Dr. Richard Zell, MD
Foot & Ankle Specialist
693.2 mi · 30 Commerce Park, Milford, CT 06460
At a glance
Accepts 12 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from State University of New York, Stony Brook
Works at The Orthopaedic Group, LLC
4 office locations
Affiliated with Hospital of Saint Raphael
Yale-New Haven Hospital and 1 more
5.00
4 reviews
Bedside manner
5.0
Wait time
4.8
Recent reviews
Great bedside manner. Very detailed takes time to make sure the patient understands whats going on. You Rock!
More than 1 year agoJD
Office locations
1
1.
The Orthopaedic Group, LLC
683.8 mi · 30 Commerce Park, Milford, CT, 06460
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2.
The Orthopaedic Group, LLC
693.2 mi · 199 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT, 06511
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3.
The Orthopaedic Group, LLC
694.8 mi · 2200 Whitney Avenue, Suite 270, Hamden, CT, 06518
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Inflammation or injury of the tendons or ligaments in the leg
Broken or dislocated ankle/foot
Pain in joint
Arthritis
Fracture/dislocation treatment pelvis/hip/femur
Fracture/dislocation treatment lower leg/ankle/foot
Inflammation or injury of the tendons or ligaments in the leg
Broken or dislocated ankle/foot
Pain in joint
Arthritis
More about Dr. Richard Zell, MD
Dr. Zell is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon who has worked in the New Haven area since 2001. He specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Trauma/Fracture care.
Dr. Zell graduated from the University of Notre Dame and attended medical school at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. He completed a five year residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Connecticut Integrated Residency Program (University of Connecticut Health Center, Hartford Hospital, Saint Francis Hospital and Connecticut Children's Medical Center). Dr. Zell continued his training with two Orthopaedic fellowships. The first fellowship was in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy of the Shoulder and Knee. The second fellowship was in Foot & Ankle Surgery at the Hospital for Joint Diseases (an Orthopaedic Specialist Hospital) in New York City.
Dr. Zell is an Assistant Clinical Instructor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Yale School of Medicine. He has been awarded the 2004 Yale Orthopaedic Residents teaching award. This award is given annually to the community attending physician who contributes the most to the Orthopaedic Resident's education.
Dr. Zell's interests in Foot and Ankle Surgery include: Hindfoot Reconstruction (for arthritis or flatfoot), forefoot reconstruction (such as bunion surgery), tendon disorders (such as Achilles tendonitis), nerve disorders (such as tarsal tunnel syndrome), and ankle/foot fractures. He has been able to use his training in Sports Medicine to become an expert on sports injuries of the ankle or foot and has been able to treat many of these conditions using advanced arthroscopic techniques.
Dr. Zell's interests in knee surgery include: meniscal injuries, ACL injuries,
patello-femoral problems, fractures, and arthritis.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - State University of New York, Stony Brook
University of Connecticut, Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery
NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute, Fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery
University of Notre Dame (Bachelor’s)
Practice
The Orthopaedic Group, LLC
Affiliation
Hospital of Saint Raphael
Yale-New Haven Hospital
Milford Hospital
Certifications
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Professional memberships
Arthroscopic Association of North America
American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1669478178
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
4.75
Bedside manner
5.00
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4 reviews
Most relevant
Great bedside manner. Very detailed takes time to make sure the patient understands whats going on. You Rock!
More than 1 year agoJD
Very professional and thorough!
March 20, 2013Wendie H.Verified patient
Very efficient staff.
More than 1 year agoJA
Extremely professional
More than 1 year agoCD
Which hospital is Dr. Richard Zell affiliated with?
Dr. Richard Zell is affiliated with Hospital of Saint Raphael, Yale-New Haven Hospital, and Milford Hospital.
What practice does Dr. Richard Zell work with?
Dr. Richard Zell works with The Orthopaedic Group, LLC.
Where is Dr. Richard Zell's office located?
Dr. Richard Zell has 4 office locations, including in New Haven, Milford, Hamden, and Branford, view full addresses on Dr. Zell's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Zell have?
Dr. Richard Zell is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Richard Zell?
Dr. Richard Zell frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Knee Problems, Orthopedic Consultation, Sports Injury, and X-ray. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Richard Zell on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Richard Zell speak?
Dr. Richard Zell speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Richard Zell in reviews?
4 patients have reviewed Dr. Richard Zell. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.75/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.