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Dr. Thomas Rago, MD

Dr. Thomas Rago, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Thomas Rago, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Bridgeport, CT and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1977. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Yale New Haven Hospital and Bridgeport Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

3101 Main St Ste 1 Bridgeport, CT 06606

Make an Appointment

(203) 374-5892

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Rago is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital New Haven, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Rago specializes in the areas of Hand Surgery & Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. • See hospitals
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Dr. Rago's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rago

3.5
22 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
55%
55%
4 star
5%
5%
3 star
9%
9%
2 star
5%
5%
1 star
27%
27%

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Carpal Tunnel job
I like Dr. Rago he's a nice guy, but after a carpal tunnel procedure in 9/19 I had a lot of pain and swelling. Disturbingly he said he didn't know how or why this was happening. This condition resulted in wide spread scar tissue and nerve damage. Now more then three years later I have little sense of touch in three fingers just a constant stinging and or burning sensation in those fingers. If I had been a key board operator, piano player or surgeon it would be career ending. So sadly I must recomend you seek out a different Dr. for you hand surgery.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Feb 15, 2023
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Amazing Surgeon
I saw Dr. Rago for an injury to my finger where the nerves were damaged and he was able to remove the debris in my hand and fix my nerves. He also had a good bed-side manner! Loves his operating suite - didn’t have to go to the hospital.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 01, 2022
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Dr Rago operated on my husbands hand. His pain was incredible, but after surgery Bill felt so much better Dr Rago is kind and considerate and an wonderful hand surgeon. Thank you Dr Rago
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Bill Lover – May 10, 2021
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Dr. Rago is an excellent doctor and surgeon. He is very warm, friendly & personable person. He is thorough throughout my visit. He took time to listen to my concern as well as explained the surgery procedure clearly to me. My carpal tunnel surgery went very well from the first day. The office staffs afe very nice and accomodative. The surgery center is very clean and the staffs there are awsome. One even took me to the car on the wheelchair. I highly reccomend Dr. Rago.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
10 others found this helpful
Helpful
Suwanatatatnina in Westport, CT – Apr 14, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Thomas Rago, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Bridgeport, CT and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1977. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Yale New Haven Hospital and Bridgeport Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Emory University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1977
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Hand Surgery
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office3101 Main St Ste 1 Bridgeport, CT 06606
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Orthopaedic Specialty Group760 River Rd Shelton, CT 06484
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Practice

Fairfield Surgery Center LLC305 Black Rock Tpke Fairfield, CT 06825
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Stamford Hospital

    1 Hospital Plz
    Stamford, CT 06902
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St
    New Haven, CT 06510
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback

  • Bridgeport Hospital

    267 Grant St
    Bridgeport, CT 06610
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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