OrthoConnecticut News

Published: August 20, 2024

August 20, 2024

OrthoConnecticut is thrilled to announce the addition of Dr. Michael J. Sayegh, to our esteemed team of orthopedic specialists. Starting on August 19th, Dr. Sayegh will be working out of our Danbury and Ridgefield offices.

Dr. Sayegh is a fellowship-trained hand and upper extremity orthopedic surgeon with extensive expertise in both surgical and non-surgical care for conditions affecting the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand in both adult and pediatric patients.

Dr. Sayegh's passion lies in treating individuals affected by impairments and restoring them to their peak functional capacity. He is proficient in providing comprehensive care using minimally invasive techniques to treat traumatic and sports-related injuries to bones, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. Additionally, Dr. Sayegh specializes in managing chronic conditions such as nerve compression, arthritis, and tendinopathies. His particular interests include microsurgical techniques for complex nerve reconstruction, including nerve transfers, vascular conditions, tendon transfers, and soft tissue reconstruction. Furthermore, Dr. Sayegh excels in treating complex shoulder conditions such as rotator cuff injuries, shoulder dislocations/labral tears, and arthritis, along with various injuries involving the lower extremities.

Dr. Sayegh completed a prestigious hand and upper extremity fellowship at Wake Forest School of Medicine, where he also specialized in microsurgery. Prior to this, he completed his residency in general and orthopedic surgery at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and North Shore University Hospital at Hofstra/Northwell Health, where he was honored with the Resident of the Year award. In his final year, he served as administrative chief resident and teaching associate. Dr. Sayegh graduated at the top of his class from the Jacobs School of Medicine at SUNY Buffalo with summa cum laude distinction, research honors, and induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.

Throughout his career, Dr. Sayegh has made significant contributions to the field of orthopedics through research publications, textbook chapter contributions, speaking engagements, teaching opportunities, and volunteer work. He has received numerous accolades, including the Stanley E. Asnis Clinical Excellence Award, and was inducted into the C. McCollister Evarts Resident Leadership Forum. Dr. Sayegh is board-eligible in orthopedic surgery and hand surgery and is a candidate member of both the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.

“I am delighted to join the Hand team at OrthoConnecticut,” says Dr. Sayegh. “The Center of Excellence in Hand, Wrist and Upper Extremity at the practice has a wonderful reputation and I am truly honored to continue caring for this community’s patients,” he adds. Dr. Sayegh is committed to providing the highest quality of clinical care by actively listening to his patients' needs and offering individualized treatment plans, all while adhering to the latest evidence-based orthopedic medical practices.

“We are excited to welcome Dr. Sayegh to OrthoConnecticut,” says CEO, President, and Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr.Michael Brand, “and are confident that his expertise and dedication will greatly benefit our patients and community”.

About OrthoConnecticut

OrthoConnecticut is the region’s premier, multi-specialty orthopedic practice, helping patients regain mobility, lead active lives, and attain optimal well-being. It is the combined practice of Danbury Orthopedics, New Milford Orthopedics, Coastal Orthopedics and CT Pain Care. 27 fellowship-trained, board-certified physicians offer patient care at 9 offices in Danbury, Darien, Litchfield, New Milford, Norwalk, Ridgefield, Sharon, Southbury and Westport. The practice’s urgent care service, OrthoCare Express, is open 7 days a week for emergencies and is available in Danbury, Darien, New Milford, Norwalk, Ridgefield, Sharon, Southbury, and Westport. To make an appointment with Dr. Sayegh or any of the practice’s specialists, or to learn more visit http://www.myorthoct.com/ or call 1.833.ORTHOCT (1.833.678.4628).

Published: May 16, 2022

February 08, 2024

Danbury, CT (February 6, 2024) – Castle Connolly has named 15 OrthoConnecticut orthopedic surgeons and pain management physicians to its 2024 Top Doctors list. The Castle Connolly 2024 Top Doctors Award, based on peer nominations, acknowledges the top seven percent of active physicians in the United States. These distinguished 66,000+ doctors are chosen for their exceptional clinical skills and remarkable interpersonal proficiency.

The fifteen doctors recognized this year include Sports Medicine Specialists Dr. Michael Brand, Dr. Angelo Ciminiello, Dr. Jeffrey DeLuca, Dr. Mark Fletcher, Dr. Joshua Frank, Dr. Edmund Ganal, Dr. D. Ross Henshaw, and Dr. Michael Lynch; Hand and Upper Extremity Specialists Dr. Joseph DiGiovanni, Dr. Aaron Insel, Dr. Michael Soojian, and Dr. Robert Yaghoubian; Spine Specialist Dr. Justin Paul; and Pain Management Specialists, Dr. Brian Bast, and Dr. Jesse Hochkeppel.

“This accomplishment highlights our unparalleled dedication to excellence and serves as a testament to our steadfast commitment to delivering exceptional patient care to families across Connecticut and New York state,” said Michael Brand, MD, Sports Medicine Specialist and President of OrthoConnecticut. “We are truly honored to have so many talented physicians recognized by the 2024 Castle Connelly Top Doctors list. Being peer-nominated, this recognition further validates the respect we've earned within the medical community, a source of pride for us,” he added.

Castle Connolly Medical, a prominent publishing organization dedicated to US healthcare research and information services, annually releases a comprehensive list of top doctors in the United States. This esteemed publication highlights physicians selected based on various quality criteria, showcasing excellence in clinical practice and patient care.

View the 2024 Castle Connolly Top Doctors ›

About OrthoConnecticut

OrthoConnecticut is the region’s premier, multi-specialty orthopedic practice, helping patients regain mobility, lead active lives, and attain optimal well-being. The practice’s fellowship-trained, board-certified physicians offer patient care at 9 offices in Danbury, Darien, Litchfield, New Milford, Norwalk, Ridgefield, Sharon, Southbury, and Westport. The practice’s urgent care service, OrthoCare Express, is open 7 days a week for emergencies and is available in Danbury, Darien, New Milford, Norwalk, Ridgefield, Sharon, Southbury, and Westport. To make an appointment or to learn more visit myorthoct.com or call 1.833.ORTHOCT (1.833.678.4628).

Published: May 16, 2022

January 23, 2024

OrthoConnecticut, in conjunction with Danbury Hospital, are delighted to share a significant achievement – Danbury Hospital, part of Nuvance Health, has been awarded The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Certification in Spine Surgery (ACSS).

The Gold Seal underscores Nuvance Health's dedication to providing exceptional and secure spine care services. It signifies that Danbury Hospital has consistently met and exceeded rigorous performance standards set by The Joint Commission.

Pride in this accomplishment is echoed by Dr. Justin Paul, OrthoConnecticut Spine Specialist and Chief of Orthopedics at Danbury Hospital. He expresses his inspiration by the collective efforts that led to this certification. According to Dr. Paul, this achievement reinforces what the medical community already knows – that spine surgery and total joint procedures are confidently entrusted to the hands of experts and top-notch talent at Danbury Hospital.

This recognition not only reaffirms the excellence of OrthoConnecticut’s spine care services but also highlights the dedication of our medical professionals to continuous improvement and the highest quality standards as both Dr. Justin Paul and Dr. Abiola Atanda perform spine surgeries out of Danbury Hospital. We invite you to delve deeper into the details of this remarkable achievement and its implications for the future of spine surgery at Danbury Hospital. Your trust in OrthoConnecticut is our motivation, and we are committed to delivering unparalleled care to our community.

For further insights into this achievement and its impact, please explore the detailed information provided here →

Published: May 16, 2022

November 13, 2023

HOPCo expands East Coast footprint with one of the largest MSK platforms in the region

Danbury, CT (November 13, 2023) – OrthoConnecticut, one of Connecticut's largest MSK multi-specialty practices, has announced that they have partnered with Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company (HOPCo), the national leader in musculoskeletal practice and clinical outcomes management solutions and the country’s largest orthopedic value-based care organization. 

A leader in MSK care throughout the region, OrthoConnecticut consists of 48 musculoskeletal providers and has 9 locations across Connecticut.  The practice’s Centers of Excellence provide integrated treatment by a team of orthopedic surgeons, physician assistants, imaging specialists and support staff. The practice helps patients regain mobility, lead active lives, and attain optimal health. 

OrthoConnecticut was formed after the merger of Coastal Orthopaedics, Danbury Orthopedics, New Milford Orthopedics and Connecticut Pain Care.  “Our intention to join forces and become OrthoConnecticut was always to combine best practices so as to provide the best possible outcomes and experience for our patients,” said Dr. Michael Brand, President of OrthoConnecticut.  “Now that we have consolidated into one platform, we knew we would benefit from an experienced partner that could provide a proven infrastructure for continued growth and accelerated market transformation.  We witnessed how HOPCo helped enhance practices similar to ours with the value they bring, so we knew they were the best choice as a partner.”

The partnership between HOPCo and OrthoConnecticut will continue to develop unique clinically integrated partnerships with other leading musculoskeletal practices, physicians, health systems, and payors throughout Connecticut and the surrounding regions.

OrthoConnecticut will be empowered with HOPCo’s proven clinical, quality, outcomes, digital patient engagement and claims analytics infrastructure to drive performance, growth, and value-focused musculoskeletal market transformation.  Utilizing HOPCo’s proprietary care management platform, software tools, and analytics, the partnership will provide value-based healthcare solutions that improve care outcomes, patient access, health equity, and the patient experience.

“OrthoConnecticut is a shining example of a practice that is leading the transition to value-based care in their market,” said Dr. Wael Barsoum, President and Chief Transformation Officer at HOPCo.  “Their decision to become OrthoConnecticut signaled to the community their commitment to expanding access to excellent care.  Now that they have partnered with HOPCo, we aim to help them accelerate their growth, improve outcomes and reduce costs for patients and payors while still providing unparalleled patient access and personalized care.”

OrthoConnecticut is the newest addition to HOPCo’s growing national MSK market transformation platform.  In the last 12 months, HOPCo has entered into multiple partnerships in Philadelphia and five new partnerships in Florida, including a partnership to manage the MSK spend on 2 million insured lives.  HOPCo has also entered multiple practice partnerships in Nevada and additional partnerships in Michigan and Arizona.  HOPCo has also partnered with health systems and physician practices in more than 30 states and continues to partner with payors across the US in advanced value-based care programs.

About Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company (HOPCo)

Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company (HOPCo) is the national leader of integrated musculoskeletal value-based health outcomes management, practice management and health system service line management.  This includes comprehensive expertise across all MSK specialties, including orthopedics, spine, neurosurgery, hand, pain management, rehabilitation and neurology.  HOPCo’s integrated care, analytics, and facilities development and management platforms have proven to increase the quality of patient care while reliably reducing the total cost of care across the care continuum for practices, health systems and payors alike.  HOPCo’s affiliated payors, practices, and health systems successfully participate in highly efficient value-based contracting (bundled payments, chronic episodes of care initiatives, population health programs, and other advanced risk-based arrangements) utilizing HOPCo’s proprietary platforms, IT solutions, digital patient engagement platform, integrated analytics, and evidence-based comprehensive care pathways.  Visit www.hopco.com to learn more.

About OrthoConnecticut

OrthoConnecticut is a multi-specialty practice staffed by leaders in orthopedic and pain care, and is the united practice of Coastal Orthopedics, Danbury Orthopedics, New Milford Orthopedics and Connecticut Pain Care.  The practice’s fellowship-trained physicians offer appointments in 9 office locations.  The goal of the practice is to help patients regain mobility, lead active lives, and attain optimal health. Offices in Danbury, Darien, Litchfield, New Milford, Norwalk, Ridgefield, Sharon, Southbury, and Westport.  For more information visit www.myorthoct.com

Published: May 16, 2022

May 08, 2023

Fourteen of OrthoConnecticut’s orthopedic surgeons, hand surgeons, and sports medicine physicians received 2023 Top Doctor recognition from Connecticut Magazine, Moffly Media, and Castle Connolly Top Doctors.

Every year for at least a decade, Castle Connolly Top Doctors awards have been given to OrthoConnecticut’s physicians for their medical expertise and excellence including the 2023 honorees: Brian A. Bast, D.O., Michael G. Brand, M.D., Angelo Ciminiello, M.D., Jeffrey V. DeLuca, M.D., Joseph DiGiovanni, M.D., Mark J. Fletcher, M.D., Joshua B. Frank, M.D., Edmund A. Ganal, M.D.,Ross Henshaw, M.D., John G. Lunt, M.D., Michael M. Lynch, M.D., Michael G. Soojian, M.D., Robert Yaghoubian, M.D., and Aaron N. Insel, M.D.

The Top Doctors distinction is a physician-peer nominated, rigorously screened and vetted honor from the renowned research team at Castle Connolly. Before a doctor is selected, careful screening is conducted which includes review of education, training, as well as professional expertise. The Castle Connolly Top Doctors are amongst those most highly regarded by their peers.

Learn more about OrthoConnecticut 2023 Top Doctors in Connecticut Magazine’s 2023 Top Doctors May issue, andMoffly Media’s Fairfield County Top Doctors 2022 January/February regional issues: Stamford Magazine, Greenwich Magazine, New Canaan/Darien + Rowayton Magazine, Westport Magazine.

To make an appointment with any of OrthoConnecticut’s physicians call 1.833.ORTHOCT (1.833.678.4628) or visit the website: /contact-us/request-appointment

OrthoConnecticut is the region’s premier, multi-specialty orthopedic practice, helping patients regain mobility, lead active lives, and attain optimal well-being. Fellowship-trained, board-certified physicians offer patient care at 9 offices in Danbury, Darien, Litchfield, New Milford, Norwalk, Ridgefield, Sharon, Southbury and Westport. The practice’s emergency orthopedic care service, OrthoCare Express, is open 7 days a week and is available in Danbury, Darien, New Milford, Norwalk, Ridgefield, Sharon, Southbury and Westport. To make an appointment with any of the practice’s specialists, or to learn more visit http://www.myorthoct.com/ or call 1.833.ORTHOCT (1.833.678.4628).