By Clementina Verge

Nationally-renowned sports orthopedic surgeon Dr. Andrew Bazos recently opened private offices in New Milford and Danbury as part of SEP Orthopedics, after recognizing a need in the region he has called home for three decades.

“Being airlifted or transported somewhere—usually to Hartford, Yale, or New York—with a serious injury is physically and mentally disruptive. This way, recovery is not delayed,” explains Dr. Bazos, who has performed more than 10,000 surgeries during his illustrious career and whose eminent sports medicine and training includes degrees from Harvard, Yale, and Columbia. 

A self-described “hometown doctor,” he and his wife Ann settled in Litchfield County 30 years ago, restoring a 1740s Bridgewater home and raising three daughters. Two graduated from local schools; one attends Rumsey Hall. 

Invested in the community, Dr. Bazos passionately cares for the increasing number of “artistic, creative people who are active, whether in sports, recreation, or farming.” When injuries occur, quick access to concierge-level care in sports medicine—whether knee and shoulder surgery, arthroscopy, or pediatric and general orthopedics—guarantees relief and reassurance. 

“This independent practice allows me to make the best decisions for individual patients. They get the best of both worlds: city sophistication and a personal approach in a small, intimate space,” assures Dr. Bazos, who is affiliated with the Nuvance system, but makes referrals to outside providers, including Yale-New Haven, Hartford, and Columbia-Presbyterian hospitals.

Skilled in non-surgical and minimally-invasive surgical techniques, Dr. Bazos founded SEP Orthopedics in 1992. For continuous academic growth and patient convenience, he maintains New York affiliations and a Manhattan office.

A former associate professor of orthopedic surgery and sports medicine at NYU Langone Hospital for Joint Diseases, Dr. Bazos founded the nation’s premier event medical company, CrowdRx in 1989, providing years of service as medical director for Madison Square Garden, Yankee Stadium, and the U.S. Tennis Open, among others. He serves as tournament physician for the Big East Men’s Basketball Tournament and oversees national events, including Burning Man and this year’s Super Bowl.

Locally, Dr. Bazos has treated a vast network of coaches, players, and sports enthusiasts throughout Litchfield and Fairfield counties. He finds it especially gratifying to guide young athletes through healing and rehabilitation.

“Initially, an injury may appear catastrophic, especially if someone can’t play baseball for a while or perhaps must even miss a year. That’s a big deal,” he explains. “But the reassurance is that you can get back to where you were or even better, because the training skills and aggression required on the field aids in good recovery post surgery. Helping the community in such capacity is very rewarding.” 

A unique feature of SEP Orthopedics is innovative communication allowing patients to call or text, whether to schedule in-person or telemedicine appointments, reach out during emergencies, or send photos of swollen knees or twisted ankles for evaluation. 

The goal is to establish relationships with school nurses, trainers, and residents, empowering them “to address immediate needs and hopefully save trips to emergency rooms or urgent care centers.” 

“My new practice welcomes the entire family and provides state-of-the-art orthopedic care for all patients, from elite athletes to weekend warriors—everyone interested in getting back in the game,” Dr. Bazos assures.—orthosep.com

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