Dr. Ross Henshaw, M.D.

Office Locations:
Danbury, Ridgefield, Southbury

Specialty Areas:
Arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery, sports medicine

Board Certification:
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, General Orthopaedics
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, subspecialty certification in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Medical Licenses:
Connecticut, New York

Dr. Ross Henshaw is a fellowship-trained knee and shoulder orthopedic surgeon, who specializes in the treatment of sports-related injuries. Dr. Henshaw's work at OrthoConnecticut’s Center for Sport Medicine covers athletes of all ages – from the recreational to the professional. Dr. Henshaw is highly sought by athletes for his skill in arthroscopic surgery – a minimally invasive approach offering less pain, small incisions, and quick recovery times. In addition, he has published several articles and presented papers on rotator cuff injuries, ACL injuries, and orthopedic implants.

As a former Division I lacrosse player for Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Henshaw can directly relate to the stresses placed upon athletes' bodies and the strong desire to return to the playing field in top condition as quickly as possible. Dr. Henshaw's professional experience includes being part of the medical teams covering Yankee Stadium, The New York Mets, the U.S. Open Tennis Tournament, and the NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Tournament. During his medical training at Columbia University, Dr. Henshaw earned awards for academic excellence, as well as for his kindness and devotion to patient care – a tradition he is proud to continue in his practice at OrthoConnecticut.

Fellowship & Graduate Training:

• Fellow: 2-Year Fellowship in Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery; New York, NY
• Chief Resident (selected): Orthopedic Surgery, New York Orthopaedic Hospital, Columbia University; New York, NY
• Resident: Orthopedic Surgery, New York Orthopaedic Hospital, Columbia University; New York, NY
• Intern: General Surgery, Westchester Medical Center; Valhalla, New York

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons; New York, NY
• Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program, Bryn Mawr College; Bryn Mawr, PA

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore, MD

Awards:

• Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctor (2017, 2020)
• Castle Connolly Top Doctor (2012-2013, 2019)
• Castle Connolly New York Metro Area's Top Doctors (2011-2020)
• Castle Connolly New York Metro 5th Anniversary (2015)
• Connecticut Magazine's Top Doctor (2014-2017)
• Moffly Media Top Doctor (2017-2019)
• Fairfield Magazine Top Doctors (2016)
• US News and World Report, Top Doctor