Top Docs 2012 Guide

Neurosurgical Associates, Inc.

Clockwise from left: Drs. Stephen Calderon, Howard Lantner, Stephan Lange and Bruce Chozick

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  • Neurosurgery

Essential Information

Address 1000 Asylum Ave. - #3208
Hartford, CT 6105
Phone860-522-7121
Website URL www.ctneurosurgery.com

Board-certified neurosurgeons STEPHEN CALDERON, HOWARD LANTNER, STEPHAN LANGE, AND BRUCE CHOZICK are experts in surgery of the spine and brain. They treat a wide range of painful spine disorders as well as brain pathologies. Their practice is among the state’s premier centers for cutting-edge, minimally invasive spinal and cranial procedures. In 2011 they were the leading group in Connecticut for outpatient spine surgery. The doctors have privileges at Saint Francis, Hartford, ECHN, HOCC and Middlesex hospitals, as well as the Glastonbury and Connecticut surgery centers.
Dr. Calderon specializes in neuro-oncology and minimally invasive spinal and intracranial surgery and chairs the Department of Neurological Surgery at Saint Francis Hospital. He strongly believes in personally attending to his patients throughout the course of their treatment.
Since finishing his training at Brown 17 years ago, Dr. Chozick has seen patients for the full spectrum of spinal and intracranial disorders, including brain tumors, aneurysms, spinal fusions and complex spinal reconstruction. Since 2001, he has consistently been named a “Top Doc” in Connecticut Magazine and Best Doctors in America. His extreme dedication and compassion for helping patients is certainly the basis of his numerous accolades.
Winner of a Top Doctor of Connecticut Award in 2007, 2009 and 2010, and Best Doctors of America Award in 2001, 2009 and 2011, Dr. Lange thanks his fellow physicians and their patients for their confidence in him. He promises to continue to do his best to support his fellow doctors and provide excellent patient care.
Dr. Lantner has been in neurosurgical practice for 20 years and has received numerous “Top Doc” awards. He is one of the few spine fellowship-trained neurosurgeons in Hartford County and has extensive experience with minimally invasive procedures and complex spine surgery. See howardlantnermd.com.

Additional Information

Other Office Locations: 704 Hebron Ave., Ste. 103, Glastonbury • (860) 522-7121
11 South Rd., Ste. 250, Farmington • (860) 522-7121
7 Elm St., Ste. 307, Enfield • (860) 522-7121
1 Lake St., New Britain • (860) 522-7121

Clockwise from left: Drs. Stephen Calderon, Howard Lantner, Stephan Lange and Bruce Chozick

Clockwise from left: Drs. Stephen Calderon, Howard Lantner, Stephan Lange and Bruce Chozick

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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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