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Dr. Kenneth Paonessa, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
4.2 (21)
Map Pin Small North Franklin, CT
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Kenneth Paonessa, MD

Dr. Kenneth Paonessa, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in North Franklin, CT. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 40 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and is affiliated with Lawrence and Memorial Hospital and Backus Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Paonessa an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Paonessa works at Practice in North Franklin, CT with other offices in Norwich, CT and Niantic, CT. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Paonessa's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    82 New Park Ave, North Franklin, CT 06254 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (860) 889-7345
  2. 2
    The William W Backus Hospital
    326 Washington St, Norwich, CT 06360 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (860) 889-8331
    Monday
    06:30 - 14:30
    Tuesday
    06:00 - 14:00
    Wednesday
    06:00 - 14:00
    Thursday
    06:00 - 14:00
    Friday
    06:00 - 14:00
  3. 3
    Orthopedic Partners
    11 Industrial Park Rd, Niantic, CT 06357 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (860) 889-7345

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  • Lawrence and Memorial Hospital
  • Backus Hospital

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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
De Quervain's Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
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Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Posterior Lumbar Fusion With Robotic Assistance
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Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Spine Surgery
Wound Repair
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    4.2
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 40 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1386695096
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Bellevue Hospital Center
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
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