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Clifford G. Rios, MD

The CT Native Orthopedic Surgeon Discusses Innovation, Athlete Care, and Arthroscopy Article by Eileen M. McNamara | Photography by John Helmke Dr. Clifford G. Rios, of Orthopedic Associates of Hartford, specializes in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the knee and shoulder. A Connecticut native whose career in orthopedic sports medicine has brought him from South Windsor to the national sports arena and back home again. A graduate and class Valedictorian of the University of...

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Thomas A. McDonald MD

Dr. Thomas McDonald's practice bridges advanced sports-medicine care with the rapidly evolving awareness of arthritis of the ankle and the science of ankle joint replacement Article by Eileen M. McNamara | Photography by John Helmke As a fellowship-trained orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon Dr. Thomas A. McDonald is focusing attention on an increasingly critical area of orthopedics: ankle arthritis and replacement. In his practice with Orthopedic Associates of Hartford and his affiliation with...

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Central Eye Care

Dr. Jennifer Raska’s Mission to Strengthen Eye Care At Every Age Article by Eileen M. McNamara | Photography by Kaitlyn Casso Good vision and healthy eye care helps us enjoy the world with confidence — from reading, driving, learning, and connecting with the people we love.  For Dr. Jennifer Raska of Central Eye Care, that simple truth guides her professionally. Her approach is grounded in a warm, educational philosophy: vision care isn’t about reacting to problems — it’s about proactively...

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Personalized Healing in Motion

FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers – West Hartford Article by Brian Boyer When it comes to physical therapy, few local practices approach healing with the depth, empathy and movement-centered philosophy found at FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers – West Hartford. Co-owned by husband-wife team Matthew Burger & Jessica Hubbard, FYZICAL is led clinically in West Hartford by Dr. Spencer Simmons, PT, DPT and recently welcomed Dr. Michael Srokowski, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, to their senior clinical...