General Practitioners

• Arthritis
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Primary Care
  As the largest posterior area in the body, the back has several areas where back pain can occur, such as the upper, middle, and lower back. Additionally, back pain can result from a number of causes like an acute injury or a condition that has developed as you age. These injuries and conditions can be treated by numerous types of medical specialists including primary care physicians, pain management specialists, physiatrists, chiropractic doctors, and spine surgeons for several types of conditions and injuries such as...
• Emergency Care
  Our offices will be closed in observance of the following holidays. If you have a medical emergency and need to be seen immediately, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
• Diabetic Foot Care

Neurologists

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Epilepsy

Psychiatrists

• Mental Health
  Our occupational therapists evaluate and develop individualized and occupation-based care plans. These plans are always designed to address the specific needs and treatment goals of our patients. From rehabilitation to skill training and activity modification for everyday living, therapy treatment plans may include various modalities and forms of therapeutic exercise to enhance function and strength. The goal of our therapists is to return our patients to better physical and mental health with pain-free daily living.

Radiologist

• X-Rays

Surgeons

• General Surgery
  Dr. Lane Spero earned his medical degree at Boston University School of Medicine. He completed an internship in general surgery and his residency in orthopedic surgery at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, in Bronx, New York, and a spine surgery fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.
• Orthopedics
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• Sciatica
• Whiplash
• Arthroscopy
  Our fellowship-trained elbow surgeon, Dr. Douglas Wisch, is experienced and skilled in providing expert care for our upper extremity patients. Though many issues can be treated conservatively without surgery through the use of anti-inflammatory medication, injections, or physical therapy, there are disorders that may require elbow surgery. If surgery is necessary for you, Dr. Wisch has the advanced training and expertise in elbow surgery to perform several advanced surgical procedures and minimally invasive techniques for the hand, elbow, and wrist including elbow arthroscopy.
• Wound Care
  Having a special interest in academic medicine and surgery, Dr. Faiver has presented at the regional and national level at podiatric medical conferences and actively works on academic research for publication. He has vast experience in the surgical and nonsurgical care of all aspects of the foot and ankle, including complex trauma and reconstruction, arthroscopy, total joint replacement, sports injuries, Charcot deformity, nerve disorders, wound care, skin grafting, deformities, and tendon and arthritis conditions.
• Pinched Nerve
• Ankle Surgery
  Our specialty-trained foot and ankle podiatrist, Dr. Nicholas Faiver, is experienced and skilled in providing expert care for our podiatry patients. Though many podiatric conditions can be treated conservatively without surgery through the use of anti-inflammatory medication, supportive shoes, or casts and splints, there are injuries or conditions that may require foot or ankle surgery. If surgery is necessary for you, Dr. Faiver has the advanced training and expertise in surgical podiatry to perform several advanced surgical procedures and minimally invasive techniques.
• Joint Replacement
  Our joint replacement doctors at Litchfield Hills Orthopedic Associates, located in Torrington and Bristol, are recognized experts in the field and have the specialized knowledge and training to assess, diagnose, and treat severe joint injuries and conditions.
• Hand Surgery
  Our fellowship-trained hand surgeon, Dr. Douglas Wisch, is experienced and skilled in providing expert care for our hand and upper extremity patients. Though many issues can be treated conservatively without surgery through the use of anti-inflammatory medication, injections, or hand therapy, there are disorders that may require hand surgery. If surgery is necessary for you, Dr. Wisch has the advanced training and expertise in hand surgery, including microsurgery, to perform several advanced surgical procedures and minimally invasive techniques for the hand, elbow, and wrist including...
• Orthopedic Surgery
  Whether you have joint pain of the knee, advanced arthritis in multiple joints, or even a fracture, our orthopedic surgeons and doctors first consider all applicable nonsurgical treatment options when creating a tailored treatment plan. Only once these nonsurgical options fail to provide relief will our orthopedic surgeons go over your surgical options and work with you to determine which orthopedic surgery is right for you.
• Bunions
• Neurosurgery
  Our neurosurgery doctor at Litchfield Hills Orthopedic Associates, located in Torrington and Bristol, is a recognized expert in the field and has the specialized knowledge and training to assess, diagnose, and treat a full range of neurological injuries and conditions.
• Arthroscopy
• Ingrown Toenails
• Hip Replacement
• Knee Replacement
  Frank J. Pompo, M.D., board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Litchfield Hills Orthopedic Associates, is offering robotic-assisted knee replacement using the state-of-the-art CORI Surgical System. Procedures using the CORI robotic system are being...
• Knee Arthroscopy

Dermatologists

• Corns
• Cyst
• Calluses

Physical Therapists

• Sports Medicine
  With the widest range of motion of any joint in the body, the shoulder gives us flexibility and versatility. The shoulder is referred to as a ball-and-socket joint and is supported by a collection of muscles and tendons. Additionally, where the upper arm bone, or humerus, fits into the scapula, or shoulder blade, is rather loose thereby making this joint vulnerable to injury. Common shoulder ailments and injuries often treated by shoulder specialists and sports medicine physicians include...
• Physical Therapy
  Therapists trained in physical therapy are health professionals distinguished with a PT or DPT credential, depending on their level of education. The goal of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants is to make movement and activity easier, reduce pain, and restore function and strength. From a child athlete with a sprain to an adult with advanced arthritis recovering from a pelvic fracture, physical therapists help a broad range of patients feel better and return to their previous activities.
• Occupational Therapy
  A therapist specializing in occupational therapy has clinical experience focused on restoring functional strength for activities of daily living (or ADLs). An occupational therapist (or OT) uses their skills to help patients with various injuries, medical conditions, and disabilities learn self-care and gain greater independence. Orthopedic occupational therapy involves the evaluation of your functional strength, abilities, and areas in need of improvement, especially in the upper extremity.
• Frozen Shoulder
• Tennis Elbow
• Shoulder Pain
• Flatfoot Correction
• Heel Pain
• Ankle Sprain
  From your first visit to your last, our close-knit team will work together to make sure that your orthopedic journey is exceptional. Whether you have severe arthritis and need a joint replacement, a fracture that requires surgery, or an ankle sprain that needs sports medicine care, we are all here for you.
• Neck Pain
• Back Pain
• Manual Therapy
  Used typically as a nonsurgical treatment method, physical therapy (also known as physiotherapy or PT) involves hands-on techniques like manual therapy to actively treat patients with injuries or chronic pain related to medical conditions. You may need orthopedic physical therapy if a musculoskeletal condition is causing you pain or is limiting your movement.

Podiatrists

• General Podiatry
  Podiatry, or podiatric medicine, is an area of specialized medicine exclusive to the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle, and lower extremity. Referred to as a podiatrist, a doctor who specializes in podiatry can be trained to perform nonsurgical as well as surgical treatments.
• Achilles Tendonitis
• Ankle Sprain
  Our podiatric doctor at Litchfield Hills Orthopedic Associates, located in Torrington and Bristol, is a recognized expert in the field and has the specialized knowledge and training to assess, diagnose, and treat a full range of foot and ankle injuries and conditions.
• Bunions Problems
• Calluses
• Diabetic Foot Care
• Hammertoes
• Heel Spurs
• Heel Pain
• Ingrown Toenails
• Pediatric Foot Care
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Podiatric Surgery