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Dr. David Kruger

Offices: Bloomfield, Enfield, Rocky Hill, Vernon

Dr. David Kruger is an orthopedic spinal surgeon with Advanced Orthopedics New England. He is an attending physician at St. Francis Hospital, Medical Director of the Spine Institute of Connecticut, and an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Dr. Kruger received his doctorate in medicine at Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago and completed his postgraduate training at the Henry Ford Hospital and the University of Michigan, Biomechanics, Trauma, and Sports Medicine Laboratory. He completed his spinal surgery fellowship at the State University of New York, Health Science Center. Dr. Kruger is a specialist in spinal surgery.

Education

Undergraduate: College of Arts and Sciences, Northwestern University Medical School, Evanston, Illinois, 1979

Medical School: Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois, 1983

Residency: Orthopedic Surgery Resident, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit Michigan, 1989

Fellowship: Orthopedic Surgery Research Fellow, The University of Michigan, Biomechanics, Trauma and Sports Medicine Laboratory, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1987
Spinal Surgery Fellow, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, State University of New York, Health Science Center, Syracuse, NY, 1990

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Connecticut Orthopedic Society
Connecticut State Medical Society
Department of Orthopedic Surgery at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center
Hartford County Medical Association
North American Spine Society
AOA Medical School Honor Society

Teaching Appointments:

Clinical Associate Department of Orthopedic Surgery UCONN Medical School

Awards/Recognition
  • Associate Attending Staff, St. Francis Hospital Medical and Dental Staff in the Department of Orthopedics, Hartford, CT, 1990 – present
  • Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT, 1990 – present
Videos

See Dr. Kruger’s videos here:

Back issues & symptoms

Changes in modern spinal surgery

Fear of spinal surgery and surgery outcomes

The healing process

Reasons for and against surgery

My patient philosophy & pledge

The surgical experience

Physician Associate– Jessica Temple, PA-C

Jessica Temple is a certified Physician Assistant working with Dr. Kruger since 2019, evaluating and treating disorders of the spine.

She relocated from Kentucky where she worked for an orthopedic spine practice, specializing in post-operative spine care, and managing orthopedic spine disorders in the hospital setting. Jessica is passionate about educating her patients on their conditions and treatment options so they can be more active participants in their recovery.

She graduated from Siena College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a minor in Psychology. She attended Stony Brook University’s Physician Assistant Program and graduated with honors in 2013 with a Master of Science degree. Jessica is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physicians Assistants and is licensed by the State of Connecticut.

Jessica Temple
Dr. David Kruger
David Kruger

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The orthopedic doctors at Advanced Orthopedics New England offer comprehensive care for orthopedic injuries and diseases affecting the Neck & Back, Shoulder, Hand, Wrist & Elbow, Hip & Knee, and Foot & Ankle.