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Orthopaedic Surgeons Accepting CareFirst in Connecticut

54 verified orthopaedic surgeons in Connecticut accept CareFirst. Profiles cover focus areas including Sports Medicine, Pediatric Orthopaedics, and Foot & Ankle Surgery. Common hospital affiliations include Hospital for Special Surgery, UConn John Dempsey Hospital, and Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.

Theodore Blaine

Theodore Blaine, MD

Orthopaedics

Stamford, CT30+ years
Cato Laurencin

Cato Laurencin, M.D.

Albert and Wilda Van Dusen Distinguished Endowed Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Connecticut

Orthopaedics

Farmington, CT30+ years
Robert Arciero

Robert Arciero, MD

Professor

Orthopaedics

Farmington, CT30+ years
Robert Cristofaro

Robert Cristofaro, MD

Orthopaedics

Stamford, CT30+ years
Lauren Geaney

Lauren Geaney, MD

Orthopaedics

Farmington, CT15+ years
Henry Backe

Henry Backe, MD

Division Chief of Orthopaedics, St. Vincent’s Medical Center

Orthopaedics

Fairfield, CT30+ years
David Kramer

David Kramer, MD

Chief of the Section of Spine Surgery

Orthopaedics

Greenwich, CT30+ years
Jeffrey Deluca

Jeffrey Deluca, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Westport, CT30+ years
Lane Spero

Lane Spero, MD

Orthopaedics

Torrington, CT30+ years
Douglas Henshaw

Douglas Henshaw, MD

Chief, Section of Orthopedic Surgery, Danbury Hospital

Orthopaedics

Ridgefield, CT20+ years
Amy Wasterlain

Amy Wasterlain, MD

Orthopaedics

Middletown, CT10+ years
Christopher McCarthy

Christopher McCarthy, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Glastonbury, CT10+ years
Michael Kuhn

Michael Kuhn, MD

Sports Medicine Surgeon; formerly Chief of Orthopaedics, Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune; former Commander, United States Navy Medical Corps

Orthopaedics

Greenwich, CT20+ years
Mark Vitale

Mark Vitale, MD, MPH

Orthopaedics

Greenwich, CT20+ years
Glenn Russo

Glenn Russo, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Hamden, CT10+ years
James Yue

James Yue, MD

Director, Orthopaedic Spine Surgery Section (formerly); Associate Clinical Professor, Orthopedics & Rehabilitation

Orthopaedics

Shelton, CT30+ years
Jeffrey Burns

Jeffrey Burns, MD

Director of Clinical Services, Hartford Hospital Joint Center

Orthopaedics

Hartford, CT20+ years
Haik Kavookjian

Haik Kavookjian, MD

Orthopaedics

Norwalk, CT30+ years
William Schmidt

William Schmidt, MD

Orthopaedics

Stamford, CT30+ years
Shirvinda Wijesekera

Shirvinda Wijesekera, M.D.

Orthopaedics

Hamden, CT20+ years

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know these orthopaedic surgeons accept CareFirst?
Each profile on this page lists CareFirst among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What CareFirst plans do these orthopaedic surgeons accept?
Plan-level detail (PPO, HMO, EPO, Medicare Advantage, etc.) varies by specialists. Open a specific provider profile to see the exact CareFirst plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a orthopaedic surgeon that takes CareFirst?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Sports Medicine, Pediatric Orthopaedics, and Foot & Ankle Surgery. Then verify the specific CareFirst plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
How do I narrow this list to my city?
Use the city links below to drill into a specific market — coverage and wait times vary by region even within the same state.