Dr. Nicholas V. Polifroni M.D.
Sports Medicine Specialist | Sports Medicine
40 Cross St Suite 300 Norwalk CT, 06851About
Dr. Nicholas Polifroni is a Sports Medicine Family Practitioner in Norwalk, CT. As a Sports Medicine Family Practitioner, Dr. Polifroni is trained to assess, diagnose, prevent, and treat sports injuries in patients of all ages, and refer those patients to further services if needed. Sports Medicine Family Practitioners must complete specialized training in order to help each patient maximize function and improve quality of life.
Education and Training
New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny 1977
New York Medical College 1977
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Herniated Disc
- Pain
- Spinal Stenosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
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- Rich w.
Great Doctor. Doctor Polifroni has tended the needs of both myself (torn miniscus) and my son (broken leg). Great with both adults and kids. Listens well and explains everything he is taking into consideration.
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