Diaz Brings Over 18 Years of Experience as Sports Medicine Specialist
Danbury Orthopedics is pleased to announce that J. Albert Diaz, M.D., will join the practice as of June 1st. A specialist in the field of sports medicine, minimally invasive arthroscopic shoulder and knee surgery, Dr. Diaz completed his orthopedic residency training at The Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, and his sports medicine fellowship at the Minneapolis Sports Medicine Center where he served as Assistant Team Physician to the Minnesota Vikings and Timberwolves. He attended Dartmouth College and the Tulane University School of Medicine, and currently serves as Team Physician for Joel Barlow High School in Redding.
“We are thrilled to have Dr. Diaz join our sports medicine team to work alongside Drs. Ciminiello, Henshaw and myself,” says Danbury Orthopedics’ President, Dr. Michael Brand. “Our patients will certainly benefit from his arthroscopic surgical expertise, and the eighteen years of experience he brings in this field.”
Dr. Diaz is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and the Arthroscopy Association of North America. He maintains surgical privileges at Danbury Hospital, Danbury Surgical Center and Western Connecticut Orthopedic Surgical Center.
“I am delighted to bring my skills to the highly trained team at Danbury Orthopedics, and continue to care for patients in the greater Danbury area,” says Dr. Diaz. “This organization has made significant advancements to meet the needs of the modern orthopedic patient and I am excited to be a part of it,” adds Dr. Diaz. Danbury Orthopedics offers the full suite of orthopedic services, including the highest quality diagnostics, non-operative and surgical treatment solutions, integrated care by its physical therapy team, its own orthopedic-only outpatient surgical center, and OrthoCare Express, a walk-in orthopedic specific urgent care service, 7 days a week.
Danbury Orthopedics, established in 1954, is a multi-specialty practice staffed by leaders in orthopedic care; the practice is a member of OrthoConnecticut, along with New Milford Orthopedics and Coastal Orthopedics, providing comprehensive care to the community. The practice’s Centers of Excellence provide integrated treatment, offering individualized and compassionate care by a team of specialists. The goal of the practice is to help patients regain mobility, lead active lives and attain optimal well-being. To make an appointment with Dr. Diaz, or any of the practice’s specialists, please visit http://www.dortho.com/ or call 203.797.1500.