Top Docs 2012 Guide

Memmo, Pietro A.

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  • Physical Medicine

Essential Information

Address 85 Seymour St. - Suite 607
Hartford, CT 6106
Phone860-549-3210
Website URL www.OAHCT.com

DR. PIETRO A. MEMMO, an interventional physiatrist, brings a rare professional pedigree to his pain management practice: He is one of just a few Connecticut physicians board-certified in both pain management and physical medicine and rehabilitation. He is the only nonsurgical practitioner collaborating with the team of 22 subspecialty-trained orthopedic surgeons at Orthopedic Associates of Hartford.
Dr. Memmo’s philosophy is to provide compassionate care, helping his patients avoid surgery whenever possible by offering treatment that allows them to live pain-free. He strives to provide non-narcotic, nonoperative, conservative care options. For patients with severe pain, he often develops a progressive treatment plan, using stronger medications and customized physical therapy with the ultimate goal of improving their condition so less aggressive measures may provide relief. “I understand my patients have families to take care of and jobs to do. Pain can be debilitating and I try to help them live their lives as normally as possible,” he explains.
With special expertise in spine care for sciatica, spinal stenosis and herniated discs, Dr. Memmo has performed more than 15,000 spinal procedures, including epidurals and nerve blocks, in Orthopedic Associates’ state-of-the-art surgery center, using fluoroscopy to deliver pain-reducing medications. He is also an expert in radiofrequency lesioning, using electrical currents to ablate nerves for chronic-pain relief, an appealing treatment option for arthritic athletes seeking long-lasting results.
Dr. Memmo took an unusual path to medicine: He enrolled in medical school following studies in a Roman Catholic seminary and a corporate banking career. After medical school, he completed an internal medicine internship at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center and a residency in physical medicine at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation and University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He completed his fellowship in spine and sports medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center. “For me being a physician is a bit like being a priest,” he says. “Both call on compassion, really listening and a desire to heal.”

Additional Information

Practice: Orthopedic Associates of Hartford, PC

Other Office Locations: 499 Farmington Ave., Ste. 300, Farmington
345 Western Blvd., Glastonbury

Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Hospital Affiliations: Hartford Hospital
University of Connecticut Medical Center

Organizations: Fellow, American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Fellow, International Spinal Injection Society
Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Orthopedics, University of Connecticut School of Medicine

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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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