Top Docs 2012 Guide

Coastal Orthopedics

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  • Orthopedic Surgery

Essential Information

Address 40 Cross St. - Suite 300
Norwalk, CT 6851
Phone203-845-2200
Website URL www.coastalorthopaedic...

At Coastal Orthopaedics, Drs. Michael M. Lynch, Nicholas V. Polifroni and Paul D. Protomastro, three of the 15 professionals at Norwalk’s largest orthopaedic practice, combine years of experience with the latest technology to deliver high-quality care for the entire spectrum of orthopaedic ailments.
DR. MICHAEL M. LYNCH graduated from Dartmouth College and Dartmouth Medical School. He completed the Harvard combined orthopaedic residency program and a fellowship in sports medicine at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore. He also spent extended time at Boston Children’s Hospital, expanding his pediatric orthopaedic knowledge. His interests span adult and pediatric orthopaedics, sports medicine, computer-assisted knee replacements, partial knee replacements, and arthroscopic shoulder surgery including rotator cuff repairs.
DR. NICHOLAS V. POLIFRONI, chief of the orthopaedic section at Norwalk Hospital, graduated from New York Medical College and interned at Temple University Hospital. He completed his orthopaedic surgical residency at Lenox Hill Hospital and the Institute for Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma. He specializes in hip and knee replacements, but enjoys all aspects of orthopaedic medicine and surgery, including arthroscopic joint repair. His surgical techniques include minimally invasive approaches and custom-fit, MRI-based joint replacements.
DR. PAUL D. PROTOMASTRO, an orthopaedic surgeon with expertise in surgery of the hand and upper extremity, received his M.D. at Jefferson Medical College and orthopaedic training at Case Western Reserve. He completed a fellowship in shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand reconstruction at Harvard Medical School and his practice is dedicated to managing disorders of the hand and upper extremity. He has a special interest in arthroscopic shoulder surgery, total joint replacement of the shoulder, elbow and wrist, and minimally invasive surgery of the upper extremity. Active in orthopaedic societies, he brings the latest technologic advances to the Norwalk community.

Additional Information

Practice: Coastal Orthopaedics

Other Office Locations: 36 Old Kings Hwy. S., Darien
131 Kings Hwy. N., Westport

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Mar 22, 2012 10:23 am
 Posted by  Anonymous

I'm glad to see no. 7 is Dr Cohen. In my opinion he's no 1 but I have no way of judging the top 6. He operated on me in 2001 because I was high risk of getting colon cancer it was felt. I'm still here 11 years later doc! I'm fine w/respect to the surgery but do have an issue with a lumbar bone out of place and am dealing w/that now. Things are much better since I had the two Epidural shots. I get the third tommorow. You go Dr. Cohen!
EDITOR'S NOTE: Doctors are listed in alphabetical order.

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Mar 22, 2012 05:22 pm
 Posted by  amywhitlock5

Congrats to pediatrican Dr. Avni-Singer! He has been a life saver with my kids. He goes above and beyond for my family!

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Mar 23, 2012 05:50 am
 Posted by  Anonymous

I had a breast reduction last year, Dr. Smith performed the surgery. I am so happy with the results he is a great physician and surgeon he takes the extra time to ask you what your expectations are and is also very open about what to expect after surgery.

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Mar 24, 2012 09:29 am
 Posted by  Anonymous

I had three babies delivered by dr. ronika choudhary in last 6 yrs. she is the best. i also had botox treatment done by her six months ago and it was faboulous. my husband and i love her. she truly cares for her patient and their well being.

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Mar 25, 2012 11:10 pm
 Posted by  Anonymous

KUDOS to dr. Petashnick, who will always be number one in my eyes ( yes - eyes is the field!) even if he wasn't written up in this prestigious magazine...

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Mar 27, 2012 01:36 pm
 Posted by  Anonymous

Congratulations Dr. Skudlarska! Your recognition is well deserved!

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Mar 28, 2012 06:58 pm
 Posted by  Anonymous

Of course Dr. Petashnick! He is the most helpful, and the most friendly ophthalmologist in all of CT! He's number one!!! I tell everyone I know to go see him...Thank you Connecticut magazine!

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Apr 8, 2012 08:45 pm
 Posted by  Anonymous

Dr. Gary Price has gone above and beyond his call of duty . I have had several procedures done by him and wouldn't think of going to anyone else. He has done a complete face lift on me. Several laser treatments and a couple of touch up mini lifts. I'm considering having liposuction by him. If anyone out there is considering cosmetic work done you should definitely have a consultation with Gary Price.
A grateful and satisfied patient

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Apr 19, 2012 03:12 pm
 Posted by  Anonymous

Dr Gerstenhaber is the BEST Pulmonary
Doctor in the New Haven area. He is extremely smart and knows more than his specialty.
He is kind and compassionate and has a wonderful way of appropriately infusing humor into what can be
a tense situation...
I commend him for his tremendous work ethic and feel so grateful that he cared for each of my parents and now myself.
I can only say thank you for always being so available to us.

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Apr 30, 2012 06:15 am
 Posted by  dianeen

Dr. Neil Floch and the staff of Fairfield County Bariatrics have afforded me a second chance for a more active and healthier life. In June of 2011 at 68 yrs old Dr. Neil performed RNY Gastric Bypass at Norwalk Hospital and as of 10 mos post op I have lost 102 lbs and gain a second chance to enjoy life more fully. I left the hospital completely offm of the three type 2 diabetes meds I had been on for 12+ years. I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Floch and Fairfield County Bariatrics and fully endorse the excellent level of care that I experienced both pre and post op and would urge anyone considering wls to them.

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