Our dedicated team of orthopedists and sports health specialists bring decades of experience to provide innovative musculoskeletal care with a patient-centered approach.

Our dedicated orthopedists cover many different sub-specialties at the Bone & Joint Institute. Patients have access to leading edge technologies like precision Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Surgery, hip resurfacing, a special Fragility Fracture Program and new approaches in anesthesia to get you up and moving more quickly.

Did you know... The Bone & Joint Institute is in the 99th percentile for patient satisfaction for joint replacement surgery (Press Ganey).

Conditions We Treat

The Bone & Joint Institute provides outstanding diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for musculoskeletal disorders & injuries.

Conditions

Departments & Centers

The Institute offers an unparalleled network of coordinated services for those with bone and joint issues.

Departments & Centers

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Locations

  • Bone & Joint Institute at Hartford Hospital

    The Bone & Joint Institute is located at 32 Seymour Street in Hartford. Our central location at Hartford Hospital gives the community easy access to treatment for their orthopedic needs. We see patients referred from the emergency room as well as community clinics like Brownstone Clinics and the Charter Oak Health Center.

  • Bone & Joint Institute Ambulatory Building

    Hartford Hospital's Bone & Joint Institute Ambulatory Building is located at 31 Seymour Street. Services at this location include a Hand Clinic, Rheumatology, Orthopedic Oncology, Orthopedic Reconstruction, Orthopedic Trauma. This location also houses the PREPARE Center.

  • Bone & Joint Institute - Enfield

    Our dedicated team of orthopedists and sports health specialists at the Hartford HealthCare Bone & Joint Institute at Hartford Hospital is now seeing patients at a new location at 7 Elm Street in Enfield.

Latest Videos

Hip & Knee Pain

Dr. Daniel Witmer an Orthopedic Surgeon with Hartford HealthCare's Bone & Joint Institute discusses his upcoming webinar on how to manage hip & knee pain.

Preventing Injuries in Winter Sports

J. Kristopher Ware, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine Specialist, The Bone & Joint Institute, Hartford Hospital, says that over the past year and a half there has been an increase in sports related injuries, which can be partially attributed to the pandemic and the abrupt return that some athletes have had to sports without proper conditioning.

News

July 12, 2025

3 Ways to Help Ease Swelling

Swelling can happen for a lot of reasons – an injury, surgery, a chronic condition like arthritis, or even after [...]

July 04, 2025

5 Ways to Protect Your Knees as You Age

Just like the rest of your body, your knees feel the effects of aging over time. Some occasional aches and [...]

May 14, 2025

HHC Hospitals Among Elite in the Nation in Joint Care

Hartford HealthCare hospitals Hartford Hospital, MidState Medical Center and St. Vincent’s Medical Center have each earned four Advanced Certifications from [...]

May 13, 2025

5 Ways to Prevent ACL Injuries

That dreaded “pop” in your knee – it’s every athlete’s worst fear. An ACL injury can take you out of [...]

May 02, 2025

5 Best Types of Cardio When You Have Bad Knees

Think your knees can’t handle cardio? Think again. The right type of cardio might even help protect your joint, according [...]

April 02, 2025

5 Ways a Sports Psychologist Can Improve Your Performance

Want to level up your game before you even step onto the field? The secret might not be in your [...]

Upcoming Classes & Events

  • Free
    Sunday, Aug 03, 2025, 9:00AM - 10:00AM

    *On Site: Maternity Tour

    Join us for a tour of the Special Deliveries Childbirth Center to receive important information about your upcoming delivery and stay at [...]

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    Sunday, Aug 03, 2025, 1:00PM - 4:00PM

    Webinar: Zentangle

    Zentangle is a method of creating abstract art through structured patterns. Like yoga and meditation, the relaxed focus of Zentangle [...]

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    Monday, Aug 04, 2025, 12:00AM - 12:00AM

    Understanding Infant & Child Safety eClass

    Statistics that show infants and children are most often injured in homes and cars. This can be scary for any new parent. Do you know all [...]

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    Monday, Aug 04, 2025, 12:00AM - 12:00AM

    Seminario web: Información sobre pérdida de peso quirúrgica en Midstate Medical Center

    En esta sesión educativa GRATUITA en español ("On Demand") Únete a los cirujanos bariátricos, Dr. Aziz Benbrahim y Dr. Kenneth Schwartz [...]

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    Monday, Aug 04, 2025, 12:00AM - 12:00AM

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    Preparing for fatherhood is no [...]

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    This class is offered with [...]

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    Monday, Aug 04, 2025, 12:00AM - 12:00AM

    Webinar: Backus Hospital Surgical Weight Loss Education Seminar

    In this FREE pre-recorded education seminar, join bariatric surgeons, Dr. Mia Shapiro and/or Dr. Raza Shariff to learn about weight loss [...]

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    Monday, Aug 04, 2025, 12:00AM - 12:00AM

    Seminario educativo en español para la pérdida de peso quirúrgico

    En este seminario pregrabacion GRATUITO, únase a la Dra. Mia Shapiro y el Dr. Raza Shariff para obtener más información sobre el proceso [...]

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