Dr. John E. Mullen, M.D., is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon at OrthoConnecticut specializing in hip, knee, and shoulder reconstruction. A graduate of New York Medical College, he completed advanced residency training at the Hospital for Special Surgery. A former U.S. Navy Battalion Surgeon, Dr. Mullen excels in total joint replacements, arthroscopic revisions, and advanced orthopedic trauma care.
Dr. John E. Mullen, M.D., is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon at OrthoConnecticut specializing in hip, knee, and shoulder reconstruction. A graduate of New York Medical College, he completed advanced residency training at the Hospital for Special Surgery. A former U.S. Navy Battalion Surgeon, Dr. Mullen excels in total joint replacements, arthroscopic revisions, and advanced orthopedic trauma care.
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Explained procedure perfectly, put my mind at ease.
(3 days ago)
Jul-2026
Excellent doctor. Excellent bedside manner. Kind. Caring. Listened to me and was able to explain what was going on post surgery when my doctor was not available. Excellent.
(5 days ago)
Jul-2026
Wonderful
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Mullen is a Top Doc in my book. He’s very skilled in orthopedics. This was my third joint surgery (laparoscopy of knee and both shoulders). All were a success in that I regained full range of motion
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Very professional he got right to the point and that’s what I like out of a Doctor where they just get right to the point I do recommend him
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Wonderful
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
He is an amazing surgeon! He truly cares about helping you to have a better quality of life!! We are so blessed to have him in our area! My husband also agrees 100%!
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Excellent!!!
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Compassionate and a great orthopedic
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Dr Mullen is a good listener and good at making his diagnosis clear. He has a good sense of humor,
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
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Danbury
2 Riverview Drive Danbury, CT 06810
New Milford
131 Kent Road New Milford, CT 06776
Sharon
50 Amenia Road Sharon, CT 06069
Dr. John Mullen, M.D., combines exceptional experience in orthopedic medicine and surgery from private practice with New Milford Orthopedics as well as that gained while serving our nation as a medical officer/Lieutenant Commander and battalion surgeon. He was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal and the Combat Action Ribbon for Service in Liberia, as well as many honors from medical institutions. A specialist in sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery, and orthopedic trauma, Dr. Mullen works with patients of all ages and in all stages of fitness, from recreational athletes to professionals. Dr. Mullen has worked as a physician at Shea Stadium, Yankee Stadium, and Madison Square Garden, taking care of athletes, performers, and fans alike. At Madison Square Garden, he served as a tournament physician for the Big East Basketball Tournament for 18 years (2003-2020).
Dr. Mullen completed Orthopedic Surgery residencies at The Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan and at Cleveland’s Mt. Sinai Hospital, which is affiliated with Case Western Reserve Medical School. His medical career also includes being an emergency department physician and publishing in the Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine.
Explained procedure perfectly, put my mind at ease.
Excellent doctor. Excellent bedside manner. Kind. Caring. Listened to me and was able to explain what was going on post surgery when my doctor was not available. Excellent.
Wonderful
Dr. Mullen is a Top Doc in my book. He’s very skilled in orthopedics. This was my third joint surgery (laparoscopy of knee and both shoulders). All were a success in that I regained full range of motion
Very professional he got right to the point and that’s what I like out of a Doctor where they just get right to the point I do recommend him
Wonderful
He is an amazing surgeon! He truly cares about helping you to have a better quality of life!! We are so blessed to have him in our area! My husband also agrees 100%!
Excellent!!!
Compassionate and a great orthopedic
Dr Mullen is a good listener and good at making his diagnosis clear. He has a good sense of humor,