Dr. Raftery is a spinal surgeon and treats spinal conditions including disc herniations, spinal stenosis, compression fractures, spinal deformities, pediatric spine disorders, fractures, trauma, tumors and spinal infections.

We accept most health insurances with the exception of most state health care plan. As we continue to expand, we may add new insurance plans. Please contact our office for more information.

Contact our office to discuss what is needed to schedule a new patient appointment.

Dr. Raftery is board certified in orthopedic surgery and also has specialized fellowship spine training, including orthopaedics and neurosurgery. Because of his training, he is able to perform surgery without needing an assistant surgeon.

If you need to see a surgeon for your spine, you should see Dr. Raftery.

• The new patient paperwork that you received in the mail
• Your insurance card(s)
• A photo id (a requirement by law to verify your identity)
• The required copay as defined by your insurance carrier
• Actual Xray/MRI films or disc provided by imaging facility

Our office requires a 48 hour notice for all prescription requests/refills. Please contact our office during normal business hours to request a medication/refill. Refills cannot be called in after hours or during weekends.

Dr. Raftery has privileges at Waterbury Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital.

Disability/FMLA paperwork will be completed only for conditions which, from a structural standpoint, require patients to be out of work.

If you have a condition which requires you to be out of work, there will be a $10 charge to complete this paperwork.

Our office hours vary in order to meet patient needs. Contact our office with any questions that you may have.