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Joint Care New Britain General campus:
(860) 224-5186

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Our physicians


Chief of Neurosurgery
Ahmed M Khan, M.D.

Neurosurgeons
Edward W Akeyson, M.D.
Stephen F Calderon, M.D.
Bruce S Chozick, M.D.
Joseph Aferzon, M.D.
Stephan C. Lange, M.D.
Howard Lantner, M.D.
Stephen Lantner, M.D.

Orthopedic Specialists
Jeffrey A Bash, M.D.
David A Belman, M.D.
Robert M Belniak, M.D.
Russell A Chiappetta, M.D.
Frank J Gerratana, M.D.
Michael T LeGeyt, M.D.
Stephen L Pillsbury, M.D.
Richard F Scarlett, M.D.
Ira L Spar, M.D.
Lane D Spero, M.D.
Jeffrey B Steckler, M.D.
Robert S Waskowitz, M.D.
Robert J Carangelo, M.D.
Richard L Froeb, M.D.

Physical Medicine & Rehab Specialists
Steven G Beck, M.D.
Paul F Cerza, M.D.
Robert C Pepperman, M.D.
William Pesce, D.O.

Podiatrists
Tina A Boucher, D.P.M.
Thomas W Donohue, D.P.M.
John M Gaetano, D.P.M.
Craig Kaufman, D.P.M.
David M Roccapriore, D.P.M.
Ashley K Shepard, D.P.M.
Joseph R Treadwell, D.P.M.
Leo M Veleas, D.P.M.
Richard S. Cutler, D.P.M.
Filza Khan, D.P.M.




Chief of Neurosurgery

Ahmed M Khan, M.D.

Ahmed Khan Education

Medical degree, University of Connecticut School of Medicine; internship in general surgery, UConn School of Medicine; residency in neurological surgery, Rhode Island Hospital, Brown University School of Medicine, Providence, R.I.


General Info

Neurosurgeon and chief, Division of Neurosurgery, Hospital of Central Connecticut

Primary Practice

Connecticut Neurosurgery and Spine, New Britain and Southington: (860) 225-1227




Neurosurgeons

Edward W Akeyson, M.D.

Edward Akeyson Education

M.D. and Ph.D. in neuroscience, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore; internship in general surgery and residency in neurosurgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Tex.


General Info

Clinical instructor, Department of Neurosurgery, Yale University School of Medicine.

Primary Practice

New Britain: (860) 832-4664

Additional Practice

Southington:

Stephen F Calderon, M.D.

Stephen Calderon Education

Medical degree, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, N.Y.; internship, The Christ Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio; residencies, Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio and Veterans Administration Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio.


Primary Practice

Neurosurgical Associates, P.C., Hartford: (860) 522-7121

Bruce S Chozick, M.D.

Education

Medical degree, University of Connecticut School of Medicine; internship and residency, Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University, Providence, R.I.


Primary Practice

Neurosurgical Associates, P.C., Hartford: (860) 522-7121

Joseph Aferzon, M.D.

Joseph Aferzon Education

Medical degree, State University of New York School of Medicine and Bio-Medical Sciences, Buffalo, N.Y.; internship, University of Connecticut Health Center's John Dempsey Hospital; residency in neurosurgery, Hartford Hospital.

Primary Practice

New Britain: (860) 832-4664

Stephan C. Lange, M.D.

Stephan Lange Education

He earned his medical degree from the University of California, Irvine; completed an internship at the University of Oregon, Health Sciences Center, Portland, Ore.; and a residency at the University of Washington in Seattle.

General Info

Dr. Lange is board-certified in neurosurgery.

Primary Practice

Neurosurgical Associates, P.C., Hartford: (860) 522-7121

Howard Lantner, M.D.

Howard Lantner Education

He earned his medical degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia; completed an internship at New York University Hospital/Bellevue Medical Center, New York, N.Y.; residencies at Hahnemann University/ Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Upland, Pa., and the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Tex.; and a fellowship at the University of South Florida, Tampa.

General Info

Dr. Lantner is board-certified in neurosurgery.

Primary Practice

Neurosurgical Associates, P.C., Hartford: (860) 522-7121

Stephen Lantner, M.D.

Stephen Lantner Education

He earned his medical degree from George Washington University, Washington, D.C. and completed his neurosurgical training at Albany Medical Center Hospital, Albany, N.Y. Dr. Torrey is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and clinical instructor, University of Connecticut Medical Center.


General Info

Dr. Torrey is board certified in neurosurgery.

Primary Practice

Neurosurgery Associates of Northwest Connecticut, Waterbury: 1-800-463-8764




Orthopedic Specialists

Jeffrey A Bash, M.D.

Primary Practice

Middlesex Orthopedic Surgeons, Middletown: (860) 685-8940

David A Belman, M.D.

David Belman Education

Medical degree, McGill University, Montreal, Canada; internship, Waterbury Hospital; residencies, Montreal General Hospital, University of Connecticut Health Center; fellowship in hand surgery, Hartford Hospital.



Primary Practice

Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain General campus: (860) 224-5900 x4678

Robert M Belniak, M.D.

Robert Belniak Education

Medical degree, University of Connecticut Medical School; trained at the University of Connecticut and the University of Chicago.


General Info

Teaching faculty, Orthopedic Learning Center in Illinois.

Primary Practice

Grove Hill Medical Center,: (860) 832-4666

Russell A Chiappetta, M.D.

Russell Chiappetta Education

Medical degree, Rutgers Medical School, Piscataway, N.J.; orthopedic residency, University of Connecticut.




General Info

Clinical associate, University of Connecticut. Dr. Chiappetta's interests include joint replacements and arthroscopic surgery.

Primary Practice

Southington: (860) 628-4719

Frank J Gerratana, M.D.

Frank Gerratana Education

Medical degree, University of Connecticut Medical School; graduated from the Orthopaedic Residency Program.




Primary Practice

Grove Hill Medical Center: (860) 832-4666

Michael T LeGeyt, M.D.

Michael LeGeyt Education

Medical degree, University of Connecticut; internship, Waterbury Hospital; residency in orthopedic surgery, Seton Hall University, South Orange, N.J.; fellowship, Brown University, Providence R.I.




Primary Practice

New Britain: (860) 223-8500

Stephen L Pillsbury, M.D.

Stephen Pillsbury Education

Medical degree, University of Connecticut; trained at the University of Kentucky and orthopedic residency program, University of Connecticut Health Center.


Primary Practice

Grove Hill Medical Center: (860) 832-4666

Richard F Scarlett, M.D.

Richard Scarlett Education

Medical degree, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia; internship, and residencies in general surgery and orthopedics, the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania; fellowship in sports medicine, New England Baptist Hospital, Boston.





Primary Practice

Grove Hill Medical Center, 73 Cedar St., New Britain: (860) 832-4666

Ira L Spar, M.D.

Ira Spar Education

Medical degree, George Washington Medical School, Washington, D.C.; orthopedic residency, George Washington Medical Center.


General Info

Assistant clinical professor in orthopedic surgery, University of Connecticut Health Center.

Primary Practice

Plantsville: (860) 628-8789

Lane D Spero, M.D.

Education

Medical degree, Boston University School of Medicine; residencies in general surgery and orthopedic surgery, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, N.Y.; spine fellow, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Tex.



Primary Practice

Litchfield Hills Orthopedic Associates, Torrington: (860) 482-8539

Jeffrey B Steckler, M.D.

Jeffrey Steckler Education

Medical degree, State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, N.Y.; internship and residency, Kings County Hospital Center, Brooklyn, N.Y.


Primary Practice

New Britain: (860) 225-3587

Robert S Waskowitz, M.D.

Robert Waskowitz Education

Medical degree, University of Vermont College of Medicine; residency in orthopedic surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center; sports medicine fellowship, Steadman-Hawkins Sports Medicine Foundation, Colorado.



Primary Practice

Waskowitz Orthopedics and Sports Medicine: (860) 224-6709

Robert J Carangelo, M.D.

Robert Carangelo Education

Medical degree, University of Connecticut Medical School; orthopedic residency, University of Connecticut Health Center; trained at Georgetown University Medical Center; fellowship in adult reconstructive surgery, New England Baptist Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital.


General Info

Orthopedic specialist and medical director, Hospital of Central Connecticut Center for Joint Care.

Primary Practice

Orthopaedic Surgeons of Central Connecticut: (860) 223-8553

Richard L Froeb, M.D.

Richard Froeb Education

Medical degree, University of Illinois College of Medicine; trained at the U.S. Naval Hospital, Philadelphia; completed his orthopedic surgery residency in the Boston University program.


General Info

Orthopedic specialist and chief, Division of Orthopedics, Hospital of Central Connecticu. Assistant clinical professor of orthopedic surgery, University of Connecticut School of Medicine.

Primary Practice

Orthopaedic Surgeons of Central Connecticut: (860) 223-8553




Physical Medicine & Rehab Specialists

Steven G Beck, M.D.

Primary Practice

Hospital for Special Care, New Britain: 860) 827-4973

Paul F Cerza, M.D.

Primary Practice

West Hartford: (860) 647-6414

Robert C Pepperman, M.D.

Robert Pepperman Education

Medical degree, New York Medical College, Valhalla, N.Y.; internship, New York University Medical Center, New York, N.Y., residency, New York University Medical Center Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine.



Primary Practice

Grove Hill Medical Center, New Britain: (860) 832-4666

William Pesce, D.O.

General Info

Hospital for Special care

Primary Practice

Hospital for Special Care, New Britain: (860) 827-4973




Podiatrists

Tina A Boucher, D.P.M.

Tina Boucher Education

Medical degree, Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, Pa.; residency in podiatric medicine and surgery, Benedictine Hospital, Kingston, N.Y.



Primary Practice

Meriden: (203) 238-3668

Thomas W Donohue, D.P.M.

Thomas Donohue Education

Medical degree, New York College of Podiatric Medicine, New York, N.Y.; residency, Monsignor Clement Kern Hospital, Warren, Mich.

He is in practice in ,(860) 276-8140.


Primary Practice

15 Cornerstone Court, Plantsville: (860) 276-8140

John M Gaetano, D.P.M.

John Gaetano Education

Medical degree, Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Cleveland; residency, VA Connecticut HealthCare System, New Britain and New Haven; fellowship in podiatric medicine, Waterbury.




Primary Practice

1 Liberty Square, New Britain: (860) 229-2807

Craig Kaufman, D.P.M.

Education

Medical degree, Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, Pa.; residency, Kentucky Podiatric Residency Program at the University of Louisville Kindred Hospital, Louisville, Ky.

He is in practice in ,
(860) 666-2078.


Primary Practice

505 Willard Avenue Building 2, Suite D, Newington: (860) 666-2078

David M Roccapriore, D.P.M.

David Roccapriore Primary Practice

Kensington: (860) 225-6800

Ashley K Shepard, D.P.M.

Education

Medical degree, Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, Pa; residency in foot and ankle surgery, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit; diabetic foot and ankle fellowship, Harper and Detroit Receiving Hospitals, Detroit.


General Info

Assistant clinical professor, University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Primary Practice

Surgical Group, Hartford: (860) 547-0616

Joseph R Treadwell, D.P.M.

Joseph Treadwell Education

Medical degree, the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, Pa.; residency, Oakwood Downriver Medical Center, Michigan.


Primary Practice

Associated Podiatrists of CT, Plainville: (860) 747-2200

Leo M Veleas, D.P.M.

Leo Veleas Primary Practice

Southington: (860) 621-6828

Richard S. Cutler, D.P.M.

Education

Dr. Cutler completed his residency at the Maryland Podiatric Residency Program.

General Info

Dr. Cutler is board-certified in podiatric surgery.

Primary Practice

Avon: (860) 674-1850

Filza Khan, D.P.M.

Filza Khan Education

Medical degree, Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia; residency in foot and ankle surgery, Cambridge Health Alliance, Cambridge, Mass.



Primary Practice

Connecticut Surgical Group, 40 Hart St., Building C, New Britain: (860) 229-8889