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  • Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
  • 42 years of experience
  • Orthopaedic And Specialty Surgery Center 40 Old Ridgebury Rd Ste 201, Danbury, CT 06810
  • (203) 205-2840

Brief Intro

Dr. Joel Buchalter has been in practice since 1988 and is a founding partner of Somers Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Group. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the New York University School of Medicine Hospital for Joint Diseases. He is also the Co-director of the Orthopaedic Institute at Putnam Hospital Center. Dr. Buchalter is on staff at Northern Westchester Hospital Center in Mount Kisco, the Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City, and Putnam Hospital Center in Carmel where he has served as Chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and is presently the President of the Medical Staff.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Hospital For Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute

MEDICAL SCHOOL

New York University School Of Medicine - 1983

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Location & Hours

  • Orthopaedic And Specialty Surgery Center
  • 40 Old Ridgebury Rd Ste 201, Danbury, CT 06810
  • Mon:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Tue:6:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Wed:6:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Thu:6:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Fri:6:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
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Conditions Addressed

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
  • Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage
  • Lateral Epicondylitis
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Rotator cuff syndrome
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
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Procedures Performed

  • Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
  • Shoulder Surgery
  • Hip Replacement
  • Physical Therapy
  • Knee Replacement
  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • Occupational Therapy Evaluation
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicare
  • Humana
  • Liberty Mutual
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • CDPHP
  • Optum Health
  • Northwell Direct
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Aetna
  • Tricare
  • Transamerica
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • AARP
  • MVP Health Care
  • 1199SEIU
  • Wellcare
  • Independent Health
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