Verified 2026 Physician Ranking

Top Orthopedic Surgeons in Connecticut, 2026

Published by Palm Beach County Medical Media Group · Last updated May 1, 2026

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How this ranking was built: We applied PBCMMG's seven weighted criteria (board certification, years in active practice, disciplinary record, aggregate patient reviews, hospital affiliations, specialty training, peer recognition) to every orthopedic surgery physician with active credentialing in Connecticut. Sources: NPPES Registry, ABMS, state medical boards, aggregated public review data. Last reviewed May 2026.

  1. #1

    Edmund Ganal, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryConnecticut, CT21+ years in practice

    Edmund Ganal, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Connecticut, CT. NPI-verified active practice since 2005.

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  2. #2

    Joseph D'Amico, MD

    Obstetrics & GynecologyCalifornia, CA20+ years in practice

    Joseph D'Amico, MD, practices obstetrics & gynecology in California, CA. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  3. #3

    Steven Carlow, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryConnecticut, CT20+ years in practice

    Steven Carlow, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Connecticut, CT. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  4. #4

    Mark Vitale, MD, MPH

    Orthopedic SurgeryConnecticut, CT18+ years in practice

    Mark Vitale, MD, MPH, practices orthopedic surgery in Connecticut, CT. NPI-verified active practice since 2008.

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  5. #5

    Isaac Moss, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryConnecticut, CT16+ years in practice

    Isaac Moss, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Connecticut, CT. NPI-verified active practice since 2010.

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  6. #6

    Thomas Hickernell, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryConnecticut, CT13+ years in practice

    Thomas Hickernell, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Connecticut, CT. NPI-verified active practice since 2013.

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  7. #7

    Corey Dwyer, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryConnecticut, CT9+ years in practice

    Corey Dwyer, MD, practices orthopedic surgery in Connecticut, CT. NPI-verified active practice since 2017.

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