- Neurosurgeons
- CT
- Portland, CT
- Dr. Joseph Aferzon, MD
Dr. Joseph Aferzon, MD
Neurosurgery•Male•Age 60
Neurosurgery
Dr. Joseph Aferzon, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Portland, CT and has over 34 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University At Buffalo State University Of New York School Of Medicine in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Hartford Hospital and Middlesex Hospital. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.

Connecticut Spine Institute
595 Main St Portland, CT 06480Make an Appointment
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Dr. Aferzon's Reviews
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4.3
Based on 35 ratings
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4 Star | 9% | 9% |
3 Star | 14% | 14% |
2 Star | 3% | 3% |
1 Star | 6% | 6% |
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Specialties
- Neurosurgery
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does Dr. Joseph Aferzon, MD accept any insurance plans?
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Does Dr. Joseph Aferzon, MD accept new patients?
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What conditions does Dr. Joseph Aferzon, MD treat?
Dr. Aferzon frequently treats the following conditions: Low Back Pain, Osteoarthritis of Spine, and Intervertebral Disc Disease. See more on Healthgrades.
What is Dr. Joseph Aferzon, MD's office address?
Dr. Aferzon's office is located at 595 Main St, Portland, CT 06480. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Is Dr. Joseph Aferzon, MD able to provide telehealth services?
Dr. Aferzon provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.
Is Dr. Joseph Aferzon, MD affiliated with any hospitals?
Dr. Joseph Aferzon, MD is affiliated with Hartford Hospital and Middlesex Hospital.
How much experience does Dr. Joseph Aferzon, MD have?
Dr. Aferzon has over 33 years of healthcare experience.
Does Dr. Joseph Aferzon, MD receive good ratings from patients?
There is a star rating of 4.3/5 for Dr. Joseph Aferzon, MD. Patients say that they trusted the provider's decisions and the provider explained conditions well. See all patient feedback on Healthgrades.
Experience and Background Checks
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Dr. Aferzon's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Aferzon treats Low Back Pain more than 87% of his peers
Dr. Aferzon treats this condition more than 87% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Aferzon treats Osteoarthritis of Spine more than 79% of his peers
Dr. Aferzon treats this condition more than 79% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Aferzon treats Intervertebral Disc Disease more than 69% of his peers
Dr. Aferzon treats this condition more than 69% of his peers
Dr. Aferzon's conditions and procedures:
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Acute Postoperative Pain
- Aneurysm
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Back Pain
- Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
- Bone Disorders
- Brain Abscess
- Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Cancer
- Brain Disorders
- Broken Neck
- Cancer
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Chiari Malformation Type 1
- Chiari's Deformity
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Chronic Postoperative Pain
- Cranial Trauma
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Fracture
- Herniated Disc
- Hydrocephalus
- Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Meningiomas
- Myelopathy
- Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
- Neurostimulation
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Osteoarthritis of Spine
- Pathological Spine Fracture
- Pituitary Tumor
- Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
- Posterior Lumbar Fusion With Robotic Assistance
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Rasmussen's Syndrome
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Scoliosis
- Secondary Malignancies
- Spina Bifida
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Cord Tumor
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Disorders
- Spine Fracture Treatment
- Spine Fractures, Traumatic
- Spondylitis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylosis
- Stenting, Intracranial Vessels
- Stroke
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Subdural Hemorrhage
- Thoracic Spine Fracture
- Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
- Thrombosis
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Upper Back Pain
- Vascular Disease
- Vertebral Column Tumors
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Dr. Aferzon accepts
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Dr. Aferzon accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- Cigna
- Connecticare
- Coventry Health Care
- EmblemHealth
- Emblem Health
- First Health
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- MultiPlan
- Oxford Health Plans
- UnitedHealthCare
- United Healthcare
- WellPoint
- Worker's Compensation
- Worker's Compensation WC
Locations
Connecticut Spine Institute
Affiliated Hospitals
Dr. Aferzon is affiliated with the following hospitals. Select a hospital below to learn more.
Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.75% Patients that would definitely recommend, 5% higher than the national average
16 Awards Received
Award Highlight: America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)
76% Patients that would definitely recommend, 6% higher than the national average
21 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2021)
77% Patients that would definitely recommend, 7% higher than the national average
3 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)
67% Patients that would definitely recommend, 3% lower than the national average
6 Awards Received
Award Highlight: America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)
Compare with other Neurosurgery Specialists
Compare Dr. Aferzon with our nearby Neurosurgery Specialists at Hartford Healthcare.
Make an appointment at Hartford Healthcare today at (203) 392-1166.
These providers are on the medical staff of Hartford Healthcare.
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