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* Fracture Care * General Orthopaedics * On-Site Physical Therapy Department * Joint Replacements (shoulder, hip, knee) * Spinal Care and Spine Injuries * Arthroscopic Surgery * Treatment of motor vehicle injuries * Pediatric and adolescent care * Arthritis Care * Hand and Carpal Tunnel Surgery * Shoulder & Elbow problems * Treatment of tendonitis and bursitis * Work-related Injuries * Disability evaluations * Independent Medical Exams (IME) * Sports Medicine * On-site state of the art X-ray facilities * Seminars on Knee, Hip, Shoulder, and Wrist Pain About VOS Valley Othopaedic Specialists is a full-service orthopedic practice dedicated to complete musculoskeletal care. With both general orthopedic surgeons and fellowship-trained specialists in total joint replacement, foot and ankle surgery, hand surgery, pediatric orthopedics, and sports medicine, we are the areas most comprehensive orthopedic surgery practice. about VOS about VOS about VOS Getting hurt is painful enough. Our practice is dedicated to treating you with the highest of care. Our highly-trained staff makes a special effort to ensure that your office and surgery experience are as pleasant as possible. VOS has on-site X-Ray imaging to simplify and expedite your care, and our physical and occupational therapists are ready to assist in your pre- and post-operative rehabilitation needs. Orthopaedic Surgery is the branch of medicine that deals in all facets of evaluation, treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. We work on treating musculoskeletal problems resulting from birth, abnormal development, overuse or injury. Although we are trained as orthopedic surgeons most of the conditions we treat can be helped without surgical intervention. We offer onsite diagnostic x-rays, physical therapy, injections, casting and bracing services. Physical Therapy Michael Suomala, MSPT, CPT Clinical Director Master of Science in Physical Therapy at Springfield College (1997) Over twelve years of providing local communities with the highest level of outpatient orthopaedic physical therapy Al Franceschini, RPT University of Connecticut, School of Allied Health Profession (1988) Lorraine Diaz, P.T., C. Ped. University of Connecticut, School of Allied Health Profession 32 years of experience in the treatment of orthopaedic patients. Valley Orthopaedic Specialists has three convenient locations in order to better serve you. Plus, before and after you visit us, our new website makes things easier for you! Register online to save time in the office. After your visit, please tell us how we did! VOS values your opinion; log on to the website and fill out our “Patient Survey.” You can also pay balances on your accounts. Ansonia From Route 8 North: Take exit 18 (Division Street). At the end of the exit take a right. At the light take a left onto Wakelee Avenue. The office is 1/8 of a mile on the left. From Route 8 South: Take exit 20 (Derby Ave). Follow Derby Avenue and bear left at the island (you will cross over route 8). Continue on Wakelee Avenue through two traffic lights. The office is ½ mile past the second light and is on the right, directly past the Wakelee Medical Center. Shelton Suzanne Dibisschop, OTR/L, CHT Quinnipiac University (2001) Advanced certificate in Hand and Upper Quarter Rehabilitation from Drexel University Adjunct faculty member of Quinnipiac University (203) 925-2981 From Route 8 North: Take exit 13, Constitution Blvd. At the end of the exit take a left onto Constitution Blvd. Turn left onto Bridgeport Ave. From Route 8 South: Take exit 13 Bridgeport Ave. At the end of the exit take a left. The office is on the left just past the commuter lot. Oxford Jessica Suomala, MSPT, CPT Master of Science in Physical Therapy New York Medical College (1988) Treating patients with a combination of modalities, manual therapy and exercise in an outpatient orthopaedic setting for twelve years Certified personal trained for fourteen years (203) 734-7900 (203) 881-5266 valley orthopaedic specialists orthopaedic surgery| |sports sports medicine medicine ||onsite | physical therapy orthopaedic surgery onsitex-ray x-ray | physical therapy “Experience You Can Trust” 111 Wakelee Avenue Ansonia, CT 06401 (203) 734-7900 144 Oxford Road Oxford, CT 06478 (203) 881-5266 330 Bridgeport Avenue Shelton, CT 06484 (203) 925-2981 From Route 8 North: Take exit 22 (Bank Street). At the end of the ramp take a left onto Route 67, follow Route 67 for 2 miles. Tommy K’s Plaza will be on your right. Take a right at the second entrance into the upper level of the Plaza. We are located next door to Tommy’s Tanning. From Route 8 South: Take exit 22 (Bank Street). At the end of the ramp take a right onto Route 67, follow Route 67 for 2 miles. Tommy K’s Plaza will be on your right. Take a right at the second entrance into the upper level of the Plaza. We are located next door to Tommy’s Tanning. locations locations www.vosct.com Meet the Doctors of VOS... In order for us to proide the best care for you, it is very important that you bring the following items to your visit: * A list of your current medications * Any and all x-rays films * Insurance information and card * State issued form of identification * Information about what treatments and medications have been tried in the past * Medical records from prior visits that you think may be helpful * New Patients: download the patient registration. We care about the level of service we provide. Thank you, for choosing Valley Orthopaedic Specialists for your care. We appreciate your trust and confidence in us. We are here to render caring, quality orthopaedic care, promptly and professionally, in a pleasant and friendly atmosphere. We put our patients first in all we do. Please take a moment to logon to our website (www.vosct.com) to fill out our patient survey. We aspire to consistently maintain high standards of excellence and patient satisfaction. Your input will help us improve and serve you better. Any comments you make are kept strictly confidential and can only help us become better. Getting Ready for Your Visit We will submit medical insurance forms to your insurance company for you, however, your insurance coverage is a contract between you and your insurance company. You are responsible for bills regardless of your insurance plan. We accept the allowed amount for insurance companies for which we participate. Under no circumstances will we waive co-pays, deductibles or co-insurance. Dr. Robert W. Nolan, MD Dr. Gerald Cambria, MD Dr. Cambria is a Board-Certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopic surgery, total joint replacement, and sports medicine, and a member of the Valley Orthopaedics community since 1990. Manged care companies require providers to collect all applicable co-pays and/or deductibles at the time of your visit. Otherwise, we may have to reschedule your appointment. For your convenience, we accept cash, check, MasterCard, AMEX and VISA. If you have questions about your coverage, please contact your insurance company. If you have questions about payment, please call our Billing Office at 203-734-7900 (option 4) during regular office hours. Financial Information Insurance Information Dr. Nolan loves orthopaedics because it gives him joy to see his patients get better. He has been with Valley Orthopaedic Specialists since 1991. He has special interests in the field of knee, shoulder and spine problems. He especially has interests in the field of arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery and spinal fusion. He is fully certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He has also achieved subspecialty certification in sports medicine by the ABOS. Dr. Ignatius Komninakas, M.D. Dr. Gary R. Richo, MD, Dr. Richo, M.D., Ph.D joined Valley Orthopaedic Specialists in 2004. He is a Board-Certified orthopaedic surgeon who is fellowship trained in foot and ankle surgery and reconstructive surgery of the foot. He currently serves on staff at Griffin Hospital as the only fellowship trained foot surgeon. He has been involved with care of high school athletes from Derby, Ansonia, and Oxford High Schools. Valley Orthopaedic Specialists participates with most major insurance companies. For a complete list, please call our office, or visit us online at www.vosct.com. Dr. Komninakas is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon who is fellowship trained in adult reconstructive surgery, joint replacement and biologic joint resurfacing. He is an attending physician with staff privileges at Griffin Hospital and St Vincent’s Medical Center. His orthopaedic interests include general orthopaedics, conventional and alternative management of arthritis, minimally invasive surgery including arthroscopy, joint resurfacing and joint replacement surgery. Sean Muldoon, PA-C Dr. Scott Waller, MD Dr. Waller attended the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he received his undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree, followed by the New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York where he received his MD. After his orthopaedic residency at a categorical residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital, Dr. Waller went on to complete the Joseph Boyes Orthopaedic Hand Surgery fellowship, the oldest orthopaedic hand surgery training program in the country. Sean Muldoon works with all the physicians at Valley Orthopaedics. He received his bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology and nursing as well as his master’s degree in Physician Assistant sciences at Quinnipiac College in Hamden, Connecticut. Sean is a board-certified Physician Assistant licensed by the State Medical Board of Connecticut. Find out more about the VOS team on our website: www.vosct.com.