Top Docs 2012 Guide

Spero, Lane D.

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  • Orthopedic Surgery

Essential Information

Address 245 Alvord Park Rd.
Torrington, CT 6790
Phone860-482-8539
Website URL www.lhoa.com

Dr. Lane D. Spero, who specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery, is one of only a few orthopedic surgeons in Connecticut performing total lumbar disc replacement surgery, a procedure in which a damaged disc is removed and replaced with an artificial one. “This type of surgery is so gratifying,” says Dr. Spero. “I am able to take away the diseased portion, ultimately keeping patients mobile. My goal is to make the patient feel better, and I gain a great sense of satisfaction when I achieve that goal.” Patients usually come to him with lower back pain, pinched nerves, and pain in the arms and legs. One of six doctors at Litchfield Hills Orthopedic Associates, Dr. Spero says, “As a spinal surgeon, I take care of complex problems that need more than one area of expertise. My goal was always to build a comprehensive spine center with the ability to deal with operable and nonoperable spine problems. We have that now with our team of doctors, physician assistants and physical and rehabilitation therapists.”
Dr. Spero earned his medical degree at the Boston University School of Medicine. He completed residencies in general surgery and orthopedic surgery at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, N.Y., and a spine fellowship at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He served as chief of spine and scoliosis service at Sound Shore Medical Center in New Rochelle, N.Y. Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons, he has authored a number of professional articles related to spine injury and surgery.
Dr. Spero notes that the Internet—and the amount of information available to patients—is one of the more noticeable changes affecting the way medicine is practiced today. “This can be good and bad, because not all of this information is accurate,” he says. “My role as a physician is to educate patients about their problems, and to inform them about their options, both surgically and nonsurgically. “

Additional Information

Practice: Litchfield Hills Orthopedic Associates, LLP

Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine

Hospital Affiliations: Bristol Hospital
University of Connecticut Medical Center
New Britain Hospital
Middlesex Hospital

Organizations: Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
North American Spine 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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