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Dr. Kenneth Paonessa, MD

Dr. Kenneth Paonessa, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Kenneth Paonessa, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in North Franklin, CT and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1984. He is affiliated with Backus Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

82 New Park Ave North Franklin, CT 06254
Telehealth available

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Dr. Paonessa's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Paonessa

4.2

21 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
71%
71%
4 Star
5%
5%
3 Star
10%
10%
2 Star
5%
5%
1 Star
10%
10%

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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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DMD – Apr 07, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 11, 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Grendaliz Ruperto in New London, CT – Nov 01, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Norwich, CT – Sep 10, 2017
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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
26 people found this helpful
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Fred in New London, CT – Mar 03, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Kenneth Paonessa, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in North Franklin, CT and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1984. He is affiliated with Backus Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Bellevue Hospital Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1990
  • St Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1985
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office82 New Park Ave North Franklin, CT 06254
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Norwich Orthopedic Group PC11 Industrial Park Rd Niantic, CT 06357
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Practice

The William W Backus Hospital326 Washington St Norwich, CT 06360
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 6:30am - 2:30pm
    • Tue: 6:00am - 2:00pm
    • Wed: 6:00am - 2:00pm
    • Thu: 6:00am - 2:00pm
    • Fri: 6:00am - 2:00pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Backus Hospital

    326 Washington St
    Norwich, CT 06360
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% 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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