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Dr. James Spak, MD

Dr. James Spak, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. James Spak, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Fairfield, CT and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Spak has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1992. He is affiliated with Saint Vincent's Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (30 reviews)

Practice

1055 Post Rd Fairfield, CT 06824

Make an Appointment

(203) 254-1055

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Spak specializes in the areas of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Spak's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Spak

4.5

30 ratings, 18 with a written review
5 Star
80%
80%
4 Star
10%
10%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
3%
3%
1 Star
7%
7%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Charles Edward Porzelt – Mar 21, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Paul Witherspoon – Nov 30, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 16, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Trumbull Resident – Aug 19, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Eva Skrabl – Mar 17, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Donald – Dec 30, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Joseph De Lucia – May 09, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 09, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Cara Hartman – Aug 07, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Evelyn, Westport – Mar 04, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Anne Marie Donohue – Jul 29, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 25, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 26, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Pat in trumbull, CT – Feb 21, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Dottie D in Bantam, CT – Aug 17, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Apr 23, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Waterbury, CT – Oct 22, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
May 26, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. James Spak, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Fairfield, CT and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Spak has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1992. He is affiliated with Saint Vincent's Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

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  • Harvard Medical School

    Medical School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

St. Vincents Urgent Care LLC1055 Post Rd Fairfield, CT 06824
1

Practice

The Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Center1800 Post Rd E Westport, CT 06880
2
Office888 White Plains Rd Ste 106 Trumbull, CT 06611
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Saint Vincent's Medical Center

    2800 Main St
    Bridgeport, CT 06606

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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