Who Are the Specialists at Advanced Orthopedics New England?

Advanced Orthopedics New England describes its doctors as board-certified surgeons who are highly trained in their areas of expertise and dedicated to helping patients return to optimal health and activity as quickly as possible. Two of them — Dr. Scott Bissell, a sports medicine surgeon, and Dr. Amanda Fantry, a foot and ankle surgeon — have been recognized as Top Doctors in Connecticut, an honor the practice says reflects the quality of care and outcomes it delivers. If you are choosing a specialist, the practice's site offers a "Find a doctor" tool, and every patient is given an individualized treatment plan designed to promote fast and lasting healing.

What the practice says about its doctors

According to the practice's own description, its physicians are:

• Board-certified specialists — the site states that its board-certified specialists provide a comprehensive range of services aimed at relieving pain and improving function and mobility.
• Surgeons highly trained in their fields — the doctors are described as "the finest surgeons," highly trained in their field of expertise.
• Focused on individualized care — when you visit one of the orthopedic specialists, you receive a treatment plan tailored to you, designed to promote fast and lasting healing.
• Dedicated to getting you back to activity — the stated goal is to return patients to optimum health and activity as soon as possible.

Recognized specialists

The practice highlights two doctors who have received external recognition:

The practice frames this recognition as a testament to the care, expertise, and dedication they bring to every patient, and as a reflection of the high-quality outcomes and compassionate service that define the practice.

How to choose a specialist

The site provides a "Find a doctor" tool to help you meet the specialists. Because the practice treats patients of all ages and covers both general orthopedic care (sprains, strains, and fractures) and focused areas such as sports injuries, the right starting point depends on your problem:

• Sports-related injury → look for a sports medicine specialist such as Dr. Scott Bissell.
• Foot or ankle problem → look for a foot and ankle specialist such as Dr. Amanda Fantry.
• General orthopedic issue (sprain, strain, fracture) → the practice states its specialists are experts in all areas of general orthopedic care.
• Not sure, or need care now → the practice also operates orthopedic urgent care locations in Bloomfield, Enfield, and Vernon, which it says can treat all orthopedic problems and injuries on a walk-in basis.

What to expect from a visit

The practice states that each visit results in an individualized treatment plan. Its broader service range includes joint replacement, workers' compensation cases, sports injuries, and trauma and fractures — so if your condition falls into one of those categories, you can ask about the specialist who focuses on it when you use the Find a doctor tool or call to schedule.

For urgent concerns, the practice notes that no appointment is necessary at its urgent care locations, but it asks patients to call before visiting if possible at (860) 728-6740.