected as one of America’s Top Cosmetic Dermatologists.

Dr. Haven believes in designing an individualized anti-aging treatment plan for each patient to ensure desirable results. With a focus on noninvasive rejuvenation, Dr.Haven helps her patients look younger and more radiant. Her expertise gained from working in private practice for more than 25 years allows her to customize each treatment session to offer optimal results to every patient. In August 2021, Dr. Haven moved into a brand-new office with state-of-the-art technology. Dr.Haven says, “Patients have

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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

Deanne M. Robinson

Steven Andrew Kolenik III

Fern E. Mayer

Charles L. G. Halasz

Jeremy Moss

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

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 M. Haven

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

Elizabeth R. Marsh

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

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

Mitchell J. Ross

Graeme M. Lipper

Henry C. Gasiorowski

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

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

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

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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Nuvance Health is joining Northwell

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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TOP DOCTORS

2026

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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FAIRFIELD DERMATOLOGY Congratulations to Dr. Jason McBean and Dr. Elizabeth Smith on their TOP DOC awards.

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At Fairfield Dermatology we are committed to remain at the forefront of aesthetic medicine as it continues to evolve. We believe that incremental changes in appearance impact how our patients feel and allow them to live and thrive with confidence and satisfaction. We combine our expertise and knowledge with experiences and treatments that build long lasting relationships. Our services include body contouring, robotic hair transplantation, laser resurfacing, Botox, Juvederm, Kybella and other injectable fillers. Treatments also include microdermabrasion, chemical peels, micro-needling, and PRP (platelet rich plasma). Drs. McBean and Smith are Platinum Level Providers of injectable products.

Our vision is to be the premier provider of dermatology care, recognized for our clinical excellence and expertise.

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Due to various health concerns that women experience, Dr. Montanaro completed advanced training in reproductive health, stress management & emotional wellbeing, autoimmune conditions, orthopedics, gastroenterology, and geriatrics. Dr. Montanaro’s needle technique is gentle yet effective.

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TOP DOCTORS

2026

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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2026

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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2026

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

SPORTS MEDICINE

Paul Apostolides

Paul M. Sethi

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

Alla Rudinskaya

Nuvance Health Medical Practice – Rheumatology Danbury 33 Germantown Rd, Danbury 203-794-5600

John N. Awad

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

Bret Sohn

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

David Bomback

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists 39 Hospital Ave, Danbury 203-744-9700

Jessica R. Stein

YNHH|Greenwich Hospital – Radiology 5 Perryridge Rd, Greenwich 203-863-3960

Nuvance Health Medical Practice – Rheumatology Norwalk 761 Main Ave, Norwalk 203-852-2290

Evan S. Wasserman

Patrick J. Webster

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

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

DataJoe Research is a software and research company specializing in data collection and verification, and it conducts various nominations and research campaigns across the United States on behalf of publishers. To create the “top doctors” list, DataJoe Research facilitated an online peer-voting process, also referencing government sources. DataJoe also conducted media analysis through Internet research to factor in public perception. DataJoe then tallied the votes per category for each doctor to isolate the top nominees in each category. After collecting nominations and considering additional information from the media analysis, DataJoe checked and confirmed that each published winner had a current, active license status with the state regulatory board. If we were not able to find evidence of a doctor's current, active registration with the state regulatory board, that doctor was excluded from the list. In addition, any doctor who has been disciplined, up to the timeframe of the review process for an infraction by the state regulatory board, was excluded from the list. Finally, DataJoe presented the tallied result to the magazine for its final review and adjustments.

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.

Nuvance Health Medical Practice – Pulmonary Sleep & Critical Care Medicine 520 West Ave, Norwalk 203-855-3632

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Best of the Gold Coast Contest ..................................................................... 21

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Big Picture .....................................................................................................83

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