WATERBURY HEALTH ADDS AREAS FIRST UPPER EXTREMITY CLINIC

Waterbury HEALTH has added an Upper Extremity Clinic, the first of its kind in greater Waterbury meeting a great need for the service in the community.

The recently opened Upper Extremity Clinic is located in Chase Outpatient Center and it specializes in diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of acute and chronic conditions affecting the hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow. A team of orthopedic experts helps patients dealing with fractures, chronic joint pain, nerve injury, or recent trauma, using the latest technology and treatments from minimally invasive therapies to advanced surgical procedures offering personalized treatment plans for each patient.

Fellowship-trained surgeons lead the clinic well known in the Greater Waterbury community. Dr. Erik Carlson, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in upper extremity surgery, brings over a decade of expertise to each patient he treats. Dr. James Aglio joined Dr. Carlson in practice, in 2024, after completing his orthopedic surgery residency and fellowship training in hand surgery. He offers specialized expertise in managing complex hand, nerve, and soft tissue injuries and conditions.

Clinic Location: Chase Outpatient Center 160 Robbins Street, 1^st Floor, Waterbury.

Hours: Wednesdays 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.

All insurances are accepted. A referral is needed to provide care, by appointments only.

Chase Outpatient Clinic has served patients in greater Waterbury for more than 80 years. More information the on the Upper Extremity Clinic.

Dr. James Aglio, talks about the services offered at the Upper Extremity Clinic in a video interview. Click HERE.

About Waterbury HEALTH

Waterbury HEALTH, which includes Waterbury Hospital, Alliance Medical Group, Cardiology Associates of Greater Waterbury, VNA Health at Home and Access Rehab Centers, Greater Waterbury Imaging Center, offers comprehensive healthcare services including primary care, emergency and acute care, and home healthcare. Serving Waterbury and eleven surrounding communities in Western Connecticut, Waterbury HEALTH is a member of Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc., a national family of hospitals and healthcare networks.

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