Urgent Ortho Care in Wilton, and Physical and Occupational Therapy in Greenwich, Harrison, and Wilton will be closed on Saturday, August 31. Urgent Ortho Care will be available in Greenwich on Saturday, August 31. All locations will be closed on Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day. We will resume normal operations on Tuesday, September 3.

Michael B. Held, MD, MBA

Clinical Interests

Robotic Joint Replacement, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Direct Anterior Approach, Fracture Care, Non-Operative Mgmt. of Hip & Knee Arthritis

Located In

Wilton, Greenwich, Stamford, Harrison

About

Dr. Michael Held is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement surgery. He provides both surgical and non-surgical treatments for hip and knee pain, offering comprehensive care tailored to each patient’s needs. Dr. Held performs the full spectrum of joint replacement surgeries, including partial and total knee replacements, hip replacements, and revision hip and knee surgery. He has expertise in minimally invasive surgery and advanced techniques in direct anterior total hip replacement. He has authored over 30 peer-reviewed publications and textbook chapters in the field of hip and knee replacement surgery.

Dr. Held attended Vanderbilt University for his undergraduate degree and obtained his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine. He was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha society and completed a combined MD/MBA in Healthcare Management from Brandeis University.

Dr. Held completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, where he also served as Administrative Chief Resident. He further honed his skills with a fellowship in adult hip and knee reconstruction and replacement at the Rothman Orthopedic Institute.

Dr. Held’s practice focuses on providing comprehensive and personalized care for patients with hip and knee issues. He combines advanced surgical techniques with a deep commitment to patient education, ensuring each patient is well-informed and confident in their treatment plan.

In his free time, Dr. Held enjoys spending time with his wife, family and friends. He also enjoys playing golf, traveling, fishing and scuba diving.

Aetna
  • Commercial Plans (Including APCN Plus, We do not accept regular APCN)
  • Managed Medicare
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of CT
  • Commercial and Exchange
  • Managed Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shield (Plans Outside CT)
  • Cards with the “PPO” inside the suitcase logo
CarePartners of Connecticut
  • Managed Medicare (HMO/PPO)
Cigna
  • Commercial, MetroNY, and LocalPlus
  • Cigna+Oscar, Cigna+MVP (CT Locations Only)
ConnectiCare
  • Commercial and Exchange (Except “Value” Network)
  • Managed Medicare
Connecticut Medicaid
Connecticut State Workers’ Compensation
EmblemHealth
  • Emblem Commercial and Exchange (Except for Millennium and Enhanced Care Prime Networks)
  • Managed Medicare (VIP Prime, Bold, Reserve)
Harvard Pilgrim
  • Through United Shared Services – ONS Harrison location only.
Medicare (Including Railroad Medicare)
Oxford
  • Liberty and Freedom Plans
UHC/NYSHIP/NY Government Empire Plan
United Healthcare
  • All Commercial Plans (Except Indemnity and Compass)
  • Managed Medicare

Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS) accepts most major insurance plans. Please see the list of accepted insurance plans above and confirm that ONS participates with your plan prior to scheduling an appointment. Certain insurance plans are limited to specific regions and physicians. If you have additional questions, please call our offices at (203) 869-1145 ext. 279 and our team will be happy to provide additional information.

Fellowship

Fellowship in Adult Hip and Knee Construction: Rothman Orthopedic Institute, Philadelphia, PA

Medical School

Doctor of Medicine, Alpha Omega Alpha
Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA

Masters of Business Administration, Healthcare Management (combined MD/MBA program)
Brandeis University, Heller School for Policy and Management, Waltham, MA


Residency

Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery: New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY

College

Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

Memberships
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons

  • Nas S. Eftekar, M.D Award Excellence in Adult Reconstruction Columbia Orthopedics, New York, NY, 2023
  • Senior Resident Teacher of the Year Award, Columbia Orthopedics, New York, NY, 2023
  • Frank E. Stinchfield Award, Excellence in Clinical Research, Columbia Orthopedics, New York, NY, 2022
  • Harold M. Dick Award, PGY-2 Resident of the Year, Columbia Orthopedics, 2020
  • AOA Top Poster Award, Nana O. Sarpong, MD, MBA, Emma Jennings, BS, Matthew J. Grosso, MD, Michael B. Held, MD, MBA, Carl L. Herndon, MD, Akshay Lakra, MD, Roshan P. Shah, MD, JD H. John Cooper, MD, Jeffrey A. Geller, MD. A Randomized Controlled Trial of Outcomes in Free-Hand Versus Sensor-Guided Balancing in Total Knee Arthroplasty: Results From The Short Term. AOA. Virtual Meeting. 2020.
  • EOA Ranawat Award Winner Nana O. Sarpong, MD, MBA, Emma Jennings, BS , Matthew J. Grosso, MD, Michael B. Held, MD, MBA, Carl L. Herndon, MD, Akshay Lakra, MD, Roshan P. Shah, MD, JD H. John Cooper, MD, Jeffrey A. Geller, MD. A Randomized Controlled Trial of Outcomes in Free-Hand Versus Sensor-Guided Balancing in Total Knee Arthroplasty: Results From The Short Term. EOA annual meeting. October 16th, 2019. Palm Beach, FL, 2019.
  • Alpha Omega Alpha, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, 2018
  • Deans List Achievement, Vanderbilt University, Achieved Dean’s List Every Semester at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, 2010-2014