Our Care Team

Orthopaedic Surgeons

We have several highly trained and specialized orthopaedic surgeons. 

Meet our Orthopaedic Surgeons


Orthopaedic Nurses

During your stay you will receive excellent care from our certified orthopaedic nurses. Our goal is to meet your individual physical, emotional, educational and spiritual needs. It is a privilege to deliver safe and compassionate care to all of our patients.


Physician Assistants (PA)

PAs work side-by-side with your surgeon and nurses. PAs provide most of the on-site postoperative care for our orthopaedic patients. PAs are capable of managing any issues that may arise during your hospital stay. They are available to discuss questions or concerns that you or your family may have regarding your postoperative course. They are also heavily involved with your discharge planning and are frequently discussing your progress with your surgeon and other medical consultants involved in your case. PAs are available for 24 hour coverage. 


Rehabilitation Therapy

A qualified team of rehab therapists will assist you in regaining functional mobility, range of motion and strength. Our therapy team plays a role in discharge planning by assisting with placement options, equipment needs and family planning. The physical and occupational therapists work with patients individually and in group settings to help patients reach their goals.


Case Management

Case managers will work with patients and their families, as well as physicians, physical therapists, nurses and insurance companies to develop a safe discharge plan. The case manager assesses patients' progress and obtains approval for any needed services at the time of discharge.

Case managers are committed to providing patients with a smooth transition to either home or a rehabilitative facility.


Meet our Orthopaedists:

Name Specialties Location
Brandon Shulman, MD Brandon Shulman, MD 203.845.2200
  • Hand Surgery
  • Wilton
  • Westport
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Julianne M. Forlizzi, MD Julianne M. Forlizzi, MD 203.845.2200
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Wilton
  • Westport
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Curtis Campbell, MD Curtis Campbell, MD 203.268.2882
  • Joint Replacement Surgery
  • Trumbull
  • Fairfield
  • Westport
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Alim F. Ramji, MD Alim F. Ramji, MD 203.601.5243
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Trumbull
Kenoma Anighoro, MD Kenoma Anighoro, MD 203.865.6784
  • Joint Replacement Surgery
  • Hamden
  • Milford
  • Branford
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William Probasco, MD William Probasco, MD 203.576.6000
  • Foot & Ankle Surgery
  • Bridgeport
Kelms Amoo-Achampong, MD Kelms Amoo-Achampong, MD 888.676.3627
  • Sports Medicine
  • Fairfield
  • Westport
  • Shelton
  • Trumbull
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David Martin, MD David Martin, MD 203.601.5236
  • Sports Medicine
  • Trumbull
Gerard Girasole, MD Gerard Girasole, MD 203.268.2882
  • Spine Surgery
  • Trumbull
Michael Grant Soojian, MD Michael Grant Soojian, MD 203.845.2200
  • Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
  • Westport
Paul Protomastro, MD Paul Protomastro, MD 203.845.2200
  • Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
  • Westport
  • Wilton
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Ross Richer, MD Ross Richer, MD 475.223.4159
  • Hand Surgery
  • Shelton
  • Fairfield
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James FitzGibbons, MD, FAAOS James FitzGibbons, MD, FAAOS 203.337.2600
  • Sports Medicine
  • Fairfield
  • Shelton
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Robert Brady, MD Robert Brady, MD 203.845.2200
  • Spine Surgery
  • Wilton
  • Westport
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Michael Redler, MD Michael Redler, MD 203.268.2882
  • Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery
  • Trumbull
  • Fairfield
  • Westport
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Joshua Frank, MD Joshua Frank, MD 203.845.2200
  • Sports Medicine
  • Wilton
  • Westport
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John Awad, MD John Awad, MD 203.337.2600
  • Spine Surgery
  • Fairfield
  • Milford
  • Shelton
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Patrick Wing-Hing Kwok, MD, FAAOS Patrick Wing-Hing Kwok, MD, FAAOS 203.337.2600
  • Sports Medicine
  • Fairfield
  • Shelton
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James Spak, MD James Spak, MD 203.268.2882
  • Sports Medicine
  • Trumbull
  • Fairfield
  • Westport
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William Cimino, MD William Cimino, MD 203.255.7000
  • Foot & Ankle Surgery
  • Fairfield
Michael Lynch, MD Michael Lynch, MD 203.845.2200
  • Joint Replacement Surgery
  • Wilton
  • Westport
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Daniel E. Weiland, MD Daniel E. Weiland, MD 203.337.2600
  • Sports Medicine
  • Fairfield
  • Shelton
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Aaron Schachter, MD Aaron Schachter, MD 203.877.5522
  • Sports Medicine
  • Milford
  • Orange
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Joel Malin, MD Joel Malin, MD 203.337.2600
  • Joint Replacement Surgery
  • Fairfield
  • Milford
  • Shelton
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Henry Backe, MD Henry Backe, MD 203.337.2600
  • Joint Replacement Surgery
  • Fairfield
  • Stratford
  • Shelton
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Dante Brittis, MD Dante Brittis, MD 203.337.2600
  • Sports Medicine
  • Fairfield
  • Milford
  • Shelton
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Cullen Griffith, MD Cullen Griffith, MD 203.337.2600
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Fairfield
  • Shelton
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Kristin Sandrowski, MD Kristin Sandrowski, MD 203.268.2882
  • Hand Surgery
  • Trumbull
Mark Fletcher, MD Mark Fletcher, MD 203.845.2200
  • Joint Replacement Surgery
  • Wilton
  • Westport
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Glenn Russo, MD Glenn Russo, MD 203.407.3508
  • Spine Surgery
  • Hamden
  • Hamden
  • Milford
  • Shelton
  • Wallingford
  • Branford
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Lauren Fabian, MD Lauren Fabian, MD 203.337.2600
  • Sports Medicine
  • Fairfield
  • Shelton
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Anthony Viola III, DO Anthony Viola III, DO 203.955.1202
  • Spine Surgery
  • Fairfield
  • Shelton
  • Oxford
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William Conaway, MD William Conaway, MD 203.538.0020
  • Spine Surgery
  • Shelton
  • Trumbull
  • Fairfield
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John Dankert, MD, PhD John Dankert, MD, PhD 888.676.3627
  • Foot & Ankle Surgery
  • Fairfield
  • Westport
  • Shelton
  • Trumbull
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Connecticut Orthopaedic Institute at St. Vincent's Medical Center