Matthew Miller, M.D.
Chief Medical Officer
Quality and Service
Danbury Hospital has established a tradition of excellence, recruiting world-class physicians with academic experience and advanced qualifications in their fields to lead our clinical departments.
Our leaders have trained at some of the most prestigious institutions in the United States, bringing with them a focus on high quality care and service excellence.
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Top Performance
We believe excellence is accomplished through partnering with our patients and their families to enhance their experiences and improve outcomes. We strive for top 10th percentile performance when compared to same size hospitals nationally.
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A Higher Level of Clinical Leadership
I invite you to learn more about how our clinical leaders and their departments work to ensure your safety, comfort and satisfaction. At Danbury Hospital, our intention is to exceed expectations, bringing a higher level of care to physicians and their patients throughout the region.
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Patricia A. Tietjen M.D., F.C.C.P., F.A.C.P.
Chairman, Department of Medicine
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Fellowship trained specialist in Pulmonary and Critical Care
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Patrick B. Broderick, M.D., F.A.C.E.P
Chairman, Department of Emergency Medicine
Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Vermont, Department of Surgery
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Board certified emergency medicine physician
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Shohreh Shahabi, M.D.
Chairman, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
Director, Reproductive Tumor Biology Research Laboratory
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Fellowship trained gynecologic oncologist
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Raul Arguello M.D.
Chairman, Department of Pediatrics
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Fellowship trained pediatric endocrinologist
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PaulN.Fiedler M.D.
Chairman, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
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Residency trained in Anatomical and Clinical Pathology
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Fatejeet S. Sandhu, M.D.
Chairman, Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging
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Fellowship trained interventional and vascular radiologist
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Charles R. Herrick, M.D.
Chairman, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health
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Fellowship trained psychiatrist
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Thomas J. Kahl, D.D.S.
Chairman, Department of Dentistry
Director, Danbury Hospital Dental Services
Director, General Practice Residency in Dentistry Program
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Residency-trained general dentistry practitioner
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Martin Serrins, M.D.
Chairman, Department of Anesthesiology
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Board-certified anesthesiologist with specialized skills in cardiovascular and pediatric anesthesiology
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Chief, Cardiothoracic Surgery
Cary S. Passik, M.D.
Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery Dr. Passik is the Chief, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Praxair Regional Heart and Vascular Center at Danbury Hospital and Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery at University of Vermont School of Medicine.
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Dr. Passik is the Chief, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Praxair Regional Heart and Vascular Center at Danbury Hospital and Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery at University of Vermont School of Medicine.
Procedures and Specialties
Open Heart Surgery Procedures:
- Coronary artery bypass, leaking or stenotic heart valve repair and replacement
- Heart failure and atrial fibrillation
Aortic and LV Aneurysm Repair:
- Repair of aortic dissection
- Use of multiple arterial bypass grafts
- Ablation surgery for atrial fibrillation
- Minimizing transfusion use after heart surgery
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Director, Comprehensive Liver, Pancreas and Biliary Center
Steven L. Brandwein, M.D.
Director of the Comprehensive Liver, Pancreas and Biliary CenterDr. Brandwein is specialty trained in advanced endoscopic techniques. He is dedicated to the discovery and application of new advancements. His team was the first to do the Spyglass cholangioscopy in Connecticut with hundreds conducted to date.
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Procedures and Specialties
- Biliary tract disease: ERCP/Stone removal/Stent placement and Spyglass cholangioscopy
- Endoscopic ultrasound
- Stenting for malignant and benign diseases
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Director, Robotic Surgery
J. James Bruno II, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Director of Robotic SurgeryDr. Bruno is a highly credentialed, board certified urologist. He is the Director of Robotic Surgery at Danbury Hospital.
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Dr. Bruno provides the latest treatments and surgical options to combat the full array of urologic disorders. He has a track record of excellent outcomes in minimally invasive urologic surgery, offering his patients the benefit of short stays and quicker recovery.
Procedures and Specialties
- Oncological physiology and pathology of renal cell and prostate carcinoma
- Percutaneous/laparoscopic cryotherapy of kidney tumors
- Endourological management of stone disease
- Urethral reconstructive surgery
Laparoscopic and Robotic (DaVinci) Surgery
- Radical Robotic Prostatectomy
- Laparoscopic Kidney surgery
- Robotic Pyeloplasty
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Director, Breast Care Program
Valerie Lynne Staradub, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Director, Breast Care ProgramDr. Staradub is the only fellowship-trained breast surgeon at Danbury Hospital and the surrounding area. She is the Medical Director of Danbury Hospital’s Breast Care Program.
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Prior to coming to Danbury Hospital, Dr. Staradub was on the faculty of Harvard Medical School and was on staff at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Dr. Staradub treats both benign and malignant (cancer) breast problems.
Procedures and Specialties
- Breast conserving surgery (lumpectomy)
- Minimally invasive procedures; core biopsy and fine needle aspiration
- Sentinel lymph node biopsy
- Mastectomy (including skin-sparing techniques)
- Collaboration with reconstructive surgeons to offer immediate reconstructive procedures
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Director, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
Mark Warshofsky, M.D.
Director, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory
Director, Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship ProgramDr. Warshofsky is fellowship trained in interventional cardiology and cardiology. He focuses his expertise in diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease on risk reduction, heart attack survival and long-term health for patients following cardiothoracic surgery.
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Procedures and Specialties
- Cardiac catheterization, including radial approach
- Angioplasty/stent/coronary interventions
- Rotational atherectomy
- Intravascular ultrasound
- Hemodynamic lesion assessment/Doppler flow wire
- Hemodynamic studies/pulmonary hypertension/vasodilators
- Endomyocardial biopsy
- Pericardiocentesis
- Hemodynamic support
- Emergent treatment of patients with heart attack
“Our catheterization lab team is very accommodating. They offer a great experience for patients in a pleasant environment close to home. Each situation is unique based on the patient’s co-morbidities and lifestyle to their personality and preferences. It’s important to make it special for every patient.”
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