TreatmentDr. Wasserlauf is personally invested in his patients’ outcomes. He
employs non-operative treatment methods, when possible, to take
advantage of the body’s ability to heal itself. When surgery is
necessary, he is skilled in minimally-invasive techniques for shoulder,
knee and sports injuries. He utilizes the most advanced techniques for
joint preservation and joint replacement surgery. Dr. Wasserlauf has
developed a reputatio ...
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Patients consistently describe Dr. Brett Wasserlauf and his staff as professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and supportive. Many appreciate Dr. Wasserlauf's thorough explanations, attentiveness to concerns, and the detailed answers he provides. Patients feel he listens and are grateful for his ability to relieve pain and fit them into his schedule. The office is seen as efficient, organized, and prompt. Staff are described as kind, helpful, and competent, creating a positive experience from reception to treatment. The PA and therapists are highly regarded, and several patients expressed a willingness to recommend the practice to others.
Verified Patient Reviews for Brett Wasserlauf, MD
I was seeing Dr. Wasserlauf for my one year visit post knee replacement. All is going very well. I have a great deal of trust in Dr. W. as he has performed two very successful surgeries on me--the previous one being a badly broken wrist.
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Effective and efficient. They know me and quickly attend to my knee issues.
Dr was in Enfield off ice which is a lot closer to my Home instead of traveling to Bloomfield.. also the injection has relieved me of some pain
Alot of brusing, after surgery
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very friendly
I was seen quickly. Seen by an MD. Accurate diagnosis and treatment plan
TreatmentDr. Wasserlauf is personally invested in his patients’ outcomes. He
employs non-operative treatment methods, when possible, to take
advantage of the body’s ability to heal itself. When surgery is
necessary, he is skilled in minimally-invasive techniques for shoulder,
knee and sports injuries. He utilizes the most advanced techniques for
joint preservation and joint replacement surgery. Dr. Wasserlauf has
developed a reputation for connecting with his patients, a rarity in
today’s rushed practices, which leads to a high level of patient
satisfaction.SpecialtiesMinimally invasive arthroscopic surgery of the:Elbow – ligament reconstruction (“Tommy John” surgery), tennis elbow repairShoulder – rotator cuff repair, instability repair, labral repairKnee – knee ligament reconstruction, meniscal repairTotal knee replacementMinimally invasive surgeryPartial knee replacementJoint preservation surgeryTotal shoulder replacementCare of fractures and traumatic injuries
EducationMedical School: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York CityResidency in Orthopedics: New York, Orthopedic Hospital at Columbia UniversityFellowship: in Sports Medicine – Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. LouisMembershipsPROFESSIONAL:
Board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons (ABOS)
Subspecialty Certification in Sports Medicine (ABOS)
Diplomat, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
Member, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
Member, Connecticut Orthopaedic Society
Member, New England Shoulder & Elbow Society (NESES)HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS:
Connecticut Surgery Center
Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute
St. Francis Hospital and Medical CenterATHLETIC AFFILIATIONS:
Team physician for:Hartford Athletics
Hartford WolfPack
Northwest Catholic High SchoolTEACHING APPOINTMENT
Clinical Associate, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Advanced Orthopedics New England