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Michael Baumgaertner, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, New Haven, CT

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Orthopaedic Surgery New Haven, CT

Elbow Surgery, Foot & Ankle Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma

Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Yale University

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  • Office

    800 Howard Ave
    New Haven, CT 06519

Summary

  • Dr. Michael Baumgaertner is an orthopaedic surgeon based in New Haven, CT, specializing in orthopaedic trauma, treating fractures and fracture problems from above the wrist to below the ankle. He is particularly experienced in fracture non-union. He completed his medical education at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, followed by surgical and orthopaedic residencies at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Baumgaertner has contributed to his field through multiple publications and his work has been recognized with honors such as being listed among the Top Doctors by Castle Connolly and receiving the CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification.

Education & Training

  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1984 - 1987
  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Surgery, 1982 - 1984
  • University of California San Diego School of Medicine
    University of California San Diego School of MedicineClass of 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1983 - 2027
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 1988 - 2025
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1988 - 2025
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2009-2014
  • New York Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2011-2013
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • 2023 ‘Top Doctors’ List Features Over 250 Yale Medicine Physicians
    2023 ‘Top Doctors’ List Features Over 250 Yale Medicine PhysiciansMay 3rd, 2023