Top Docs 2012 Guide

Connecticut Neck and Back Specialists, LLC

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  • Orthopedic Surgery

Essential Information

Address 20 Germantown Rd.
Danbury, CT 6810
Phone203-744-9700
Website URL www.ctneckandback.com

Connecticut Neck and Back Specialists, LLC is a Danbury-based surgical practice dedicated to the management of spinal disorders. By focusing on treating complex spinal deformities and spinal revision surgeries, its fellowship-trained surgical team of Dr. David L. Kramer and Dr. David A. Bomback provides the highest-quality, evidence-based management of spinal disorders. Together, they offer the most state-of-the-art, minimally invasive surgical techniques whenever possible. In addition to treating degenerative and traumatic disorders of the cervical and lumbar spine, theirs is one of the few state practices with special expertise treating the potentially debilitating conditions of scoliosis and kyphosis in both adults and adolescents.
DR. DAVID A. BOMBACK, a graduate of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons who completed his orthopaedic residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital and a spine and scoliosis fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan, is the medical director of the Orthopedic-Neurosurgery Unit at Danbury Hospital. He notes that “what sets our practice apart is that we consider ourselves partners with our patients. By limiting our practice to contemporary spinal care, we can remain responsive to the individual needs of our patients at a time when changes in the health-care system seem to interfere with the patient-physician relationship.”
DR. DAVID L. KRAMER, a Dartmouth Medical School graduate who completed the Harvard orthopaedic residency program at Massachusetts General Hospital and his orthopedic/neurosurgical fellowship in spine surgery at the Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson Hospital, serves on the board of directors at Danbury Hospital and Western Connecticut Health Network. He is also actively engaged as director of The Spine Center at Danbury Hospital. “When it comes to considering spine surgery, we realize many decisions can be hard to make. By taking the time to educate our patients, we help to make informed decisions regarding the best surgical or nonsurgical treatment tailored to their lifestyle. It’s not only about a consistently good surgical outcome; it’s about patient satisfaction.” Both surgeons are involved in ongoing clinical research to assess the efficacy of the latest surgical and nonsurgical spinal-treatment techniques.

Additional Information

Practice: CT Neck & Back Specialists

Medical School: DAVID A. BOMBACK
Columbia College of Physicians and
Surgeons

DAVID L. KRAMER
Dartmouth Medical School

Hospital Affiliations: DAVID A. BOMBACK
Danbury Hospital/Western Connecticut
Health Network

DAVID L. KRAMER
Danbury Hospital/Western Connecticut
Health Network

Organizations: DAVID A. BOMBACK
North American Spine Society
Yale Orthopaedic Association
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic
Surgeons
Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Alpha Omega Alpha

DAVID L. KRAMER
Cervical Spine Research Society
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic
Surgeons
Diplomate, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Alpha Omega Alpha
Harvard Orthopaedic Alumni Association

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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!
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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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