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Kardestuncer, Tarik

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Essential Information

Address 82 New Park Ave.
North Franklin, CT 6254
Phone860-889-7345
Website URL www.norwichorthopedic.com

DR. TARIK KARDESTUNCER is a fourth-generation Connecticut Yankee. He earned his B.A. from UConn in his native Storrs and medical degree from UConn School of Medicine. He did his internship at Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital and residency at UConn before getting further specialty training at Harvard Medical School, where he completed a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery. “Some of the grandfathers of hand surgery were there” at Mass General, Brigham and Women’s and Boston Children’s hospitals, he says, with training that “was unparalleled by other programs” in treating trauma, arthritis and congenital anomalies. Additionally, he holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Hand Surgery.
Recently Dr. Kardestuncer, who is board-certified, helped perfect a surgical technique to treat carpal tunnel syndrome that offers faster recovery than other endoscopic hand surgery. He has done more than 1,000 of these minimally invasive surgeries. The five-minute procedure enables patients to drive themselves home and return to work the same day. Among patient testimonials is the report of a mason who built a chimney the day after the surgery.
Dr. Kardestuncer believes that the hand, wrist and elbow make up “the most complex and challenging subspecialty in orthopedics because the anatomy is so intricate and delicate.” There are few subspecialists in this area, especially in elbow treatment. He treats people with arthritis, tendonitis, peripheral nerve disorders and hand deformities. He performs all hand surgeries, including complete restoration even after severe trauma, as well as arthroscopic, nerve and microsurgery, and joint replacement (the latter is rarely done in the New London area). He still works closely with colleagues in Boston when treating extraordinarily complex or unusual cases. He notes, “There are dramatic advances in the field of hand and upper extremity surgery,” and he is committed to making those developments available to his patients.

Additional Information

Practice: Norwich Orthopaedic Group

Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Harvard Medical School

Hospital Affiliations: William W. Backus Hospital

Organizations: American Medical Association
American Association for Hand Surgery
American Society for Surgery of the Hand
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Connecticut Orthopaedic 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!
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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