Hand, Upper Extremity, & Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery

Orthopaedic Surgeon Hand, Upper Extremity, & Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery

Benjamin B. Clippinger, M.D.

Dr. Clippinger is an Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in the treatment of the upper extremity from shoulder to fingertips, including soft tissue injuries and general orthopaedic trauma. He completed the Combined Tufts and New England Baptist Hospital Fellowship in Boston. A former collegiate athlete and competitive cyclist himself, Dr. Clippinger has worked with the Boston Celtics and New England Free Jacks.

Dr. Clippinger is trained in the latest minimally invasive surgical techniques and nonsurgical treatment approaches for conditions affecting the upper extremities, including endoscopic carpal tunnel release and arthroscopic elbow surgery. Dr. Clippinger is dedicated to providing an individualized treatment plan that gets his patients back to the activities they love.

Services

Dr. Clippinger specializes in hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, and shoulder, in addition to orthopaedic trauma care.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

● Fellowship:Tufts Combined Hand Fellowship, 2019-20
● Residency:Einstein Healthcare Network Orthopaedic Residency, 2014-19Philadelphia, PA
● Medical Education:Doctor of Medicine, 2014Stony Brook University School of MedicineStony Brook, NY
● Post-Baccalaureate:Harvard University, 2007-09Cambridge, MA
● Undergraduate:Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science, 2002-06Skidmore CollegeSaratoga Springs, NY

LICENSURE AND BOARD CERTIFICATION

● Medical License, PA State Board of Medicine● Medical License, MA State Board of Medicine● Controlled Substance Registration Certificate (DEA)● Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Certification● Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)/Basic Life Support (BLS)● United States Medical Licensing Exam● American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Board Certified

HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS

● Danbury Surgical Center● Danbury Hospital● New Milford Hospital

SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP

● AMA-American Medical Association● AAOS-American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons● ASSH-American Society for Surgery of the Hand