Orthopedics: Hand, Upper Extremity, & Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
Brookfield, CT
4.9
511 Ratings
216 Comments
Dr. Benjamin B. Clippinger, M.D. is an Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in the treatment of the upper extremity from the shoulder to fingertips and general orthopaedic trauma. Dr. Clippinger completed the Combined Tufts and New England Baptist Hospital Fellowship in Boston. He is trained in the latest minimally invasive surgical techniques and nonsurgical treatment approaches for conditions affecting the upper extremities.
Dr. Benjamin B. Clippinger, M.D. is an Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in the treatment of the upper extremity from the shoulder to fingertips and general orthopaedic trauma. Dr. Clippinger completed the Combined Tufts and New England Baptist Hospital Fellowship in Boston. He is trained in the latest minimally invasive surgical techniques and nonsurgical treatment approaches for conditions affecting the upper extremities.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of Orthopaedic Specialists of Connecticut through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
Dr. Clippinger is a wonderful guy. He listens to all my questions and thoughtfully responds. I needed a very difficult surgery and I’m so grateful for his expertise. The success of my healing is absolutely due to his compassion and abilities !!
Sep-2024
First time visiting this Dr for my carpal tunnel syndrome. I found him to be friendly, patient, educational, and very approachable. He gets to the point without making you feel rushed.
Aug-2024
He listens. He’s kind. And he guides treatment with you in mind. Very professional and detailed oriented.
Aug-2024
Listened and did a through evaluation and came up with a gameplan .
Aug-2024
He was terrific, explained all the details of my surgery, it went without a hitch. He’s got wonderful bedside manner and is easy to speak with. This is my first experience with him. Hopefully, won’t need his help for awhile. But if I do, definitely see him again!
Aug-2024
Excellent and professional
Aug-2024
The Best
Aug-2024
Genuinely warm and friendly. Takes time to hear questions and concerns and is fully ready to explain things so you can understand them. Gentle approach.
Jul-2024
His an excellent and very caring Dr. very happy with him. The best part I don’t need surgery😊
Jul-2024
Took time to listen to my honest feedback on slow healing progress and cost of the surgery. Appointment was close to being on time.
Jul-2024
He's a first class doc! Your staff is great as well!
Thank you!
Jul-2024
Excellent Doctor, communicates well with patients.
Jul-2024
Explained things well
Jul-2024
Professional. Personable. Offered me option with my treatment..
Jul-2024
What a great doctor. Knowledgeably . Brilliant, very kind and understanding. I feel so lucky to have gotten him as one of my new doctors . He knew exactly what was wrong with my hands and took the time on the same appointment day to take care of it. I feel so much better. Thank you Dr. Clippinger I’m very grateful . Thankyou
Jun-2024
He awesome!
Jun-2024
Great explanation, excellent “bedside” manner.
Jun-2024
Excellent treatment!
Jun-2024
One of the most informative and friendly drs I’ve ever gone to.
Jun-2024
From my first call to the appointment itself it was exceptional. They were able to fit us in immediately and were so friendly, thorough and accommodating.
Jun-2024
Such a great doctor. I would recommend him to everyone
Jun-2024
I like his approach to my situation.
Jun-2024
Dr. Clippinger is terrific! Great bedside manner, easy to talk to, very patient. Just wonderful!
Jun-2024
Instead of helping me, told me to "cope" with my pain. Also didn't refer me to any new doctors.
Jun-2024
Thorough, patient, kind, and understanding.
Jun-2024
Tremendous, very informative and up front and took the time to examine me
May-2024
Very helpful & kind
May-2024
Very kind and passionate
May-2024
This was my first appointment with Dr. Clippinger. He was thorough and explained everything to me in ways I could understand. He is competent and personable.
May-2024
Excellent Doctor real good with his patients.
May-2024
I think he’s a wonderful doctor and has a great bed side manner. Would highly recommend him
May-2024
Surgery went really well, and my questions were fully answered.
May-2024
My visit with Dr. Clippinger was an excellent experience as usual. He asks questions, listens when I explain my issue, and gave me a thorough explanation about my condition amd treatment for it.
Apr-2024
Exellent
Apr-2024
He was very nice and has patience , very knowledgeably,
Apr-2024
My appointment was for 1015 they checked me in right away. They put me in a room and I’m waiting for an hour.. the doctor came in check my head shake my hand. And he left he said he’ll be back he didn’t come back.. I got another doctor that works with him. That’s why I gave him the rating of three.
Apr-2024
Very personable, attentive and clearly took his time to explain all aspects. Knowedgeable and spent the time needed to resolve my issue. Great doctor.
Apr-2024
Excellent
Apr-2024
He’s amazing
Apr-2024
Clear and complete explanations for a plan to address my needs.
Mar-2024
Very good in explaining, professional with good bed side patient manners..honest.
Mar-2024
Informative but not condescending.
Mar-2024
Such a great guy and great to talk to and made me feel very comfortable. Amazing work!! Thank you!!
Mar-2024
This was my first visit with Dr Clippinger and it was fantastic!
He took the time to explain all the details and our plan going forward.
The whole staff was great!
Mar-2024
Dr. Clippenger is the BEST. I've been seeing him for 4 years, had to have several surgeries. I've never trusted a surgeon more. Going into another within a month and I wouldn't want ANYONE ELSE doing it. Go to him, you'll b happy u did!!
Mar-2024
Always a pleasant visit
Mar-2024
Dr. Clippinger really listened and addressed my concerns.
Feb-2024
Very good. Been seen by him for over a year and very happy with him
Mar-2024
Dr. Clippinger spent all the time I required and answered all my questions. He is a great recommendation from my former hand doctor.
Feb-2024
Understanding and compassionate
Feb-2024
Get more sun Doc
Feb-2024
Very thorough in explaining what is wrong with my thumb joint and surrounding tendons
Feb-2024
Dr. Clippinger is very knowledgeable, professional and kind. I always feel heard and never feel rushed. I would recommend him to anyone who needs to see an orthopedic specialist. I feel truly blessed to be under his care.
Feb-2024
I think Clip is a great guy and Dr.i feel he is honest and does everything he can to help. No matter how busy he is, he does not cut the appointment short!!
Feb-2024
Great, caring. Easy to talk with!
Feb-2024
Very attentive. Explained everything, was not rushed . Fixed my issue . Would definitely recommend to others.
Jan-2024
An excellent physician and explains all he is doing. So glad he was recommended to me.
Jan-2024
Nice knowledgeable young doctor
Jan-2024
Professional
Nice
Comforting
Thorough
Great experience having him take care of me
Jan-2024
He really does care! I’d recommend him anytime.
Jan-2024
Very easy to talk to and he offers sound advise.
Jan-2024
He is a pleasure to Visit! His calm manner and ability to truly listen to his patient is exemplary. His follow up visits are welcomed.
Jan-2024
Polite and calm and kind
Dec-2023
Great guy. Very nice first visit. Answered every question.
Dec-2023
Great Dr but I waited over 2 hrs. No respect for my time.
Dec-2023
Dr. Clippenger was great. Some to e with personality, made me feel comfortable and at ease.
Dec-2023
Always a pleasure to visit this office and Dr Clippinger was more than thoughtful and knowledgeable! It was a pleasure meeting him.
Dec-2023
Love his bedside manner. Awesome staff
Nov-2023
He is competent, kind, and explains everything in great detail. Very relatable.
Nov-2023
Professional, friendly and helpful. I would recommend him to anyone who needs a hand surgeon.
Nov-2023
Very knowledgeable, patient & helpful. Will see him again in January.
Nov-2023
Everyone is so awesome there. Very carrying a very friendly staff.
Nov-2023
I like Doctor Clippinger, I feel very comfortable with him.
I am happy with him.
Nov-2023
The very BEST orthopedic surgery in the area.
Knowledgeable, competent and a great bedside manner.
Nov-2023
Great personality and very caring. I followed everything Dr. Clippinger say for me to do keep the brace on. I’m so happy that I did. Thanks to Dr. Clippinger the brace came off today!!!
Nov-2023
So kind and willing to listen and answer all my questions, not just before surgery, on all the follow-up visits as well. And the surgery experience was 100% .
Nov-2023
Excellent service and fast visit!
Oct-2023
Is good doctor
Oct-2023
Very professional!
Oct-2023
Very professional
Oct-2023
Great doctor. Takes time to really explain what and why he is suggesting a procedure and let's you decide. I can't say enough good things about him!
Oct-2023
Great personality and truly listens to your concerns. Hes honest and straight forward, looking out for the best interests of his patients.
Oct-2023
In just a short time knowing Dr. Clippinger, he has made me feel comfortable and much more knowledgeable about my upcoming surgery.
Oct-2023
Always feel in good hands with Dr. Clippinger.
Oct-2023
Great professional ! Im strong recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Sep-2023
Dr Clippinger is the smartest most caring orthopedic Doctor. His takes time with each patient and delivers a well thought out approach to their care.
Sep-2023
Thanks Sam.
Sep-2023
I met Dr. Clippinger today for the first time. I was very happy with his treatment of my symptoms. His staff was very patient and helpful.
Sep-2023
Patient, knowledgeable and professional
Sep-2023
Dr. Clippenger was thorough in his diagnosis and recommendation for the treatment of my condition. His manner was kind and caring. I’d recommend him highly.
Sep-2023
Amazing doctor with great spirit! Surgery went so smooth. Very informative and attentive.
Aug-2023
Very knowledgeable and easy to understand. Spot on with every step of my procedure. I would highly recommend.
Aug-2023
That Dr. is very profesional y Cain with the me thanks
Jul-2023
Did a really good job fixing my son's finger and may God bless you
Jul-2023
Wonderful
Jul-2023
Succinct, thorough, deeply knowledgeable. Great at his specialty.
Jul-2023
Excellent took the time and listened
I would highly recommend to others which I already did
Jun-2023
Pleasant and seemed thorough.
Jun-2023
Couldn’t be happier with the way I was treated today!
Jun-2023
A great Doctor, he spend a large amount of time with me, explaining the details of my hand problem. Unlike other Dr’s I have been to in other offices. Thanks Dr. Clippinger!
Jun-2023
Dr Clippinger is an extremely skilled and capable surgeon and also a very thoughtful and engaging person. What a rare combo !
Jun-2023
Very warm and helpful to me. I fully trust what he suggests and I am sure I will recover now
Jun-2023
He is very nice and explained the diagnosis and what to expect.
Jun-2023
Compassionate, kind and excellent
May-2023
Informative and easy to talk to.
May-2023
Was amazing with last cortisone shot! Pretty much pain free! Super nice and informative.
May-2023
Super professional and very friendly, him and the nurses made me feel really comfortable while I was there. They also made sure I wasnt feeling any pain during the procedure making it a very pleasant visit.
May-2023
Thank you Doc.
May-2023
Always pleasant to see him!
Apr-2023
Very helpful, smart and kind. Also has a great sense of humor which puts you at ease.
He was 45 minutes behind however- they need to fix this.
Apr-2023
Very friendly, remembered me from a couple years ago for a knee.
Apr-2023
Always feel comfortable going to this office staff is always attentive and Dr Clippinger makes sure to address all issues one at a time..
Apr-2023
Excellent diagnosis and my shoulder felt better immediately after the Cortizone injection.
Apr-2023
He’s an amazing Dr. As well as a great sense of humor
Apr-2023
Very caring physician. Couldn’t be more satisfied with his care.
Apr-2023
Great attitude makes you feel comfortable
Mar-2023
The best ortho doctor.. makes patients feel at ease. .very pleasant and knowledgable.
Mar-2023
Seems very knowledgeable and personable.
Feb-2023
Wonderful experience. Dr. Clippinger was a wonderful surgeon, and the Office staff is always helpful and kind. They ensured I had a smooth prep, surgery, and follow-up. I am so glad I chose Orthopaedic Specialists of CT, I would highly recommend to anyone
Feb-2023
Dr Clippenger is the best. Very thorough and listens intently to you as you explain your problem. And he's polite to his patients .
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Feb-2023
Explained everything! Good pt/Dr relationship
Feb-2023
My wait was no longer than 4 minutes in waiting room. They were very efficient from start to finish. I would highly recommend them.
Feb-2023
I did not see Dr. Clippinger but saw PA Sam. I was pleased.
Feb-2023
Very informative and understanding.
Feb-2023
Very professional and knowledgeable. He gave me a lot of confidence, but he really should give all of his patients brownies for a treat. LOL
Jan-2023
Shows concern and explains in detail the procedure.
Jan-2023
Excelente
Jan-2023
Dr. And associates A one, gabby and the girls fantastic
Jan-2023
Good doctor
Jan-2023
Very gentle and kind doctor
Jan-2023
Everybody and everything are a friendly nice courteous kind and they listen
Dec-2022
Very good doctor, and kind. I would definitely go to him again.
Dec-2022
Excellent bedside manner, communication, compassion and professionalism. I highly recommend.
Dec-2022
Dr. Clippinger was a pleasure to see and did an outstanding job triaging my hand issue and moving me toward a resolve with the problem. Highly recommend!
Dec-2022
Very Good
Nov-2022
Straight forward care.
Nov-2022
He’s just an awesome physician, makes being hurt way more manageable. Great attitude and straightforward - a medical “problem solver” with a lot of knowledge and practical advice.
Nov-2022
Since the first time i met Dr. Clippinger I’ve knew i was with the right doctor he has not let me down and for me back to feeling great and able to work pain free after 2 surgeries :) he is the absolute best
Nov-2022
Great doctor!
Nov-2022
Great!!
Nov-2022
I have had great success with Dr. Clippinger trust him.
Oct-2022
Great Dr.!
Oct-2022
Very knowledgeable. Very nice
Oct-2022
Very nice guy. Explained my problem very well. Doesn’t recommend surgery, only as a last resort.
Oct-2022
So easy and comfortable
Oct-2022
Doctor Clippinger is a great doctor . He takes time to listen to what I have to say.
Oct-2022
very warm and understanding dr~
Sep-2022
Very straight forward and professional. Makes a traumatic experience as simple and efficient as possible. Takes the time to explain in layman’s terms the process, and sets realistic expectations for healing.
Sep-2022
I highly recommend Dr Clippinger. I have seen him for a couple of problems. He listens to you and takes the time to answer questions.
Sep-2022
Excellent doctor and staff
Sep-2022
Great communicator! Explains things in a way that’s easy to understand.
Aug-2022
Thorough, listened to me and explained his recommendations to let all be at this time! Happy!
Aug-2022
Friendly, compassionate and competent.
Aug-2022
Very efficient n professional Doctor n staff!!
Aug-2022
Very easy to communicate with and very gentle and good injecting the cortisone needed.
Aug-2022
Very happy with him and his capabilities!!
Aug-2022
Excellent!!
Compassionate Doctor!
Aug-2022
Dr Clippinger and the entire staff really get it! He is incredibly patient, actually listens to me and helps me formulate a plan to manage my finger situation. I highly recommend him!
Aug-2022
Dr Clippinger makes my visit stress free, explains in detail answers all my concerns. Tells how it is. I leave feeling more comfortable understanding the injury. Always a pleasure
Jul-2022
He did a fantastic job on repairing my finger. He is an excellent dr.
Jul-2022
Very personable and knowledgeable!
Jun-2022
I loved him he’was very good with my 6 yr old son I highly recommend him and definitely will be going back to see him.!
Jun-2022
Excellent experience; caring and personable; glad I am a patient!
Jun-2022
Great bedside manner
Jun-2022
Very personable, performed surgery on my elbow, time will tell if it helps but so far so good!
May-2022
Extremely personable, explains everything very well, thorough. Very polite and a great doctor.
May-2022
Wonderful personality and extremely knowledgeable! He even takes the time to explain things over if one doesn’t understand. I HIGHLY recommend him!!!
May-2022
Thank you so much....!!! We are so happy..!!!
May-2022
What an amazing Doctor! Took his time with me, answered all my questions thoroughly. Highly recommend him and the entire office!
Apr-2022
Very thorough and kind. I feel I’m in good hands for surgery
Apr-2022
Always experienced excellent care
Apr-2022
Very happy with Dr. Clippinger, and frankly, the entire practice. They seem to get it. Never feel rushed, always have all my questions answered. First rate.
Apr-2022
The doctor was on time very courteous and took care of my problems
Apr-2022
He is always professional, kind, and caring whenever I have to see him.
Apr-2022
Dr. Clippinger and the entire staff are professional and friendly. We are grateful to have found such a wonderful facility.
Mar-2022
First time there go a little confused where the office was. He is very nice and explain everything quite well. A pleasure meeting him and his staff
Mar-2022
Very nice, professional and friendly
Mar-2022
Dr Clippinger was friendly and confident in his diagnosis, which totally put my mind at ease!
Mar-2022
Pleasant, professional, answers questions and explains things thoroughly.
Mar-2022
Very dismissive of my concerns and did not wish to really examine my injury.
Instead He pulled up an XRay from 6 months ago. I had to push to get an XRay of my injury ( not same body part as the one he looked at from 6 months ago).
Mar-2022
Dr. Clippinger was thorough, professional, had excellent bedside manner and explained everything so we could understand what was wrong with our son's knee. Highly recommended
Mar-2022
Easy to understand very caring Dr
Mar-2022
Great personality. Very friendly and knowledgeable about what I needed.. I received shots in my shoulders and he was amazing .. hardly felt it.. and he was funny. Great experience
Mar-2022
Very personable doctor..with a humble sense for listening to the patients issue and their needs and wants....and doing what's best for them.
Feb-2022
He alive me when I was very very painful
Mar-2022
Kind, knowledgeable, prompt
Feb-2022
Very knowledgeable, attentive, listened to me my concerns, compassionate, and kind.
Feb-2022
He checked my shoulder out and we’re going to take it one step at a time. Very nice guy.
Feb-2022
I felt comfortable and in great care! Sense of humor is a good distraction from the pain of a broken arm!
Feb-2022
Dr. Clippinger gave me the kind of care rarely found in today’s healthcare environment. He listened, explained the problem and treatment options, and took the time and care required to make the treatment as comfortable as possible. He was very personable and easy to talk to. I would seek treatment from Dr. Clippinger in the future and recommend him to others.
Feb-2022
Knowledgeable, competent and friendly.
Feb-2022
Lovely man. Smart, kind, honest.
Feb-2022
Very professional and takes the time to explain things. Very concerned for his patient.
Feb-2022
Excellent
Jan-2022
Dr. Clippinger gets it. Never rushes me, patiently answers my (many) questions, and takes the time to explain my options. Very happy with the care I receive from him!
Jan-2022
He always listens to me and my problems. He knows exactly what to do for me
Jan-2022
Dr. Clippinger is interested in helping and he listens. I can't speak to whether he's going to be able to fix my problem yet because I'm going for an MRI and then I have a follow-up appointment so we'll see.
Jan-2022
Doctor Clippinger is very professional. Takes time to explain things, resolve problems. HIGHLY Grateful for his experience & wide range of knowledge. He always have a solution for you pain.
The only problem is the waiting time.
Jan-2022
Great! This is a great practice!!
Dec-2021
Dr. Clippinger is professional and nice. The office is clean and large so there are plenty of people to help you.
Dec-2021
Friendly and professional.
Dec-2021
Caring and knowledgeable. Dr and staff were sensitive to my pain and explained all procedures completely. Definitely the right place to come. I cannot express enough how thankful I am to be in their care.
Dec-2021
Excellent, Very informative explained everything so I could understand it great people skills great guy thank you
Nov-2021
My husband and I meant Dr. Clippinger on an emergency bases and we liked him very much.
Nov-2021
Dr Clippinger was awesome!
Oct-2021
Professional, friendly, patient. All the qualities you would want in a doctor.
Oct-2021
I was taken as a same-day appointment for a steroid injection. Dr. Clippinger was personable and professional, and got the job done quickly and efficiently.
Oct-2021
Dr. Clippinger is great but when I went back for a follow up I was assigned another Dr. or PA. I waited in the exam room for 35 mins. but no one ever showed up so I left. I won't be going back...
Oct-2021
Dr. Clippinger is an excellent surgeon. He takes the time to listen to the patient and provides reasonable options before determining surgery as best option. My recovery went as expected and just waiting to schedule left wrist surgery.
Oct-2021
Very grateful that Dr. Clippinger correctly diagnosed and solved my problem!
Oct-2021
I was very comfortable and at ease with Dr. Clippinger during a difficult time for me personally. So glad he was my doctor and surgeon.
Oct-2021
No comments. Dr. Clippinger is an excellent doctor.
Oct-2021
Excellent ?? Knowledgeable & Personable. So far so good ??
Oct-2021
Dr Clippinger did an excellent job repairing the ruptured tendon in my thumb. He is patient, an excellent communicator, and sympathetic yet talented surgeon. He CARES!
Oct-2021
He takes the time to talk with you and makes sure you understand everything
Oct-2021
Only met with Dr. Clippinger 1 time so far but thought he was thorough and very nice with my teen.
Oct-2021
Indeed very good and personable.
Oct-2021
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Brookfield Office
60 Old New Milford Road Suite 3E Brookfield, CT 06804
Dr. Benjamin B. Clippinger, M.D. is an Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in the treatment of the upper extremity from shoulder to fingertips, including soft tissue injuries and general orthopaedic trauma. He completed the Combined Tufts and New England Baptist Hospital Fellowship in Boston. A former collegiate athlete and competitive cyclist himself, Dr. Clippinger has worked with the Boston Celtics and New England Free Jacks.
Dr. Clippinger is trained in the latest minimally invasive surgical techniques and nonsurgical treatment approaches for conditions affecting the upper extremities, including endoscopic carpal tunnel release and arthroscopic elbow surgery. Dr. Clippinger is dedicated to providing an individualized treatment plan that gets his patients back to the activities they love.
Dr. Clippinger is a wonderful guy. He listens to all my questions and thoughtfully responds. I needed a very difficult surgery and I’m so grateful for his expertise. The success of my healing is absolutely due to his compassion and abilities !!
First time visiting this Dr for my carpal tunnel syndrome. I found him to be friendly, patient, educational, and very approachable. He gets to the point without making you feel rushed.
He listens. He’s kind. And he guides treatment with you in mind. Very professional and detailed oriented.
Listened and did a through evaluation and came up with a gameplan .
He was terrific, explained all the details of my surgery, it went without a hitch. He’s got wonderful bedside manner and is easy to speak with. This is my first experience with him. Hopefully, won’t need his help for awhile. But if I do, definitely see him again!
Excellent and professional
The Best
Genuinely warm and friendly. Takes time to hear questions and concerns and is fully ready to explain things so you can understand them. Gentle approach.
His an excellent and very caring Dr. very happy with him. The best part I don’t need surgery😊
Took time to listen to my honest feedback on slow healing progress and cost of the surgery. Appointment was close to being on time.