Top Docs 2012 Guide

Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County

Clockwise from left: Drs. Spivack, Mauer, Woods and Grossman

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  • Gastroenterology

Essential Information

Address 425 Post Rd.
Fairfield, CT 6824
Phone203-292-9000
Website URL www.gidox.com

Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County, PC is honored to have four members of its team recognized as “Top Docs.” The physicians–Drs. Edward Grossman, Kenneth Mauer, Julie Spivack and Strick Woods–epitomize a commitment to being “the digestive health experts.” They provide excellent, cutting-edge medical care at offices in Fairfield, Bridgeport and Monroe, and are affiliated with St. Vincent’s Medical Center. “Our goal is to treat people with potentially embarrassing problems with great sensitivity and care,” says Dr. Spivack. “We develop close relationships with our patients, and take a genuine interest in their health concerns.”
Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield was the first Connecticut practice to offer state-of-the-art capsule endoscopy, in which patients swallow tiny cameras encased in pills that allow doctors a closer look at their digestive tracts. At The Endoscopy Center of Fairfield, the practice’s licensed, accredited ambulatory surgery center, the physicians perform outpatient colonoscopies and endoscopies.
The doctors have specialized training in digestive health issues including indigestion and heartburn, chest pain, gall bladder, ulcer and irritable bowel disease, colon and pancreatic cancers, liver diseases and hepatitis. They are also experts in Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. “We are extremely well-rounded and very proud of that,” says Dr. Spivack. “We work very closely and often take a team approach with difficult cases.”
Several of the practice’s physicians have been recognized for their excellence. Dr. Woods was 2009 Physician of the Year at St. Vincent’s Medical Center, and Drs. Mauer and Grossman have been among New York magazine’s “Best Doctors” in recent years. In prior years they have been honored in Connecticut, New York and Westport magazines. This year’s “Top Docs” are proud to practice with their talented associates Drs. Emil Blanco, Eddy Castillo, Gena Cobrin and Richard Lopatin, and Danielle Weckesser, P.A.

Additional Information

Practice: Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield County

Other Office Locations: 2660 Main St., Bridgeport • (203) 333-3328
765 Main St. (Rte. 25), Monroe • (203) 452-2358

Clockwise from left: Drs. Spivack, Mauer, Woods and Grossman

Clockwise from left: Drs. Spivack, Mauer, Woods and Grossman

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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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