Top Doctors Archives - Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists

Another Award for Dr. Sethi

Posted on February 27, 2018

Congratulations to ONS orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Paul Sethi, who has earned the 2018 AAOS Achievement Award again this year from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. The AAOS Award recognizes members for their active volunteer efforts and their contributions to education, research and advocacy in the profession of orthopedic surgery. Dr. Sethi received this prestigious award in 2017 as well.

A sports medicine, shoulder and knee specialist, Dr. Sethi is also a leading research physician who speaks at academic and instructional medical conferences in the US and abroad. His research on surgical advances for the shoulder, elbow and knee is regularly published in leading medical journals including the Journal for Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Arthroscopy, and the Journal of American Academy for Orthopaedic Surgery. He also collaborates with outside companies for education and research purposes and to develop medical procedures on the shoulder, elbow and knee. He is a member of the prestigious American Shoulder and Elbow Society and American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.

As President of the ONS Foundation for Clinical Research and Education, Dr. Sethi’s research has recently included clinical study of the use of a long lasting analgesic, Exparel, during surgery to reduce the need for opioids to control post-surgical pain; the establishment of better methods for surgical skin preparation (cleaning) to lower the risk of surgical infection; development of a new technique to repair chronic or weakened biceps tendons; and the evaluation of surgical needles in tendon surgery to establish international guidelines on needle use.

CT Magazine: Five ONS Docs are Tops

Posted on April 11, 2017

Annual survey rates ONS among the best doctors in Connecticut.

ONS is pleased to announce that five of our physicians have been named among the 2017 Top Docs by Connecticut Magazine. Neurosurgeons Paul Apostolides, MD, Mark Camel, MD and Scott Simon, MD stood out in their field of expertise. Orthopaedic surgeons Dr. Brian Kavanagh and Dr. Seth Miller were recognized as among the best in Orthopedic Surgery. The entire list of winners is published in the April issue of the magazine.


Dr. Paul Apostolides	Dr. Mark Camel	Dr. Scott Simon	Dr. Brian Kavanagh	Dr. Seth Miller

The 2017 survey is the result of 5,000 questionnaires that were sent to Connecticut doctors, asking them to recommend a doctor (other than themselves) to whom they would send a loved one for expert care. The final list of top specialists was compiled by combining the top vote-getters in 2017 with those who had been ranked the best annually since 2014.

The recognition from CT Magazine follows several honors received by ONS physicians in the last 12 months. Earlier this year, 15 ONS specialists were named Fairfield County’s Best Doctors for 2017 in an annual survey by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd, a respected national medical data research group.

Individually, shoulder, elbow and knee surgeon Dr. Paul Sethi, received the Achievement Award given by the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgery (AAOS) for his contributions to orthopedics through teaching, research and advocacy, and he was the recipient of 12th Annual Man Award from the New Canaan Football League.

Dr. Mark Vitale received the prestigious Dr. Melville G. Magida Award from the Fairfield County Medical Association and the Rosenthal Foundation for his commitment to providing the highest quality of medical care and for demonstrating genuine concern for his patients.

Dr. Marc Kowalsky was awarded an Associate Membership to the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES), a professional society made up of leading national and international orthopedic surgeons who specialize in shoulder and elbow surgery. Dr. Kowalsky joins ONS Drs. Miller and Sethi as three of only eight members selected from the state of Connecticut.

ONS Surgeon Named Doctor of Distinction

Posted on April 20, 2016

Paul Sethi, MD, was named one of Fairfield County’s Doctors of Distinction by Westfair Communications.

Dr. Sethi, a sports medicine specialist and orthopedic surgeon at ONS, will be presented with the Cutting Edge Award at the annual Fairfield County Doctors of Distinction Awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 3. Dr. Sethi has received this recognition from Westfair Communications for his ongoing research into improving orthopedic surgical procedures and help in creating international orthopedic surgical standards.

As President of the ONS Foundation for Clinical Research and Education, Dr. Sethi’s research has recently included the establishment of better methods for surgical skin preparation (cleaning) to lower the risk of surgical infection; development of a new technique to repair chronic or weakened biceps tendons; and the evaluation of surgical needles in tendon surgery to establish international guidelines on needle use. Additionally, Dr. Sethi has recently contributed a textbook chapter on shoulder fractures, and two chapters on treating elbow injuries in throwing athletes.

Learn more about Dr. Sethi’s outstanding career here.

15 ONS Physicians Rated Among Top Doctors in Connecticut

Posted on January 11, 2016

Fifteen orthopedic surgeons with Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS) were named among Connecticut’s Top Doctors in a report published this month by Moffly Media. The doctors were selected by Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd, a well-respected national healthcare research and information company.

Among the physicians recognized for medical expertise and excellence were ONS’s entire neurosurgery team — Paul J. Apostolides, MD, Mark H. Camel, MD, Amory J. Fiore, MD and Scott Simon, MD. Orthopedic surgeons, Michael R. Clain, MD, James G. Cunningham, MD, Francis A. Ennis, MD, Steven E. Hindman, MD, Brian P. Kavanagh, MD, Seth R. Miller, MD, David P. Nocek, MD, Paul M. Sethi, MD, and Katherine B. Vadasdi, MD, were ranked among the top in their category as was Jeffrey M. Heftler, MD, for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. John F. Crowe, MD, who retired from ONS at the end of 2015 after 30 years of practice, was one of the leading physicians in his area of specialty, Hand Surgery.

ONS Orthopedic Surgeon Seth Miller, MD, Elected to Join Elite Medical Society

Posted on October 28, 2014

At the October Closed Meeting of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES), held in Pinehurst, NC, ONS (Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialists) orthopedic surgeon Dr. Seth Miller was elected to join the ASES organization. “Membership in ASES is a privilege and an honor” said Dr. Jim Cunningham, ONS Vice President. Membership in American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons is by invitation only. Only experienced orthopedic surgeons who have completed a fellowship in shoulder surgery, elbow surgery, and/or sports medicine are considered for membership.

Dr. Miller, in his 25^th year in practice at ONS in Greenwich, has ascended quickly in his career being recognized with such a national honor. Candidates must meet strict academic and clinical requirements to become members of ASES.

“ASES is a remarkable collection of like-minded surgeons, and researchers who, through their collaboration and the sharing of techniques and outcomes, work together to solve the most complicated and pressing shoulder and elbow disorders. Founded on the premise that by such sharing of ideas we can determine the most efficient, cost effective, high quality shoulder and elbow care” said Dr. Robert Bell, ASES President.

The American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons was created to enhance the study of shoulder and elbow surgery and to foster advances in the field, serving as an educational body responsible for scientific programs and advances. The Mission of the ASES is to support the ethical practice of evidence-based, high quality, cost-effective, shoulder and elbow care.

The society global impact on quality shoulder and elbow care is achieved through leadership, medical education, scientific research, and patient advocacy. Congratulations to Dr. Miller on becoming an Associate Member of the society.

ONS is an advanced multi-specialty orthopedic and neurosurgery practice serving patients throughout Fairfield and Westchester Counties and the New York Metropolitan area. ONS physicians provide expertise in the full spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries, sports medicine, minimally invasive orthopedic, spine and brain surgery, joint replacement and trauma. For more information, visit www.onsmd.com, or call (203) 869-1145.

ONS Docs Included in Castle Connolly New York Top Doctors Guide, 17th edition

Posted on July 2, 2014

14 Specialists from ONS included in New York Area Medical Guide Book top primary care and specialty care doctors in the tri-state metropolitan New York area.

Fourteen physicians from Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS) on Valley Drive are included in the latest edition of Castle Connolly Top Doctors, New York Metro Area guidebook. The resource directory, which is in its seventeenth edition, is a guide to finding the top primary care and specialty care doctors in the tri-state metropolitan New York area. It details information on over 6,400 physicians in 65 specialties. Physicians profiled in the guide were nominated by their peers and screened by a research team at Castle Connolly.

Paul Apostolides, MD			Mark Camel, MD		Amory Fiore, MD	Scott Simon, MD
Michael Clain, MD			John Crowe, MD		James Cunningham, MD	Frank Ennis, MD

Brian Kavanagh, MD		Seth Miller, MD		Paul Sethi, MD
Katie Vadasdi, MD		Jeffrey Heftler, MD

Castle Connolly Top Doctors^® are nominated by their peers including physicians and hospital executives throughout the New York metropolitan region in an online survey process. Nominations are open to all board certified MDs and DOs. Nominated physicians are selected by the Castle Connolly physician-led research team based on criteria including medical education, training, hospital appointments, disciplinary histories and much more.

ONS physicians included in the 17^th edition of the guide are neurosurgeons Paul Apostolides, MD; Mark Camel, MD; Amory Fiore, MD; and Scott Simon, MD, orthopedic surgeons Michael Clain, MD; John Crowe, MD; James Cunningham, MD; Frank Ennis, MD; Steven Hindman, MD; Brian Kavanagh, MD; Seth Miller, MD; Paul Sethi, MD; and Katie Vadasdi, MD and physiatrist Jeffrey Heftler, MD.

“We congratulate our physicians who have been recognized as ‘Top Doctors’ by Castle Connolly,” said hand and wrist specialist Dr. John Crowe. “Having fourteen of our fine doctors included in this authoritative guide is a reflection of the commitment and quality of excellence of all our physicians and entire staff at ONS. The multidisciplinary nature of ONS makes it possible to provide patients with access to the most advanced care available in orthopedics, neurosurgery and physiatry.”

Survey recipients are asked to nominate those doctors who, in their judgment, are the best in their field and related fields– especially those to whom they would refer their own patients and family members.

Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialists PC (ONS) is an advanced multi-specialty orthopedic and neurosurgery practice in Greenwich, CT. ONS physicians provide expertise in sports medicine, minimally invasive orthopaedic, spine and brain surgery, joint replacement and trauma. For more information, please visit www.onsmd.com.

14 Doctors from ONS included in Greenwich Magazine’s Top Doctors list

Posted on January 2, 2014

When you need the name of a good doctor, ask another doctor. As a means to that end, each year Moffly Media asks Castle Connolly, the physician-led medical research team that vets doctors nationwide, to provide a list of top physicians in Fairfield County for their annual Top Doctors list. The January 2013 Top Doctors issue of Greenwich, Stamford, New Canaan/ Darien and Westport Magazines contains information on over 323 doctors in 48 medical specialties. This year’s list includes 14 doctors from Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialists, PC (ONS) in Greenwich Office Park: neurosurgeons – Paul Apostolides, MD, Mark Camel, MD, Amory Fiore, MD and Scott Simon, MD; orthopedic surgeons – Michael Clain, MD; James Cunningham, MD; John F. Crowe, MD; Frank Ennis, MD; Steven Hindman, MD; Brian Kavanagh, MD; Seth Miller, MD; David Nocek, MD; and Paul Sethi, MD; physiatrist – Jeffrey Heftler, MD.

“Once again, we are proud to have so many of our skilled physicians recognized in this year’s Top Doctors lists,” said Dr. Seth Miller. “Our doctors are among the very best in the country. Each has been hand-picked for their superior credentials and experience”

Each year Castle Connolly’s experts ask medical leaders across the country to identify physicians they believe to be the best in their respective fields. The nominees’ credentials, including educational and professional experience, are then carefully screened and the list compiled.

Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialists PC (ONS) physicians provide expertise in the full spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries, sports medicine, minimally invasive orthopedic, spine and brain surgery, joint replacement and trauma. The main office is located at 6 Greenwich Office Park on Valley Road, Greenwich, CT. For more information, visit www.onsmd.com or call (203) 869-1145.

ONS Foundation Along With NFL Alumni Chapter Held Concussion Talk at Greenwich Library

Posted on November 18, 2013

Concussions are the hot topic in the NFL and on high school and college campuses across the country with ongoing concern about the brain health of players of contact sports.

The ONS Foundation wants to raise awareness about the risk of concussion and help educate high school athletes about concussion signs and symptoms. According to neurosurgeon Dr. Scott Simon of the ONS Foundation, concussions are the most common type of brain injury sustained in sports and most concussions do NOT involve loss of consciousness.

Where: Cole Auditorium at Greenwich Library
When: Tuesday, November 19th, 2013 @ 7:00 pm

For more information, click the link below:
http://www.onsfoundation.org/home/concussions/

A Good Deed Goes A Long Way

Posted on November 14, 2013

Amy Sethi wasn’t that surprised when her 9-year-old daughter Karina said she wanted to do something nice for the patients at Greenwich Hospital. After all, Karina’s dad, Paul Sethi, is an orthopedic surgeon with the hospital, so she knows how tough it is to be sick or in pain. Like her father, Amy knows how much a little kindness can mean to someone who is ill.

karina sethi — Third graders Annabelle Boots, left, and Karina Sethi deliver bracelets to Greenwich Hospital. The bracelets were made by the two girls and other third graders at Riverside School

Read the full story from Greenwich Time here!

13 Doctors from ONS included in Greenwich Magazine’s Top Doctors List

Posted on January 10, 2013

2013 list of the top medical experts in Fairfield County is compiled by Castle Connolly

When you need the name of a good doctor, ask another doctor. As a means to that end each year Moffly Media asks Castle Connolly, the physician-led medical research team that vets doctors nationwide, to provide a list of top physicians in Fairfield County for their annual Top Doctors list. The January 2013 Top Doctors issue of Greenwich, Stamford, New Canaan/ Darien and Westport Magazines contains information on over 323 doctors in 48 medical specialties. This year’s list includes 13 doctors from Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialists, PC (ONS) in Greenwich Office Park: neurosurgeons- Paul Apostolides, MD, Mark Camel, MD, Amory Fiore, MD and Scott Simon, MD; orthopedic surgeons- Michael Clain, MD; John Crowe, MD; James Cunningham, MD; Frank Ennis, MD; Steven Hindman, MD; Brian Kavanagh, MD; Seth Miller, MD; and Paul Sethi, MD; and physiatrist- Jeffrey Heftler, MD.

“We are proud to have so many of our skilled physicians recognized in this year’s Top Doctors lists,” said Dr. Seth Miller. “The doctors at ONS are among the very finest in the country, and have been hand-picked for their superior credentials and experience.” Featured in the lead article is Dr. Michael Clain, a foot and ankle surgeon who has been in practice with ONS since it was established in 2001. Dr. Clain was asked questions about common myths regarding feet, whether sneaker styles matter and the relationship of diabetes and foot problems.

Greenwich Docs Included in Castle Connolly New York Top Doctors Guide, 15th edition

Posted on January 26, 2012

12 Specialists from ONS included in New York Area Medical Guide Book

Twelve physicians from Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS) on Valley Drive are included in the latest edition of Castle Connolly Top Doctors, New York Metro Area guidebook. The resource directory, which is in its fifteenth edition, is a guide to finding the top primary care and specialty care doctors in the tri-state metropolitan New York area. It details information on over 5500 physicians in 65 specialties. Physicians profiled in the guide were nominated by their peers and screened by a research team at Castle Connolly.

ONS physicians included in the 15^th edition of the guide are neurosurgeons Paul Apostolides, MD; Mark Camel, MD; Amory Fiore, MD and Scott Simon, MD; orthopedic surgeons Michael Clain, MD; John Crowe, MD; James Cunningham, MD; Steven Hindman, MD; Brian Kavanagh, MD; Seth Miller, MD; and Paul Sethi, MD; and physiatrist Jeffrey Heftler, MD.

“We congratulate our physicians who have been recognized as ‘Top Doctors’ in the most recent edition of Castle Connolly’s Top Doctors: New York Metro Area,” said hand and wrist specialist Dr. Crowe. “Having twelve of our fine doctors included in this authoritative guide is a reflection of the commitment and quality of all our physicians and on the entire staff at ONS. The multidisciplinary nature of ONS makes it possible to provide patients with access to the most advanced care available in orthopedics, neurosurgery and physiatry.”

Castle Connolly sends nomination forms to medical professionals in throughout the New York metropolitan region including physicians and hospital executives. Survey recipients are asked to nominate those doctors who, in their judgment, are the best in their field and related fields– especially those to whom they would refer their own patients and family members.

Congrats to ONS Doctors on 2011 US News & World Reports Top Docs List

Posted on October 24, 2011

U.S. News and World Report has teamed up with Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. (a company that has worked for nearly two decades to identify the nation’s top doctors) to compile a Top Doctors List. Castle Connolly bases its Top Doctors selections on nominations submitted by other doctors and reviewed by its physician-led research team.

We are pleased to announce that 10 physicians from ONS are included on this year’s list:

Paul Apostolides, MD – neurosurgeon

Michael Clain, MD – foot and ankle surgery

John Crowe, MD – hand surgery

James Cunningham, MD – sports medicine

Amory Fiore, MD – neurosurgeon

Jeffrey Heftler, MD – physiatrist

Steven Hindman, MD – orthopedic surgery

Brian Kavanagh, MD – joint replacement

Seth Miller, MD – shoulder surgery

Paul Sethi, MD – shoulder surgery and sports medicine

Seth Miller, MD named on list of 65 Top Shoulder Experts in the US

Posted on August 11, 2011

Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Seth Miller of ONS

Becker’s Orthopaedic, Spine and Pain Management Review today announced their list of 65 Outstanding Shoulder Surgeons and Specialists. ONS Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Seth Miller is included in the elite list of shoulder surgeons and specialists that were chosen based on awards they have received from major organizations in the field, leadership in those organizations, work on professional publications and positions of service held at hospitals and practices.

“Becker’s” is a bimonthly industry publication offering news and analysis on business and legal issues relating to orthopedic and spine practices.

Greenwich Docs Included in Castle Connolly New York Top Doctors Guide, 14th edition

Posted on May 11, 2011

10 Specialists from ONS included in New York Area Medical Guide Book

Ten physicians from ONS are included in the latest edition of Castle Connolly Top Doctors, New York Metro Area guidebook. The 2011 resource directory, which is in its fourteenth edition, is a guide to finding the top primary care and specialty care doctors in the tri-state metropolitan New York area. It details information on over 6000 physicians in 65 specialties. Physicians profiled in the guide were nominated by their peers and screened by a research team at Castle Connolly.

ONS physicians included in the guide are neurosurgeons Paul Apostolides, MD and Amory Fiore, MD; orthopedic surgeons Michael Clain, MD; John Crowe, MD; James Cunningham, MD; Steven Hindman, MD; Brian Kavanagh, MD; Seth Miller, MD; and Paul Sethi, MD; and physiatrist Jeffrey Heftler, MD.

“We are honored to be part of this distinguished group of physicians and to be recognized by our peers as among the region’s most trusted physicians,” said hand and wrist specialist Dr. Crowe. “Our practice takes pride in working as a team to offer patients the highest standard of care. The multidisciplinary nature of ONS makes it possible to provide patients with access to the most advanced techniques and treatments available in orthopedics, neurosurgery and physiatry.”

Castle Connolly sends 12,000 nomination forms to medical professionals in throughout the New York metropolitan region including physicians and hospital executives. Survey recipients are asked to nominate those doctors who, in their judgment, are the best in their field and related fields– especially those to whom they would refer their own patients and family members.
Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. provides researched and screened information through consumer guides including America’s Top Doctors® and Top Doctors New York Metro Area and partnerships with leading regional and national magazines, such as New York, Connecticut and Greenwich Magazines.

6 Doctors from ONS included in Connecticut Magazine Top Docs list

Posted on April 20, 2011

Connecticut Magazine’s list of the areas’ medical experts is compiled from 13,000 surveys over 4 years. Six physicians from Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialists PC (ONS) are included in the latest edition.

Six physicians from Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS) on Valley Drive

Connecticut Top Doc neurosurgeon Mark Camel, MD

are included in the latest edition of Connecticut Magazine Top Docs issue. The resource directory provides information on over 800 doctors in 29 medical specialties. To compile the list, the magazine sends out questionnaires to Connecticut-licensed doctors, asking them to recommend two fellow physicians that they would send a loved one for expert medical care. The doctors who received the most votes were awarded Top Doc status and added to the list that has been compiled since 2007.

ONS physicians included in the Connecticut Magazine list are neurosurgeons Paul Apostolides, MD; Mark Camel, MD and Scott Simon, MD; and orthopedic surgeons Brian Kavanagh, MD; Seth Miller, MD; and Paul Sethi, MD.

“It is an honor to be recognized by your peers as among the region’s most trusted physicians,” said shoulder and sports medicine specialist Dr. Seth Miller. “ONS is proud to work with a team that is committed to providing excellent care for its patients. The multidisciplinary nature of ONS makes it possible to provide patients with access to the most advanced techniques and treatments available in orthopedics, neurosurgery and physiatry.”

Annual survey rates ONS among the best doctors in Connecticut.

Dr. Paul Apostolides

Dr. Mark Camel

Dr. Scott Simon

Dr. Brian Kavanagh

Dr. Seth Miller

Paul Sethi, MD, was named one of Fairfield County’s Doctors of Distinction by Westfair Communications.

2013 list of the top medical experts in Fairfield County is compiled by Castle Connolly

10 Specialists from ONS included in New York Area Medical Guide Book

Connecticut Magazine’s list of the areas’ medical experts is compiled from 13,000 surveys over 4 years. Six physicians from Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialists PC (ONS) are included in the latest edition.