Top Docs 2012 Guide

Opticare

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Essential Information

Address 877 Post Rd. E.
Westport, CT 6851
Phone203-226-5585

DR. GEORGE BRINNIG specializes in cataract surgery and glaucoma management. “Cataract surgery is one of the best surgeries for glaucoma because it reduces the need for medication,” he notes. After graduating from the University of California Davis School of Medicine, he further trained at the Pacific Presbyterian Medical Center and earned a master’s in medical management from the Heinz School of Carnegie-Mellon University. He has been published in Annals of Internal Medicine, American Journal of Ophthalmology and British Journal of Ophthalmology. He presented research at the American Academy of Optometry and lectured at the American College of Surgeons.
DR. OLGA KONYKHOV specializes in treating corneal and external eye disease, laser vision correction, corneal transplants and refractive, cataract and lens-implant surgery. A summa cum laude graduate of St. John’s University, she received her degree from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine. She completed her ophthalmology residency at New York Medical College and a fellowship in cornea, anterior segment and refractive surgery at the prestigious Pepose Vision Institute. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
DR. JEFFREY L. OBERMAN is passionate about helping people see better. At the University of Pittsburgh Eye & Ear Hospital, “we were taught to do just about everything,” he says. He received the AMA’s Physician Recognition Award five times and Patient’s Choice Award three times, and was named a “Top Doc” by Connecticut Magazine (’09, ’10, ’11) and one of the Consumer Research Council of America’s Top Ophthalmologists. He has pioneered cataract surgery and laser surgery for glaucoma and diabetes in Norwalk. This includes performing advanced micro-incision cataract surgery utilizing premium implants to correct astigmatism and presbyopia.
OptiCare has world-class ophthalmologists in 18 locations in Connecticut, all with state-of-the-art equipment. It also has its own accredited ambulatory surgery center and laser vision correction center. Each OptiCare provider is dedicated to the “I Care” philosophy, which aims to provide every patient with a pleasant experience as well as optimal outcome.

Additional Information

Practice: Opticare

Other Office Locations: 87 Grandview Ave., Waterbury • (203) 574-2020

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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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