Top Docs 2012 Guide

Grauer, Jonathan N.

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  • Orthopedic Surgery

Essential Information

Address 800 Howard Ave.
New Haven, CT 6519
Phone203-737-7463
Website URL www.orthopaedics.yale.edu

DR. JONATHAN GRAUER specializes in spine care at Yale Orthopaedics, where he is co-director of the orthopedic spine service and an associate professor. He graduated summa cum laude from Tufts University (Phi Beta Kappa) and cum laude from Yale School of Medicine (Alpha Omega Alpha). He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Yale-New Haven Hospital and did a fellowship in spine surgery at Thomas Jefferson University’s Rothman Institute. He has been published prolifically in medical journals and textbooks and lectures frequently at regional, national and international meetings.
Dr. Grauer meets his patients’ individual needs through comprehensive evaluations and leading-edge treatments with proven benefits. He helps patients of all ages recover from a variety of spinal conditions, including disc and degenerative problems, acute injuries, scoliosis, tumors and neurological deficits. Treatment must be “patient-specific and targeted” to help sufferers achieve active, pain-free lifestyles, he says. Nonsurgical treatments are often the best avenue, but in certain cases surgery can offer great advantages. He says, “Surgery may be very helpful for certain problems if other treatments have not been successful.” When surgery is recommended, often it is to decompress the nerves or spinal cord or to stabilize the spine. He sees patients for primary spine issues, but many patients are also referred to him by other doctors for further attention, a second opinion or revision. He has many patients whose cases are unique and challenging, and the treatments he and his integrated team provide can be, he says, “life-improving for them.”
His practice is based at Yale-New Haven Hospital, and he sees patients in the Yale Department of Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation’s main office in New Haven and at its satellite office in Guilford.

Additional Information

Practice: Yale Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation

Other Office Locations: 1445 Boston Post Rd., Guilford • (203) 453-1102

Medical School: Yale School of Medicine

Hospital Affiliations: Yale-New Haven Hospital

Organizations: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Orthopaedic Association
National Association of Spine Specialists
Scoliosis Research Society

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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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