Dr. Robert L. Brady, M.D., is a board-certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon at OrthoConnecticut and a Clinical Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at Yale Medical School. Fellowship-trained at the Spine Institute of New York, he is a national expert in artificial disc replacement, pediatric scoliosis, and minimally invasive spine care. He is also the founder of the Straight Caribbean Spine Foundation.
Dr. Robert L. Brady, M.D., is a board-certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon at OrthoConnecticut and a Clinical Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at Yale Medical School. Fellowship-trained at the Spine Institute of New York, he is a national expert in artificial disc replacement, pediatric scoliosis, and minimally invasive spine care. He is also the founder of the Straight Caribbean Spine Foundation.
With the addition of Robert L. Brady, M.D. to OrthoConnecticut in 2005, the group was able to broaden its spinal services to include the most comprehensive and technologically-advanced care of the spine. Currently, Dr. Brady has privileges in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Yale New Haven Hospital and has faculty appointment in Yale University Medical School, as a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery. Dr. Brady began his career as an orthopedic surgeon training at St. Luke’s – Roosevelt Hospital Center, a University Hospital of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Following his residency, Dr. Brady completed his fellowship training in spine surgery at the highly regarded Spine Institute of New York at the Beth Israel Medical Center in New York, NY. He has an expertise in treating all pediatric, adolescent and adult conditions of the spine. This includes diseases related to degeneration, deformity (eg. scoliosis), trauma and tumor. Through his fellowship, which was selected as one of only 15 sites where the United States FDA trial for lumbar artificial disc replacement was performed, he has become one of the most extensively trained spine surgeons in the country in disc arthroplasty. Dr. Brady was also the lead investigator of an FDA clinical trial at Norwalk Hospital comparing interspinous process implants.
Furthermore, Dr. Brady is on the forefront of the rapidly advancing field of spine surgery with minimally invasive techniques and utilization of biologic healing proteins. In addition to Dr. Brady’s excellent clinical training, he has presented research at national meetings and published in peer-reviewed journals. And finally, beyond Dr. Brady’s private practice he has founded a non-profit organization called the Straight Caribbean Spine Foundation. This charitable mission provides comprehensive care to children with advanced spinal deformities in third world countries.

Great explanation of issues and how to proceed. Nice personality.
Efficient office and excellent bedside manner
I’ve been a patient of Dr. Brady’s for 14 yrs. Excellent doctor who truly cares about his patients’ wellbeing.
Dr Brady gave clear explanations of the X-rays that drove his diagnosis. He was thorough, spoke clearly about his recommendation and was both professional and so pleasant to talk with!
I was very frustrated with another orthopedic MD within the same practice before I requested to see Dr.Brady. I was close to tears when he said could fix LS compression Fx. He immediately noticed that an MRI should of been ordered upon 1st visit of 2 months ago! My agony pain could of been addressed then and fixed. He literally sat down and spoke to me with compassion and understanding He ordered an MRI immediately. Promising me a good result of recovery Thank you Dr Brady
Loved him, very professional, knowledgeable, and was on time and so very personable. I give s five star without Zzz.
Listens attentively, explains things clearly, lays out options and gives the patient choices.
Makes me feel extremely comfortable chatting about my recovery. Excellent Physician with an excellent team.
Prescription was never called into pharmacy after visit
Thanks to Dr. Brady I was able to get some relief from pain and imaging that will help us diagnose the cause. He is a good listener, considerate, thoughtful and thorough.