3:20 appointment at 10 Birdseye in Farmington and it's after 5:00 and still haven't seen the Dr…read more Very rude. Dr finally came in 5:15 and was very soft spoken and nice. He apologized for being late but 2 hours is over the top late! If he wasn't so nice he'd get 1star!!

Dr. Kennon was recommended to me by my long-time physical therapist, who has practiced in the…read moreHartford area for several decades. He was also recommended by a knowledgeable friend. In 2014 he did my left hip, in 2019 my right hip and in 2020 my right knee. All were total replacements. I could not be happier with each result and recommend him unconditionally. All of my surgeries were at the CJRI at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford. While there I talked to several nurses and PT's. All agreed he was one of the top 2 or 3 orthopedic surgeons doing hips and knees in the area. He appears to do a very large number of hips and knees which is one of the things one wants in an orthopedist doing such procedures. My experience, and theirs, was that he combines an excellent surgical technique with a warm bedside manner, spending as much time answering questions and explaining all options and answering questions. I also found all the group's staff to be exceptional, from the PA's to the surgical schedulers. I cannot recommend Dr. Kennon more highly.

They took us right in with no wait time at all. They were…read morecaring and kind. X-rays were done and read. We got the results and we're sent on our way with instructions. Could not have been a better visit!

Orthopedic Associates treat patients like animals on a factory farm - there is no hiding that the…read moremain goal here is profit rather than ensuring care meets the needs and standards expected by patients. In an "hour-long" appointment I was lucky to get 2 minutes of face time with the doctor, who didn't seem particularly interested, just wanted to move on to the next patient. To add to the profit-drive factory farm feel, OAH (and OASC, which, somehow, is a completely separate entity from OAH - although of course they don't explain that to you) have extraordinarily opaque billing practices: In the 2 months since my surgery I have received bills for hundreds of dollars from at least 4 separate "companies" and counting. Along with assorted smaller bills. Follow up care has been disappointing - again, essentially zero time with the doctor (Dr. Stephen Davis) and, instead of referring me to PT or giving me exercises to do, Dr. Davis told me to look up exercises on YouTube. Not really the medical expertise I am looking for, or paying for to be honest. The only good thing is that the Orthopedic Associates Surgery Center is a beautiful facility. The OAH offices (Plainville, etc.) are your typical doctors offices, nothing special, if anything a little more worn and dated than I expected. In all, would not recommend unless they are your only option.

The doctor was fine but the other staff was rude and unprofessional. Christina was absolutely awful.read more

I was absolutely shocked when I tried to see a doctor yesterday at this location. After waiting for…read moremy turn at the reception desk I was turned away because although I have Connecticare, because I have it thru Access Health (Obamacare) they don't take it. However they do accept Connecticare patients who do not have the insurance thru the exchange. Even the receptionist was apologetic. I had the option of paying $250 for a visit which I declined since I do have insurance. She wrote out the names of other places I could go to get looked at. I just drove home feeling humiliated and embarrassed. I contacted the State insurance department to ask if this was legal? Sounds suspicious to me.

I was suffering from shooting pain through my butt and down my left leg -- sciatic nerve pain. I…read morehad tried chiropractic relief, rehab therapy, and received two cortisone injections to my lower spine. The pain got so bad I couldn't bend to put on socks or lift the mattress to make the bed. I had reviewed many local surgeons on line and settled on Dr. David Kruger in Bloomfield, Ct. Others have stated.he is a surgeon who will not jump at a chance to use his surgical skills and in my case, while he was reserved and serius about the possible outcomes of surgery, he was also quite confident he could help address my problem only after thorough review of my MRI. I too was not hoping for surgery but I had exhausted all other options and when Dr. Kruger showed me the arthritis affected bone pinching my nerve we agreed to surgery. Surgery went well, and Dr. Kruger performed an L3 and L4 laminotomy and foraminotomy. I had been worried about the recovery period, but all went much better than I could have imagined. I was home the same day of surgery and took one of the painkillers before bed. As the anesthetics wore off it was immediately apparent my pain was gone. I never needed additional pain killers and went to work the next day (I work at home so did not need to drive). Recovery was painless aside from some stiffness where the muscles were cut. Although I felt fine and thought I could return to playing tennis after a couple of weeks, the Dr. recommended I wait at least 6 weeks. I tried, but in the fifth week I played tennis on Friday, golf and tennis on Sunday. No pain, nor stiffness. Honestly, it hurt more to remove one of the staples than it did for the surgery, and this was an anomaly. I highly recommend Dr. Kruger as an honest surgeon whose main concern is working with the patient to find the best solution for their problem -- even if this does not include surgery. In retrospect, I am disappointed with the Dr. that had advised I get the cortisone shots (not Dr. Kruger, but the folks at Hartford Hospital) as it seemed the MRI presented ample evidence the shots would have no affect. Is is great to be pain free just in time for golf season and I am enjoying playing tennis multiple times per week. Thank you Dr. Kruger.

While Dr. Shekhman may have excellent surgical technique, I would not recommend him. He did my…read moretotal knee replacement in January of 2026 and when I returned in April for the 3 month check, I told him I was having considerable difficulties. In addition to my subjective complaints of ongoing pain, there were objective measures to indicate something was wrong. I was going backwards in the progress I had made in physical therapy, the PT and my PCP referred me to a lymphedema specialist because of abnormal swelling, and I developed a painful snapping sensation behind the knee making it very difficult to walk up stairs, something I did not have previously. This doctor refused to hear my concerns and told me I was "thinking too much" about the knee. He recommended that I stop all therapy, including the lymphedema intervention. I was compelled to find a doctor who would offer a second opinion, and after an MRI of the knee, the problems were properly diagnosed. To my shock, as I prepared for the visit with the second doctor and gathered the surgical notes from MyChart, I reviewed what Dr. Shekhman had write about the April visit regarding my complaints and dissatisfaction. I was astonished that he had completely misrepresented our conversation, said I was happy with the outcome and making good progress. Either he never heard what I told him, or felt the need to misrepresent what had actually transpired. Neither is good. I would not recommend him for anyone else facing knee replacement. There are other excellent surgeons outside of OAH who also listen to their patients. Thankfully, owing to the quick intervention of my new doctor, the difficulties are being treated and I am seeing some progress although further surgery may be required. Perhaps Dr. Shekhman is too arrogant to listen, or perhaps he made assumptions because I am a woman, and thus dismissed me completely,essentially telling me that everything I was feeling was "in my head." There are other great surgeons; I would never recommend him.

Excellent care and answers all questions so that you understand. Staff is wonderful. He has done…read moreboth hip replacements and both went smoothly.

My mother broke 15 bones (12 of them rib bones) and they refused to take her on as patient. She had…read morea life saving surgery but was looking for an orthopedic for follow up. They said they don't do that sort of thing. The rudest office manager I have every spoken to. She told me they will treat any bone in the body except the rib bone.

Top notch experienced surgeon with a great bed side manner. I highly recommend him for joint…read morereplacement surgery. He performed a full right knee replacement recently and will do my left knee in a couple of months. Dr. Carangelo came highly recommended to me by several people, and I am so happy he did. My experience was wonderful from start to my post-op today. I'm doing really well thanks to a superb surgeon like Dr. Carangelo.

WORST PLACE I HAVE EVER BEEN TO. I swear, I thought it was a joke. They made me wait over an hour…read morefor my appt. there were 13 other people in the waiting room with the same appt time as me! I couldn't believe it! There were a total of 36 people in the waiting room. And everyone was irate. And the worst part is, that this wasn't just a 'bad day'. From talking to people, I came to learn that it was normal. But people were saying that they needed a follow up and figured they would go back, hoping their previous disaster wait time was a fluke...not the case. And the receptionists and dr had NO EXCUSE! I will NEVER go back.

My experience with this Aris Yannopoulos, MD was extremely troubling. I was initially told there…read morewas a spinal issue and that surgery might be needed. After physical therapy worsened my pain, my follow-up visit was the complete opposite--my symptoms were dismissed, I was told nothing was wrong, and that I should just work out more. I was also told that surgery had never been discussed. When I mentioned I was in pain and could not walk he said yes you can you're not in pain. Go home and take a Tylenol. Your spine is perfect you are so lucky. I later obtained a second opinion and was diagnosed with a condition requiring spinal fusion, with clear warnings that delaying surgery could result in permanent nerve damage. I have never been spoken to so dismissively in a medical setting. If you are dealing with ongoing pain or neurological symptoms, I strongly urge you to seek another opinion rather than relying solely on this provider.

I saw him for a discectomy L4-L5m he performed a miracle. I was unable to stand or walk and was…read morewheeled into his office in a wheelchair. He performed the surgery and I was walking post operatively within hours. For a man w a brother who is paralyzed, I was ecstatic with my results. Needless to say after being in a serious car accident at over 65 mph, I sought him out for my care. The ER didx prays and CT scan which was inconclusive. I saw Dr. Yannopoulos and he prescribed PT after an MRI review. After PE I was still having symtomsof radiating numbness on my right side of my neck radiating down through my shoulder region. He had x-rays taken in his office and reviewed them w me. In his opinion I had nothing wrong...I have a muscular strain and "get back to living your life" was said to me. He then through his body against the wall in the exam room several time to illustrate how my body was injured in the crash. He went on a tirade about all of this and was very theatrical to say the least. He was loud, obnoxious and very disrespectful. I sat there thinking... why on earth do you think I drove across the state to see this man? I had total confidence in him after my discectomy and it had been over 20 years since. Did he think I was faking it to milk the insurance company??? I asked for more PT but he refused saying my problem was muscular and it wouldn't help. In my mind I had these symptoms that he didn't recognize. I didn't understand his loud and flamboyant response to my symptoms. It didn't make sense to me. I reiterated my symptoms several times and asked about acupuncture and massage. He completely dismissed the idea saying they ere quacks and that he knows what's good for me. I was appalled to say the least. This doctor who made me whole again so many years ago was no longer in the room. He wasn't listening to me, he was dictating my evaluation. I will never see this man again. My pain is real. As I tried to explain my pain and symptoms he belittled me to the point of embarrassment. I worked my entire life and am entering into retirement. I would never recommend this man to anyone. Once upon a time he was a brilliant surgeon who performed a miracle on me. Now he is a loud, offensive, arrogant, disgruntled individual who should have retired years ago before the bitterness took over. Stay away!!! Dave B.

Competent doctors, but watch out for sketchy billing practices!…read more Check every line item on your bill! I don't know if it's an honest mistake or insurance billing fraud, but the Manchester office "padded" my bill with an extra almost $800 for services that never happened and has been totally unresponsive to efforts to get it corrected. That being said, the doctor was very knowledgeable and helpful.

I would not recommend the offices on Middle Tpke in Manchester. Staff is not competent or caring…read more My mother had an unfortunate fall at work and has been out on workers comp for a severe rotator cuff injury. The office staff and PA's for Dr. Risinger have told WC she's able to work when she can't grip or lift her arm. They actually listed false information on the WC forms. For your own or loved ones safety do not go there.