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BUZZ Nefaire Spa; Peloton for on-the-go and at-home fitness (say goodbye to your last two excuses); Backspace; kick your worst online habits; Will Haskell SHOP Heart-racers for Valentine’s Day GO Real ID; Cadillac’s Super Cruise; escape to Cliff House along Maine’s rugged coast HOME Arogya Holistic Healing; California Closets; declutter with Cleared Spaces; Savannah Bee; Earth Animal

BE WELL Ready for your best year yet?

A happier and healthier you begins with expert tips on fitness, nutrition, skincare and cosmetics, hairstyles, stress reduction and even lifesaving medical treatments. b y m a l ia mc k i n non fr ame

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CITY LIMITS If you think you’ve “been there, done that” when it comes to East Coast big cities, let us open your eyes to new and under-the-radar treasures.

Westport magazine and Bedford Square celebrate; Near & Far Aid Golf Classic; Melissa Etheridge at the Levitt; Pink Aid at Mitchells; Jane Fonda for Open Visions at the Quick Center for the Arts; Westport Country Playhouse Gala; Weston High School

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CREATIVE STREAK Photojournalist Spencer Platt lands a show at Westport Arts Center. Sure to be there: his musical brothers Russell and Alexander. Creativity gene?

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still being you, just renewed—and empowered with information. Trust us, this reset is a pleasure and a confidence boost.

The piece also kicks off a brand new event we’re hosting. It shares the name “Be Well.”

It takes place on January 29, and it’s your chance to learn about services and options, try a few classes and workshops, and relax and rejuvenate. You can find out more about this new launch at our “I Love Fairfield County” site: ilovefc.com. We think you’re going to agree that this is a keeper for our roster of signature events. (Trust us, we’ve got plans!)

If you’re ready for change, but just seek inspiration, I hope you find it in the story of Spencer Platt. His photojournalism—images of war zones and street scenes—is brave.

His focus refuses to let us look away, and that changes us. His brothers, Russell and Alexander, professionals in classical music, connect with us in a different way, yet also recast our perspective. Find the story inside, and catch Spencer’s show “Fractured” at the Westport Arts Center (Jan. 11–Mar. 2). Let’s see things anew.

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he new year is, of course, just like any other time of the year—yet tradition makes it feel like a new beginning.

Westport magazine closed out 2018 with a special twentieth-anniversary issue and a celebration at Bedford Square (you can see the photos in this issue’s “People + Places” pages as well as online at westportmag.com).

With this issue, we begin a new chapter in our story. You’ll see the changes right away.

Over the last few months we’ve been secretly redesigning the magazine; it has a new look, front to back. This was a big decision and an ambitious undertaking, but we knew it was due. Of course, we’ll continue to bring you the coverage you’ve come to expect from us, such as new store openings, restaurant reviews, profiles of local go-getters, issue-focused pieces and notable town celebrations. Times change, and we’re changing with them.

In keeping with “New Year, New You” thinking, we present a piece that covers the most up-to-date options for achieving peak health, total wellness and real beauty, head to toe. Our story, “Be Well,” dives into organic skincare options, detoxing on a cellular level, nutrition for real life, flattering hair highlights, pregnancy and pumped up biceps. This 2019 guide is packed with experts’ insights, and our editorial team made sure that it’s all about you

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JUST AS WELL A t the beginning of the new year, TLC-seekers can try a relaxing facial made with all-natural ingredients or ease tension with an acupressure massage at Nefaire, a wellness center that recently opened in Westport. You’ll find what you need, because founder Michael Chang blends beauty and science in his brand of customized skincare and treatments.

He founded the center after dealing with chronic acne for most of his adult life. He was tired of spending money on “cure all” products that failed to actually

help his condition. He began researching holistic alternatives to typical acne medications and eventually found that nature is kinder to skin.

“I finally cleared my skin after taking my skincare into my own hands,” Chang says. “That’s why we take such a personalized, datadriven and multifaceted approach at Nefaire.”

The studio relies on raw ingredients—such as bentonite clay, manuka honey and pink Himalayan sea salt—to create skin masks and serums tailored to each client’s needs. The session begins

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then use this profile to custom mix a face mask on site using raw, food-grade ingredients that retain their full nutrient value, while utilizing powerful curated products in a personalized facial,” he explains.

Each batch is whipped up fresh to address your specific skin concerns. Then, in the treatment room, you can choose from an express thirty-five-minute facial up to a where-did-the-time-go seventy-five-minute treatment.

Nefaire also sells organic moisturizers, cleansers and toners, which are cruelty-free and void of GMOs, parabens and chemicals. It also offers seasonal specials, such as a chocolate mask for Valentine’s Day (sweet gift, hint, hint). 141 Post Rd. E.; nefaire.com —Joey Macari

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ou’ve seen the commercial, “Hello, Let’s Go!” It features a woman pedaling a state-of-the-art fitness bike while being motivated by an interactive online class and the Ramones’ song “Blitzkrieg Bop.” Now Westporters can “Hey ho, let’s go!” on their own Peloton bikes or treadmills. They are available for trial and purchase at the Westport showroom, which opened this past October.

Peloton—named after the main group of riders in a race—was founded in 2012 with the purpose of offering professionally coached, group workouts in the privacy, comfort and convenience of home.

Each bike and treadmill has a

built-in touchscreen that streams up to twenty daily live classes from the NYC studio and some 4,000 on-demand rides. The elite instructors push you through each workout, and you have the option of redoing favorite routines to set a new personal best. For live classes, you can compete in real time with others who have taken the ride, both live and on-demand. The high-performance, customizable

sessions are designed to be grueling yet fun muscle-andendurance builders.

You can stop in to buy a bike or treadmill (they arrive mostly preassembled) or register for a digital membership—or do an actual workout in one of the in-store studios. Running outdoors? Coached workouts are streamed to your phone. 58 Main St.; onepeloton.com —Joey Macari

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During its heyday at the turn of the century, the Underwood factory in Hartford was the world’s largest supplier of typewriters, like this one.

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THE TYPEWRITER STORE BACKSPACE WRITES THE NEXT CHAPTER OF NOSTALGIA IN WESTPORT

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emingway had a Royal.

Dr. Seuss had a Smith Corona. Karin Kessler, owner of Backspace, a nostalgic typewriter store on Mill Road, has them all. Her store, which opened in 2017, welcomes creative types, gift-givers and those craving a blast from the past.

As we see with Baby Boomers, Gen Xers, millennials and hipsters alike, nostalgia is always trending.

People nowadays are purchasing vinyls over CDs, Polaroid cameras over digital ones. Backspace is no exception. Her store on Church Street, fittingly named after the keystroke, has people of all ages popping in to test their skills on one of the store’s countless vintage typewriters, purchase one or just catch up with friends over a

cup of coffee and a board game, another old-school pastime she’s passionate about.

Karin’s fascination began several years ago when she was thinking of a Christmas present for her kids. She purchased a 1930s Hitchcock black portable one for them, but it was she who was the most grateful for the gift.

Her fascination soon became a full-fledged business that enabled her to share her appreciation for typewriters with others. One of the earlier turn-of-the-century Remington models sits proudly on a shelf in front of Karin’s store (it’s not for sale). She quickly fell in love with German typewriters, but shared that she’s eager to get her hands on an American-made Oliver type 1; she calls it the “Holy

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our online habits can reveal confidential information about you to hackers. Erika Ellis of tech consultants The TNS Group (thetnsgroup.com), based in Stamford, offers resolutions to safeguard your online activity.

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Posting vacation photos is a welcome mat for someone to visit your home. Don’t post anything that reveals that you’re not home, disable location sharing, and don’t post significant dates.

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WATCH PASSWORDS Using the name of your pet and numbers? Every password for every site should be different and include multiple characters. Use a password-management app.

3 AVOID PUBLIC WI-FI It’s a window for hackers to look at everything you access. Never log into anything with personal info or sensitive company data. Turn off Wi-Fi when not in use and get prompts before auto log-ins.

4 BE EMAIL WARY Phishing emails appear trustworthy, but links or attachments could subject you to ransomware. Treat them as hostile until proven otherwise.

5 USE CAUTION WITH INVITES Consider the stakes before adding a stranger to your network. Cyberstalking opens your world via social media and can reveal ample information.

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She has since received hundreds of typewriters, mostly from individuals who have had them passed down from relatives who would smile at the thought of their machines going to a place that values them. Those on display are organized by type and by country of origin. With World Wars I and II in mind, she muses lightly, “Can I put the French near the German?”

Her store is also filled with antique bottle openers, chess boards made out of motor parts, dietician pamphlets from back in the day, and a few rare “Trump the Game” board games from the 1980s. Typewriters aside, Karin wants her space to serve as a communal gathering place, where students and artists can work and share ideas.

Karin’s store has garnered praise from all over, most notably from actor and typewriter enthusiast, Tom Hanks. In response to this, she shared, “My journey has been fascinating.

I have learned, and with great appreciation, about the development and progression of an invention which became an indisputable necessity of life for over one hundred years. In my quest for interesting, rare and desirable typewriters, I have discovered ‘gifts’ that complement my collection. These items consist of what I consider meaningful.

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WILL HASKELL OUR NEWLY ELECTED STATE SENATOR

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You temporarily shelved law school to run for political office. Why?

“President Obama’s farewell speech inspired me. He said, ‘If you’re disappointed by your elected officials, grab a clipboard, get some signatures and run for office yourself.’ That really stuck with me. I got to see him for the first time in the 2008 New Hampshire primary with my dad.

I was in middle school, and that was my introduction to politics. I didn’t think I’d run for office, but I wanted to get involved.”

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enator-elect Will Haskell’s age has dominated the conversation throughout his campaign and subsequent win over Republican incumbent Toni Boucher, who held the 26th Senate District seat for twenty-two years. This is the number of years Haskell has been alive; he is the youngest senator elected in Connecticut’s history.

While the novelty of being so

You attended many gatherings and knocked on over 4,000 doors. What were some common themes?

young may have initially garnered interest, it wouldn’t be enough to wrench a predominantly red district away from an experienced politician. But Haskell, still a senior at Georgetown University when he declared his candidacy last March, had immediate access to an army of young people from Staples High School (Haskell is a 2014 alum) and other volunteers passionate about issues such as gun control, the environment

“I found that gun violence prevention was pretty important for all voters, regardless of party.

People don’t feel safe, whether it’s in classrooms or public spaces.

This is what attracted many young people to sign up to work on my campaign. They don’t feel safe in the classroom, and that’s a moral failure in our society.

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Infrastructure is an important issue for everyone, too. Our greatest economic asset is our proximity to New York, and we are allowing that asset to fade away. I talked to many commuters and listened to their concerns about delays and overcrowding on trains. We need to invest in the New Haven–New York corridor.

Connecticut has the highest student loan debt in the country, and we are one of the few states with no student loan forgiveness program. We are facing some tough economic times in Connecticut and will be constrained as to what we will be able to do in Hartford, but I want to bring that younger perspective and next generation to the table and see how we can work on this issue. And, of course, there’s the pension crisis that needs to be addressed head-on. We have to stand up and say we are not content to pass on mistakes to tomorrow’s legislators.”

In what ways was your age a benefit and a challenge?

“I thought my age was going to be a huge challenge. I found just the opposite—there was an excitement about my age and eagerness to elect stakeholders in our future. The Parkland students paved the way for younger voters to demand change. We need to do a much better job of keeping and drawing the next generation of workers and businesses to

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and the state’s economy. Haskell would eventually intern for the Democratic National Committee, campaign for Hillary Clinton and intern for U.S. Representative (4th District, D) Jim Himes and U.S. Senator (D) Chris Murphy.

Westport magazine talked to the Westport native about why he stepped off the sidelines to run as the underdog.

NEXT-GEN CONNECTING @willhaskellforct on Instagram Reboots Campaigning for Today Connecticut. I moved back, but that’s a decision most of my friends are not making.”

You started your campaign as an underdog. What can you tell others about running for political office?

“Today [November 13] is National Run for Office Day, and I’m telling people to run as though your community depends on it. If you step forward, you will find an army behind you.

You will be vulnerable at times, but there’s going to be so much support. I learned that people would remember you more if you ask, ‘What’s the most important issue for you?’ rather than lead with your platform and vision.

I learned from special-needs parents about providing quality public education for all. I learned about [going beyond] banning ghost guns as I listened to a mother talk about how she lost her son to gun suicide. I learned from a woman in Bethel that her prescription drug costs are thousands per month. These are the things that matter to people, matter to me. It’s important to be accessible, too. People can call my cell and are surprised when I pick up. Some don’t want to talk but just check it’s my real number.” [laughs] Tell me about an inspiring interaction on the trail.

“One person, twenty-two, from Atlanta, Georgia, said, ‘I’ve been

reading your Instagram stories every day, and they inspire me to believe anything is possible.’

He told me his long-term goal was to go back into school, focus on politics, and run for state rep in his district. It was also incredible to see generations coming together. Our oldest volunteer was ninety-seven years old and she voted for FDR [Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 32nd President], and she sat next to a fourteen year old, years away from voting, making phone calls.

So many stepped off the sidelines; it was exciting to see. All these stories told me that if we push ourselves, anything is possible.”

Borrowing from the Proust (French essayist and novelist) questionnaire, what living person do you admire most and what quality do you like most in a person?

“I admire my mom. She is unbelievably hardworking and brings enormous energy and passion to her work as a lawyer and running her own firm. She is endlessly compassionate to her family and her network of friends.

That’s the legislator I hope to be.

That ability to listen and change your mind when you’re wrong is a quality I admire. My mom works crazy hours, but if I needed something she would drop everything in a heartbeat. So it’s the ability of people to recognize their priorities and be ready to lend a hand.”

“We were tired of feeling unsafe at school, so we walked out.

We’re tired of calling our state legislators, so we’re running to replace them. “

Democracy isn’t just something that happened over two hundred years ago.

“I started working for @repjimhimes when I was in high school. Today, we met to chat about my campaign for the Connecticut State Senate.

I'm so grateful for everything I've learned from him.”

“I can’t believe that tonight is our last #TelephoneTuesday!

After months of hard work, this race will come down to the next 7 days. Join us at 1757 Post Road East tonight! Every call makes a difference.”

“Yesterday, we put politicians who are supported by the NRA on notice. My generation is going to be at the ballot in November.”

“Together, we showed that government can, should and will be an expression of our best traits. I’m ready to get to work.”

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LET’S GET REAL YOU’VE PROBABLY HEARD ABOUT THE “REAL ID” YOU’LL NEED IN ORDER TO FLY DOMESTICALLY. BUT IF YOU’RE LIKE MOST OF US, YOU DON’T REALLY

UNDERSTAND WHAT THAT MEANS. HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Any form of identification that meets federal security standards.

It used to be that a regular license fell into this category. That’s about to change.

Travelers will soon need to present a Real ID, or a verified driver’s license, in order to fly domestically.

To obtain a Real ID driver’s license, you must present enhanced identity verification when renewing your license: there is also an additional fee.

Does this mean you need to rush out to the DMV? No. In fact, you can only renew your license a maximum of sixty days in advance of its expiration. The new law applies to non-verified licenses issued after October 2020. The TSA will continue to accept your non-verified until it expires.

Why the change?

Based on recommendations from the 9/11 Commission, the U.S. government passed a law requiring a higher standard of identification for all air travelers.

What identity verification do I need to provide for a compliant license?

Download the Real ID document checklist at ct.gov/dmv. If you do not have your birth certificate or a current passport (one of which must be presented in addition to secondary documentation), you can order a copy of your birth certificate from the city where you were born.

Passport services are offered at most post offices. Download the forms at travel.state.gov and make an appointment at the post office.

It’s that easy.

The DMV will not accept photocopies, noncertified copies or damaged documents.

How can I tell if my driver’s license is a Real ID? If it qualifies, there will be a star on the top right corner.

Do I have to get a Real ID license?

No. You can renew a license that allows you to drive, but it will not be sufficient identification to fly.

Should you choose that option, you can use an alternative form of Real ID at the airport.

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ur motor vehicles have become stuffed with tech wizardry. With WiFi, it is possible for passengers to sink into their captain’s chairs and tune out the world. The driver, alas, still has to navigate the clogged highways.

Well, maybe even that has changed now that a few uppercrust brands are issuing selfdriving technology. The clear-cut winner, according to snarky motoring journalists as well as the censorious Consumer Reports, is Cadillac’s Super Cruise.

The ability to jump in a car and tell it to take you to Palookaville is

The major safety factor here is that the car is, in a sense, watching you, too. Cameras detect whether your eyes are shut or diverted for more than five seconds; if so, the system warns you to pay attention. Even the seat will buzz your fanny. If it senses you have lost interest, it will park and disengage. So, no texting or doing crossword puzzles.

When you override Super Cruise and just start driving, you will find the CT6 handles beautifully and offers adultstrength luxury, too. Super Cruise will be available in all Cadillacs by 2020. For now, it’s a $5,000

not here, and likely never will be.

But on the new high-end Cadillacs equipped with Super Cruise, you can put it in a highway lane, take your hands off the wheel, and motor through hours of relaxed travel while Cadillac’s computers and sensors speed up, slow down or slam on the brakes, if required.

All it demands is a divided-lane highway.

A Cadillac owner we know commutes daily between Greenwich and Fairfield during rush hour; he can’t live without Super Cruise now. “I catch up on my phone calls. I use it exclusively now.”

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If you drop by Cadillac of Greenwich, be sure to check out the virtual reality tour of all the new models coming to market.

The brand has been on a tear lately, but it’s not just on the design flank. Their technology enterprise has also been quite remarkable. —By Chris Hodenfield

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LOBSTER & LEISURE AN OCEANFRONT VIEW IS JUST ONE AMAZING TREAT AT MAINE’S CLIFF HOUSE

Big View A rugged coastline and luxury accommodations STAY Coastal New England style abounds in the 226 customdesigned accommodations, including forty spacious suites.

For a couple’s getaway, book a 475-square-foot Premium Oceanfront King guest room with polished hardwood floors, a sumptuous king-sized bed and

nautically inspired, handcrafted décor. My family of four (two adults, two kids) opted for the 1,275-square-foot Ledges Two Bedroom Oceanfront Suite, which can lodge up to ten. The expansive space includes two bedrooms—one with a king-sized bed and another with two. There’s also a large, airy living room with a sleeper sectional sofa and three full bathrooms. But the best part is watching the spectacular sunrise from the terrace, which overlooks the Atlantic Ocean.

Cliff House offers expansive views of the Atlantic Ocean.

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he weather outside may be frightful, but there’s no better time to start planning spring and summer vacations.

If you’re looking for an idyllic spot for family fun or a romantic retreat—perhaps even a breathtakingly beautiful event venue—Cliff House is the place for you. The iconic resort, which first opened its doors in 1872, is perched atop Bald Head Cliff on seventy acres of oceanfront property in Cape Neddick, Maine, located on the southern coast. It’s an easy three-hour drive from Fairfield County, about an hour north of Boston and roughly twenty-five minutes from Kennebunkport (home to the Bush compound). Prepare to be greeted by a friendly staff, double-height panoramic windows and a jaw-dropping view.

Another option is the Weare Cottage— it offers a kitchen and dining area and is perhaps the most sought-after destination.

UNWIND Relax and recharge with unparalleled wellness and beauty practices and incomparable vistas of the cliff and cove at the 9,000-square-foot Spa at Cliff House.

It boasts energy, therapeutic and salt-stone therapy as well as skincare and body treatments inspired by the property’s natural surroundings: water, stone, sky and sand.

In addition to the saunas and steam rooms, there’s a complete menu of spa offerings. I recommend the Holistic Body + Mind, a 110-minute experience that entails a sea-salt scrub, a wrap in local glacial clay, highly specialized vibrational sound healing and tuning, a deep-conditioning hair treatment, an acupressure scalp massage and a warm salt-stone body massage with organic aromatherapy oils.

There’s also two outdoor swimming

pools, hot tubs and a twenty-four-hour fitness center with state-of-the-art cardio and strengthtraining equipment, group and private yoga classes and personal training.

DINE Native ingredients are the name of the game at the resort’s casually chic restaurants, which feature innovative and authentic culinary cuisine from the area’s fisherman, farmers, distillers and purveyors.

Suspended over the Atlantic Ocean, The Tiller—Cliff House’s signature eatery— offers seasonal breakfast, lunch and dinner, including farm-fresh produce, line-caught fish, locally raised steaks

lessons, kayaking, whale watching, fishing charters, parasailing/jet skiing, scenic cruises and lobstering. Bring the kids to the Children’s Museum, Seacoast Science Center, Wildlife Rescue Center and mini golf.

My family had a blast at Take Flight Aerial Adventure Park, which offers tours and aerial courses up to thirty-six feet off the ground. It’s about fifteen minutes away in the town of Kittery.

Other activities include historic tours, winery tours, hiking, biking, blueberry picking, walking the Marginal Way and exploring Perkins Cove, where you’ll find Perkins Cove Candies, makers of the most delicious specialty chocolates.

and homemade recipes passed down for generations.

For a more relaxed environment, try Nubb’s Lobster Shack for lobster rolls, raw bar and craft beers. There’s also Bald Head Coffee Co., where you can pick up gourmet brews, pastries and light bites. If you’re looking for some delicious grub off-property, hit up the Maine Diner in Wells for breakfast and Gaskins Barbecue & Lobster in York for the best smoked lobster roll you’ll ever eat.

MAINE EVENTS There’s no shortage of things to do in this happening locale.

If water excursions are your thing, try paddleboard or surf

For your book bag Be sure to pack these captivating novels by three powerhouse female authors to enjoy during your wellearned rest.

THE WARTIME SISTERS

BY LYNDA COHEN LOIGMAN In the early days of WWII, two estranged sisters— each guarding a stunning secret— are reunited. When an enigmatic figure from their past resurfaces, bitterness brims and their secrets are revealed. Lynda Cohen Loigman’s commanding voice and crafty prose have been likened to celebrated author Alice Hoffman.

WATCHING YOU

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Not only is Lisa Jewell a New York Times bestselling author, and this novel a starred review from Booklist, but also A.J. Finn (No. 1 NYT

bestselling author of The Woman in the Window) writes this about it: “Page one intrigued me.

Page three hooked me. By page five, I was consumed.”

That should be enough to convince you. There’s also a murder, a mindbending plot, and, in the words of People magazine, “bone-chilling suspense.”

WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT

BY MARY KUBICA Have you ever questioned your own identity?

Jessie Sloane has.

She just lost her mother. She hasn’t slept in days. And she finds herself at the center of a perplexing mystery, which hinges on another woman’s decision made two decades earlier. In this mesmerizing story, Jessie is desperate to figure out if everything she thought she knew was a lie or if it’s just her mind playing tricks on her.

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Wei Bertram, owner of Arogya Holistic Healing, has always been entranced by Chinese mysticism.

Growing up in Shanghai, she was surrounded by the palpable energies of her country’s culture and traditions and the healing properties found in nature. One lingering memory, she says, is the aroma of freshly brewed green tea permeating her house in the morning. The effect it had on her as a child carried well into adulthood. It even became her calling.

In the early days of her career, she learned from Qigong Master Dr. Wang in New York. She explored holistic healing through yoga, herbs, tea and meditation. While traveling around the globe and taste-testing some of the finest teas, she refined her tea skills. She also met Gregor Bertram, who would become her husband and business partner.

Dedicated to East Asian medicine, Bertram received a clinical master’s degree from the Tri-State College of Acupuncture, one of the most prestigious schools for East Asian medicine in the United States. He mastered several forms of acupuncture, such as Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Master Tung style and trigger point. He eventually became Norwalk Hospital’s first Licensed Acupuncturist in its Integrative Medical program in 2010, and the first of its kind at the Norma Pfriem Breast Center in Fairfield a year later.

Since 2000, Wei and Gregor have co-operated Arogya, growing it into a leading provider of organic teas, teaware, natural skincare, aromatherapy and Traditional Chinese practices, such as acupuncture, reflexology, yoga,

Pretty floral tea set paired with Arogya’s “gong fu” artisan black tea

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any of us adopt the “new year, new me” mentality at this time of year—and practicing new healthy habits at home is a great place to start. There are several ways to bring holistic-style living into our daily routine, and you can begin with small, easy and delicious switches. For example, instead of coffee, try starting your day mindfully with a cup of tea from AROGYA, a store and wellness center.

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facials and massage care.

“Arogya” translates as “whole health” in Sanskrit, and that is the mission that Wei and Gregor and their team of professionals carry out every day. Arogya carries the state’s largest selection of herbal teas, like the vintage Pu’er teas, which age in pots on display in the lobby.

In addition to these, Wei and her team provide educational blogs and services on a variety of subjects, such as corporate wellness, how to overcome sugar cravings, and, of course, the health benefits of tea. She is committed to teaching others how to live well at any age. “Appropriate exercise, meditation, acupuncture, massage, yoga, healthy eating and drinking tea,” she says, “are examples of how we can age gracefully through the years, and thoroughly enjoy the process.”

Ready to ditch coffee? Try Wei’s Coffee to Tea Cleanse. “Coffee provides a remarkable surge of energy. However, it really needs to be taken in moderation, as some may notice that it can contribute to a roller coaster of jitteriness and eventual fatigue,” she says.

“Tea is such a delightful beverage because it provides a sustainable, steady wakefulness and imparts a sense of reflective tranquility.”

Get a feel for some healthy habits you might want to adopt this year at Arogya’s Wellness Open House. It’s planned for March 5, from 10 a.m. to noon.

Fresh tea and light snacks will be provided, and guests can get a consultation on massage care, yoga and more. Of course, you’re also welcome to just stop by for a cup of tea anytime. 131 Post Rd. E., Westport; arogya.net —Joey Macari

system—clothes, shoes, kitchen, mudroom, etc. Your dream closet can be installed anytime during the year. Get lots of ideas in its book—see more at ideasoforder.com or californiaclosets.com.

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which are inactive. This is very important. Inactive items include many extra office supplies, small appliances that are used only sparingly, and seasonal clothing that could be stored in inactive areas, such as the attic, basement or garage.

The art of decluttering every corner of your home with Amy van Arsdale of Cleared Spaces into three piles: keep, purge or other. “Purge” can mean that you intend to trash, shred, recycle or donate it.

“Other” is for objects that need to be repaired, relocated, returned to a friend or family member or sold.

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Haul it all out Un-clutter first. Pull everything out—or at least look at everything in a space—and sort it

Review and sort Examine what you have kept and decide which items are active and

Purge paperwork Papers seem to be one of the biggest quandaries for many clients. Make this year different by noticing how redundant papers can be. For example, once you receive your W2 statement, you can shred the prior year’s paystubs (unless you are applying for a mortgage, in which case

you should hold onto the most recent three months of stubs). If you find yourself inundated with magazines and/ or newspapers, cut the page or article out and put in a “rip and read” folder. If it is over three months old, toss it.

Get real Keepsakes and

sentimental items, such as family photos, furniture with little or no value, memorabilia and old greeting cards, can trip up anyone when deciding if they should stay or go. Ask yourself what are you sentimental about? Chances are, it’s not the object, but, rather, the association with it. Take a picture

on your phone. You will retain that memory without a physical object to remind you. If you truly love the object, then it’s not clutter— display it.

Get going! See more at clearedspaces.com.

PET HEALTH SHOW YOUR PETS YOUR LOVE WITH NATURAL CHOICES

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upporting a good cause invigorates us, gives us purpose and helps us feel well in our lives. All Savannah Bee Company products support their passion for honeybees and the fight to save them.

Try replacing store-bought shampoos with SB honey-based ones or swap out toxic candles with beeswax candles, and you’ll see the effects of natural change in your home. According to founder Ted Dennard: “When you shop at Savannah Bee, you’re not only making a good decision for yourself, you’re making a good decision for the earth.” 43 Church Ln., Westport; savannahbee.com

Things have come full circle for Dr. Bob and Susan Goldstein, owners of EARTH ANIMAL in Westport. Call it a lap around the park. Back in 1979 they started creating natural products for pets, including the internal flea and tick powder, which sent them down on a path that would lead to a four-decade (and counting) commitment to providing products that complement traditional veterinary medicine. Along the way, they added herbal supplements and vitamins, the Earth Animal No-Hide Chew, the Daily Health Nugget and others. Its full line of flea and tick care, called “Nature’s Protection,” offers nontoxic ways to keep insects and pests off your pets yearround. All these items were created by Dr. Bob, who also helped to formulate Newman’s Own Organic pet foods and Blue Buffalo (this spring Earth Animal will be launching its own line of “Wisdom” dog food). Susan helped found the Healing Center for Animal, which focuses on preventative measures and long-time wellness.

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Due to charitable donations and sponsorships from the Adolph and Ruth Schnurmacher Foundation, Arthur and Claudia Cohen Family Foundation and others, proceeds from the event will help fund next year’s summer season at the Levitt. »

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The event, attended by 550 guests, featured a fashion show by designer Lela Rose, live and silent auctions, an appearance by graphic novelist and breast cancer activist Marisa Acocella, and a special runway walk by breast cancer fighters and survivors.

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1 Pink Aid founders Andrew Mitchell-Namdar, Amy Katz, Amy Gross and Renée Mandis 2 Event cochairs Nancy Marshall and Linda Couturas 3 Linda Couturas and band 4 An attentive crowd watches the show 5 Showing off a sophisticated look 6 Models in Lela Rose spring line 7 Jack Mitchell of Mitchells 8 “Blush” display 9 Auction moderator Raquel Kobak with her mom

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FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S TOP DOCTORS 2019

ADDICTION PSYCHIATRY Eric D. Collins

New Canaan, 203-801-2241 HOSPITALS: Silver Hill, NY-Pres Columbia Addiction/Substance Abuse, Opioid Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, Alcohol Abuse

ADOLESCENT MEDICINE Sara B. Levine

Greenwich Adolescent Medicine Greenwich, 203-532-1919 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Eating Disorders, Adolescent Behavior-High Risk, Adolescent Gynecology, Gay/Lesbian/ Transgender Health

Marcie B. Schneider

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

Joanna ZolkowskiWynne

Primary Care Center at Bridgeport Hospital Bridgeport, 203-384-3235 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale-New Haven Nutrition, Eating Disorders, Parenting Issues

ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY Aimee AltschulLatzman

Allergy & Asthma Consultants of Fairfield County Fairfield, 203-955-1461 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Allergy, Asthma, Food & Drug Allergy, Insect Allergy

Kenneth S. Backman

Allergy & Asthma Care of Fairfield County Fairfield, 203-259-7070 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Nasal Allergy, Food Allergy, Asthma, Sinus Disorders

Jonathan B. Bell

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

Katherine A. Bloom

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

HOSPITALS: Bridgeport,

Pediatric Allergy & Immunology

Food Allergy, Immune Deficiency, Asthma

Joseph Sproviero

St. Vincent’s

Marvin Den

Westmed Medical Group Norwalk, 203-845-4800 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Asthma, Airway Disorders

Philip H. Hemmers

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

Richard J. Lee

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

Paul S. Lindner

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

Mark D. Litchman

Fairfield County Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates Greenwich, 203-869-2080 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Asthma, Immune Deficiency, Lupus/SLE, Vasculitis

Aymeric Louit

Fairfield County Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates Stamford, 203-357-1511 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Pediatric Allergy & Immunology, Asthma & Allergy, Cough-Chronic, Eczema

Agnieszka Matczuk Fairfield County Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates Greenwich, 203-869-2080 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Pediatric Allergy & Immunology

John Santilli Jr.

Allergy Center of Connecticut Shelton, 203-374-6103 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Allergy, Sinusitis,

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE Charles B. Augenbraun

Fairfield County Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates Norwalk, 203-838-4034 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Greenwich Asthma & Allergy, Autoimmune Disease

Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County Norwalk, 203-845-2160 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Hypertension, Cholesterol/Lipid Disorders, Preventive Cardiology

CARDIAC ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY

Gregory S. Bloom

Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-333-8800 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Nuclear Cardiology, Echocardiography, Non-Invasive Cardiology

Murali Chiravuri

Northeast Medical Group Cardiac Specialists Danbury, 203-794-0090 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Bridgeport Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemakers/ Defibrillators, Defibrillators

Northeast Medical Group Greenwich, 203-863-4210 HOSPITALS: Yale-New Haven, Greenwich Pacemakers/ Defibrillators, Arrhythmias

Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-276-2321 HOSPITAL: Stamford Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation

Evelyn J. Cusack

Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-348-7410 HOSPITAL: Stamford Echocardiography, Non-Invasive Cardiology, Cholesterol/ Lipid Disorders

Michael R. Pittaro

Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County Norwalk, 203-845-2160 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Arrhythmias

Lawrence I. Fisher

Northeast Medical Group Cardiac Specialists Danbury, 203-794-0090 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Bridgeport Cardiac Catheterization, Pacemakers/ Defibrillators, Heart Valve Disease, Echocardiography

Robert D. Winslow

Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Danbury Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation, Pacemakers/ Defibrillators, Catheter Ablation

Ram Gordon

Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield Fairfield, 203-385-1111

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Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Milford Interventional Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology, Cholesterol/Lipid Disorders, Nuclear Cardiology

David H. Hsi

Stephen Michaelson

Jeffrey A. Green

Darien, 203-674-1810 HOSPITAL: Stamford

The Heart Physicians Stamford, 203-276-2323 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Norwalk Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Valve Disease, Vascular Disease

Sasanka Jayasuriya

Steven H. Kunkes

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

Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-333-8800 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Arrhythmias, Atrial Fibrillation

Jay Lewis Meizlish

Venu Channamsetty

Joonun Choi

Adam T. Lottick

Nuclear Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology

Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Milford Non-Invasive Cardiology, Women’s Health, Echocardiography Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County Bridgeport, 203-683-5100 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, Carotid Artery Disease, Preventive Cardiology

Sandhya Dhruvakumar

Atrial Fibrillation, Syncope

Bridgeport, Milford

Northeast Medical Group Greenwich, 203-863-4210 HOSPITALS: Yale-New Haven, Greenwich Coronary Artery Disease, Cardiac Catheterization, Heart Disease in Women, Heart Valve Disease

Linda R. Casale

Alexander DelVecchio

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

Robert L. Labarre

Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County Stamford, 203-353-1133 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Stamford Cardiac Catheterization, Angiography-Coronary, Interventional Cardiology, Angioplasty & Stent Placement

Kevin Lenhart

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

David J. Lomnitz

Western Connecticut Health Network Norwalk, 203-855-3680 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology

Craig A. McPherson

Bridgeport, 203-384-3442 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale-New Haven Arrhythmias, Pacemakers/ Defibrillators,

Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County Norwalk, 203-845-2160 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Congestive Heart Failure, Coronary Artery Disease

Francis J. Neeson

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

Maria C. Pavlis

Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County Norwalk, 203-845-2160 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford

Brian D. Pollack

Northeast Medical Group Cardiac Specialists Danbury, 203-794-0090 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Bridgeport Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology

Alon Ronen

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

Jeffrey A. Schmierer

Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-7155 HOSPITAL: Danbury Coronary Artery Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Cholesterol/ LipidDisorders, Hypertension

Adam E. Schussheim

Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Milford Hypertension, Heart Valve Disease, Preventive Cardiology, Cholesterol/ Lipid Disorders

FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S TOP DOCTORS 2019

Edward H. Schuster

The Heart Physicians Stamford, 203-276-2323 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Norwalk Hypertension, Heart Failure, Cholesterol/Lipid Disorders

Rebecca P. Streeter

Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County Bridgeport, 203-683-5100 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Heart Failure

Richard L. Taikowski

Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Milford Echocardiography, Congenital Heart Disease-Adult, Heart Valve Disease, Vascular Medicine

Anja Wagner

Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County Bridgeport, 203-683-5100 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Stamford Preventive Cardiology, Non-Invasive Cardiology, Cardiac Imaging

Craig Werner

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

Stuart W. Zarich

Northeast Medical Group Bridgeport, 203-384-3844 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Echocardiography, Heart Disease in Women, Cardiac Catheterization, Mitral Valve Prolapse

CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY Ilana Karpenos

Westport, 203-2270060 Eating Disorders

Deborah S. Lipschitz

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

Andrew Lustbader The Therapeutic Center For Children and Families Westport, 203-454-2428 HOSPITAL: Yale-New Haven

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety & Depression, Parenting Issues

Skin Cancer, Dermatopathology

Joan Poll

Rhett J. Drugge

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

Sheard & Drugge Stamford, 203-324-5719 HOSPITAL: Stamford Melanoma, Psoriasis, Skin Cancer, Mohs Surgery

Alvin A. Rosenfeld

Kenneth J. Egan

Greenwich, 203-861-0700 HOSPITAL:

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Psychotherapy, Sexual Development Disorders, Overscheduled Children, Family Therapy

COLON & RECTAL SURGERY Stuart E. Bussell

Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-7131 HOSPITAL: Danbury Minimally Invasive Surgery

James M. McClane

Colon & Rectal Surgical Care of Connecticut Norwalk, 203-852-2262 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Colon & Rectal Cancer, Laparoscopic Surgery, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Diverticulitis

Scott C. Thornton

Northeast Medical Group Fairfield, 203-255-7088 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Laparoscopic Surgery, Colon & Rectal Cancer, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Colostomy Avoidance

CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE Sandra K. Wainwright

Northeast Medical Group Greenwich, 203-863-4505 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Yale-New Haven

DERMATOLOGY Julie Cantatore

Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut Norwalk, 203-538-5682

Severine Chavel

The Dermatology Center of Stamford Stamford, 203-325-3576 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Yale-New Haven

Richard C. Connors

Greenwich, 203-622-0808 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Rhonda Quain Klein Modern Dermatology Westport, 203-635-0770 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Bridgeport

Steven A. Kolenik III

Connecticut Dermatology Group Norwalk, 203-810-4151 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Milford Skin Cancer, Mohs Surgery

Advanced Cosmetics & Specialty Care Ridgefield, 203-438-5080 HOSPITAL: Danbury Skin Cancer & Moles, Psoriasis/Eczema, Rosacea

Graeme M. Lipper

Advanced DermCare Danbury, 203-797-8990 HOSPITALS: Danbury, New Milford Medical Dermatology, Laser Surgery, Cosmetic Dermatology, Botox Therapy

Robin D. Evans

Southern Connecticut Dermatology Stamford, 203-323-5660 HOSPITAL: Stamford Laser Surgery

Kenneth J. Maiocco

Brookside Dermatology Associates Bridgeport, 203-374-5546 Skin Cancer, Dermatologic Surgery, Botox Therapy

Grace Liang Federman

Advanced DermCare Danbury, 203-797-8990 HOSPITALS: Danbury, New Milford Cosmetic Dermatology, Psoriasis

Stamford, 203-323-3376 HOSPITAL: Stamford Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut Norwalk, 203-538-5682

Mona Gohara

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

Jeremy Ethan Moss

Advanced DermCare Danbury, 203-797-8990 HOSPITALS: Danbury, New Milford Skin Cancer, Cosmetic Dermatology

Brookside Dermatology Associates Bridgeport, 203-374-5546 HOSPITALS: Yale-New Haven, St. Vincent’s Medical Dermatology, Psoriasis/Eczema, Acne, Skin Cancer

Lynne M. Haven

Ellen S. Naidorf

Greenwich, 203-869-4242 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Stamford, 203-964-1103 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Yale-New Haven

Facial Rejuvenation, Cosmetic Dermatology, Botox Therapy, Laser Surgery

Skin Cancer, Pediatric Dermatology

Kim Myruth Nichols

NicholsMD of Greenwich Greenwich, 203-862-4000 Cosmetic Dermatology, Medical Dermatology

Omar A. Ibrahimi

Connecticut Skin Institute Stamford, 203-428-4440 HOSPITAL: Stamford Mohs Surgery, Dermatologic Surgery, ReconstructiveSurgerySkin, Laser Surgery

Michael Patrick Noonan

Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists Trumbull, 203-377-0639

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

Robert John Patrignelli

Trumbull, 203-261-0800 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Alopecia Areata, Botox Therapy, Skin Cancer, Hair Loss

Debra L. Pruzan-Clain

Mitchell J. Ross

Jason C. Mcbean

Barry Sheldon Goldberg

Robin G. Oshman

Fern E. Mayer

Skin Cancer, Pediatric Dermatology, Immune Deficiency-Skin Disorders

Advanced DermCare Danbury, 203-797-8990 HOSPITALS: Danbury, New Milford Acne

Adult & Pediatric Dermatology Specialists Trumbull, 203-377-0639 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Skin Cancer, Hair Loss, Cosmetic Dermatology

The Dermatology Center of Stamford Stamford, 203-325-3576 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Yale-New Haven

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

Loyd S. Godwin

Mark I. Oestreicher

The Dermatology Center of Stamford Stamford, 203-325-3576 HOSPITAL: Stamford Cosmetic Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology, Acne & Rosacea, Medical Dermatology

Elizabeth R. Marsh

Samuel L. Gettler

HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Alopecia Areata, Botox Therapy, Skin Cancer, Cosmetic Dermatology

Greenwich Medical Spa Riverside, 203-637-0662 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Facial Rejuvenation, Dermatologic Injectables & Fillers, Hair RemovalLaser, Psoriasis/Eczema

Elizabeth C. Smith

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

Debra Susan

Weissman Dermatology Center Norwalk, 203-847-1500 HOSPITAL: Yale-New Haven Acne & Rosacea,Melanoma EarlyDetection/Prevention, Skin Cancer & Moles, Botox Therapy

Rand L. Werbitt

Stamford, 203-325-2345 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Gail B. Whitman

Skin Care Physicians of Fairfield County Norwalk, 203-847-2400 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Medical Dermatology, Cosmetic Dermatology, Hair Restoration/

Transplant, Pediatric Dermatology

Jonathan R. Zirn

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

DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY Steven M. Cohen

Advanced Radiology Consultants Stamford, 203-337-9729 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Ultrasound, Women’s Imaging, CT Body Scan, MRI

Kapil R. Desai

Greenwich Radiological Group Greenwich, 203-869-6220 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Musculoskeletal Imaging, Musculoskeletal Tumors, Ultrasound, Sports Medicine Radiology

John P. Donahue

Medical Specialty Group Fairfield, 203-815-1877 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale-New Haven MRI, Women’s Imaging, CT Scan

Lauren A. Ernberg

Norwalk Radiology Consultants Norwalk, 203-852-2715 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Musculoskeletal Imaging, MRI

Christopher P. Fey

Greenwich Radiological Group Greenwich, 203-869-6220 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Nuclear Radiology,Nuclear Medicine, MRI, CT Scan

Linda LaTrenta

Greenwich Radiological Group Greenwich, 203-869-6220 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Breast Imaging, Breast Cancer

Ronald P. Lee

Norwalk Radiology Consultants Norwalk, 203-852-2715 HOSPITAL: Norwalk MRI, CT Scan

David J. Mullen

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

FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S TOP DOCTORS 2019

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

Reproductive Endocrinology, Neuroendocrinology, Diabetes

Antonio Pantaleo

Women’s Imaging, Ultrasound, Mammography

Endocrinology Center of Stamford Stamford, 203-327-9321 HOSPITAL: Stamford Diabetic Vascular Disease Prevention, Diabetes, Thyroid Disorders

Erez Salik

Nancy J. Rennert

Gioia J. Riccio

Fairfield, 203-683-4520 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

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

ENDOCRINOLOGY, DIABETES & METABOLISM Mary Arden-Cordone

Endocrinology Center of Stamford Stamford, 203-327-9321 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Osteoporosis, Thyroid Disorders

Danielle P. Benaviv-Meskin

Endocrine & Diabetes Specialists of Connecticut Trumbull, 203-371-7048 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Thyroid Disorders, Pituitary Disorders, Diabetes

Judith C. GoldbergBerman

Greenwich, 203-622-9160 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Thyroid Disorders, Osteoporosis,Diabetes

Bismruta Misra

Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-276-7213 HOSPITAL: Stamford Metabolic Bone Disorders,

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

Glenn Rich

Fairfield County Medical Group Trumbull, 203-459-5100 Calcium Disorders, Diabetes

Joseph A. Rosa

Endocrine & Diabetes Specialists of Connecticut Trumbull, 203-371-7048 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Diabetes, Thyroid Disorders

Robert R. Savino

Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-794-5620 HOSPITAL: Danbury Diabetes, Hypogonadism-Male

Debra H. Schussheim

Soundview Medical Associates Norwalk, 203-838-4000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Glenn Siegel

Soundview Medical Associates Norwalk, 203-838-4000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Powlimi Soni

Soundview Medical

Matthew M. Farrell

Associates Norwalk, 203-838-4000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Brookfield Family Medicine Brookfield, 203-775-6365 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Norwalk

Randi D. Tomasulo

Soundview Medical Associates Norwalk, 203-838-4000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Cosmo Filiberto

Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-372-4065 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Geriatric Medicine, Cholesterol/Lipid Disorders, Preventive Medicine, Aging

Yi-Hao Yu

Northeast Medical Group Stamford, 203-863-3750 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Yale-New Haven Endocrinology, Diabetes, Obesity, Thyroid Disorders

Carol-Ann Galban

FAMILY MEDICINE

Ridgefield, 203-431-6342 HOSPITAL: Danbury

James K. Ahern

Joshua B. Herbert

Ridgefield, 203-431-6342 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-276-4644 HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Medicine

Steven Benaderet

Westport Family Medicine Westport, 203-221-3030 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Helen Haekyung Kim Ridgefield, 203-431-6342 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Timothy Bookas

Soundview Medical Associates Norwalk, 203-838-4000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Lawrence D. Leibowitz Matrix Personalized Medicine New Canaan, 203-920-1772 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Danbury Preventive Medicine, Preventive Cardiology, Nutrition & Disease Prevention/Control, Integrative Medicine

Thomas Cigno

Ridgefield, 203-244-7848 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Douglas Duchen

Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-372-4065 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Preventive Medicine

Angelo Mallozzi

Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-977-2566 HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Medicine

Alan T. Falkoff

High Ridge Family Practice Stamford, 203-322-7070 HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Medicine

Leslie R. Miller

Fairfield, 203-256-9905 HOSPITALS:

Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Preventive Medicine

Samuel Streit

Griffin Faculty Physicians Shelton, 203-929-7331 HOSPITAL: Griffin

Ann H. Williams

Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-977-2566 HOSPITAL: Stamford

GASTROENTEROLOGY David Barenberg

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

Henry G. Beecher

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

Emil J. Blanco

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

Steven L. Brandwein

Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-7038 HOSPITAL: Danbury Pancreatic & Biliary Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Barrett’s Esophagus, Therapeutic Endoscopy

Bryan J. Burns

Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-459-4451 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Gastroesophageal

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Boston Children’s Health Physicians

Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett’s Esophagus, Cancer Genetics

Gena M. Cobrin

Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County Fairfield, 203-292-9000 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Cancer Prevention, Colon Cancer, Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Robert M. Dettmer

Gastroenterology Hepatology Associates Stamford, 203-348-5355 HOSPITAL: Stamford Endoscopy, Colonoscopy/ Polypectomy

Joseph Fiorito

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

Steven Gorelick

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

Claudia B. Gruss

Arbor Medical Group Wilton, 203-762-3353 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Colon Cancer Screening, Nutrition

William B. Hale

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

Sarah A. Kahn

Gastroenterology Hepatology Associates Stamford, 203-348-5355 HOSPITAL: Stamford Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Greenwich Hospital

300 Longwood Avenue Boston, 617-355-6000 childrenshospital.org

5 Perryridge Road Greenwich, 203-863-3000 greenwichhospital.org

Bridgeport Hospital

Griffin Hospital

267 Grant Street Bridgeport, 203-384-3000 bridgeporthospital.org

Danbury Hospital

24 Hospital Avenue Danbury, 800-516-3658 danburyhospital.org

130 Division Street Derby, 203-735-7421 griffinhealth.org

Hartford Hospital

80 Seymour Street Hartford, 860-545-5000 hartfordhosp.org

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Denise I. Pittaro

FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S TOP DOCTORS 2019

Neda Khaghan

Center for Gastrointestinal Medicine of Fairfield and Westchester Greenwich, 203-489-6900 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Biliary Disease, Capsule Endoscopy, Pancreatic Cancer

Chunwang Lam

Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-459-4451 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Colonoscopy/ Polypectomy, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Peptic Acid Disorders, Gastrointestinal Functional Disorders

Alan E. Landau

Gastroenterology Associates Bridgeport, 203-374-4966 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Colon Cancer Screening, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Richard N. Lopatin

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

Kenneth R. Mauer

Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County Fairfield, 203-292-9000 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Endoscopy, Inflammatory Bowel Disease/Crohn’s, Capsule Endoscopy, Colonoscopy

Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-459-4451 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Peptic Acid Disorders, Barrett’s Esophagus, Pancreatic & Biliary Disease, Colon & Rectal Cancer Detection

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

Gordon Latzman

Alan M. Nelson

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

Edwin G. Levine

Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-459-4451 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Colonoscopy, Capsule Endoscopy, Endoscopy, Pancreatic/Biliary Endoscopy (ERCP)

Dennis M. Meighan

Fairfield County Internal Medicine & Gastroenterology Associates Bridgeport, 203-374-4966 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Swallowing Disorders, Endoscopy, Colon Cancer

Miechelle L. O’Brien

Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-7038 HOSPITAL: Danbury Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Inflammatory Bowel Disease/Crohn’s, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Nutrition

Gastrointestinal Medicine of Fairfield and Westchester Greenwich, 203-489-6900 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Colon Cancer Screening, Colon Polyps & Cancer, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Radiofrequency Ablation

21 Elm Street New Milford, 860-210-5000 newmilfordhospital.org

3959 Broadway New York City, 212-305-5437 nyp.org/morganstanley

GERIATRIC MEDICINE Vivian Argento

Bridgeport Hospital, Center for Geriatrics Stratford, 203-384-3388 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Memory Disorders, Mood Disorders, Frail Elderly, Palliative Care

Gregory N. Soloway

Gastroenterology Associates Stratford, 203-375-1200 HOSPITALS: Yale-New Haven, Bridgeport Colon Cancer Screening, Barrett’s Esophagus, Clostridium Difficile Disease, Endoscopic Therapies

Mithil Choksey

Bridgeport Hospital, Center for Geriatrics Stratford, 203-384-3388 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport House Calls, Frail Elderly

Julie E. Spivack

New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical Center

New Milford Hospital

Center for Gastrointestinal Medicine of Fairfield and Westchester Greenwich, 203-489-6900 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Women’s Health, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Colonoscopy, AIDS/ HIV-Gastrointestinal Complications

Gastroenterology Hepatology Associates Stamford, 203-348-5355 HOSPITAL: Stamford Inflammatory Bowel Disease/Crohn’s, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Celiac Disease, Swallowing Disorders

New York-Presbyterian, Columbia University Medical Center

New York-Presbyterian, Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital

Felice R. Zwas

Amy E. Smithline

Milford Hospital

1190 Fifth Avenue New York City, 212-241-6500 mountsinai.org

ProHealth Physicians Bethel, 203-791-2221 HOSPITAL: Danbury Food Allergy, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett’s Esophagus

Center for Gastrointestinal Medicine of Fairfield and Westchester Greenwich, 203-489-6900 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Barrett’s Esophagus, Hepatitis-Chronic, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Inflammatory Bowel Disease/Crohn’s

Center for

Mount Sinai Hospital

Thomas P. Whelan

Alan E. Selkin

Neal J. Schamberg

622 West 168th Street New York City, 212-305-2500 nyp.org/locations/columbia

Gastroenterology Consultants Stamford, 203-967-2100 HOSPITAL: Stamford Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Inflammatory Bowel Disease/Crohn’s, Endoscopy, Celiac Disease

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

Fairfield County Internal Medicine &

300 Seaside Avenue Milford, 203-876-4000 milfordhospital.org

Stuart Waldstreicher

Michael Schiffman

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

Richard J. Link

Colonoscopy, Women’s Health

Stephen G. Jones

Greenwich Hospital, Primary Care

Norwalk Hospital

34 Maple Street Norwalk, 203-852-2000 norwalkhospital.org

525 East 68th Street New York City, 212-746-5454 nyp.org/locations/weillcornell

Saint Mary’s Hospital

56 Franklin Street Waterbury, 203-709-6000 stmh.org

NYU Langone Medical Center

Silver Hill Hospital

550 First Avenue New York City, 212-263-5800 nyulangone.org

206 Valley Road New Canaan, 203-966-3561 silverhillhospital.org

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

GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY Neil P. Dolan

Bridgeport, 203-384-3897 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

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

GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY Karen J. Nishida

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

HAND SURGERY Henry A. Backe Jr.

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

Joseph DiGiovanni

OrthoConnecticut Danbury, 203-797-1500 HOSPITAL: Danbury Hand & Wrist Surgery, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Nerve Compression, Arthritis

John D. Dowdle

Haik G. Kavookjian

Stamford, 203-358-0661 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Norwalk Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery

John G. Lunt

OrthoConnecticut Danbury, 203-797-1500 HOSPITAL: Danbury Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Nerve Compression, Nerve Disorders/ Surgery, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Thomas A. Rago

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

Mark Vitale

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

HEMATOLOGY Michael H. Bar

Stamford Hospital, Bennett Cancer Center Stamford, 203-276-2695 HOSPITAL: Stamford Multiple Myeloma, Leukemia & Lymphoma, Bleeding/Coagulation Disorders, Gaucher Disease

Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-276-2277 HOSPITAL: Stamford Hand & Wrist Surgery, Elbow Surgery

E Andrew Duda

St. Vincent’s Medical Center

914-493-7000 wcmc.com

200 Main Street Bridgeport, 203-576-6000 stvincents.org

Stamford Hospital

30 Shelburne Road Stamford, 203-276-1000 stamfordhospital.org

Westchester Medical Center 100 Woods Road Valhalla, New York

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

Yale-New Haven Hospital

20 York Street New Haven, 203-688-4242 ynhh.org

FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S TOP DOCTORS 2019

David H. Witt

Yale-New Haven, Smilow Cancer Care Trumbull, 203-502-8400 HOSPITAL: Yale-New Haven

HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE MEDICINE Marina L. Blagodatny Bridgeport Hospital, Center for Geriatrics Stratford, 203-384-3388 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport House Calls, Dementia, Cognitive Loss in Aging, Wound Care

INFECTIOUS DISEASE Ralph J. Cipriani

Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-327-1187 HOSPITAL: Stamford Lyme disease, Fevers of Unknown Origin

Gavin X. McLeod

Greenwich Hospital, Infectious Disease Greenwich, 203-869-8838 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford AIDS/HIV, Travel Medicine, Hospital Acquired Infections, Endocarditis

Gary S. Schleiter

Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-8310 HOSPITALS: Danbury, New Milford Viral Infections

Lynda Streett

Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-353-1427 HOSPITAL: Stamford Lyme disease, Tick-borne Diseases, Staphylococcal Infections

INTERNAL MEDICINE Robert A. Altbaum

Preventive Medicine, Preventive Cardiology, Complex Diagnosis, Concierge Medicine

HOSPITALS:

Greenwich, Stamford Concierge Medicine, Preventive Medicine

Melanie Kelton

Fairfield County Medical Group Trumbull, 203-459-5100 Preventive Medicine

Vernetta D. Gallop

Craig H. Olin

Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-276-4644 HOSPITAL: Stamford Concierge Medicine

David Pazer

ProHealth Family Medical Associates Ridgefield, 203-438-0874 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Donald J. Leone

Sarah Mildred Gamble

Sandra Lithgow

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

Greenwich Partners Greenwich, 203-625-0333 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Preventive Medicine, Nutrition, Concierge Medicine

Jayne Pincus

Bardia Asgari

Steven L. Glazer

Franklin Loria

Ioana S. Preda

Shelton, 203-225-0506

David H. Baum

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

James J. Bivona

Joseph V. Costanzo

Stamford, 203-863-3671 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

HOSPITALS:

Norwalk, St. Vincent’s

Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-348-9455 HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Medicine

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

Westmed Medical Group Norwalk, 203-845-4800 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Norwalk, 203-852-1300

Michael F. Parry

Internal Medicine & Infectious Disease Associates Stratford, 203-383-4466 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Milford Lyme disease, AIDS/HIV, Travel Medicine, Diabetic Leg/Foot Infections

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

Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-359-4444 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Peter G. Hasapis

Zane K. Saul

Ken J. Nori

Internal Medicine Associates of Westport Westport, 203-226-0731 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Preventive Cardiology, Preventive Medicine

Frank Angelo Ciminiello

Greenwich Hospital, Infectious Disease Greenwich, 203-863-3270 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Lyme disease, Bone/Joint Infections, Travel Medicine, Wound Care

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

Steven A. Fisher

Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-8310 HOSPITALS: Danbury, New Milford AIDS/HIV, Travel Medicine, Bone/Joint Infections

James R. Sabetta

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

Greenwich, 203-413-1130

Complex Diagnosis, Preventive Medicine, House Calls, Concierge Medicine

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

Nina S. Karol

Gail M. Fennell

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

Paul F. Nee

HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Medicine

NY-Pres Weill Cornell

Christine M. Metz

Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-749-5700 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Steven P. Mickley

New Canaan Medical Practice New Canaan, 203-972-4218 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Stamford Preventive Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Cancer Prevention, Concierge Medicine

Glenville Medical Concierge Care Greenwich, 203-531-1808 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Preventive Medicine, Cholesterol/Lipid Disorders, Concierge Medicine, Preventive Cardiology

Pamela B. Hoffman

Charles Miner III

Stamford Health Medical Group Wilton, 203-276-4015 HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Medicine

Geriatric Professional Group Bridgeport, 203-365-6473 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Geriatric Medicine, Preventive Medicine

Allen Davis

Jay A. Horn

Internal Medicine Associates of Westport Westport, 203-226-0731 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Preventive Medicine

Greenwich Partners Greenwich, 203-625-0333 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Concierge Medicine

Greenwich, 203-869-0502 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Richard G. Huntley Jr.

Concierge Medicine

Westmed Medical Group Norwalk, 203-845-4800 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Steven Murphy

Howard Eison

Shara P. Israel

Carolyn Couture

ProHealth Physicians Danbury, 203-790-4511 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Christopher M. Edelmann

Alliance Norwalk, 203-838-7400 HOSPITALS: Norwalk,

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

Caleb Moore

Diagnostic & Medical Specialists Greenwich, 203-658-6051 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Cancer Prevention, Obesity, Allergy & Immunology, Preventive Medicine

Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-327-1187

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Steven E. Phillips

Wilton, 203-544-0005

Lyme disease, Tick-borne Diseases

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

HOSPITAL: Norwalk Preventive Medicine

Lee Tracy Silva

Stamford Primary Care Stamford, 203-325-2667 HOSPITAL: Stamford

James A. Slater

The New Canaan Medical Groups New Canaan, 203-972-4215 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Preventive Medicine, Concierge Medicine

Frederick B. Slogoff

Personal Physicians of Connecticut Stamford, 203-968-9500 HOSPITAL: Stamford Concierge Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Anxiety & Mood Disorders, Complex Diagnosis

Neil E. Smerling

Primary Care Physicians of Fairfield Fairfield, 203-259-7442 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Preventive Medicine

Frank Spano

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

Fairfield County Medical Group Trumbull, 203-459-5100 Preventive Medicine

Jeffrey S. Puglisi

Maura Sparks

Glenville Medical Concierge Care Greenwich, 203-531-1808 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Preventive Cardiology, Men’s Health, Concierge Medicine

Alan M. Radin

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

Remi M. Rosenberg Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-276-4644 HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Medicine

Burton Rubin

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

James Samuel

Westmed Medical Group Norwalk, 203-845-4800 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Craig D. Serin

Arbor Medical Group Wilton, 203-762-3353

Stamford Health Medical Group Wilton, 203-276-4015 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Shiela V. Subramanian

New Canaan Medical Groups New Canaan, 203-972-4205 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Concierge Medicine

Byron S. Thomas

Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-749-5700 HOSPITAL: Danbury Geriatric Medicine

Joseph Tortorello

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

Cathrine Troy

Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-327-1187 HOSPITAL: Stamford Osteoporosis

Shira B. Vadel

Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-327-1187

FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S TOP DOCTORS 2019

HOSPITAL: Stamford Preventive Medicine, Women’s Health

Julia Voytovich

New Canaan Personal Medicine New Canaan, 203-972-4204 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Stamford Concierge Medicine

Francis X. Walsh

Walsh-Brunetti Cos Cob, 203-661-9433 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Kidney Disease, Hypertension, Dialysis Care, Diabetes

Rebecca Lipton Warkol

Old Greenwich Medical Group Old Greenwich, 203-637-5406 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Women’s Health, Preventive Medicine, Nutrition & Cancer Prevention/Control

Lu Yu

Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-977-2566 HOSPITAL: Stamford

INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY Mitchell H. Driesman

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

Robert F. Fishman

Cardiac Specialists of Fairfield Fairfield, 203-292-2000 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Milford Coronary Angioplasty/ Stents, Coronary Artery Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Cardiac Catheterization

Christopher J. Howes

Northeast Medical Group Greenwich, 203-863-4210 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Yale-New Haven Angioplasty & Stent Placement, Echocardiography, Cardiac Catheterization, Heart Attack

Robert D. Jumper

Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County Trumbull, 203-445-7093

HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Peripheral Vascular Disease, Nuclear Cardiology, Echocardiography

Heart Valve Disease, Interventional Cardiology

Northeast Medical Group Cardiac Specialists Danbury, 203-794-0090 HOSPITAL: Danbury Aortic Valve Replacement, Angioplasty & Stent Placement, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Non-Invasive Cardiology

Diana M. Adams

Marc Z. Krichavsky

Charles Landau

Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-333-8800 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Cardiac Catheterization, Angioplasty & Stent Placement

David Lorenz

Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County Norwalk, 203-845-2160 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford

Victor M. Mejia

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

Thomas J. Nero

Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County Stamford, 203-353-1133 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Stamford Coronary Artery Disease-Complex, Aortic Valve Replacement, Sports Medicine-Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology

Edward L. Portnay

Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County Stamford, 203-353-1133 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Stamford Heart Attack

Jared G. Selter

Cardiology Physicians of Fairfield County Trumbull, 203-445-7093 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Nuclear Cardiology, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Preventive Cardiology

Mark K. Warshofsky

Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-7436 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Norwalk Coronary Artery Disease,

Imaging, Amniocentesis, Hypertension in Pregnancy

MATERNAL & FETAL MEDICINE

Robert J. Stiller

Park Avenue Perinatal Specialists Bridgeport, 203-384-3544 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale-New Haven Prenatal Diagnosis, Ultrasound, Pregnancy-High Risk, Infectious Disease in Pregnancy

Northeast Medical Group Greenwich, 203-863-3674 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Perinatal Medicine

Paul D. Bobby

Stamford Hospital, Maternal and Fetal Medicine Stamford, 203-276-7060 HOSPITAL: Stamford Pregnancy-High Risk, Prenatal Diagnosis

MEDICAL ONCOLOGY Anne H. Angevine

Stamford Hospital, Bennett Cancer Center Stamford, 203-276-2695 HOSPITAL: Stamford Leukemia, Lymphoma

William Cusick

Bridgeport, 475-210-6201 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s

D. Barry Boyd

Gina A. Dunston-Boone

Northeast Medical Group Greenwich, 203-863-4610 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Nutrition & Cancer, Cancer Prevention, Hematologic Malignancies, Breast Cancer

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

Salvatore A. Delprete Stamford Hospital, Bennett Cancer Center Stamford, 203-276-2695 HOSPITAL: Stamford Lung Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Melanoma, Colon Cancer

Gary Eleazar Kleinman

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

Sandhya Dhanjal

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

Steven A. Laifer

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

Beverly J. Drucker

Hematology Oncology Associates of Greenwich Greenwich, 203-863-3737 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Breast Cancer, Head & Neck Cancer, Colon & Rectal Cancer, Clinical Trials

Tracy Shevell

Neal A. Fischbach

Stamford Hospital, Maternal and Fetal Medicine Stamford, 203-276-7060 HOSPITAL: Stamford Pregnancy-High Risk, Prenatal Diagnosis

Yale-New Haven, Smilow Cancer Care Fairfield, 203-502-8400 HOSPITALS: Yale-New Haven, St. Vincent’s Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Lymphoma

Caroline Stella

Richard C. Frank

Northeast Medical Group Greenwich, 203-863-3674 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Fetal Diagnosis, Fetal Ultrasound/Obstetrical

Norwalk Hospital, Whittingham Cancer Center Norwalk, 203-845-4811 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Lymphoma, Pancreatic

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Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer

Dickerman Hollister Jr.

Hematology Oncology Associates of Greenwich Greenwich, 203-863-3737 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Colon Cancer, Leukemia & Lymphoma

Robert A. Kloss

Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-7029 HOSPITALS: Danbury, New Milford Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, Lung Cancer

Merlin Sung Lee

Hematology Oncology Associates of Greenwich Greenwich, 203-863-3737 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Breast Cancer, Bleeding/ Coagulation Disorders, Leukemia

K.M. Steve Lo

Stamford Hospital, Bennett Cancer Center Stamford, 203-276-2695 HOSPITAL: Stamford Breast Cancer

Jerry P. Malefatto

Yale-New Haven, Smilow Cancer Care Trumbull, 203-502-8400 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, Lymphoma

Paul L. Weinstein

Stamford Hospital, Bennett Cancer Center Stamford, 203-276-2695 HOSPITAL: Stamford Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Colon Cancer

Richard S. Zelkowitz

Norwalk Hospital, Whittingham Cancer Center Norwalk, 203-845-4811 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Breast Cancer

NEONATALPERINATAL MEDICINE Robert A. Herzlinger

Bridgeport, 203-384-3486 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale-New Haven Neonatal Care, Prematurity/Low Birth Weight Infants

Gerald B. Rakos Stamford Health

Medical Group Stamford, 203-276-7083 HOSPITAL: Stamford Neonatal Care, Prematurity/Low Birth Weight Infants

Stylianos N. Theofanidis

Greenwich Hospital, Neonatology Greenwich, 203-863-3515 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Prematurity/Low Birth Weight Infants

NEPHROLOGY Eric Y. Brown

Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-324-7666 HOSPITAL: Stamford Kidney Disease-Chronic, Glomerulonephritis, Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertension

Brenda S. Chan

Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-324-7666 HOSPITAL: Stamford Dialysis Care, Kidney Failure, Lupus Nephritis, Glomerulonephritis

Aaron Matthew Dommu

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

Irwin D. Feintzeig

Nephrology Associates Bridgeport, 203-335-0195 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Hypertension, Dialysis Care, Kidney Failure-Acute, Fluid/Electrolyte Balance

James Gavin

Nephrology Associates Bridgeport, 203-335-0195 HOSPITALS:

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

Richard T. Gervasi

Westmed Medical Group Norwalk, 203-845-4834 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

William H. Hines

Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-324-7666 HOSPITAL: Stamford Dialysis Care, Hypertension

FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S TOP DOCTORS 2019

William A. Hunt

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

Robert Kim

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

Paul Nussbaum

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

NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY Paul J. Apostolides

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Spinal Reconstructive Surgery

Mark H. Camel

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Brain Tumors, Spinal Surgery, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Brain Injury

Amory J. Fiore

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Surgery-Complex, Spinal Tumors

Judith L. Gorelick

Neurosurgery, Othopaedics & Spine Specialists Shelton, 203-755-6677 HOSPITALS: Griffin, St. Mary’s Spinal Surgery, Brain Tumors

Kenneth I. Lipow

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

Abraham Mintz

Trumbull, 203-372-6460

HOSPITALS:

St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Brain Tumors, Pituitary Surgery, Neuro-Oncology, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery

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

Scott P. Sanderson

Louis J. Cuzzone

Neurosurgical Associates of Southwestern Connecticut Norwalk, 203-853-0003 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Norwalk Spinal Cord Injury, Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Spinal Reconstructive Surgery, Brain & Spinal Cord Tumors

Associated Neurologists Danbury, 203-748-2551 HOSPITAL: Danbury Multiple Sclerosis

Syed J. Shahid

Jeffrey L. Gross

Neurosurgical Associates of Southwestern Connecticut Norwalk, 203-853-0003 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Norwalk Brain Tumors, Spinal Surgery, Spinal Tumors

Perry A. Shear

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

Scott L. Simon

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

Gary A. Zimmerman

Orthopaedic Specialty Group Fairfield, 203-337-2600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Spinal Surgery, Cerebrovascular Surgery, Brain Tumors

Danbury, 203-748-2551 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Neil Culligan

Headache, Migraine

Dario M. Zagar

Associated Neurologists of Southern Connecticut Fairfield, 203-333-1133 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Milford Headache

Neurology Associates of Norwalk Norwalk, 203-853-5000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Migraine, Electromyography (EMG)

NEURORADIOLOGY

David Greco

Mark A. Rosovsky

Advanced Radiology Consultants Shelton, 203-337-9729 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s MRI, Cardiac CT Angiography

Associated Neurologists of Southern Connecticut Fairfield, 203-333-1133 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Milford Multiple Sclerosis

Scott J. Sullivan

Greenwich Hospital, Radiology Greenwich, 203-863-3960 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Cardiac CT Angiography

Charisse D. Litchman Yale Medicine Stamford, 866-470-9253 HOSPITAL: Yale-New Haven Headache, Multiple Sclerosis, Epilepsy, Stroke

OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY Roxanne C. Abder

Women’s Health Care of Trumbull Trumbull, 203-374-1018 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Peter J. McAllister

New England Institute for Neurology and Headache Stamford, 203-914-1900 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Headache, Concussion, Multiple Sclerosis, ADD/ADHD

HOSPITALS:

Greenwich, Stamford

NEUROLOGY Robert Bonwetsch

Associated Neurologists Danbury, 203-748-2551 HOSPITAL: Danbury Epilepsy

James B. Butler

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

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

Patrick J. Cahill

Coastal Obstetrics & Gynecology Stamford, 203-353-9099 HOSPITAL: Stamford Robotic Surgery, Uterine Fibroids, Endometriosis

Daryl R. Story

Neurology Associates of Norwalk Norwalk, 203-853-5000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Stroke, Headache, Memory Disorders, Movement Disorders

Ronika D. Choudhary

Women’s Obstetrics & Gynocology Trumbull, 203-268-2239 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Pregnancy, Obstetrics,

Diane Wirz

Associated Neurologists

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Women’s Health Care Trumbull, 203-880-5556 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Laparoscopic Surgery, Menopause Problems, Robotic Surgery

Leslie A. Donovan

Brookside Gynecology Greenwich, 203-869-7080 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Menopause Problems, Pap Smear Abnormalities, Vulvar Disease

Leonard Ferrucci

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

Vito Ferrucci

Gary S. Besser

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

Greenwich, 203-863-4490

Robert Campbell Deal

Brookside Gynecology Greenwich, 203-869-7080 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Uterine Fibroids, PainPelvic, Gynecology Only, Endometriosis

Emily E. Blair

Alice H. Rusk

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

Thomas V. Ayoub

Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates Stamford, 203-325-4321 HOSPITAL: Stamford Minimally Invasive Surgery, Urogynecology, Pelvic Surgery, Robotic Surgery

Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-276-4464 HOSPITAL: Stamford Seizure Disorders, Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Memory Disorders

Joseph A. Cuteri

Ferrucci, Ferrucci & Morris Stamford, 203-325-4665 HOSPITAL: Stamford

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

Louise D. Resor

Integrative Medicine, Women’s Health

Caroline F. Filor

Leila J. Garrett

Greenwich Gynecology Greenwich, 203-869-8353 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Menopause Problems, Pap Smear Abnormalities, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Adolescent Gynecology

Shieva L. Ghofrany

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

Donna J. Hagberg

Cos Cob, 203-742-1150 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Gynecology Only, Pap Smear Abnormalities, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Vulvar & Vaginal Disorders

Mary Beth Harman

Women’s Health Care of Trumbull Trumbull, 203-374-1018 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Edward Jacobson

Greenwich Gynecology Greenwich, 203-869-8353 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Gynecology Only, Hormonal Disorders, Vaginal Reconstruction, Menopause Problems

Irene I. Komarynsky

Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-325-9920 HOSPITAL: Stamford Maternal & Fetal Medicine, Pregnancy-High Risk, Prenatal Diagnosis

John A. Morris

Ferrucci, Ferrucci & Morris Stamford, 203-325-4665 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Michele M. Rohr

Brookside Gynecology Greenwich, 203-869-7080 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Pelvic Reconstruction, Pap Smear Abnormalities, Laparoscopic Surgery, Vulvar & Vaginal Disorders

Michael D. Schechter

Westmed Medical Group Greenwich, 203-210-2890 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Pregnancy-High Risk, Laparoscopic Surgery, Gynecologic Surgery

Helena T. Squicciarini

Women’s Health Care of Trumbull Trumbull, 203-374-1018 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Marjorie Szeto

Physicians for Women’s Health Westport, 203-227-5125 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Pregnancy-High Risk, Premature Labor, Prenatal Diagnosis

Marina C. Torbey

Women’s Health Care of Trumbull Trumbull, 203-374-1018 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Gynecology Only

Russell F. Turk

Riverside Obstetrics & Gynecology Riverside, 203-637-3337 HOSPITAL: Stamford Hysteroscopic Surgery,

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Laparoscopic SurgeryComplex, Vulvar & Vaginal Disorders, PregnancyHigh Risk

Jay H. Ugol

Women’s Health Care of New England Norwalk, 203-644-1100 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Pregnancy, Endometriosis, Uterine Fibroids

Caterina Violi

Obstetrics & Gynecology For Women-By Women Greenwich, 203-861-9586 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Endometriosis, PregnancyHigh Risk, Laparoscopic Surgery-Complex, Menopause Problems

David B. Weinstein

Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates Stamford, 203-325-4321 HOSPITAL: Stamford Pregnancy-High Risk

OPHTHALMOLOGY Bruce S. Altman

Danbury Eye Physicians & Surgeons Danbury, 203-791-2020 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Yale-New Haven Glaucoma, Cataract Surgery

Joseph L. Conway Jr.

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

Armand J. Daccache

Danbury Eye Physicians & Surgeons Danbury, 203-791-2020 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Yale-New Haven Retinal Disorders, Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Eye Disease/Retinopathy

Brian M. DeBroff

Eye Surgery Associates Stratford, 203-375-5819 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale-New Haven Cataract Surgery, Cataract-Pediatric, Anterior Segment Surgery

Leslie C. Doctor

Doctor & Associates Westport, 203-227-4113 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

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

Shelley K. Driesman

Ophthalmic Surgeons of Greater Bridgeport Fairfield, 203-371-0141 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Cataract Surgery, Contact lenses, Glaucoma, Laser Surgery

Philip M. Falcone

Connecticut Retina Consultants Bridgeport, 203-365-6565 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale-New Haven Retina/Vitreous Surgery, Diabetic Eye Disease/ Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Uveitis

Joan T. Gewirtz

Stamford, 203-348-0868 HOSPITAL: Stamford

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

Gina F. Gladstein

Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates Stamford, 203-869-3082 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Glaucoma, Cataract Surgery, Intraocular Lens Replacement, Laser Surgery

Jeffrey N. Kaplan

Eye Group of Connecticut Bridgeport, 203-374-8182 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma, Macular Disease/Degeneration, Diabetic Eye Disease/ Retinopathy

Wendy Klein

Ophthalmic Associates Trumbull, 203-378-3224 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale-New Haven Retinal Disorders, Diabetic Eye Disease/Retinopathy, Retinal Vascular Diseases, Retina/ Vitreous Consultation

Peter E. Libre

Connecticut Glaucoma Associates Norwalk, 203-853-2020 HOSPITALS: Stamford, NY-Pres Columbia Glaucoma, Cataract Surgery

Suresh Mandava Greenwich Ophthalmology

William S. Potter

Associates Stamford, 203-869-3082 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford LASIK-Refractive Surgery, Cataract Surgery, Cornea Transplant, Cornea & External Eye Disease

Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates Stamford, 203-869-3082 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Pediatric, Ophthalmology, Strabismus-Adult & Pediatric, Intraocular Lens Replacement, Amblyopia

Delia M. Manjoney

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

Stephen M. Rabinowitz

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

Ophthalmic Surgeons of Greater Bridgeport Fairfield, 203-371-0141 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma, Diabetic Eye Disease/Retinopathy

Stephen Audley Mathias

Danbury Eye Physicians & Surgeons Danbury, 203-791-2020 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Yale-New Haven Pediatric Ophthalmology, Eye Muscle Disorders

Vincent S. Reppucci

Vitreoretinal Surgeons Danbury, 203-792-6291 HOSPITALS: Danbury, NY Eye & Ear Retina/Vitreous Surgery, Diabetic Eye Disease/ Retinopathy, Macular Disease/Degeneration, Retina/Vitreous Consultation

Anthony Musto

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

Kim P. Robbins

Robbins Eye Center Fairfield, 203-371-5800 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma

Robert Noecker

Ophthalmic Consultants of Connecticut Fairfield, 203-366-8000 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Glaucoma, CataractComplex, Dry Eye Syndrome

Richard Scartozzi

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

Glenn E. Ostriker

Stamford, 203-348-6300 HOSPITALS: Stamford, NYU Langone

Elizabeth Siderides

Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma, Laser Surgery

Stamford Ophthalmology Stamford, 203-327-5808 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Matthew D. Paul

Danbury Eye Physicians & Surgeons Danbury, 203-791-2020 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Yale-New Haven Cataract Surgery

Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma, Retinal Disorders

Jerry W. Tsong

Greenwich Ophthalmology Associates Stamford, 203-869-3082 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Retinal Disorders-Complex, Diabetic Eye Disease/ Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration, Vision LossUnexplained Loss

James R. Pinke

Pinke Eye Center Shelton, 203-924-8800 HOSPITAL: Griffin Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma

Philip A. Piro

Retina Associates of Connecticut Stamford, 203-325-4481 HOSPITALS: Stamford, St. Vincent’s Retinal Disorders, Retina/ Vitreous Consultation, Retina/Vitreous Surgery

Esteban C. Vietorisz Stamford Ophthalmology Stamford, 203-327-5808

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HOSPITAL: Stamford Cornea & External Eye Disease, Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma

Eric L. Wasserman

Eye Care Center of Stamford Stamford, 203-978-0800 HOSPITAL: Stamford Cataract Surgery, Anterior Segment Surgery

Richard B. Weber

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

James Weisz

Connecticut Retina Consultants Bridgeport, 203-365-6565 HOSPITAL: Yale-New Haven Uveitis, Retina/ Vitreous Surgery

Andrew Wolf

Stamford Ophthalmology Stamford, 203-327-5808 HOSPITAL: Stamford Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus

ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY John N. Awad

Orthopaedic Specialty Group Fairfield, 203-337-2600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Osteoporosis SpineKyphoplasty, Spinal Tumors

David F. Bindelglass

Orthopaedic Specialty Group Fairfield, 203-337-2600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Joint Replacement, Arthritis

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

Dante A. Brittis

Orthopaedic Specialty Group Fairfield, 203-337-2600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Sports Medicine, Shoulder & Knee Surgery, Joint Replacement

Jeffrey Brooks

Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine New Canaan, 203-323-7331 HOSPITAL: Stamford Sports Medicine, Hand Surgery, Fractures, Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

David B. Brown

OrthoCare Specialists Bridgeport, 203-372-0649 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Spinal Surgery, Pain-Back, Arthroscopic Surgery, Fractures

Russell Cavallo

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

Michael R. Clain

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Foot & Ankle Surgery

James G. Cunningham

Scoliosis, Spinal Surgery

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

Peter S. Boone

Joseph M. D’Amico

David Aaron Bomback

Connecticut Neck & Back Specialists Danbury, 203-744-9700 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center Trumbull, 203-268-2882 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Sports Medicine, Joint Replacement, Hip & Knee Replacement

Michael Brand

OrthoConnecticut Danbury, 203-797-1500 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Orthopaedic Associates of Stamford Stamford, 203-325-4087 HOSPITAL: Stamford Knee Replacement, Hip Replacement, Sports Medicine

Jeffrey V. Deluca

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HOSPITAL: Norwalk Shoulder & Knee Surgery, Knee Replacement, Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery

Francis A. Ennis Jr.

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Hip & Knee Replacement, Arthroscopic Surgery, Arthritis-Hip & Knee

James J. FitzGibbons

Orthopaedic Specialty Group Fairfield, 203-337-2600 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Arthroscopic Surgery, Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine

Joshua B. Frank

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

Andrew L. Haas

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

D. Ross Henshaw

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

Herbert I. Hermele

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

Steven E. Hindman

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

Peter W. Hughes

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

Brian F. Kavanagh Orthopaedic &

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

T. Jay Kleeman

OrthoConnecticut Norwalk, 203-845-2200 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Foot & Ankle Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Orthopaedics-Non Surgical, Sports Medicine

David Lawrence Kramer

Connecticut Neck & Back Specialists Danbury, 203-744-9700 HOSPITAL: Danbury Spinal Surgery, Trauma, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Michael M. Lynch

OrthoConnecticut Norwalk, 203-845-2200 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Pediatric Sports Medicine, Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic Surgery-Shoulder, Rotator Cuff Surgery

Seth R. Miller

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Shoulder Surgery, Rotator Cuff Surgery, Shoulder Replacement, Arthroscopic Surgery- Shoulder

David P. Nocek

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

Nicholas V. Polifroni

OrthoConnecticut Norwalk, 203-845-2200 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Sports Medicine, Joint Replacement

William T. Schmidt

Orthopaedic Associates of Stamford Stamford, 203-325-4087 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Hip & Knee Replacement, Musculoskeletal Injuries

Paul M. Sethi

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Knee Injuries, Shoulder

Surgery, Shoulder Replacement, Elbow Surgery

Michael C. Bard

Advanced Specialty Care Danbury, 203-830-4700 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Norwalk Head & Neck Surgery, Sleep Disorders/Apnea/Snoring, Sinus Disorders/Surgery

Marc Silver

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

Mark S. Bianchi

James I. Spak

Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center Trumbull, 203-268-2882 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Joint Preservation, Shoulder & Knee Reconstruction, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Fractures Yale Medicine Stamford, 866-470-9253 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Arthroscopic Surgery-Knee, Arthroscopic Surgery-Shoulder

Dov Bloch

Advanced Specialty Care Danbury, 203-830-4700 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Norwalk Sinus Disorders, Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery

Stamford Ear, Nose & Throat Stamford, 203-348-7797 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Head & Neck Surgery, Nasal & Sinus Disorders, Balloon Sinuplasty

Orthopaedic Associates of Stamford Stamford, 203-325-4087 HOSPITAL: Stamford Foot & Ankle Surgery, Ankle Reconstruction

Richard J. Brauer

Katherine B. Vadasdi

Associates of Otolaryngology Greenwich, 203-869-0177 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Head & Neck Surgery, Thyroid Cancer & Surgery

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Adolescent Sports Medicine, Sports Medicine-Women, Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, Shoulder Replacement

Stephen D. Breda

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

Mark E. Wilchinsky

Bradford S. Chervin

Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center Trumbull, 203-268-2882 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Arthroscopic Surgery, Joint Replacement

Ear, Nose and Throat, Allergy and Facial Plastic Surgery Specialists Southport, 203-256-3338 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Norwalk Nasal & Sinus Disorders, Swallowing Disorders, Hearing Disorders/ Tinnitus, Sleep Disorders/ Apnea/Snoring

OTOLARYNGOLOGY David I. Astrachan

Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists of Connecticut Hamden, 203-248-8409 HOSPITAL: Yale-New Haven Hearing Loss/Tinnitus, Nasal Surgery, Sinus Disorders, Vocal Cord Disorders

Steven M. Feldman

Westmed Medical Group Greenwich, 203-629-5500 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Throat Disorders, Hearing Disorders/Tinnitus, Sleep Disorders/Apnea/Snoring

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Neil A. Gordon

Split Rock Surgical Associates Wilton, 203-834-7700 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Yale-New Haven Cosmetic Surgery-Face, Facial Rejuvenation, Rhinoplasty, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Steven A. Bramwit

Allen I. Troy

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

Yale-New Haven, Otolaryngology Stratford, 203-375-0050 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale-New Haven Sleep Disorders, Sinus Disorders/Surgery, Hearing Disorders/ Tinnitus, Balance Disorders Advanced Specialty Care Danbury, 203-830-4700 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Norwalk Head & Neck Cancer & Surgery, Thyroid & Parathyroid Cancer & Surgery, Salivary Gland Tumors & Surgery, Sinus Disorders/Surgery

Craig Tifford

Lawrence J. Fliegelman

Jay Klarsfeld

Bruce H. Klenoff

Ear, Nose & Throat Center Stamford, 203-353-0000 HOSPITAL: Stamford Ear Disorders/Surgery, Sinus Disorders/Surgery, Pediatric Otolaryngology

Jason R. Klenoff

Ear, Nose & Throat Center Stamford, 203-353-0000 HOSPITAL: Stamford Pediatric & Adult Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, Sinus Disorders, Throat Disorders

Edward M. Lane

Yale-New Haven, Otolaryngology Stratford, 203-375-0050 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Nasal Allergy, Nasal Reconstruction

Biana Lanson

Ear, Nose & Throat Center Stamford, 203-353-0000 HOSPITAL: Stamford Laryngeal Disorders, Endoscopic Surgery, Sinus Disorders/Surgery, Balloon Sinuplasty

Richard A. Levin

Ear, Nose & Throat of Fairfield Fairfield, 203-259-4700 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Yale-New Haven

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

Steven B. Levine

ENT & Allergy Associates Trumbull, 203-380-3707 HOSPITALS:

Bridgeport, Norwalk

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

Michelle Siegel Marrinan

Greenwich Ear, Nose & Throat Greenwich, 203-869-2030 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Neuro-Otology

Andrew J. Parker

Parker Ear, Nose & Throat Norwalk, 203-866-8121 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Hearing Disorders/ Tinnitus, Sinus Disorders, Voice Disorders, Sleep Disorders/Apnea/Snoring

Adam W. Pearl

Connecticut Ear, Nose Throat Medical & Surgical Specialists Trumbull, 203-452-7081 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Head & Neck Surgery, Swallowing Disorders, Voice Disorders, Hearing Disorders/Tinnitus

Sara Richer

Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-459-2666 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Parathyroid Surgery, Salivary Gland Surgery, Sinus Disorders, Thyroid Cancer & Surgery

Stephen J. Salzer

Greenwich Ear, Nose & Throat Greenwich, 203-869-2030 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery, Pediatric Otolaryngology, Sinus Disorders/Surgery, Thyroid Cancer & Surgery

Robert Weiss

CT ENT Sinus Center Norwalk, 203-716-6008 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Sinus Disorders & Surgery

PAIN MEDICINE Rahul S. Anand

Connecticut Pain & Wellness Center Fairfield, 203-319-9355 Pain-Interventional

FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S TOP DOCTORS 2019

Techniques, Pain-Back & Neck, Pain-after Spinal Intervention, Spinal Cord Stimulation

Arghiris Barbadimos Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-2762277 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Robert J. Boolbol

Pain & Spine Specialists of Connecticut Trumbull, 203-373-7330 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Hartford Pain-Back, Pain-Spine, Pain-Musculoskeletal, Pain-Interventional Techniques

Vincent R. Carlesi

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

PATHOLOGY Vicki L. Altmeyer

Greenwich Hospital, Pathology Greenwich, 203-863-3061 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Cytopathology, Surgical Pathology

Robert C. Babkowski

Augusto H. Podesta

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

Bo Xu

Stamford Pathology Group Stamford, 203-276-7420 HOSPITAL: Stamford Gynecologic Pathology, Urologic Pathology

PEDIATRIC ALLERGY & IMMUNOLOGY Ora Burstein

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

Mitchell R. Lester

Fairfield County Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Associates Norwalk, 203-838-4034 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Greenwich Allergy, Asthma & Allergy, Food Allergy, Immunotherapy

PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY Allison B. Levey

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

New York Presbyterian, Columbia University Medical Center Darien, 203-662-0313 HOSPITALS: NY-Pres Morgan Stanley Children’s, Stamford Congenital Heart Disease, Fetal Echocardiography

Raymond A. Baer

Michael S. Snyder

Stamford Pathology Group Stamford, 203-276-7420 HOSPITAL: Stamford Hematopathology

William B. Laskin

Yale-New Haven, Pathology Bridgeport, 203-785-2788 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Bone & Soft Tissue Pathology, SarcomaSoft Tissue

Marguerite Monteiro Pinto

Bridgeport, 203-384-3156 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale-New Haven Gynecologic Pathology, Breast Pathology

New York Presbyterian, Columbia University Medical Center Darien, 203-662-0313 HOSPITALS: NY-Pres Morgan Stanley Children’s, Stamford Congenital Heart Disease, Echocardiography, Fetal Echocardiography

PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY Patricia Eagan

Pediatric Healthcare Associates Fairfield, 203-452-8322 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Mary Sarrantonio

Pediatric Healthcare Associates

Fairfield, 203-452-8322 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Greenwich, 203-210-2815

Behavioral Disorders, Asthma

PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY

Greenwich, Westchester

Bruce W. Cohen

HOSPITALS:

Pediatric Dermatology, Adolescent Medicine, Learning Disorders

Mark S. Glassman

Amy Agoglia

Boston Children’s Health Physicians Norwalk, 203-853-7170 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Boston Children’s Inflammatory Bowel Disease/Crohn’s, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diarrheal Diseases, Food Allergy

Doctors’ Pediatric Ridgefield, 203-431-3363 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Jamie Alon

Pediatric Associates of Western Connecticut Danbury, 203-744-1680 HOSPITAL: Danbury Adolescent Medicine, Eating Disorders

Sarah Lusman

Joanne Angiello

ColumbiaDoctors Stamford, 212-305-5903 HOSPITAL: NY-Pres Columbia

Ridgefield Pediatric Associates Ridgefield, 203-438-9557 HOSPITAL: Danbury

PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE

Karen E. Beckman

Nimrod E. Dayan

Pediatric Healthcare Associates Trumbull, 203-452-8322 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Vaccines, Travel Medicine, Lyme disease, Ear Infections

PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY Gregory Dworkin

Children’s Health & Wellness Center Danbury, 203-790-5437 HOSPITAL: Danbury Asthma, Chronic Lung Disease

Riverside Pediatrics Riverside, 203-629-5800 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford ADD/ADHD

Anil Britto

Ridgefield Pediatric Associates Ridgefield, 203-438-9557 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Jane M. Brotanek

Ridgefield Pediatric Associates Ridgefield, 203-438-9557 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Jacob Hen Jr.

Alison Marie Cass

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

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

Hossein Sadeghi

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

Robert D. Chessin

Pediatric Healthcare Associates Bridgeport, 203-452-8322 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Learning Disorders, Developmental Disorders, ADD/ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders

PEDIATRIC UROLOGY Sarah M. Lambert

Greenwich Hospital, Urology Greenwich, 203-785-2815 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Hypospadias, Hydronephrosis, Undescended Testis, Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)

Loretta Cody

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

Elin R. Cohen

Black Rock Pediatrics Fairfield, 203-337-5333 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Developmental &

PEDIATRICS Peter J. Acker

Westmed Medical Group

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Pediatric Associates of Western Connecticut Danbury, 203-744-1680 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Michael Connolly

Northeast Medical Group Stratford, 203-3783080 HOSPITALS: Yale-New Haven, Bridgeport Adolescent Medicine, Asthma, Vaccines

Taralyn Cronin-Weir Brookside Pediatrics Bridgeport, 203-374-3001 HOSPITALS:

Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s

Jason M. Davis

New England Pediatrics Stamford, 203-323-1770 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Richard M. Freedman

of Greenwich Greenwich, 203-622-4301 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Developmental Disorders, Asthma

Rosemary E. Klenk

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

Arnold B. Korval

Greenwich Pediatric Associates Stamford, 203-357-9547 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford

Joan A. Magner

Center for Pediatric Medicine Danbury, 203-790-0822 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Laura Marks

Willows Pediatric Group Westport, 203-319-3939 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Nutrition, Immunotherapy

Katherine N. Mini

Pediatric Healthcare Associates Bridgeport, 203-452-8322 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale-New Haven Newborn Care

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

C. Nicole Gorman

Nicholas P. Mongillo

Village Pediatrics Westport, 203-221-7337 HOSPITAL: Norwalk ADD/ADHD

David A. Gropper

Pediatric Associates of Western Connecticut Danbury, 203-744-1680 HOSPITAL: Danbury Allergy, Infectious Disease

David A. Hedrick

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

Jennifer Henkind

Stamford Pediatric Associates Stamford, 203-324-4109 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Thomas P. Homa

Pediatric Healthcare Associates Fairfield, 203-452-8322 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Susanna K. Jalkut

Pediatric Healthcare Associates Fairfield, 203-452-8322 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Paul E. Juan

Valley Pediatrics

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

Alan H. Morelli

New England Pediatrics Stamford, 203-323-1770 HOSPITAL: Stamford

Katherine Kelly Noble Sound Beach Pediatrics Stamford, 203-363-0123 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich

Nancy H. O’Hara

Center for Integrative Health Wilton, 203-834-2813 Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADD/ADHD, Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Thomas Odinak

Pediatric Healthcare Associates Fairfield, 203-452-8322 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Jeffrey Owens

Willows Pediatric Group Westport, 203-319-3939 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S TOP DOCTORS 2019

Todd Robert Palker

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

Kathryn J. Quinn

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

Henry M. Rascoff

Sound Beach Pediatrics Stamford, 203-363-0123 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Preventive Medicine

Medical Group Danbury, 203-794-5605 HOSPITAL: Danbury Acupuncture, Neurologic Rehabilitation, Cancer Rehabilitation, Lymphedema

Alice Chen

Hospital for Special Surgery Stamford, 203-705-2087 Musculoskeletal Disorders, Joint Pain-Minimally Invasive Therapy, Acupuncture, Pain-Back & Neck

Janet E. Freedman

Pediatric Associates of Western Connecticut Danbury, 203-744-1680 HOSPITAL: Danbury Developmental Disorders, ADD/ADHD

Greenwich Hospital, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Greenwich, 203-863-4290 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Acupuncture, Lymphedema, Spasticity Management

Steven L. Schiz

Linda F. Grant

Rachel Rothschild

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

Rachel E. Sheiman

Willows Pediatric Group Westport, 203-319-3939 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Nutrition, Obesity, Vaccines, Adolescent Medicine

Jonathan E. Sollinger

Willows Pediatric Group Westport, 203-319-3939 HOSPITAL: Norwalk ADD/ADHD, Developmental & Behavioral Disorders

Lori Storch-Smith

Bay Street Pediatrics Westport, 203-227-3674 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Preventive Medicine

George Tsimoyianis

Darien Pediatric Associates Darien, 203-655-9741 HOSPITAL: Stamford Tobacco & Nicotine Cessation, Pediatric Sports Medicine, Adolescent Medicine

Amy Weinrib

Pediatric Healthcare Associates Fairfield, 203-452-8322 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport

Janet Woodward

Willows Pediatric Group Westport, 203-319-3939 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION Beth Aaronson

Western Connecticut

Greenwich Hospital, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Greenwich, 203-863-4290 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Lymphedema, Acupuncture

Jeffrey M. Heftler

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists Greenwich, 203-869-1145 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Pain Management, PainInterventional Techniques, Sports Injuries, Pain-Spine

Edwin Richter

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

Angela H. Ryan

Rehabilitation Consultants Norwalk, 203-523-0100 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Musculoskeletal Disorders, Pain-Back & Neck, Neurologic Rehabilitation, Electrodiagnosis

Halina M. Snowball

Integrated Pain Solutions Stamford, 203-863-4588 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Pain-Musculoskeletal, Pain Management, Acupuncture, PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma)

David Lee Tung

Core Medical Group Bridgeport,

Leif Otto Nordberg

203-373-1593

HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Pain-Spine, Sports Medicine, PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma), Electromyography (EMG)

Nordberg Plastic Surgery Stamford, 203-324-4700 HOSPITAL: Stamford Cosmetic Surgery, Liposuction, Breast Reconstruction, Abdominoplasty

PLASTIC SURGERY Keith J. Attkiss

Joseph B. O’Connell

Greenwich, 203-862-2700 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

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

Tummy Tuck/ Abdominoplasty, Breast Reconstruction, Liposuction & Body Contouring

Harvey Jay Bluestein Fairfield, 203-254-8557 HOSPITALS:

Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s

David Passaretti

Greenwich, 203-629-1900 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Aesthetic Surgery Center Darien, 203-656-9999 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Cosmetic Surgery-Face, Breast Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Liposuction & Body Contouring, Body Contouring after Weight Loss

Harold S. Gewirtz

Elsa M. Raskin

Gregory Frank Brucato

Brucato Plastic Surgery Center Ridgefield, 203-431-7644 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Steven Fern

Greenwich, 203-861-6620 HOSPITAL: Greenwich

Stamford, 203-325-1381 HOSPITALS:

Stamford, Greenwich

Cosmetic Surgery-Face, Breast Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Liposuction & Body Contouring, Facelift

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

David M. Goldenberg

John F. Reilly

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Specialists Shelton, 203-924-2900 HOSPITAL: Griffin Breast Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Liposuction, Gynecomastia, Blepharoplasty

Advanced Specialty Care Danbury, 203-791-9661 HOSPITAL: Danbury Cosmetic Surgery, Breast Reconstruction, Wound Care, Cosmetic Surgery-Breast

Boris Edward Goldman

Arthur R. Rosenstock

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Center Westport, 203-222-3700 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Facial Rejuvenation, Cancer Reconstruction

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

Sohel Islam

Alfred Sofer

Advanced Specialty Care Danbury, 203-791-9661 HOSPITAL: Danbury

Fredric A. Newman

Aesthetic Surgery Center Darien, 203-656-9999 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Norwalk Breast Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery, Eyelid Surgery, Abdominoplasty, Liposuction

Psychopharmacology, Anxiety & Depression, Bipolar/Mood Disorders

Tito L. Vasquez

JoAnn M. Smith

Connecticut Plastic Surgery Group Southport, 203-292-8119 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Norwalk Cosmetic Surgery-Face & Breast, Abdominoplasty, 3D Imaging in Plastic Surgery, Hand & Microvascular Surgery

PSYCHIATRY Linus S. Abrams Greenwich, 203-861-2654

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

Jeremy Barowsky

Greenwich, 203-340-1115 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Addiction/Substance Abuse, Depression, Personality Disorders

Joseph F. Goldberg

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

Laurence S. Lorefice Old Greenwich, 203-637-4006 HOSPITAL: Silver Hill

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

John S. Tamerin

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

Psychotherapy, Bipolar/ Mood Disorders, Depression, Alcohol Abuse

Mark Waynik

The Waynik Group Fairfield, 203-254-2000 Psychotherapy, Psychopharmacology, Forensic Psychiatry

Steven A. Weisblatt Stamford, 203-517-0550

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

PULMONARY DISEASE Lewis Berman

Norwalk Hospital, Pulmonary Medicine Norwalk, 203-852-2392 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Critical Care, Breathing Disorders

Michael A. Bernstein

Northeast Medical Group Trumbull, 203-551-7350 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Alcohol Abuse, Mood Disorders,Substance Abuse

F. Carl Mueller

John Chronakos

Charles J. Morgan

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

Joshua C. Pollack

Prashant Soni

Bruce Shapiro

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

Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-348-2437 HOSPITAL: Stamford Interventional Pulmonology, Lung Cancer, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD), Critical Care

Plastic Surgery Center of Fairfield Fairfield, 203-336-9862 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, St. Vincent’s Cosmetic Surgery, Breast Augmentation, Abdominoplasty, Blepharoplasty Advanced Specialty Care Danbury, 203-791-9661

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HOSPITAL: Danbury Cosmetic SurgeryFace & Body

Greenwich Hospital, Center for Healthy Aging Greenwich, 203-863-4373 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Geriatric Psychiatry

Stamford, 203-327-4144 HOSPITAL: Stamford Forensic Psychiatry,

Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-8330 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Norwalk Sleep Disorders, Critical Care

Abhijith Hegde

Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-8330 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Norwalk

James S. Krinsley

Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-348-2437 HOSPITAL: Stamford

FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S TOP DOCTORS 2019

Asthma & Emphysema, Critical Care, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD), Interstitial Lung Disease

203-276-7886 HOSPITAL: Stamford Breast Cancer, Gynecologic Cancers

REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY/ INFERTILITY

Caroline P. Kurtz

Deborah X. Fang

Norwalk Pulmonary Consultants Norwalk, 203-855-3888 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Asthma, Cystic Fibrosis, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD)

St Vincent’s Medical Center, Radiology & Oncology Bridgeport, 203-576-5085 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Breast Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer

Joshua M. Hurwitz

Christopher Manfredi

Christopher M. Iannuzzi

Norwalk Pulmonary Consultants Norwalk, 203-855-3888 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Asthma, Critical Care, Sleep Disorders/Apnea

David Alan Oelberg

Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-8330 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Norwalk Sleep Disorders

Dominic J. Roca

Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-348-2437 HOSPITAL: Stamford Sleep Disorders, Allergy

Daniel J. Rudolph

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

Paul Sachs

Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-348-2437 HOSPITAL: Stamford Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD)

Adil Salam

Pulmonary & Internal Medicine Associates Trumbull, 203-261-3980 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD), Sleep Disorders/Apnea

Arthur S. Turetsky

Pulmonary & Internal Medicine Associates Trumbull, 203-261-3980 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Sleep Disorders/Apnea, Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD), Tuberculosis

RADIATION ONCOLOGY Sean W. Dowling

Stamford Hospital, Bennett Cancer Center Stamford,

St Vincent’s Medical Center, Radiology & Oncology Bridgeport, 475-210-5085 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Breast Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Head & Neck Cancer, Prostate Cancer

Frank A. Masino

Stamford Hospital, Bennett Cancer Center Stamford, 203-276-7886 HOSPITAL: Stamford Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Brachytherapy, Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Bruce McGibbon

Yale-New Haven, Smilow Cancer Care Trumbull, 203-337-8700 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, Yale-New Haven Brachytherapy, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Genitourinary Cancer, Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Ashwatha Narayana

Northeast Medical Group Greenwich, 203-863-3773 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Brain Tumors, Brain Tumors-Metastatic, Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Pradip M. Pathare

Norwalk Hospital, Whittingham Cancer Center Norwalk, 203-852-2719 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Head & Neck Cancer, Brain Tumors

Seema Sanghavi

Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-7190 HOSPITAL: Danbury Breast Cancer

John A. Spera

Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-7190 HOSPITAL: Danbury Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT)

Shaun C. Williams

Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut Norwalk, 203-750-7400 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Stamford Infertility-IVF, Reproductive Surgery, Fertility Preservation

Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut Norwalk, 203-750-7400 HOSPITAL: Danbury Infertility-IVF, Hormonal Disorders, InfertilityAdvanced Maternal Age, Fertility Preservation

Barry R. Witt

Greenwich Fertility Center Greenwich, 203-863-2990 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, NYU Langone Infertility-IVF, Endometriosis, Laparoscopic Surgery, Miscarriage-Recurrent

Mark Peter Leondires

Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut Norwalk, 203-750-7400 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Stamford Infertility-IVF, Miscarriage-Recurrent, Infertility-Advanced Maternal Age, Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis

RHEUMATOLOGY Lana Bernstein

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

Andrew J. Levi

Park Avenue Fertility & Reproductive Medicine Trumbull, 203-372-6700 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Infertility-IVF, Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis, MiscarriageRecurrent, Fertility Preservation

Richard L. Danehower

Cynthia Murdock

Geoffrey S. Gladstein

Northeast Medical Group Greenwich, 203-869-5715 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Fibromyalgia, Gout

Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut Norwalk, 203-750-7400 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Infertility-IVF, Reproductive Surgery

Spencer S. Richlin

Bridgeport, 203-371-0009 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Bridgeport Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus/SLE, Psoriatic Arthritis

Stuart N. Novack

CT Fertility Trumbull, 203-373-1200

Westmed Medical Group Norwalk, 203-845-4800 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Lupus/SLE, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Vasculitis

Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s

Roberta Rose

Westmed Medical Group Norwalk, 203-845-4800 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Lupus/SLE, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Tomas J. Vietorisz

Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-348-9455 HOSPITAL: Stamford Rheumatoid Arthritis

Marcie Lynn Wolinsky-Friedland

Soundview Medical Associates Norwalk, 203-838-4000 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

SLEEP MEDICINE Meir H. Kryger

Yale New Haven Sleep Medicine Center North Haven, 203-287-3550 HOSPITAL: Yale-New Haven Sleep Disorders

SPORTS MEDICINE

Laparoscopic Surgery, Hernia, Gallbladder Surgery

Neil R. Floch

Fairfield County Bariatrics & Surgical Specialists Norwalk, 203-899-0744 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, St. Vincent’s Bariatric/Obesity Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Gallbladder Surgery, Hernia

Richard J. Garvey

General Surgeons of Greater Bridgeport Bridgeport, 203-366-3211 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Biliary Surgery, Breast Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Thyroid & Parathyroid Surgery

Andrew S. Kenler

Park Avenue Surgical Associates Trumbull, 203-373-9015 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Breast Disease, Laparoscopic Surgery, Skin Cancer

Kathy LaVorgna

Norfolk, 203-846-3338 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Kevin D. Miller

OrthoConnecticut Norwalk, 203-845-2200 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Spinal Rehabilitation

Fairfield County Surgical Specialists Stamford, 203-276-5959 HOSPITAL: Stamford Hepatobiliary Surgery

SURGERY

Helen A. Pass

Jeanne S. Capasse

David B. Seifer

Infertility-IVF, Infertility-Egg Donation, Egg & Embryo Freezing, Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis

Westmed Medical Group Norwalk, 203-845-4800 HOSPITAL: Norwalk

Sharon Wolfsohn Karp

Joao M. Nascimento

HOSPITALS:

Jessica Rachel Stein

Brian Alan Bast

Westchester Health Associates Stamford, 203-327-9321 HOSPITAL: Stamford Lupus/SLE in Women, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Fibromyalgia

Melvin H. Thornton

Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-794-5600 HOSPITALS: Danbury, Milford

Arthritis & Rheumatism Associates Trumbull, 203-371-5873 HOSPITAL: Bridgeport Arthritis, Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Lupus/SLE

Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut Norwalk, 203-750-7400 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Stamford Infertility-IVF, Reproductive Surgery, Fertility Preservation Yale Fertility Center Westport, 203-341-8899 HOSPITAL: Yale-New Haven Infertility-IVF, Infertility-Advanced Maternal Age, Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis, MiscarriageRecurrent

Michael Spiegel

Surgical Breast Care of Connecticut Norwalk, 203-846-8885 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Breast Cancer & Surgery, Breast Disease

Anthy Demestihas

Surgical Associates Of Connecticut Bridgeport, 203-332-4744 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Breast Surgery, Trauma, Laparoscopic Surgery

Kevin M. Dwyer

Fairfield County Surgical Specialists Stamford, 203-276-5959 HOSPITAL: Stamford Trauma, Critical Care

Craig Floch

Fairfield County Bariatrics & Surgical Specialists Norwalk, 203-899-0744 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, St. Vincent’s Bariatric/Obesity Surgery,

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

Athanassios Petrotos

Surgical Specialists of Greenwich Greenwich, 203-863-4300 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Laparoscopic Surgery, Gallbladder Surgery

Valerie Staradub

Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-739-7040 HOSPITAL: Danbury Breast Cancer & Surgery

Barbara A. Ward

Northeast Medical Group Greenwich, 203-863-4250 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Breast Cancer & Surgery

FAIRFIELD COUNTY’S TOP DOCTORS 2019

THORACIC & CARDIAC SURGERY Michael A. Coady

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

Michael I. Ebright

Stamford, 203-276-4404 HOSPITALS: Stamford, NY-Pres Columbia Lung Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Mediastinal Tumors, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

William C. Feng

Stamford Hospital, Heart & Vascular Institute Stamford, 203-276-4400 HOSPITAL: Stamford Critical Care

James V. Lettera

Connecticut Vascular & Thoracic Surgical Associates Fairfield, 203-382-1900 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Vascular Surgery, Lung Cancer, Minimally Invasive Esophageal Surgery, Robotic Surgery

Christos Pappas

Vein Clinics of America Wilton, 203-859-9004

Rafael P. Squitieri

St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Cardiothoracic Surgery Bridgeport, 203-576-5708 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s, Griffin Robotic Surgery, AneurysmAortic, Maze Procedure for Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Valve Surgery

David D. Yuh

Stamford Hospital, Heart & Vascular Institute Stamford, 203-276-7470 HOSPITAL: Stamford Heart Valve Surgery, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Robotic Surgery

UROGYNECOLOGY/ FEMALE PELVIC MEDICINE & RECONSTRUCT SURGERY

Brian J. Hines

Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-276-4524 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Urogynecology, Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair, Pelvic Floor Reconstruction, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Katherine S. Sandhu

Stamford Health Medical Group Stamford, 203-276-4524 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Urogynecology, Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair, Pelvic Reconstruction, Minimally Invasive Surgery

UROLOGY Steven Batter

Urology Associates of Norwalk Norwalk, 203-853-4200 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Kidney Stones, Genitourinary Cancer

Jonathan Eric Bernie

Urology Associates of Norwalk Norwalk, 203-853-4200 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Minimally Invasive Surgery, Prostate Surgery, Laparoscopic Kidney Surgery, IncontinenceMale & Female

Stanford Broder

Urology Associates of Danbury Danbury, 203-748-0330 HOSPITAL: Danbury Brachytherapy, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Prostate Surgery, Prostate Cancer

John James Bruno Jr.

Urology Associates of Danbury Danbury, 203-748-0330 HOSPITAL: Danbury Ureteral Reconstruction

Jeremy Kaufman

Urological Associates of Bridgeport Trumbull, 203-375-3456 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s

Kenneth Alan Kingsly

Northeast Medical Group Fairfield, 203-254-1576 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Erectile Dysfunction, Urologic Cancer

Lawrence D. Muldoon Northeast Medical Group Fairfield, 203-254-1576 HOSPITALS:

Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Bladder Cancer, Kidney Cancer, Kidney Stones, Prostate Benign Disease

VASCULAR & INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY

Michael J. Nurzia

Laura J. Hodges

Stamford Urology Stamford, 203-356-9391 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Prostate Cancer, Prostate Benign Disease, Bladder Cancer, Kidney Stones

Greenwich Hospital, Radiology Greenwich, 203-863-3042 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Uterine Fibroid Embolization, Varicose Veins, Uterine Fibroid Embolization, Vein Disorders

Edward Paraiso Jr.

Urological Associates of Bridgeport Trumbull, 203-375-3456 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Urologic Cancer, Robotic Surgery

Melvin Rosenblatt

Connecticut Image Guided Surgery Fairfield, 203-330-0248 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s Radiofrequency Tumor Ablation, Vein Disorders, Endovascular Laser Ablation

Jeffrey A. Ranta

Greenwich Urological Associates Greenwich, 203-869-1285 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Kidney Stones, Urologic Cancer, Incontinence, Pain-Pelvic

Fatejeet Sandhu

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

Richard P. Santarosa

Stamford Urology Stamford, 203-356-9391 HOSPITALS: Stamford, Greenwich Prostate Cancer, Prostate Benign Disease, Bladder Cancer, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Edward B. Strauss

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

VASCULAR SURGERY Stephen Bauer

Southern Connecticut Vascular Center Old Greenwich, 203-425-2792 HOSPITALS: Greenwich, Stamford Endovascular Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, AneurysmAortic, Peripheral Vascular Disease

Seth Barak Blattman

Connecticut Vascular & Thoracic Surgical Associates Fairfield, 203-382-1900 HOSPITAL: St. Vincent’s Endovascular Surgery,

Aneurysm-Abdominal & Thoracic Aortic, Carotid Artery Angioplasty & Stent

Alan M. Dietzek

Western Connecticut Medical Group Danbury, 203-794-5680 HOSPITAL: Danbury Minimally Invasive Surgery, Vein Disorders, Varicose Veins, Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Paul J. Gagne

The Vascular Experts Darien, 844-482-7285 HOSPITALS: Norwalk, Greenwich Endovascular Surgery, Aneurysm-Abdominal Aortic, Carotid Endarterectomy, Vein Disorders

Ben U. Marsan

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

Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. is a healthcare research and information company founded in 1991 by a former medical college board chairman and president to help guide consumers to America’s top doctors and top hospitals. Castle Connolly’s established nomination survey, research, screening and selection process, under the direction of an MD, involves many hundreds of thousands of physicians as well as academic medical centers, specialty hospitals and regional and community hospitals all across the nation. Castle Connolly’s physician-led team of researchers follows a rigorous screening process to select top doctors on both the national and regional levels. Its online nominations process – located at www.castleconnolly.com/nominations - is open to all licensed physicians in America who are able to nominate physicians in any medical specialty and in any part of the country, as well as indicate whether the nominated physicians is, in their opinion, among the best in their region in their medical specialty or among the best in the nation in their medical specialty. Careful screening of doctors’ educational and professional experience is essential before final selection is made among those physicians most highly regarded by their peers. The result - we identify the top doctors in America and provide you, the consumer, with detailed information about their education, training and special expertise in our paperback guides, national and regional magazine “Top Doctors” features and online directories.

Doctors do not and cannot pay to be selected and profiled as Castle Connolly Top Doctors Physicians selected for inclusion in this magazine’s “Top Doctors” feature may also appear as online at www.castleconnolly.com, or in in conjunction with other Castle Connolly Top Doctors databases online and/or in print.

Scott R. Serels

Urology Associates of Norwalk Norwalk, 203-853-4200 HOSPITAL: Norwalk Urology-Female, Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair, Incontinence-Male & Female, Voiding Dysfunction

Nicholas Stroumbakis

Greenwich Urological Associates Greenwich, 203-869-1285 HOSPITAL: Greenwich Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Testicular Cancer, Kidney Cancer

Nicholas A. Viner

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

Robert Weinstein

Urological Associates of Bridgeport Trumbull, 203-375-3456 HOSPITALS: Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s

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Dr. Deanne Mraz Robinson, MD, FAAD

DR. RHONDA KLEIN, MD, MPH, FAAD DR. DEANNE MRAZ ROBINSON, MD, FAAD Modern Dermatology 1032 Post Road East Westport, CT 203.635.0770 moderndermct.com

IN 2018, MODERN DERMATOLOGY OPENED ITS DOORS IN WESTPORT, CT, introducing a truly comprehensive dermatology practice to Fairfield County.

Founded by Dr. Rhonda Klein, MD, MPH, FAAD and Dr. Deanne Mraz Robinson, MD, FAAD, Modern Dermatology uniquely stands at the intersection of clinical expertise (medical, surgical, pediatrics) and the most up-to-date, advanced knowledge of cosmetics and body sculpting.

Dr. Klein and Dr. Robinson met during their dermatology residency at YaleNew Haven Hospital and went on to gain experience in medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology, while participating in cutting-edge research

Dr. Rhonda Klein, MD, MPH, FAAD

and presentations around the world.

Dr. Klein received her BAS in bioengineering and MD from the University of Pennsylvania with honors, and her MPH from Columbia University.

She completed her medical internship at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City, and her dermatology residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital, where she served as Chief Resident. She is on staff at Yale New Haven Health-Bridgeport Hospital and Norwalk Hospital, having served as the former chair of Dermatology at Bridgeport Hospital.

Dr. Robinson received her BAS and MD from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and then went on to complete her dermatology residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital, where she served as Chief Resident and Director for the Yale Resident Cosmetic Clinic.

Following her time at Yale-New Haven, she completed a fellowship in cosmetic and laser surgery at SkinCare Physicians in Chestnut Hill, MA. She continues to serve as Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Yale University of Medicine in New Haven as well as on the advisory board of leading brands including Allergan, Galderma and Merz.

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Modern Dermatology has access to the latest treatments and therapies because both doctors are actively involved in academia and clinical research. Dr. Robinson was an investigator in several research trials including Latisse, Aczone, Kybella and Rhofade and one of the investigators in the FDA clearance trial for Cellfina.

At Modern Dermatology your care is always in the hands of Dr. Klein or Dr. Robinson, who are both boardcertified dermatologists. This is a point of differentiation the practice feels passionately about, with the growing

presence of “Medi Spas� offering cosmetic treatments administered by nurses and physician assistants, oftentimes without the oversight of an onsite doctor.

Modern Dermatology offers complete dermatologic care for the treatment and prevention of skin diseases and skin cancer and is proud to offer Mohs micrographic surgery onsite. Additionally, Modern Dermatology offers cosmetic treatments including injectables, laser and light treatments, body contouring, PRP for hair restoration, hair transplants and aesthetician services including HydraFacial, dermaplaning and microdermabrasion.

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CT ENT Sinus Center Hearing & Balance 761 Main Avenue, Route 7 Suite 101 Norwalk, CT 203.716.6008 ct-ent.com

DIRECTOR AND FOUNDER OF CT ENT SINUS CENTER, HEARING & BALANCE, Dr. Robert Weiss has created one of the preeminent medical practices in Fairfield County, CT. Dr. Weiss is a board-certified otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon, Fellow of American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy (AAOA) and serves as an affiliate member of the American Institute of Balance (AIB) and the American Rhinologic Society (ARS).

He is also a part of seven preeminent medical associations and societies and is associated with Norwalk Hospital.

CT ENT Sinus Center is proud to feature a full in-house ENT Allergy department for testing and treatment, including sublingual (drops) immunotherapy.

The CT ENT Sinus Center team recently participated in several multicenter trials for a drug-eluding sinus implant and is currently engaged in another multicenter study looking at in-office sinus procedures.

Known in the ENT field for his successful work with chronic sinusitis sufferers, Dr. Weiss has helped hundreds of patients find long lasting relief with a minimally invasive in-office procedure called Balloon Sinuplasty. This simple procedure re-opens blocked sinuses and reverses the cycle of sinusitis.

“Combining patient-centered care with the latest technology has helped to create a world-class experience for our patients.

We are proud to be one of the nation’s leading in-office sinus centers to offer minimally invasive procedures to treat chronic sinusitis, including balloon sinus dilation (BSD),” says Weiss. “Our recent investment in the Fiagon image guidance system allows us to perform these procedures more efficiently with an added layer of safety.”

Dr. Weiss graduated summa cum laude from Adelphi University and attended Penn State College of Medicine. He completed his residency training at Long Island Jewish Medical Center before serving in the United States Air Force as a major in the medical corps.

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MARK P. LEONDIRES, MD, SPENCER RICHLIN, MD, JOSHUA HURWITZ, MD, CYNTHIA MURDOCK, MD, SHAUN WILLIAMS, MD AND ILANA RESSLER, MD Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut

Danbury, Norwalk, Stamford and Trumbull, CT | 203.956.2265 | rmact.com

SEVEN THOUSAND BABIES. That is the number of children Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut has helped parents conceive and bring into the world over the past fifteen years. More than one a day!

There are many different ways to build a family, and for people concerned about infertility, RMA of Connecticut offers incomparable advantages and convenience.

All six of our physicians are boardcertified reproductive endocrinologists and they are honored that Castle Connolly has named each of them Top Doctors of

Fairfield County. Our doctors’ expertise and skills are a leading reason that our pregnancy rates are well above the national standard. You can check with the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, which will verify those statistics.

Building a family, however, is also about overall care. RMA of Connecticut understands that when you face infertility, you may have doubts about your ability to have a baby. Anxiety and fear of failure may combine with the excitement of becoming pregnant. Our fertility expertise extends to our nurses, physician assistants, APRNs and the entire team. They provide fertility

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treatment to make your journey simpler, more affordable—and successful. Along with the latest technologies, patients work with our Integrated Fertility and Wellness Program for nutrition counseling, mindbody coaching, acupuncture, yoga and access to financing.

This is the time for your baby—and the time to contact RMA of Connecticut. Our five convenient locations (four in CT and one in NY), offer appointments to fit your schedule, including evening, weekend and early morning hours.

Are you ready to have the next RMA of Connecticut baby?

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Southern Connecticut Women’s Health Care Associates, Inc. 208 Post Road West Westport, CT 203.783.0543 scwhca.com

SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATES—WOMEN PHYSICIANS CARING FOR WOMEN! Our OB/GYN practice is located in Milford and Westport. All deliveries, procedures and surgeries are performed at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Our doctors’ mission is to empower women to care about their health and encourage them through education. We offer progressive care through a combination of current technologies that blend with our highly skilled doctors and surgeons. The practice is focused in four areas of women’s health, including obstetrics, gynecology, surgery and sex therapy. The practice’s services range from consultation to emergency surgery. In between, we offer women a full range of care and treatment that covers most everything women need.

Our practice revolves around four remarkable doctors: Dr. Miriam Sivkin, Dr. Mary Murray, Dr. Kaitlin O’Connor and Dr. Kate Hirschmann-Levy.

Dr. Sivkin is highly-educated, with an undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan. She has a Master’s of Arts in Psychology, and her medical degree comes from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. In addition to being an exceptional OB/GYN, Dr. Sivkin is the only M.D who is a licensed sex therapist in the state of Connecticut. Dr. Sivkin has served as the chief of staff at Milford Hospital. Currently, she is a clinical instructor at Yale School of Medicine.

Dr. Murray’s undergraduate degree is from Mercer University, and she was awarded her M.D. from the Georgia Health Sciences University. She trained at Albert Einstein Medical Center in New York and has served as the chief of OB/GYN at the Nantucket Cottage Hospital as well as Milford Hospital. Dr. Murray specializes in minimally invasive robotic surgery, which allows women to recover faster and to experience less pain post-surgery, and is a DaVinci certified surgeon.

Dr. O’Connor’s emphasis is on lifelong care. She focuses on adolescent gynecology as well as women in their childbearing years and well into

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Dr. Mary Murray

Dr. Kaitlin O’Connor

Dr. Kate Hirschmann-Levy

menopause and their senior years. She cherishes her relationships with her patients and the opportunity to help them maintain their good health and heal those in need.

Dr. Hirschmann-Levy, proficient in Spanish and a nationally ranked gymnast, received her undergraduate degree from Brown University. She obtained her medical degree from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine and completed her Residency

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training as Academic Chief at Mount Sinai West Hospital in New York City. Dr. Hirschmann-Levy is committed to patientcentered care. She is a skilled Obstetrician and Gynecologist, providing safe, effective, and minimally invasive surgical options for her patients.

Together, these compassionate and caring women provide a place where women’s health matters and where other women can feel safe to talk to female doctors about the details of their lives and health.

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ARTHUR L. JENKINS, III, MD Jenkins NeuroSpine 31 River Road, Suite 100 Cos Cob, CT 65 East 96th Street, Suite 1B New York, NY 646.499.0488 JenkinsNeuroSpine.com

AS ONE OF THE TOP SPINE SURGEONS IN THE U.S., DR. JENKINS BRINGS THE latest advancements in evaluating and treating spine conditions to Fairfield and Westchester counties, in his new practice where he can focus even more on quality and improving the lives of his patients.

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

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excellence of his New York City practice to his Connecticut patients. Fellowship-trained at Harvard, Dr. Jenkins has performed extensive clinical spine research in his field, offering minimally invasive microscopic, endoscopic, computer-guided and laser spine surgeries. He is one of the highest rated and most experienced spine surgeons in the Tristate area, trained and familiar with every spinal surgery technique.

His treatment philosophy can be summed up as: “I do the most for you that does the least to you.”

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

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

Dr. Jenkins and his team apply a very personal touch to every step of the process, while at the same time providing the most advanced medicine to their patients with spinal conditions.

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

“WE TURN PATIENTS BACK INTO PEOPLE”™

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JULIA SABETTA, MD

Skin, Laser & Cosmetic Surgeon 4 Dearfield Drive Greenwich, CT 225 Main Street, Westport, CT 203.869.6111 JuliaSabettaMD.com

DR. JULIA SABETTA, MD, IS A YALE-TRAINED BOARD-CERTIFIED COSMETIC, LASER AND SKIN CANCER SURGEON WHO IS A PROVEN expert in minimally invasive beautifying procedures. When it comes to selecting who performs your cosmetic treatment, what matters most is education, skill and experience. Dr. Sabetta is a superb embodiment of these traits and more. She is recognized for her talent, judgment and artistry……. and it shows on her patients!

Dr. Sabetta performs all treatments herself using state of the art techniques in order to provide you with the safest most effective results. Her signature one-session photo-rejuvenation treatment is amazing at

diminishing brown spots, veins and rosacea.

Skin Tightening & Lifting is at the top of every woman’s wish list. Dr. Sabetta has extensive experience in this realm. Whether she is using Ultherapy to lift and tighten deep tissues or using Nova Threads as a mini-face lift, Dr Sabetta’s aim is the same, to help you look younger longer.

Dr. Sabetta recognizes that the key to wrinkle prevention is improving skin quality- think of it as fitness for your skin!

Micro-needling and Aqua Gold are collagen boosting and skin smoothing treatments that in Dr. Sabetta’s hands excel at reducing fine wrinkles and pore size.

It is no secret that a woman’s super-power lies in her hair. Dr. Sabetta is delighted to have helped so many women grow fuller, denser, more vibrant hair.

Dr. Sabetta is a certified Master Injector of the new longer lasting fillers. She skillfully uses Botox and Fillers to restore youthful balance to your face, eliminate wrinkles and boost your confidence.

Dr. Sabetta incorporates only the most effective of the new technologies and techniques into her practice. She steers clear of treatments that are light on results.

Dr. Sabetta remains results and quality focused.

DR. ANDREW J. LEVI

Park Avenue Fertility and Reproductive Medicine 1305 Post Road, Fairfield, CT 203.254.6000 91 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT 203.853.6700 5520 Park Avenue, Trumbull, CT 203.372.6700 parkavenuefertility.com DR. ANDREW LEVI, FOUNDER AND MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF PARK AVENUE FERTILITY AND REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE (PAFRM), has been helping patients who struggle with infertility for over two decades. He recognizes how important it is for couples to develop a close connection with their doctor during one of the most emotional times in their lives. Unlike larger fertility clinics, PAFRM treats their patients with individualized care, not as if they were numbers. He makes the journey as stress-free as possible in a comfortable and soothing environment with convenient office hours and no long waits.

PAFRM is proud to be a Center of Excellence

for for United Healthcare, Oxford, Aetna, Cigna and Anthem BC/BS. Broadly trained in all aspects of reproductive medicine, Dr. Levi provides his patients with a wide variety of treatment options. Treatments range from the simplest to the most advanced, based on a patient’s age, diagnosis and duration of infertility.

These may include intrauterine insemination (IUI) or in vitro fertilization (IVF), the latter performed on-site in PAFRM’s state of the art IVF laboratory. In addition, PAFRM offers advanced reproductive services including egg freezing and fertility preservation, preimplantation genetic testing, egg

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donation and gestational surrogacy. Dr. Levi specializes in caring for patients with PCOS, endometriosis and recurrent miscarriage.

PAFRM also offers a range of treatment options to the LGBTQ+ community, as well as to single women who wish to conceive.

Board certified in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, as well as in obstetrics and gynecology, Dr. Levi graduated from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and performed his OB/GYN residency at Georgetown University. He then completed a three-year fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at the National Institutes of Health.

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MICHAEL L. LEWIN, MD PC 70 New Canaan Avenue Norwalk, CT 203.229.1212 lewinallergy.com

ALWAYS AT THE FOREFRONT OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION, Dr. Lewin is a leading expert on sublingual immunotherapy (allergy drops).

Allergy drops are a safe, effective, easy-to-use treatment taken under the tongue that treats the cause of your allergies, not just the symptoms. Taken at home by the patient, allergy drops offer a highly convenient solution

LYNNE M. HAVEN, MD, PC 19 Lake Avenue Greenwich, CT 203.869.4242 LynneHavenMD.com

for those whose busy lives and schedules make weekly office visits for allergy shots difficult or impossible.

Dr. Lewin has had overwhelmingly positive results with allergy drops in treating seasonal (pollen), pet, dust, mold and other environmental and food allergies, as well as asthma, eczema, and hives. He also believes patient education is essential to good allergy management.

Dr. Lewin believes that your allergies should not interfere with your daily activities or quality of life. His goal is to have happy, healthy patients who feel cared about and well taken care of.

GUY ORLY, LMFT 37 Franklin Street Westport, CT 203.858.8589 guyorly.com IN ADDITION TO TREATING ADULTS WITH ANXIETY, depression and other common and complex conditions, Guy Orly, LMFT, specializes in child and adolescent psychotherapy, substance abuse difficulties and LGBTQ populations,

DR. LYNNE HAVEN IS A HARVARD-TRAINED, BOARD certified dermatologist in Greenwich who specializes in cosmetic dermatology and laser treatments. She offers Botox, fillers, Kybella, Thermage and CoolSculpting.

According to Allergan, Dr. Haven is the No. 1 Botox provider in Connecticut. She personally performs all Botox and filler treatments. Dr. Haven is excited to be the first and only physician in Fairfield County to offer the revolutionary PicoSure for laser tattoo removal, acne scarring, brown spots and facial rejuvenation. Dr. Haven says, “The PicoSure is by far the best tattoo removal laser.

Typically, tattoos can be treated with the PicoSure in half the number of treatments.” The PicoSure Focus laser for facial rejuvenation can dramatically reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars and skin discoloration with less downtime.

SHIELA SUBRAMANIAN, MD, MPH New Medicine of New Canaan, PC 173 East Avenue New Canaan, CT 203.972.4205

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including gender-expansive, gender-questioning individuals across the lifespan.

He completed an extensive three-year program in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy at the William Alanson White Institute of Psychiatry, Psychoanalysis & Psychology in NYC. Mr. Orly has extensive experience with adolescents in all settings and often works with nontraditional families. In addition, he holds a certificate in Drug and Alcohol Recovery Counselling and has expertise supporting adults in

recovery as well as parents of adolescents and young adults with substance dependence and emotional issues.

As a trained family therapist, Mr. Orly also specializes in couples therapy and conflict resolution for families and is committed to helping individuals, couples and families learn to adapt and flourish in the face of life’s inevitable challenges.

SHIELA SUBRAMANIAN, MD, MPH, IS A BOARD CERTIFIED internist and has been practicing primary care internal medicine in New Canaan since 2004. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and New York Medical College. She completed her internship, residency and chief residency at the Yale University School of Medicine.

She manages a broad spectrum of medical issues, including heart disease evaluation, comprehensive women’s health issues, gerontology and cancer screening.

“Practicing good medicine requires more time listening to what your patient has to say.” Her philosophy has allowed her to spend time and provide quality care without compromise.”

Dr. Subramanian is affiliated with both Stamford and Norwalk Hospitals.

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Allergy & Asthma Care of Fairfield County, LLC 55 Walls Drive, Suite 405 Fairfield, CT 500 Monroe Turnpike, Suite 205 Monroe, CT 203.259.7070 allergyandasthmacare.com

DOCTORS KENNETH BACKMAN AND KATHERINE BLOOM ARE BOARD CERTIFIED in adult and pediatric allergy-immunology and trained at top academic hospitals. In the comfortable, state-of-the-art offices of Allergy & Asthma Care of Fairfield County, they offer compassionate, personalized care, and an advanced, academic-quality approach to the full range of allergic disorders, including asthma, nasal allergies and food allergies. Both doctors are on staff

at Bridgeport Hospital and St. Vincent’s Medical Center.

Kenneth Backman is the founder of the practice. He graduated cum laude with distinction from Yale University, and earned his medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College before completing his internship and residency at the University of Chicago hospitals. He completed a fellowship in allergy immunology at Northwestern Memorial and Children’s Memorial hospitals

in Chicago and is chief of the section of allergy at Bridgeport Hospital.

Katherine Bloom joined the practice in 2009. She received her undergraduate degree with distinction from Boston University, where she graduated summa cum laude and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. She earned her medical degree at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, where she was elected into Alpha Omega Alpha, and completed her residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital at Columbia University Medical Center.

She completed her allergy-immunology fellowship at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City.

Women’s Healthcare of Trumbull 5520 Park Avenue , Suite WP2-700 Trumbull, CT 203.374.1018 womenshealthct.com/practices/womenshealth-care-of-trumbull Left to right standing: Dr. Roxanne Abder, Dr. Kerry Wright, Dr. Radhika Datar and Dr. Mary Beth Harman.

Left to right seated: Dr. Helena Squicciarini, Dr. Marina Torbey and Dr. Leslie Goldstone-Orly.

THE PRACTICE OF WOMEN’S HEALTHCARE OF TRUMBULL, COMPRISED OF BOARD CERTIFIED PHYSICIANS AND CERTIFIED nurse midwives, has been devotedly serving the Fairfield County community for almost thirty years. We are dedicated to providing individualized care for women from all walks of life and are committed to a warm, understanding and knowledgeable environment. Our patients can expect to receive excellent, compassionate attention from the moment they walk through the door.

From your first gynecological exam, to pregnancy and motherhood, to menopause and aging, our physicians offer treatment that is both intuitive and founded in clinical experience and the current standards. We strive to devote the necessary time to offer support and counsel to our patients, especially during critical times.

Services include prenatal care including high-risk obstetrics, non-stress testing/fetal monitoring, general gynecology, contraceptive education and management, initial infertility

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assessment, sexual health counseling, adolescent gynecology, menopausal and perimenopausal counseling and treatment, continence care, cancer screening, colposcopy and surgery including minimally invasive procedures.

Affiliated with both Bridgeport Hospital and Park Avenue Surgical Center and easily accessed from the Merritt Parkway, our service also includes twenty-four-hour on-call service, ultrasound on premises, a blood drawing station and monthly birthing classes.

From adolescent to senior, puberty through menopause and beyond, our expert knowledge will guide you through all stages of your life.

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JAMES A. SLATER, MD New Canaan Medical Group

173 East Avenue New Canaan, CT 203.972.4215 newcanaanmedical.com

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DR. JAMES SLATER ALWAYS BELIEVES IN PUTTING HIS PATIENTS FIRST. HE WAS among the first in the state to recognize that health insurance was depriving patients of sorely needed services and time. Thus, in 2005, he was one of the first physicians in Fairfield County to offer an innovative concierge medical practice, combining accessibility and patient advocacy with premier quality medical care.

Dr. Slater graduated from Tufts and then New York Medical College, where he received the coveted senior student school award for his accomplishments in community and preventive medicine. He completed his internal medicine residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He has been consecutively voted as one of Castle Connolly’s “Top Doctors” in Fairfield County, Connecticut.

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DOCTORS KENNETH MAUER, JULIE SPIVACK, EMIL BLANCO, GENA COBRIN, RICHARD LOPATIN AND THEIR TALENTED PARTNERS, STRICK WOODS AND EDDY CASTILLO, are “the digestive health experts.” They provide excellent, cutting-edge medical care at offices in Fairfield, Bridgeport and Monroe.

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“Our goal is to treat people with a multitude of GI problems with great sensitivity and care,” says Dr. Spivack. “We develop close, personal relationships with our patients, and we take a genuine interest in their health.”

GAFC now offers state-of-the-art FUSE technology in its endoscopy center. GAFC

also offers video capsule endoscopy of the small intestine, comprehensive Hepatitis C treatment and genetic testing for hereditary colon cancer. At the Endoscopy Center of Fairfield, patients can have a colonoscopy or endoscopy in a spa-like setting. The doctors specialize in many GI disorders, including acid reflux, gallbladder disease, GI cancers, liver disease, hepatitis, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. The group is affiliated with St. Vincent’s Medical Center.

CASTLE CONNOLLY TOP DOCTOR AND HARVARD-TRAINED DERMATOLOGIST Dr. Omar Ibrahimi is the founding medical director of Fairfield County’s premier skin cancer, laser and noninvasive cosmetic surgery center, providing outstanding care for medical and cosmetic issues with professionalism and detailed attention to patient comfort. We strive to provide expert, compassionate care to all children and adults who seek consultation or treatment of skin disorders, or who wish to take advantage of the latest advances in dermatologic cosmetic treatment to improve skin health. At this practice, each patient is seen by a board-certified dermatologist and not a mid-level provider.

Dr. Ibrahimi is one of the foremost physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of skin cancer, as well as cosmetic issues involving the skin. Dr. Ibrahimi has completed fellowship training in Mohs surgery for skin cancers and is the highest rated Mohs surgeon in Connecticut.

He is known for providing exceptionally high cure rates with minimal scarring. He also has extensive experience in laser and noninvasive cosmetic surgeries, including scar management.

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The practice offers noninvasive cosmetic procedures ranging from injectables such as Botox, Voluma, Sculptra and Juvederm, to lasers and devices that perform scar removal, cellulite removal, skin tightening and rejuvenation, birthmark removal, tattoo removal and CoolSculpting for noninvasive fat removal. Dr. Ibrahimi has served as a faculty member at Massachusetts General Hospital’s Wellman Center for Photomedicine, where all of today’s laser technologies were invented.

One of the most comprehensive laser centers in the country, the practice has over thirty lasers and devices and serves as a clinical trial site for cutting-edge devices. Our technology and training is unparalleled In Connecticut.

Dr. Ibrahimi is current president of the Connecticut Dermatology Society. He received the 2017 Award for Outstanding Service by the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery. He is accredited by the American College of Mohs Surgery, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the American Society for Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, and the American Academy of Dermatology. He prides himself on treating the whole patient, not just their skin cancer or cosmetic concern. The practice’s goal is to provide the best possible medical care in a friendly and nurturing environment.

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es, the holiday festivities are over and now is when the work begins. But, don’t panic. Getting back to your healthy self doesn’t have to be daunting when you have some of the best experts in wellness, beauty and health a click or phone call away. We asked these

professionals who specialize in everything from cardiology to healing therapies for their secret tips, best practices and favorite products for optimal wellness, and we’ve packaged it all up into a how-to on how to become the best you yet.

Now, that’s something to celebrate.

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In the world of wellness, health experts have long believed that less is more.

Although the general population hasn’t always subscribed to this mantra, increased injuries, a rise in chronic disease, and a feeling of general exhaustion are causing many of us to take a second look at how we take care of ourselves. Our panel of experts weighed in on everything from inflammation to core fitness and made suggestions on how to improve our overall mental and physical health. Have a look at our list to see how doing a little less may make you feel a whole lot better soon. greenwichmag.com

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ake sure you ease into any kind of new fitness routine,” says SUZANNE PALAZZO, owner and director of Upper Deck Fitness in Stamford and Westport. Set realistic goals. Otherwise you’re likely to feel defeated. “At Upper Deck, our philosophy is prescribed fitness and variety of workouts,” she explains, noting the classes are color coded by intensity, so you can balance your regimen and not overdo it. “People tend to gravitate towards workouts they enjoy and do them repeatedly, but over time [that can lead to] issues with repetitive use and joints and muscles suffering from too much wear and tear.” The body then becomes imbalanced, which can lead to injury. “People usually only go to low-impact or recovery workouts once they’ve been hurt, but mobility work is [also] critical to injury prevention,” she says.

Here’s Palazzo’s fitness prescription for the new year:

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ALTERNATE HIGH WITH LOW High-intensity workouts are popular, but they can cause inflammation in joints and muscles when you’re not properly balanced. The rigor of this type of exercise is encouraged only if you give your body proper time to recover. It’s best to alternate days of high- and low-impact exercise and devote only two to three days a week to high intensity workouts.

TAKE A BREAK “One of the ways we get stronger is that exercise creates micro tears in our muscles,”

explains Palazzo. If we allow these to heal properly, the muscle becomes stronger, but if you overdo it, swelling and joint pain may occur. Giving yourself a “down day” of barre, Pilates, walking, swimming or another recovery exercise in between high impact classes allows muscles adequate time to heal.

REST PURPOSEFULLY Don’t take two days off in a row, advises Palazzo, because the off-day best serves its purpose when sandwiched in between other workouts. “Realize that less can be more,

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STRETCH IT OUT With the new year comes a pledge to improved fitness. We hit the ground running, but are we physically prepared? “The new year should be about [awareness] of your body, its capabilities, its weaknesses,” says Michael Eaton, stretch therapist and assistant studio manager at LYMBR in Darien. LYMBR’s sessions take you through a series of progressive dynamic stretches that offer benefits that will help you relax and stick to your 2019 goals. These include:

and that the ‘no pain, no gain’ mentality has to go. Your body is the boss, so listen to it and don’t just push through the aches and pains.”

FOCUS ON CORE “Your core, a group of several muscles in the lower back, stomach and hips, is what generates power to the body,” she says.

“When it’s strong and stable, your posture improves, you move freely and safely, you alleviate stress on other joints, and your spine doesn’t absorb all the pressure it normally does when driving or sitting at a desk.”

RESTORED MUSCLE ELASTICITY + IMPROVED MOBILITY

posture. With these benefits, you’ll see increased rewards from your workout and lessen the chance of injury.

Muscles become tense from work, exercise with little recovery and stress.

Stretching helps break down collagen in muscles, allowing for better movement, alleviating soreness and improving

FASCIAL RELIEF Ahealthy network of connective tissue is important for proper physiological function.

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guided stretches help relieve tension throughout the fascia.

OXYGENATED BLOOD Gentle repetitive stretches contract muscles and improve circulation of blood to the organs and tissues, which helps speed your recovery post-workout.

INCREASED FLEXIBILITY Your therapist will feel for an “in-range” with each stretch and take you a little past that point, holding the stretch for two seconds with light pressure, then repeating it, ultimately helping you improve your range of motion. »

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DAILY DOSE Jane Iredale, founder and president of the eponymous line of mineral cosmetics and skincare products, believes you can bring about as much change in your skin by feeding it from the inside. This means clean eating and supplementing with nutrients that the skin loves. Iredale’s new Skincare Supplements are formulated with skin-loving vitamins and botanicals. Her favorites are:

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“They all make a difference to the skin by promoting better moisture levels and leaving skin clearer, brighter and smoother,” says Iredale.

hydrate Voya’s Angelicus Serratus Nourishing Body Oil

Hydrate next. “Using body oils is the best way to do this, as they penetrate the skin and there are no emulsifiers and barriers,” notes McKinley. Try Voya’s Angelicus Serratus Nourishing Body Oil or Organic Bath Company’s Body Butter. These nourishing products offer long-lasting hydration, a must for our long winters in Fairfield County.

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t’s true that the inner body may need a detox after the holidays, and the same is true for the skin,” says SIOBHAN MCKINLEY, owner of Organachs Farm to Skin in Westport. She recommends starting 2019 with the healthy habit of dry brushing several times a week. Before getting into a hot shower, use a dry brush like Voya’s Cactus-Bristle Exfoliating Body Brush and brush upwards in a circular motion from the feet to the heart.

This will improve circulation, she says, get rid of dead skin cells and prime skin for moisturizing.

Dry brushing also stimulates the body’s lymphatic drainage system, which helps rid the body of toxins.

Next, use a granular body scrub with essential oils to hydrate skin and improve texture. McKinley likes Bath Soak and Scrub by Kanya, made of Dead Sea salts, Epsom salts, shea butter and lavender oil.

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FOR YOUR HANDS

Keep a tube of cold-pressed Virgin Coconut Oil by Conscious Coconut by your sink, and every time you wash your hands, add a drop of oil into the soap to moisturize. Apply Leaves of Trees Argan Oil, which contains lavender and argan oil, an anti-inflammatory, to cuticles and hands. Then slather on Kahina’s Hand and Body Balm, a sensuous hand cream made with argan oil.

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ost-holiday is a time when people forget about their nails, [but] winter is a great time to revive the hands and feet and prep them for spring,” says HENRI HELANDER, who owns To and From nail salon in Darien with JEANNE BLOOM. “We approach nails like you would your skin or hair: You have to take care of them,” he says. At To and From, every skin and nail product is nontoxic. Their polishes (Habit, LVX and Deborah Lippmann) are at least “5 free,” which means they don’t contain DBP, toluene, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin or camphor. So start the new year with a few changes. Here are Helander and Bloom’s suggestions.

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“Let your nails be your best accessory. [This season] is all about nail art.

Right now our go to is the ombre using Deborah Lippmann and LVX. It’s a great way to add subtle fun.”

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FOR YOUR FEET

Get a monthly pedicure, and use this season to leave nails polish-free so they can breathe.

Use Arch Sole Savour Glycolic Acid Fruit Peel or Invigorative Jasmine Mimosa Body Scrub to slough off dead skin. Sole Savour Nail Oil by Arch contains tea tree oil, which has antifungal and antibacterial properties. Apply just underneath toenails to disinfect and strengthen.

Pamper feet with Odacité Intensive Hand & Heel Therapy. Packed with shea butter and essential oils, this is the ultimate moisturizer. Apply before bedtime, then wear socks while you sleep. »

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CLEANSE DAILY Rather than stripping your face of its protective oils and healthy bacteria, Sherwood recommends an oilbased cleanser at night. She loves Tata Harper’s Nourishing Oil Cleanser, which removes eye makeup in a flash. If you prefer an oil-free cleanser, try Tata’s Regenerating Cleanser, which smells like a delicious mix of berries and flowers.

ften lost in the shuffle of good intentions is detoxifying your personal care and cleaning products. The new year is a great time, though, to rid your routine of products that contain harmful ingredients and try an eco-based alternative. “Green products, especially makeup and skincare, are really high quality and perform beautifully, says RHONDA SHERWOOD, whose new natural beauty store Sherwood Green Life opened recently in Greenwich.

The beauty products in her store are plant-based, free of petroleum-based ingredients and nourishing to your skin.

“We’re like scientific detectives, constantly researching product ingredients to make sure they aren’t harsh, allergenic or harmful to people, especially pregnant moms and their unborn babies,” she says.

Sherwood recommends these swaps to achieve the most noticeable positive effects.

CHOOSE ORGANIC Choose a shampoo with plant-based ingredients.

Conventional shampoos contain phthalates (a hormone disruptor that can also cause allergic reactions and headaches) and sulfates like sodium laureth sulfate/SLS, which are harsh and irritating.

Some of Sherwood’s favorites are Rahua Classic or Rahua Voluminous Shampoo, and Rahua Classic Conditioner, which contain rahua oil.

DITCH THE DEODORANT “Your lymph nodes are next to your armpits, so this is one of the most important clean product swaps you can make,” says Sherwood, who notes it may take time to find the right one for you. She suggests: Ursa Major’s Hoppin’ Fresh Deodorant, which contains baking soda; Meow Meow Tweet Deodorant Stick, for those who are sensitive to baking soda; and charcoal-based Takesumi Detox Deodorant

by Kaia Naturals, made from essential oils.

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anuary is a great time to add something to your self-care routine that you may not have done consistently in the past,” says KELLY INGRAHAM, owner of Inner Light in Darien and Fairfield. According to Ingraham, the saunas at Inner Light provide heat therapy intended to help relax and detoxify the body. When all wellness experts tell us we need to find ways to cope with stress, perhaps an Inner Light session is in order for 2019. According to Ingraham, benefits include:

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DETOX AT THE CELLULAR LEVEL Infrared light, a wavelength that is perceived as heat by the body, not only feels great when it’s cold outside. It also penetrates the body up to three inches—much deeper than traditional saunas—to make your skin glow and help with cell regeneration.

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Our bodies are designed to detoxify, but our environment is so laden with

chemicals that sometimes we build up harmful toxins and become chronically inflamed.

The far-, mid-, and near-infrared light are designed to help relieve inflammationinspired conditions such as chronic lower back pain and rheumatoid arthritis.

BENEFICIAL TO AUTOIMMUNE SUFFERERS People with Crohn’s disease, Lyme disease, chronic pain and chronic fatigue have reported feeling better after infrared sessions. According to Ingraham, doctors

in Japan use it to treat heart conditions.

Other conditions that respond positively to this therapy include cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, digestion issues and depression, she adds.

INCREASED SEROTONIN Infrared heats your body deeply and as a result, boosts levels of serotonin, the feel-good brain chemical that is effective in treating seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

“The high heat will make you feel rejuvenated, and each Inner Light private sauna comes with a selection of music and a tablet so you can watch Netflix or Hulu during your thirty-minute or one-hour session.”

DEEP BREATHS “Reducing stress should be number one on your list of priorities this year,” says Arianne O’Donnell

Schuck, owner of Salt Cave in Darien, a 450-square-foot “cave” encrusted with Himalayan salt, which has a high mineral content. According to Schuck, inhaling the vapor of this

medical-grade salt has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that help to clear the respiratory system for easier breathing. It also contains eighty-four essential minerals

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and negative ions, which are believed to offset the bad side effects that positive ions (which come from stress) have on our bodies. The cave is a calming oasis where you can relax,

meditate or socialize.

Check out their Coffee/Tea Chatter Session, where you can sit in the cave for up to fifty minutes and do double duty catching up with friends. »

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Technology’s influence on the beauty industry is producing impressive results, especially for 2019. According to our experts, here we have a few cuttingedge options you’ll want to check out: Topicals that brighten and repair skin, an array of top-performing cosmetics and skincare products made without harmful ingredients, injectable hormone replacement therapy that offers continual dosing, and a fat-burning device that actually builds muscle. With all these options available, how will you choose to beautify this new year?

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ome January, everyone is focused on improving health and revamping,” says AMANDA PUCCI, an aesthetic nurse practitioner with Greenwich Medical Spa in Greenwich and Westport. “For many people, a resolution to improve appearance in one area

might [motivate them] to make other positive changes,” says DR. LYNNE HAVEN, a cosmetic dermatologist in Greenwich. They join LISA TOPHAM, a plastic surgical nurse and director of Split Rock Aesthetic Institute in Wilton, in sharing their favorite products and procedures.

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KYBELLA

This injectable treatment helps to shrink fat under the chin, resulting in a more streamlined, youthful profile.

Winter is the optimal time to do this, as scarves and sweaters can cover up temporary swelling and bruising.

RESURFACING OR FRACTIONAL LASERS LIKE PICOSURE These treatments eradicate skin damage in the form of brown spots, acne scars, fine lines and wrinkles. Down time for this treatment is only a few days, as opposed to weeks with other laser treatments.

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This is a helpful treatment for acne, rosacea and precancerous cells. This procedure does, however, have a strict fortyeight-hour sun avoidance rule.

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“Studies say we get so much blue light exposure from cell phones and computers, and just like UVA and UVB rays, blue light can penetrate the skin deeply and cause wrinkles, pigmentation, sagging and accelerated aging.”

“We focus a lot on lasers and resurfacing in winter due to their necessary downtime,” says Pucci. Results are immediate, but expect five days of downtime to accommodate swelling, redness and dryness.

TOTAL EYE 3-IN-1 RENEWAL THERAPY BY COLORESCIENCE

THE ERASER Commonly known as a vampire facial, this procedure involves drawing blood, spinning it in a centrifuge to separate the plasmarich platelets (PRP), using an additive to enhance and form a matrix (PRFM), and applying this mixture onto freshly micro-needled skin for maximum absorption. PRFM is a newer technology that releases growth factors in the blood over seven days so you have a longer exposure for collagen remodeling in areas of volume loss.

Six treatments give maximum results.

This treatment hydrates, lightens and brightens skin underneath the eyes and contains a mineral base of 35 SPF. “You’ll get an instant boost as it reduces the appearance of dark circles and puffiness.”

LUMIVIVE BY SKINMEDICA The Damage Defense Serum by day protects skin from blue light and pollution, while the night Revitalize Repair Complex regenerates mitochondria, the cells that repair skin damage we are exposed to daily.

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EMSCULPT There are other fatburning devices, but this one also builds muscle. According to Pucci, this new high-

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“Fraxel, a non-invasive laser used to eliminate sun damage, scars or texture abnormalities on the face, neck and chest, still gives you the biggest bang for your buck.”

intensity, focused electromagnetic technology used for fat loss on abs and buttocks stimulates motor neurons in the muscle, stimulating the effects of 20,000 ab contractions, sit ups or squats in thirty minutes. It increases muscle in the area by 16 percent and decreases fat by 19 percent. This involves four treatments over two weeks, with toned results four to six weeks later. It’s a lunchtime procedure that’s intense but non-invasive.

COOLSCULPTING This popular technology for fat removal freezes and shrinks fat up to 25 percent, says Pucci. Together with healthy eating and regular exercise, it takes up to two months to see results. It can be done in conjunction with EmSculpt.

HAIR PRFM HAIR RESTORATION Using the same technology as The Eraser, PRFM is injected into dormant hair follicles in the scalp to stimulate growth and thicken hair. »

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“This treatment is a one-and-done, and uses micro-needling and temperaturecontrolled radiofrequency energy to stimulate production of elastin and hyaluronic acid (which produce collagen), all building blocks of the skin,” says Lisa Topham.

As she explains, it’s different from similar treatments because its handpiece has ten tiny needles that penetrate the skin 1/100 of an inch, allowing you to pinpoint the exact area to which you want to deliver energy. Whether your goal is skin tightening or fat removal, two different needles are used. It is a standalone procedure for the neck and lower face, though it can be used on arms, stomach, buttocks, thighs or knees. You’ll see results after three to six months, and it usually lasts from eighteen to twenty-four months.

Expect about five days of downtime for possible swelling and bruising.

BODY

BTL ULTRA FEMME 360 For this vaginal rejuvenation treatment, a wandshaped applicator is inserted into the vagina, then emits radio frequency and ultrasound to stimulate more collagen to tighten the vaginal wall.

This procedure is recommended for clients who recently had children and perimenopausal or menopausal clients who are suffering from painful sex or urinary incontinence.

You’ll need three forty-five-minute treatments once a week, and there’s no downtime.

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or KARA KOLENIK, COO of Connecticut Dermatology Group, with offices in Norwalk, Stamford and Greenwich, women experiencing symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause should consider BHRT Pellet Therapy. “This bio-identical hormone replacement therapy in the form of pellets is a life changer for women and many men,” she says. The bio-identical hormones used in this therapy come from plants and have a similar molecular makeup to naturally occurring hormones in the body, she explains.

For the procedure, the doctor chooses a tailored combination of pellets that contain either estradiol, testosterone or progesterone to balance hormones and alleviate symptoms such as dry skin, low sex drive, brain fog, weight gain, interrupted sleep and more. After a local anesthetic is applied, a small incision is made in the hip area, and the pellets are inserted under the skin. BHRT has been around in creams, pills, patches and injections for years, but pellet therapy delivers hormones continuously into the bloodstream. This treatment and can last up to four months for women and seven months for men. westportmag.com

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“In the beauty world, a summer body is made in the winter.

[This is true] so much more now with all the advancements in non surgical treatments [and] many more machines that can address issues that before were only helped surgically.”

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ealthy scalp and roots equals healthy hair so it’s crucial to make sure your scalp is in good condition,” says ALEXANDRE CHOUERY, owner of Maison D’Alexandre, the Greenwich salon. As such, give your scalp a “detox” this winter to remove all the buildup of styling products, sebum, pollution and sweat from months past. Maison D’Alexandre’s Scalp Therapy Treatment uses a René

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Furterer capilliscope (a tiny computer) that analyzes the scalp to determine if it’s dry, oily, irritated or thinning. Based on the analysis, Alexandre’s team selects René Furterer products that remove impurities and improve the health of the scalp.

Other helpful therapies include a scalp cupping treatment that stimulates follicles and helps circulation, encouraging hair growth.

HAIR

Here are five quick winter hair-care tips from Gary Noble, co-owner of Noble Salon in Stamford that will help revitalize your natural glow and sustain it through the cold months

EAT WELL Hair is often a reflection of diet, so if you’ve been overindulging, consider a quick adjustment, even a mini cleanse.

A balanced diet, high in vitamins and lots of water will result in lots of shine.

LOWER THE SHOWER TEMP A hot, steamy shower is not ideal for your hair. If a cooler temperature is not in the cards, try a cool rinse at the end to combat frizzy hair.

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Although flat and round irons bring instant gratification, overuse—especially in winter—will lead to duller and less responsive hair. Try customized salon treatments to help you get the look instead.

HYDRATE HAIR AND SCALP Keep hair and scalp hydrated with moisturerich cleansing, conditioning and styling products.

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“Give your hair a rest.

Reduce bedhead by using a humidifier in your bedroom and start your morning with product and a touch up instead of a full blow-dry.”

Double up on conditioner by adding a leave-in formula to your regimen; it will help reduce static.

USE NATURAL COMBS AND BRUSHES Use wooden combs when detangling longer hair and only natural-bristle brushes to blow dry.

MAINTAIN A SCHEDULE Make regular appointments at your salon for frequent cuts and shape-ups. »

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Most of us know the keystones of good health: sleeping eight hours a night, eating a diet heavy in fruit, veggies and lean protein, staying away from sugar, drinking eight glasses of water a day, and doing cardio and strengthening exercise at least four times a week. All of our experts in this area concur on these basic tenets, but they were all eager to shed some light on interesting health advice and innovations within their specialties. Read on to learn how to reach your peak health.

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he road to good health is pretty simple, says DR. EDWARD SCHUSTER, a cardiologist at Stamford Hospital and medical director of the Sarner Health and Fitness Institute at the Tully Center. “The people who live the longest are those who are careful and conscientious,” he explains. This idea goes back to a popular longevity study started in 1921 that followed 5,000 five-year-olds in California for more than ninety years. The most telling trait that determined longevity

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FOLLOW THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET Did you know that 36 percent of Americans are obese? “While all diets may help you lose weight, only one has been proven

was conscientiousness. Fiveyear-olds who were careful became fifteen-year-olds who didn’t smoke, twenty-year-olds who didn’t drink, forty-year-olds who exercised, and so on. “Simply put, being careful and taking care of yourself can add thirty years to your life, and doing the opposite can take thirty years away,” he says. In this new year, Dr. Schuster joins others in advising patients to quit smoking and make exercise a priority. Here are other ways you can practice preventive medicine:

to extend your life and prevent cancer, Alzheimer’s and heart disease,” says Dr. Schuster.

your arteries, which can ultimately lead to heart disease, the number one killer in America.”

cancer and were treated with radiation or chemotherapy are also at greater risk of heart disease.

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WATCH CHOLESTEROL AND BLOOD PRESSURE

These should include a calcium score of the heart once you’re fifty. “This is the new cutting edge test that takes only about five minutes and measures the amount of plaque in

Women who had complications during pregnancy including preeclampsia, diabetes or hypertension are at greater risk of heart disease as they get older. Also, women who’ve had breast

LDL (bad cholesterol) should be under 80.

For blood pressure, the top number (systolic blood pressure) should be 120 if you’re young, and 140 between ages seventy and eighty.

TAKE IT EASY “Minimizing stress in your life is one of the healthiest things you can do for yourself,” says Dr. Shara Israel, a primary care physician with Stamford Health Medical Group. “Chronic stress can bring on and intensify certain illnesses, [and] learning to decrease stress has been shown in recent studies to be even more important than we thought twenty years ago.” Here are her guidelines for improving relaxation:

STAVE OFF STRESS

FOCUS ON DOWNTIME

Figure out your favorite way to relax and rejuvenate. Some suggestions include yoga, prayer, meditation and practicing spirituality.

A recent study on physician burnout showed that having outlets outside of work to reduce stress, including socializing, was essential to improving quality of life.

PRIORITIZE REGULAR MEDICAL TESTS See your primary care physician to make sure you stay up to speed on tests and health measures relevant to your age and medical history.

Consider genetic

testing for any diseases that are part of your family history.

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FEED YOUR GUT “The future of medicine is in gut health, so it’s important to know that your gut microbiome—the flora in your digestive system—is filled with bacteria that can either keep you healthy or make you sick,” explains nutritionist Abby Greenspun of Westport. “The health of your digestive system is also responsible for brain health and your immune system, so in the new year—any time of year— focus on feeding the good gut bacteria with a diet full of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds,” she says. While you can take a probiotic, “real food is always better.” Here are her must-dos for the year ahead:

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Good bacteria feeds on fiber so make nuts, seeds, fruits, veggies and whole grains part of your daily diet.

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Make fruits and veggies part of every meal. Check out Greenspun’s Pinterest page (search “Abby Greenspun nutrition”) for her favorite healthy recipes.

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Be a role model for your family. Try to eat healthy, and with your kids as often as possible. Always look for whole foods or those with few ingredients, and avoid additives and added sweeteners.

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Don’t be a short-order cook. Make one meal for everyone. This is how kids get used to eating a variety of foods. Some meal ideas include:

BREAKFAST

[If you tend to skip this meal], try protein bars (Greenspun likes Lara or RX bars) or a handful of nuts.

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Protein-packed like roasted chick peas, apples or bananas with nut butter, a quesadilla on a whole wheat tortilla.

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Salad with grilled chicken, fish and roasted veggies, a turkey avocado burger, spaghetti squash with turkey meatballs. »

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R. JOSHUA HURWITZ,

a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist at RMA of Connecticut, with offices in Norwalk and Stamford, knows how to be proactive about fertility. Here’s his checklist if you’re thinking about growing your family.

ATTAIN A HEALTHY WEIGHT “A moderate weight is ideal for pregnancy,” Dr. Hurwitz says. Being underweight means the baby may not get enough nutrients, and being overweight can hamper fertility and increase the chance of miscarriage and gestational diabetes.

Aim for a body mass index of 19 to 26.

TAKE PRENATAL VITAMINS Folic acid, which can prevent birth defects, is most important before conception. Whether

over-the-counter or prescription, vitamins should include iron, Vitamin D, calcium and folic acid.

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run in your family.

Common ones include cystic fibrosis, SMA, Fragile-X, thalassemia and sickle cell disease trait. The same is true for familial breast, ovarian and colon cancers.

GET THE FLU SHOT The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends the flu shot for anyone trying to conceive.

DON’T SMOKE Cigarette and marijuana smoke (even second-hand) strongly decreases sperm count and increases pregnancy complications for women.

DECREASE ALCOHOL INTAKE

Use ovulation tracker apps to learn when your most optimal fertile times are.

Clean healthy living for both the male and female gives you your best shot at conceiving.

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FORMULATE A PLAN

Talk to your doctors about medicines you’re taking and create a pregnancyfriendly regimen.

LEARN FAMILY HISTORY Be aware of genetic conditions or cancer syndromes that may

If you’re under thirtyfive and don’t become pregnant after six to twelve months, see a doctor. For patients thirty-five and older, check in with your doctor after six months.

MAN UP “Up to 80 percent of men don’t visit a doctor until convinced by a spouse or partner.”

Dr. Steven V. Kardos, a Fairfield-based urologist with the Northeast Medical Group at Yale New Haven Health, says that many men’s health issues are common but go untreated. “As urologists, we often see patients for erectile dysfunction, yet they often have other underlying issues including cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes,” he says. Education, outreach and direction are critical for men to understand and address health risks.

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o help keep the children healthy, “make sure they get enough sleep, get their flu shot and wash their hands repeatedly, especially in winter,” says DR. JAY D’ORSO, an internal medicine specialist with Ridgefield Primary Care, a family practice. According to Dr. D’Orso, all children should eat three healthy meals a day with fruit and vegetables, be active every day, and follow a doctor’s recommended well-child visit schedule to ensure they’re current with immunizations, on track for growth and development, and having regular psycho-social and safety counseling. Optimizing a child’s sleep and stress management is also key to good health. Here’s why.

QUALITY OF SLEEP STRESS MANAGEMENT According to the CDC, 58 percent of middle school kids, and 73 percent of high school students, aren’t getting enough sleep. Regular sleep deprivation can lead to irritability, difficulty concentrating, high blood pressure, obesity, headaches and depression. To ensure quality slumber, do the following:

Kids are stressed out these days, and if this pressure is intense and long-lasting, it can disrupt their sleep, affect healthy eating habits, and lead to depression and physical ailments like diabetes and high blood pressure. What can you do?

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Turn off electronic devices thirty to sixty minutes before sleeping.

Research shows that the UV light interferes with neuro-hormones that regulate circadian rhythms, which determine sleep and wake cycles and quality of sleep.

Make sure they have adequate sleep, three healthy meals a day and regular exercise.

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Make sure children are active enough during the day to feel tired once in bed.

Create a loving environment that fosters resilience and gives kids structure and expectations with reasonable consequences so they can solve problems themselves.

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Use the bed for sleeping only, not doing homework.

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s we get older, we’re more susceptible to infection and chronic illness, which come from a combination of genetics and how one lives his or her life,” says DR. DONNA PHANUMAS, a geriatrician with Greenwich Hospital’s Center for Healthy Aging.

No matter your age, there are positive steps you can take towards optimal health. Here is her top advice: “

Because women are prone to osteoporosis, they should incorporate dairy into their diet.

ADOPT HEALTHY HABITS If you’re on medication for a condition, use it in conjunction with healthy habits. For patients with high blood pressure, for

example, follow a low-salt diet.

SEE YOUR DOCTOR Plan an annual appointment, especially if you’re over sixty-five.

CUT BACK ON ALCOHOL It puts you at a higher risk for developing liver problems such as cirrhosis and liver failure; and because alcohol is a toxin to

“The cancer incidence rate is predicted to be 1.7 million [in 2018],” explains Dr. Sheena Sahota, a medical oncologist with the Whittingham Cancer Center at Norwalk Hospital. Part of this can be attributed to genetics, but there are some behaviors people can adopt to lessen their risk. Here’s what you should know:

the brain, it can put you at a higher risk for cognitive issues like dementia.

EXERCISE Obesity increases the risk of endometrial cancer, and studies show that regular exercise can decrease the risk of colon and breast cancers.

The American Cancer Society recommends 150 minutes a week of moderate exercise (brisk walking), or seventy-five minutes of vigorous exercise a week (running or spinning), at minimum.

Spreading activity out during the week is preferable.

GET YOUR SHOTS Because immunity wanes, stay up-todate on all your shots, including the flu and shingles vaccines.

Diabetics, smokers and those with respiratory illnesses should also get the pneumonia vaccine.

DIET Staying at a moderate weight can reduce the risk of endometrial, breast and pancreatic cancers.

Reduce intake of processed foods and red meat (red meat has been linked to colon cancer). Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables and

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foods loaded with fiber.

TOBACCO Tobacco exposure is related to one in five deaths in the U.S. Oral, esophageal and bladder cancers have all been linked to smoking. Vaping smoke contains chemicals, including known carcinogens.

ALCOHOL It has been shown to increase your risk of breast, throat, esophageal and liver cancers.

SCREENINGS It is crucial to maintain a regular schedule of Pap smears, pelvic exams, mammograms and colonoscopies.

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the U.S. Because of a recent uptrend in patients younger than fifty-five who were diagnosed with colorectal cancer,

the American Cancer Society now recommends colonoscopies starting at age forty-five.

HPV AND ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES Since some HPV viruses can cause cervical cancer and genital warts, Gardasil 9, the HPV vaccine, was recently approved for men and women up to age forty-five (up from prior recommendations of ages nine to twentysix). Ovarian cancer often presents without symptoms but women who have taken oral contraceptive pills have at least a 30 percent lower risk of developing ovarian cancer, with the protective effects extending past the time they were on the pill. W

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CITY LIMITS under-the-radar finds in nearby cities you think you know

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his month, instead of tempting you with overwater bungalows in far-off locales, we’re taking you to neighboring cities you thought you knew. You won’t find a trip to the Liberty Bell in Philly or the No. 1-rated Freedom Trail tour from Trip Advisor; you’re better than that. A hot new crop of hotels are popping up in neighborhoods you may never have heard of.

Fishtown anyone? We’ve done the research so you’ll know where to stay and what to eat, and we provide a completely out-of-the-box idea for a fun night on the town. If you’re not up for a trendy stay, each destination includes a luxury option we like to call “hip adjacent.”

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oHo is like good fashion, it’s always in style. Escape the sidewalk-hoarding tourists and creepy Elmos of Midtown and head south for a taste of the New York we all fell in love with. The former manufacturing district of SoHo (South of Houston Street) is synonymous with trendy and cool; but if you’re a frequent visitor, you might feel like you’ve been there, done that. Here are a few suggestions to inspire even the most jaded among us.

THE DOMINICK

This chic high-rise feels like a boutique hotel. Each floor houses only twelve guest rooms. So even the smallest rooms have more space than you’d expect to find in SoHo. Bringing the family? There are more two-bedroom suites here than in any other hotel in the city. Just recently Forbes gave it a fivestar rating to go with its AAA five-diamond award. It is the only SoHo hotel with both.

The rooms aren’t the only upside surprise; the bi-level spa is quite luxurious.

It features the city’s only real Turkish hammam (an ancient bathing ritual that’s a combination fullbody scrub and a

steam). The Dominick is also home to the only outdoor pool in SoHo, as well as deep soaking tubs and floor-to-ceiling city views from most guest rooms.

Winter rates start at $375 per night.

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The James sources pet amenities from hipster fave Shinola Detroit. It’s that cool.

And if knowing that your four-legged friend will be greeted with pet bowls, organic treats (and you’ll get maps of nearby dog parks) isn’t enough of an incentive to book, know that for every doggy stay the hotel makes a donation to Animal Haven in New York. With its super-sleek interiors, statement artwork and jaw-dropping city views, it also caters to humans. All guests are invited to The James Club, a glass lounge overlooking a sculpture

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DO THIS Anyone can see a comedy show, but only one lucky guest can catch a ride home with the star after the show. It’s a schtick, and it seems to work.

Emmy-winning former Late Show writer Ted Greenberg delivers a fun night of interactive

garden that serves complimentary snacks. And there is a complimentary wine happy hour in the lobby each night.

With rooms starting at $274 a night, the deal seems like it’s almost too good to be true.

stand-up at the SoHo Playhouse Theater on the first Saturday of every month. At the end of the show, he picks a member of the audience to chauffeur home in his taxi. Proving true the theory that all comedians have a side hustle (Greenberg is a licensed NYC cabdriver).

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CHEFS CLUB COUNTER

Only New Yorkers expect the world to come to them, and at Chefs Club Counter, it has. It’s a fine-fast restaurant (that’s a thing) where chefs from around the world take turns heading up the kitchen. It chooses one rising star chef to curate the menu, design the space and offer their unique dining experience for a period of time that depends on the chef ’s availability, typically one to three months. The Counter has only been open for a year as an offshoot of the hugely popular Chefs Club restaurant with the same rotating-chef concept. Reservations are not accepted, but you can grab a table if there’s space or take the food to go. The team from Los Angeles hot spot Ramen Hood is in residence, contracted through January 19. Their residency has been so popular they will likely stay through February. Go online to find current chefs at chefsclubcounter.com. »

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Boston LUXE STAY

Seaport

The Seaport District is growing fast, but no true luxury property is calling it home—yet. The Fairmont Copley Plaza is a short ride from all the action but comes with five-star amenities. The hotel was built by the same architect behind the Plaza Hotel in New York, and it shows. Though the Fairmont is a historic landmark, touches like the hotel’s canine ambassador, Carly Copley, give it a welcoming vibe.

If you happen to be leaving a mansion and butler behind, book a Fairmont Gold room to really feel at home. The fourth floor is a hotel within a hotel for those in the know. Gold guests are ushered to a private reception area for check-in and can enjoy complimentary breakfast and evening hors d’oeuvres in the private club lounge reserved for Fairmont Gold guests.

Winter rates start at $239 for a regular room or $325 for a Gold room.

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f you haven’t been to Boston in a while, you might be confused when you see terms like “Innovation District” or “The Wunderkind Neighborhood.” These monikers are tossed around in magazines and newspapers when referring to the Seaport area because it has drawn the young, cool tech crowd. The muddy and underwhelming waterfront has come a long way since 2010, when then-mayor Thomas Menino announced that the city would embark on a grand effort to turn the neighborhood into the hot spot that it is today. It is now growing so quickly, real estate development can’t keep up. westportmag.com

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The all-glass Envoy Hotel sits across the water from Boston’s most famous historic sites. The etching on the sidewalk at the entrance sums up the hotel, and the area; it says “This Way Forward.”

The room interiors are as sleek as the hotel’s exterior; all of the furnishings are custom-made.

However, not everything is brand new. The designers used plenty of reclaimed wood and even fashioned the TV stands from repurposed

bicycle frames. The televisions double as digital concierges, which means guests can enjoy music through Pandora, login to Hulu or Netflix, or view one of over 1,000 movies on Crackle.

The real star of the property, though, is the rooftop bar.

Yes, a rooftop bar is de rigueur in many cities, but how about one with heated igloos? That’s serious innovation. Each igloo holds ten guests and the bar serves up locally distilled spirits and specialty coffee drinks to keep everyone toasty.

Rates start at $284 per night.

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ROW 34

Seafood and craft beer are staples of the Boston diet. The upscale version of both is Row 34, located in a neighborhood that’s part of the Seaport District. This new venture by Chef Jeremy Seawall (of Island Creek Oyster Bar fame) pairs fresh-off-the-boat oysters with small-batch craft beers from around the world. He’s bringing new seafood trends to Boston with dishes like seafood charcuterie, a dish somewhere between sushi and antipasti. As for the lobsters, of course he’s “got a guy,” his cousin, who fishes for them off the coast of Maine.

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DO THIS While we can’t get you into one of Harvard’s famed super-secret social clubs, we may have

the next best thing— the once-a-month, invitation-only chef’s dinner called 140 Supper Club.

Think speakeasy meets four-star restaurant. The

entrance is down a century-old staircase at the Fairmont.

There’s no signage and even if you stumble on it, you won’t be admitted without knowing the

password. There is only enough room for thirty guests, and the food and themes change. The dinners are always hosted by Fairmont’s executive chef, Laurent Poulain,

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who explains every course to diners and then takes a seat and joins the party.

Tickets generally run around $140 per person but can vary based on the menu

and wine pairings.

Want to get on the list? Email BostonEvents@ Fairmont.com. Tell them you want an invite to the 140 Supper Club. »

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The new hotel opened in a 110-year-old neoclassical church in Adams Morgan. In the lobby church organ pipes are part of a grand chandelier and guests can peek in on a radio station that broadcasts from the hotel. There are three eateries, two bars and a coffee shop.

Spoken English is the name of one of the restaurants.

It serves streetstyle food in a standing-room-only environment (note that “game-focused restaurant” means it serves tiny birds, not

that it shows football on television). If you’re looking for an eating adventure, this could be your place.

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rooms, however, are all straightforward, homey comfort. All the beds have brass frames, the walls feature local artwork,

and in-room reading material is sourced from the nearby Idle Time Books.

Winter rates start at $211 per night.

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t’s hard to pinpoint the coolest area of D.C.; it depends on who you ask. Middle-aged hipsters (if they can be called that) point to Adams Morgan.

But the younger set may consider it the Facebook of neighborhoods— somewhat passé. Even the Washington Post recently asked: “Is Adams Morgan past its prime?” The opening of the new LINE DC would argue that it’s not. Another area gunning for hippest hood is Shaw, which sits north of the White House and south of Adams Morgan. The neighborhood is home to the 1910 Howard Theatre, where jazz greats like Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington once played. In recent years, commercial spaces, which stood empty for years, have been converted and offered at affordable rents, drawing new residents and young chefs, making Shaw a goto dining destination.

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THE HAYADAMS

Let’s face it—the cool kids don’t care about a good turn-down service, but we do.

The Hay-Adams is decidedly not hip, but it is iconic and has the best views of any hotel in the city. The hotel is less than two miles from Shaw (so you can still get your hip fix). The restaurant, the Lafayette, offers complimentary reading glasses to guests who may have forgotten theirs. And should you borrow one of the hotel’s loaner bicycles to tool around town, you’ll also get helmets and maps. So sensible.

And here you’re in good company: The Obamas were guests until they moved into the White House. All 145 guest rooms have been updated with stately décor, the bathrooms are marble and the elegant service makes every guest feel like a president.

Rates start at $339 per night.

It’s not a secret, but it’s the hottest ticket in town.

When the National Museum of African American History and Culture opened in September 2016, the website selling tickets crashed.

Demand for tickets is still so high that as of this writing, advance tickets had been sold out for the next four months. Go to nmaahc.si.edu/ visit/passes to learn about same-day ticket releases and walk-up options.

This is the only national museum dedicated to telling the story of African Americans. There are eight levels to the museum; a visit below ground is brutally raw, with displays of the simple items like glass beads and metal bands that colonizers would use to trade for slaves. The aboveground floors are filled with exhibits documenting black contributions to all aspects of American culture, including education, business, sports and the arts (Chuck Berry’s cherry red convertible has a place of honor). In each corner there are reminders of the resistance and activism that have been, and continue to be a part of the African American experience.

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The Dabney Cellar

One of the hottest new wine bars in Shaw is in one of the best restaurants in the area, so it’s a natural choice. The Dabney Cellar is a thirty-seat drinking den in the basement of Chef Jeremiah Langhorne’s restaurant of the same name. The entrance is hidden and you won’t find a sign—if you don’t know, you don’t know. The chef most recently helmed the kitchen at McCrady’s in Charleston, so you can already guess how good the food is. The Cellar is all about keeping the food simple and the wine glasses full. Order the buttermilk bacon biscuits or toast topped with buttered lobster. »

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erhaps no other city suffers from such tired stereotypes as Philly; just like their beloved Eagles, the city has been sorely underestimated. It’s the only city in the country that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is the second largest city on the East Coast, but somehow it’s never gotten the respect it deserves (except when it was our capital in the 1790s). Until now. The tiny neighborhood of Fishtown is as trendy as it gets. Just four miles up the river from City Center, it’s been called the Hottest Zip Code in the Country

by Forbes magazine. It’s the lightning-in-a-bottle alchemy that makes a gritty neighborhood like Fishtown the coolest place to be. westportmag.com

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The closest hotel you can get to Fishtown with a concierge is the Kimpton Hotel Monaco.

It’s still very trendy, just not “custom-made sonophonic console” trendy.

The Monaco is a boutique hotel with big hotel amenities like valet laundry and 24-hour in-room dining. Guests can hop on a loaner bike to explore the city and return each night to a hosted wine hour in the lobby.

The Monaco is just two miles south of Fishtown and a block away from the Liberty Bell, just in case you’ve never seen it. Rates start at $224 per night.

A repurposed whiskey factory with only four guest rooms and no front desk, Wm. Mulherin’s Sons walked off with the Hottest New Hotel award from USA Today last year.

How did it beat out the fancy big boys? It’s not the view; it is jarringly close to the El train—an elevated train that runs all night during the weekend.

It’s also not the butler service; there isn’t any.

Guests check in downstairs at the restaurant of the same name. You’ll arrive to a clean room but won’t see a hotel maid unless you stay for longer than a week; then a complimentary cleaning is included. No standing in line to check out, just leave the key on your kitchen island. The rooms are each uniquely decorated with amenities like vintage Persian rugs, rainfall showers and Sferra linens. The designers incorporated some of the existing industrial pieces into the rooms; in one an elevator shaft is a skylight and in another there’s an original Fairbanks No. 5 Platform Scale. A rarity in boutique hotels, each of the four rooms also has a washer and dryer.

Book Room One for the custom-made sonophonic console (basically a 1970s-style stereo cabinet) and vintage vinyl collection (also known as records), Rooms Two or Three for the full-sized kitchens (the others are kitchenettes) or Room Four for the antique clawfoot tub.

Rates start at $294 per night, if you prepay and forgo the chance to cancel; otherwise rates start at $335 per night.

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Suraya

Drop a pin anywhere on a map of Fishtown and you’ll find experimental cuisine. To cover both the “hip” and “we promise it’s good” marks we recommend Suraya, specializing in Middle Eastern cuisine. It’s a market, it’s a café; it’s an outdoor garden. Though it’s new, it has the pedigree of having been created by Nathalie Richan and Roland Kassis of Café La Maude, and Greg Root and Nick Kennedy of Root restaurant. Philadelphia magazine calls it the Best New Restaurant of 2018, and it’s the blend of Fishtown, Americana and Beirut that makes it a perfect fit in this electrically charged food scene.

DO THIS You can’t spend time in Fishtown without spending time at Johnny Brenda’s, or JB’s to the locals.

Though it serves food, JB’s is really

known for its selection of craft beer and live music.

It prides itself on serving all draft beer from local brewers and sourcing ingredients for the

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menu from area farmers. Check the calendar; the entertainment veers from Gospel Brunch with a DJ to live Indie Rock and no two days are the same. W

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SEE MORE: Westport Arts Center will host Spencer Platt's first solo exhibition, “Fractured” (Jan. 11–Mar. 2).

It will allow him “to recontextualize his incredible body of work, away from the news, to be viewed within an art space,” explains Executive Director Amanda Innes. “His work spans so many subjects and so many locations that curating a first exhibition is a daunting task.” It's in good hands, as the show is co-curated by Platt and art critic Kenneth Baker. Find more information at westportartscenter.org.

On one of the hottest days last summer, Spencer Platt was in his airy Brooklyn apartment, considering how to impose order on two decades of images. Platt is a longtime staff photographer for the Getty agency, which supplies countless newspapers, magazines and websites with pictures from around the world.

And though his job has taken him to dozens of countries, the politics of the moment directed his thoughts homeward.

He had recently focused more on the U.S., compelled to document the vagaries of the Trump era and spend more time with his wife, the documentary filmmaker Erica Sashin, and their young daughter, Vivienne. Still, he said, “I shoot six days a week. It’s almost like an addiction.”

He was writing a memoir and making arrangements for his first gallery show, “Fractured,” set to open, fittingly, in his hometown of Westport.

Beginning January 11, the Westport Arts Center (WAC) will exhibit three dozen pictures selected by Platt and Kenneth Baker, the curator and former art critic of the San Francisco Chronicle. There is the awardwinning shot of a Mini Cooper full of well-to-do Lebanese women being driven through Beirut, after Israel bombed the city. There is the World Trade Center, on 9/11, obscured by a fiery, horizontal cloud, just a mile from Spencer’s apartment at the time. There are everyday images, too— including one of sunbathers in Astoria, Queens, the woman in a leopardprint one-piece, the man in sea-green trunks. “I would classify myself as a street photographer,” Spencer said. His photographs are eclectic in time and space, but reflect a consistent ethos, even amid disaster: the timbre of ordinary lives, the mood on the sidewalk.

Platt’s exhibition is remarkable for another reason as well. When the photographs are hung, they will, in a sense, share the space with the work of his two older brothers, Alexander and Russell. Alexander, an accomplished orchestra conductor, is in his second season as WAC’s music director, curating the chamber-concert series that runs from September through May. He inherited the role from his twin brother, Russell, a composer who ran the series for a decade, from 2007 to 2017.

Spencer’s photography show thus rounds out a sequential homecoming for the three Platts, whose diverse artistic careers were incubated in Greens Farms.

I became acquainted with the Platts in 2016, when I worked as a factchecker at The New Yorker magazine. Russell was then in charge of the classical-music listings in “Goings On About Town,” where he wrote and edited essays and reviews—and, in his off hours, composed orchestral and chamber pieces. I soon learned about his twin, Alexander, who split the year between the Midwest (as maestro of the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra and the Wisconsin Philharmonic) and New York (as director of the Maverick Concerts series in Woodstock), and their photographer brother, Spencer, who was as likely to be on a flight to Gaza as riding his motorcycle to New Orleans. Russell also relayed stories about their father, Bernerd, a retired Time, Inc. executive who maintained the family home in Westport, and their mother, Leatrice, a sunny antiques dealer who had recently passed away.

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Spencer Platt A photojournalist, Spencer has earned several awards, including a World Press Photo of the Year. His work takes him around the world as he isolates moments of humanity in the chaos of international conflict and the emotional stillness that masks inner turmoil. Here, Patricia Smith, daughter of police officer Moira Smith, killed on 9-11, stands during a Ground Zero memorial in 2006.

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Alexander Platt Alexander, who attended Yale and King's College Cambridge, has developed a career as a conductor and music director for multiple orchestras across the country. He also conducts and guest-conducts around the world, championing challenging masterpieces, modern works and unjustifiably neglected pieces with equal passion.

In late August, I visited Alexander and Bernerd on the porch of the gray-beige colonial the family has occupied since 1971. The Westport of that era, Bernerd said, “was known to be extremely liberal and artistic.”

It was, to Alexander, a “zenith” of the culture established in 1920 by F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald. As a teenager, Alexander worked at Hay Day Country Market (now Balducci’s), where he once sold produce to Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward. On another occasion, he thrilled at the sight of Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre outside Klein’s department store.

“Lenny” and his televised Young People’s Concerts had cast a spell on Alexander and Russell. One winter evening, Alexander recalled, the family was in the living room, watching Bernstein introduce Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony. “My father said, ‘It’s so amazing the way he talks to you in this incredibly sophisticated way, but it never seems highfalutin,” Alexander said. “A little light went on inside—that’s what I want to do.”

(The first concert of this year’s WAC series was a tribute to Bernstein, on the centenary of his birth, by the Bill Charlap Trio.) In the Westport schools, John Hanulik, the legendary band and orchestra teacher, introduced Alexander to the viola and Russell to the violin, and made classical music, as a profession, seem possible.

Alexander fell in love with conducting and has done it ever since.

Why the switch from violist to maestro, I asked. “I dunno—egomania,”

Classic Views

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2. Hector Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique, French National Orchestra, Theatre des Champs-Elysees, Paris 1975 3. Beethoven: Leonore Overture No. 3, Bavarian Radio Orchestra, Concert for Amnesty International, Munich 1975

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4. Carl Nielsen: Symphony No. 3, "Sinfonia Espansiva" Royal Danish Orchestra, Odd Fellows Hall, Copenhagen 1965 5. Igor Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring, London Symphony Orchestra, London 1966 6. Brahms: Symphony No. 1, Israel Philharmonic, Tel Aviv 1972 7. Sibelius: Symphony No. 1, Vienna Philharmonic, Vienna 1988

8. Brahms: Symphony No. 2, Vienna Philharmonic, 1983 9. Cesar Franck: Symphony in D Minor, French National Orchestra, Theatre des Champs-Elysees, Paris 1977 10. Mahler: The Song of the Earth, Christa Ludwig, Dietrich FischerDieskau, Israel Philharmonic, Tel Aviv 1970

ALEXANDER PLATT, CONTRIBUTED

1. Jean Sibelius: Symphony No. 5 London Symphony Orchestra, London 1966

Russell Platt From 2000 to 2018, Russell was classical music critic and "Goings On About Town" editor at The New Yorker. He has since joined the faculty of the Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt University. He is also an awardwinning composer whose recent commissions include a symphony and a piano trio.

Travel Notes from the Border “I have been doing this work for many years, and the experiences over the past week have been some of the hardest. to see

he joked. For the last decade, between orchestral jobs in the Midwest and curatorial duties in the tristate area, Alexander said, “I’ve been living out of a suitcase as an itinerant journeyman music director.” He is based in Chicago and Wisconsin but travels frequently to Westport and Woodstock.

His twin, Russell, was a fixture of New York City’s classical-music scene until last year. After nearly two decades at The New Yorker, he married his longtime partner, bassoonist Peter Kolkay, and joined him in the Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt University, in Nashville, Tennessee. Though Russell is now focused on teaching and writing music, as opposed to writing about music, his compositions continue to reflect a bookish sensibility. “Growing up in Westport, I had a sense that I was inheriting a New England literary tradition,” he said. Several of his compositions, including “Three Poems of Elizabeth Bishop” and “Whitman Cantata,” are expressly poetic.

The classical domain inhabited by Russell and Alexander did not appeal to Spencer, five years their junior. From an early age, Spencer was obsessed with adventure: he skateboarded, biked and skied. His friend at Staples High School, Tyler Hicks, pushed him to write and take pictures, and once convinced him, on a lark, to drive to Kentucky. “We both had a curiosity about the world,” Spencer said. “We were drinking and getting in trouble, but always documenting it.” (Hicks is now a photographer with The New York Times; Lynsey Addario, with whom they overlapped at Staples, had her own photography show at WAC in 2014.) By the end of high school, Spencer decided to become a photojournalist and all but moved into a basement darkroom installed by his grandfather. After college, he shot for daily newspapers in Ohio, Massachusetts and upstate New York before moving on to freelance magazine work and his current position with Getty.

In preparation for his show at WAC, and between trips to West Virginia and Rome, Spencer revisited the photographs of Ernst Haas, James Nachtwey, Robert Frank and Danny Lyon. His goal was to land the right mix of “beauty and major stories,” just as his heroes had. “Even though we live in this hyperpolitical world, I don’t want to bum people out. On the other hand, I feel responsibility as a photojournalist,” he said.

A book of black-and-white images by Haas sat on Spencer’s living room table, amid tawny leather chairs and weathered cabinets. Each piece of furniture was an antique collected by the late Leatrice Platt, whose sons so clearly inherited a love of beautiful things.

whole families living in such a desperate way in their attempt to get to america is really heartbreaking and something i think every american should witness.

It would certainly change the tone of the debate. In the end it’s my job—my only job since leaving college—so I have witnessed a number of hard situations. you have to you tell yourself that strong journalism will make a difference, or so one hopes! Otherwise

there is always a beer or a bottle of wine at day’s end.”

—Spencer Platt on assignment in Mexico, covering the caravan of migrants in 2018

E. Tammy Kim is a freelance magazine writer and former attorney. Her work has appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, The Nation and The New York Review of Books. More at etkwrites.tumblr.com.

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Something Special FEBRUARY 14 Kool & The Gang will be bring the funk to this year’s Valentine’s Day Celebration at the Ridgefield Playhouse. The Grammy-winning band behind super-hit songs like “Celebration” and “Ladies Night” will provide the musical entertainment while couples enjoy raffle prizes, champagne and chocolate. For more show details, visit ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

JANUARY TUES.-THURS., 1–31 HISTORY Until April, the Westport Historical Society will continue its yearlong “History of Westport in 100 Objects” exhibit. On display is a time capsule of historic artifacts from the town’s seventeenthcentury farming days up to the present.

To learn more, visit westporthistory.org.

TUES.- SUN. 1-6 WINTER TOUR Indulge in a winter treat by visiting the historic Lockwood Mathews Mansion Museum's

Magnificent Holiday Tour.

It begins at the mansion in Norwalk, where guests will enjoy lunch, followed by a quaint coach ride to the Wheeler House in Westport, where guests will be served coffee and pastries. This event is suitable for families. More at lockwoodmathews mansion.com.

FRI.-SAT., JAN. 11–MAR. 2 PHOTOGRAPHY Don’t miss Spencer Platt’s first solo exhibit, “Fractured.” Co-curated by the photojournalist and by art critic Kenneth Baker, the show takes place at the Westport Arts Center. Reception, Jan. 11, 6–8 p.m. To register, go to

Head to Pequot Library to view works of art on display at the Westport Collective Community Art Show.

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FRI. 1 COMEDY Comedian Vic DiBitetto returns to the Ridgefield Playhouse for another uproarious show. His show, which sold out in 2017, goes on at 8 p.m. and starts at $40.

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SAT. 2 FOOD DRIVE Come and show your support at the Westport Sunrise Rotary’s seventh annual Super Bowl Food Drive at Stop & Shop on the Post Road.

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SUN. 3 CHILDREN'S SHOW The iconic American Girl Doll franchise comes to life in a brand-new musical at the Ridgefield Playhouse.

Starting at 4 p.m., American Girl Live! will feature some familiar friends as well as new characters who, through storytelling and song, demonstrate the power of friendship. For tickets, visit ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

FRI. 8 CHILDREN'S STORIES Experience Makers: Native American Symbols at Stepping Stones Museum.

Children will learn how Native Americans used symbols from nature to convey stories. Participants will create their own stories using native symbols. Details at steppingstonesmuseum.org.

SAT. 9 FARM Mosey on over to Ambler Farm for a cozy Valentine’s Tea evening. Families can enjoy tea sandwiches and sweets and participate in arts and crafts to take home.

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