Dr. Joshua B. Frank, M.D., is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon at OrthoConnecticut, specializing in Sports Medicine. A University of Pennsylvania Medical alumnus and former Executive Chief Resident at NYU-HJD, he completed an elite fellowship at the Kerlan-Jobe Clinic. Dr. Frank specializes in shoulder, elbow, and knee reconstruction, leveraging past experience caring for the LA Lakers and Dodgers.
Dr. Joshua B. Frank, M.D., is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon at OrthoConnecticut, specializing in Sports Medicine. A University of Pennsylvania Medical alumnus and former Executive Chief Resident at NYU-HJD, he completed an elite fellowship at the Kerlan-Jobe Clinic. Dr. Frank specializes in shoulder, elbow, and knee reconstruction, leveraging past experience caring for the LA Lakers and Dodgers.
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He listens and is very efficient.
I always have questions and he patiently heard them out and addressed each one.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Dr Frank is an excellent doctor and he has a great understanding of his patients He lets you know the real truth and what he thinks without being too harsh or pushy about the situation by giving you the opportunity to make your own decisions. I think he’s the best.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Dr Frank is terrific! He is patient and answers all my questions clearly. He is very knowledgeable and I feel very comfortable with him.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Personable, thorough, great expertise
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Dr Frank was personable,he reviewed the the xray findings with me, discussed his physical findings and presented his plan of care clearly with a timeline. I am very pleased with the care given me by the entire team.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
Westport
323 Riverside Ave. 1st Floor Westport, CT 06880
Wilton
45 Danbury Rd Wilton, CT 06897
Dr. Joshua Frank, M.D., specializes in the orthopedic care of sports-related injuries as well as arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, elbow and knee. He also provides comprehensive orthopedic treatment for various conditions and traumatic injuries.
A native of the Philadelphia region, Dr. Frank completed both his undergraduate studies and his medical school training at the University of Pennsylvania. After medical school, Dr. Frank moved to New York City to complete a residency in Orthopedic Surgery at New York University – Hospital for Joint Diseases. During his residency he was elected to be an executive chief resident and completed an elective trauma rotation at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. There he handled major orthopedic injuries and learned the latest techniques in the treatment of fractures and multi-trauma.
After residency, Dr. Frank completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine at the renowned Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic in Los Angeles, California. His focus was on the care of injured athletes and their return to function. Additionally, he learned advanced arthroscopic techniques as well as open reconstructive surgeries of the shoulder, knee and elbow. During his fellowship, Dr. Frank participated in the orthopedic care of the Los Angeles Lakers, Dodgers, Kings, Avengers (Arena Football), Sparks (WNBA), Galaxy (MLS), Riptide (Lacrosse), USC Football, and the Anaheim Ducks. In addition, he served as a team physician for many high school and college football teams.
Throughout his training, Dr. Frank has had a focus on research. He has published articles in peer-reviewed journals and presented research at national meetings. Dr. Frank is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery, the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, and maintains an academic appointment at NYU-HJD as an assistant clinical professor.
He listens and is very efficient. I always have questions and he patiently heard them out and addressed each one.
Dr Frank is an excellent doctor and he has a great understanding of his patients He lets you know the real truth and what he thinks without being too harsh or pushy about the situation by giving you the opportunity to make your own decisions. I think he’s the best.
Dr Frank is terrific! He is patient and answers all my questions clearly. He is very knowledgeable and I feel very comfortable with him.
Personable, thorough, great expertise
Dr Frank was personable,he reviewed the the xray findings with me, discussed his physical findings and presented his plan of care clearly with a timeline. I am very pleased with the care given me by the entire team.