OrthoConnecticut, the region’s leading orthopedic specialty practice, will fully reopen their Danbury, New Milford, Southbury, Ridgefield, Litchfield and Sharon offices by June 15th.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, OrthoConnecticut has only been open for emergencies, limited in-office appointments and telemedicine appointments since early March. “We are excited to get back to work,” says OrthoConnecticut President, Michael Brand, M.D. “The safety of our patients and staff is our highest priority, and we are looking forward to caring for patients with injuries or postponed surgeries. We know everyone is eager to return to some sense of a normal routine and to more activity. Our reopening plans and extended office hours allow us to fully attend to our patients’ needs, while abiding by all safety protocols.”
New Safety Precautions in Place
Patients can be assured that the safety and well-being of the community is always OrthoConnecticut’s utmost priority, and now more than ever, the practice is taking further precautions to ensure safety. All providers and staff are required to wear masks and personal protective equipment (PPE). The practice is implementing the strictest cleaning measures, systematically sanitizing patient rooms and workspaces.
Upon arrival, patients will be screened for symptoms of illness and the number of patients allowed in an office at any one time is limited. New, plexiglass desk dividers limit exposure between patients and staff during the registration and check out process. Spacious offices enable easy social distancing, particularly in the Danbury office. Patients scheduled for surgery will be required to be tested for Covid-19 and should discuss this with their surgeon ahead of time.
Since 1954, OrthoConnecticut has been dedicated to providing both operative and non-operative solutions to musculoskeletal issues, diagnosing and treating orthopedic issues that affect mobility and quality of life. Currently, the Danbury, New Milford, and Sharon offices are open Monday thru Friday 8-5. For appointments in Ridgefield, Southbury or Litchfield please visit the website or call the office for the current schedule.
Dr. Brand continues, “The practice’s physicians and staff are grateful to the community for its patience during this unusual time and for their continued trust in our practice”.
OrthoCare Express, the practice’s orthopedic urgent care service, remains open Monday through Friday, 8 am – 5 pm in Danbury and New Milford, and 9 am -3 pm in Danbury on weekends. Telemedicine appointments continue to be available for non-immediate care and consultations, please call 203-797-1500 or 860-355-8000 to schedule an appointment.
For more information or to make an in-office or telemedicine appointment, please call us at 203-797-1500, or visit us at myorthoct.com.
