3 Best Orthopedics in Stamford, CT

“Dr. Russell J. Cavallo received his medical degree from The Mount Sinai School of Medicine. He completed his residency training at the Hospital for Joint Diseases, Mount Sinai Medical Center, and his fellowship training at Duke University Medical Center. He has over 30 years of experience in this field. Dr. Russell focuses on sports medicine, knee surgery, and shoulder surgery. He is extensively published in orthopedic literature on various topics, including fracture healing and joint reconstruction. Dr. Russell takes great pride in preventing injuries and keeping athletes healthy and on the field. His surgical patients include athletes currently competing in the National Football League. He is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish. He practices at Stamford Health Medical Group Orthopaedics.”

“Dr. Alex Gitelman is a board-certified orthopedic and spine surgeon who earned his Bachelor of Science degree summa cum laude in biochemistry from the State University of New York (SUNY) at Binghamton. He then received his medical degree from the SUNY Downstate College of Medicine. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at SUNY Stony Brook University Hospital and completed a comprehensive fellowship in spine surgery at UCLA Santa Monica Spine Center. He has expertise in the treatment of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine disorders. Dr. Alex's particular interests are minimally invasive spine surgery, motion-preserving non-fusion technologies, and reconstructive and revision spine surgery. He has published numerous articles and book chapters and presented at multiple spine surgery conferences. He practices at the Orthopaedic Associates of Stamford. He fluently speaks English and Russian.”

“Dr. Cynthia A. Kahlenberg obtained her MD from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and completed a Master of Public Health degree at Harvard University. She completed her orthopedic surgical residency at HSS and then completed an additional year of specialized training at HSS, focusing on robotic and computer-navigated hip and knee replacement, partial knee replacement, and minimally invasive joint replacement. Dr. Cynthia A. Kahlenberg performs both anterior and posterior hip replacement. She uses computer navigation and minimally invasive techniques to achieve individualized patient treatment goals while using the latest surgical techniques, technology, and research to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for her patients. She is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS). She was awarded the Lewis Clark Wagner MD Chief Resident Award for Excellence in Orthopedic Clinical/Translational Research. Her research has been presented at orthopedic surgery meetings worldwide.”