Sports medicine specialist Christopher Betz, D.O., has joined the team of experts at Litchfield Hills Orthopedic Associates. Offering individualized treatment plans and high-quality sports medicine treatment options for sports-related injuries and conditions, Dr. Betz is available to see patients in Bristol at 281 N. Main St. Patients in need of surgical or nonsurgical sports medicine care are encouraged to call 860-482-8539 to schedule an appointment.
As a sports medicine expert, Dr. Betz specializes in the latest surgical and nonsurgical solutions to bone, joint and muscle conditions related to sports injuries. He has nearly a decade of experience in caring for active individuals of all levels as well as advanced training in treating injuries caused by involvement in sports. Dr. Betz provides patients with successful treatment plans, both surgical and nonsurgical, customized to each individual. Using his advanced knowledge and training, Dr. Betz assesses, diagnoses and treats his patients’ orthopedic needs to help them lead and maintain healthy, active lifestyles.
Dr. Betz's expertise includes:
“We are proud to have Dr. Betz as an addition to our team,” said board-certified orthopedic surgeon and fellowship-trained spine care specialist Dr. Lane Spero. “His extensive training and focus on helping patients reach their goals reflect our shared values in providing compassionate, individualized care our community can trust.”
Dr. Betz completed his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Betz continued his training with an internship and orthopedic surgery residency at Hofstra University, North Shore-LIJ Health System and Peninsula Hospital Consortium in Plainview, New York. He then completed a fellowship in orthopedic sports medicine at UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, Massachusetts. He has served on the medical staff of multiple baseball teams, including the Bristol Blues, the Red Sox and the New Britain Bees.
To learn more or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Betz, call 860-482-8539.