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Christian Merrill Jr, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Glastonbury, CT

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Orthopaedic Surgery Glastonbury, CT

Elbow Surgery, Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery

Orthopedic Surgeon Specializing in Sports Medicine

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  • Office

    Orthopaedic Sports Specialists
    84 Glastonbury Blvd
    Glastonbury, CT 06033
    Phone+1 860-652-8883
    Fax+1 860-652-8887

Summary

  • Dr. Merrill is committed to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of all nonoperative and operative orthopaedic injuries. He takes satisfaction in his ability to provide care to patients of all ages. His surgical and clinical practice includes the management of sports-related injuries, overuse injuries, arthritis, and fracture care. He has completed a surgical sports medicine fellowship specializing in arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgical techniques of the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee. In particular, he has a focus on:

    - Shoulder arthroscopy for rotator cuff disease and shoulder instability
    - Elbow ligament injury (UCL injury) and other tendonitis and injuries about the elbow
    - Hip arthroscopy taking care of labral tears or endoscopic hip abductor repairs
    - Knee ligamentous and meniscal injuries including cartilage injuries
    - Arthroplasty (joint replacement surgery) of the shoulder, knee, and hip

Education & Training

  • American Sports Medicine Institute (St Vincent's)
    American Sports Medicine Institute (St Vincent's)Fellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2020 - 2021
  • University of Connecticut
    University of ConnecticutResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2015 - 2020
  • Tufts University School of Medicine
    Tufts University School of MedicineClass of 2015

Certifications & Licensure

  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2015 - 2025
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2020 - 2021
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Cavazos Residency Award for Outstanding Resident University of Connecticut Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, 2020
  • Norman S. Stearns M.D./M.B.A. Award Tufts University School of Medicine, 2015

Publications & Presentations

PubMed