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Edmund A. Ganal, M.D.

Sports Medicine Specialist | Knee, Hip & Shoulder Surgeon

Tel: 860-355-8000
Ext: 4209
Fax: 860-350-6291
Offices: Danbury, Litchfield, New Milford, Sharon

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Specialty Areas:

Sports Medicine, Shoulder, Knee & Hip Arthroscopy & General Orthopedics

Board Certification:

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (2012) ABOS Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Subspecialty (2015)

Medical Licenses:

Connecticut
New York

Awards

Castle Connolly Top Doctor Since: 2020
Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctor (2020, 2021)
Connecticut Magazine Top Doctors (2021-2023)
America’s Most Honored Doctors (2021)
America’s Most Honored Doctors – Top 10% (2022-2023)
Healthgrades Honor Roll

More About Sports Medicine Specialist, Knee, Hip & Shoulder Surgeon Edmund A. Ganal, M.D.

Dr. Ganal graduated magna cum laude with Revelle Provost honors from University of California, San Diego with a degree in biochemistry and cell biology, was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and played NCAA soccer. He volunteered on a medical mission to the Philippines before attending Tufts University School of Medicine on a Health Professional Scholarship. Dr. Ganal completed a general surgery internship then served as a battalion surgeon with the Marines where he deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. After completing orthopedic residency at Naval Medical Center San Diego, he was stationed at Newport, RI where he deployed to Afghanistan for Operation Enduring Freedom and took care of combat casualties. He completed a fellowship in sports medicine at the Steadman Philippon Research Institute in Vail, Colorado and specializes in shoulder, knee and hip arthroscopy.

Dr. Ganal is currently a team physician for the US Men’s and Women’s Ski and Snowboard teams, New Milford High School and Joel Barlow High School in Redding. He has provided medical coverage for Mountain Dew Winter Tour Games, the Naval Academy Preparatory School, and Eagle Valley High School. He is board certified in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He has served 13 years in the United States Navy and is looking forward to bringing his experience to Western Connecticut.

Fellowship & Graduate Training:

Fellow: Steadman Philippon Research Institute; Vail, Colorado
Chief Resident: Naval Medical Center San Diego; San Diego, California
Resident: Orthopedic Surgery, Naval Medical Center San Diego; San Diego, California
Intern: Surgery, Naval Medical Center San Diego; San Diego, California

Education:

Doctor of Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine; Boston, Massachusetts
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Cell Biology, University of California, San Diego; La Jolla, California

Accident prone patient highly recommends Dr. Ganal. I have been a patient of Dr. Ganal’s for almost a year due to some accident prone months. I became a patient after suffering a femoral neck stress fracture. It wasn’t the easiest news to receive, but Dr. Ganal balanced professional matter of fact delivery with compassion. He treated me for four months until I was cleared. A few months later (much to my chagrin) I suffered a bimalleolar fracture (broke my tibia and ankle). Dr. Ganal performed my surgery to repair – and within 12 weeks it was almost as good as new. He would be my highest recommendation for any orthopedic injury. Extremely professional, very empathetic, and patient focused (he really listens to what his patients say).

Thank you for helping my severe shoulder pain Dr. Ganal. I went in with severe right shoulder pain, wasn’t sure from what, maybe the dog tugging all week and my shoulder probably just gave in. I was not able to bring my arm up at all it was in so much pain. Dr. Ganal saw that there was no fracture, so prescribed me with the strongest anti inflammatory pill, and self exercises at home found on his website. Come Monday, I was able to bring my arm up and down with no pain. Bless you and thank you.

Dr. Ganal and his staff are amazing. They are all so pleasant and helpful with all of your needs. I would highly recommend Dr. Ganal to anyone who needs his services.