Our Practice

Connecticut Neck and Back Specialists is a surgical practice dedicated to the comprehensive management of disorders of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine including cervical and lumbar disc herniation, spinal fractures and deformities, spinal tumors and infections, and degenerative conditions of the spine including spinal stenosis.

Staffed by recognized specialists in the fields of spinal surgery and rehabilitation, Connecticut Neck and Back Specialists offers the highest quality, evidence-based medical and surgical management of spinal disorders that is responsive to the individual needs of the patient and their referring physicians. We believe that such high quality of care is based upon providing each patient with a comprehensive education related to his or her particular spinal condition. With the assistance of customized internet-based educational resources, we at Connecticut Neck and Back Specialists help to guide our patients through decisions pertaining to conservative therapy options, through discussions of risks and benefits of possible surgical alternatives, and through developing appropriate expectations of the post-operative period.

The fellowship-trained spine surgeons at Connecticut Neck and Back Specialists are engaged in ongoing clinical research to explore and substantiate the latest advances in operative and non-operative methods of diagnosis and treatment of spinal disorders. With on-site state-of-the-art digital radiography services, Connecticut Neck and Back Specialists will efficiently evaluate and treat all aspects of your spinal condition.

Through its affiliation with The Spine Center at Danbury Hospital, Connecticut Neck and Back Specialists provides access to a comprehensive team of supporting physicians including neurosurgeons, neurologists, pain management anesthesiologists, neuroradiologists, physiatrists, and psychologists.

Our emphasis on patient education in conjunction with access to an experienced, well-informed professional staff results in our ability to provide our patients with the highest level of customer service.  The collaborative effort between our providers, management and administrative staff ensures that each of our patient’s individual needs are addressed and taken care of in a timely manner.  Our staff is compassionate and discreet; they are there to help facilitate communication with insurance carriers, employers, and referring physicians.   We continually assess how we can improve the overall experience for our patients and we welcome your feedback.  If you have any questions or comments, please forward them in writing to Susan Nelson, Practice Administrator.