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Dr. Michael Kaplan, MD

Orthopedic Surgery · Male · Age 58

Dr. Michael Kaplan, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Middlebury, CT and has been practicing for 26 years. He graduated from University Of Vermont / College Of Medicine in 1987 and specializes in orthopedic surgery.

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(203) 758-1272

Active Orthopedics PC

1579 Straits Tpke

Middlebury, CT 06762

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Dr. Kaplan accepts the following insurance:

Aetna: Aetna HMO; Choice Plus POS II
Anthem: Pathway X Ind PPO Direct Access CT
Blue Cross Blue Shield: Blue Card PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana: BlueConnect HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts: Preferred Blue PPO
Cigna: Cigna HMO; Cigna PPO; Open Access Plus
MultiPlan: MultiPlan PPO; PHCS Network PPO

Background Check

No malpractice claims found for Connecticut

No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data

No board actions found for the years we collect data

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Dr. Kaplan's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency

Knee Disorders

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Kaplan treats Knee Disorders more than 100% of his peers

Dr. Kaplan treats this condition more than 100% of his peers

Osteoarthritis of Knee

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Kaplan treats Osteoarthritis of Knee more than 99% of his peers

Dr. Kaplan treats this condition more than 99% of his peers

Osteoarthritis

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Kaplan treats Osteoarthritis more than 99% of his peers

Dr. Kaplan treats this condition more than 99% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Finger Joint
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Toe
Osteoarthritis of Wrist

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Dr. Kaplan's conditions and procedures:

ACL Surgery
Adhesive Capsulitis
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Ataxia
Autoimmune Diseases
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Disorders
Broken Arm
Bursitis
Cancer
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Injuries
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Femur Fracture
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot Conditions
Foot Fracture
Fracture
Fracture Care
Fracture of Hand (incl. Fingers)
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Fracture
Hip Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Sprain
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Drainage
Joint Pain
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Sprain
Knee Surgery
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lupus
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Block, Somatic
Osgood Schlatter Disease
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hands
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
Peripheral Nerve Block
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Rotator Cuff Tear
Runner's Knee
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spondylitis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

About Me

Biography

Specialties

Orthopedic Surgery

Board Certifications

Orthopedic Surgery

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Education

1993

Am Sports Med Institute

Fellowship Hospital

1992

University Vt College Med

Residency Hospital

1988

University Vt College Med

Internship Hospital

1987

University Of Vermont / College Of Medicine

Medical School

1993

1992

1988

1987

Languages

Spanish
English

Awards

Healthgrades Honor Roll

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Dr. Kaplan's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kaplan

3.2

Based on 22 reviews

5 Stars	50%	(11)
4 Stars	4.545454545454546%	(1)
3 Stars	4.545454545454546%	(1)
2 Stars	0%	(0)
1 Star	40.90909090909091%	(9)

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This review is not for Dr. Kaplan, but for office receptionists. I didn’t have a chance to meet the doctor because the service is awful. By using your “Request Appointment” website - I requested an appointment and waited to hear from the office. When I called - receptionist told me that someone...Read More

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Valentina Atamanenko in Naugatuck, CT – Oct 05, 2017

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Horrible doctor and horrible person. Good thing I went and got a second opinion

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Fairfield, CT – May 09, 2017

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Called office two days to make appointment. Received a call back the first day @500 pm. I was not home. Message said called the at 9am to make appointment Again not able to speak to any one. Left message again. Did not receive a call back. This type of patient service is not welcoming. Will...Read More

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Naugatuck, CT – Apr 20, 2017

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