Summary

Dr. Kenneth Paonessa treats lumbar spinal stenosis and spinal stenosis and performs physical therapy and outpatient rehabilitation. He practices orthopedic surgery and diagnostic radiology and has 42 years of experience. Dr. Paonessa is affiliated with Lawrence and Memorial Hospital and The William W. Backus Hospital. He completed his residency at Bellevue Hospital Center and sees patients in North Franklin, New London, and Norwich, Connecticut. He speaks English and Spanish. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Paonessa 3.54 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.5
  • 42 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Bellevue Hospital Center
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Kenneth Joseph Paonessa has 4 locations

Orthopedic Partners

82 New Park AveNorth Franklin, CT 06254
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Lawrence And Memorial Hospital

365 Montauk AveNew London, CT 06320

The William W Backus Hospital

326 Washington StNorwich, CT 06360

River Valley Asc

45 Salem TpkeNorwich, CT 06360
Mon6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri6:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Compare with Similar Doctors

Dr. Kenneth Joseph Paonessa, MD
Dr. Dana Robert Lacey, MD
Dr. Jenifer R Siegelman, MD
Dr. George Charles La Verde, MD
Dr. Kenneth Joseph Paonessa, MDDr. Dana Robert Lacey, MDDr. Jenifer R Siegelman, MDDr. George Charles La Verde, MD
Orthopedic SurgeryDiagnostic RadiologyDiagnostic RadiologyDiagnostic Radiology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.5 
0 
0 
5 
42 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
North Franklin , CTGroton , CTNorwich , CTNorwich , CT
Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Med School: Albany Medical College Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine
Current Profile
View Profile View Profile View Profile

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Kenneth Joseph Paonessa

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Kenneth Joseph Paonessa has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Kenneth Joseph Paonessa has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • CT Scan
  • Diagnostic Radiology
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • MRI
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • PET Scan
  • Scoliosis
  • Spinal Fractures
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Ultrasound
  • X-Ray

Certifications, License, & Education

42 Years Experience

Dr. Kenneth Joseph Paonessa holds an expired medical license in the state of Connecticut.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Connecticut that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Bellevue Hospital Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1984.

NPI Number

Dr. Paonessa's NPI number is 1386695096.

Similar doctors

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Kenneth Paonessa accepting new patients?
Dr. Kenneth Paonessa is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Kenneth Paonessa's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Kenneth Paonessa accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Kenneth Paonessa accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Dr. Kenneth Paonessa affiliated with?
Dr. Kenneth Paonessa is affiliated with Lawrence And Memorial Hospital and The William W Backus Hospital.
Where is Dr. Kenneth Paonessa's office located?
Dr. Kenneth Paonessa's office is located at 82 New Park Ave, North Franklin, CT, 06254.
Does Dr. Kenneth Paonessa accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Kenneth Paonessa has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

Data Sources

This provider profile is built using data from:

  • NPPES NPI Registry
  • State medical licensing boards
  • Healthcare system and provider network data

Ensuring Data Transparency and Trust: A Guide to Vitals Doctor Listings and Reviews

Our provider data is gathered directly from physicians and publicly available databases. Providers who verify their profiles gain the ability to update information, offering additional details about their specialties,education, treated conditions, performed procedures, and accepted insurances.

Reviews on Vitals are submitted by users only. Recognizing the valuable insights these reviews offer into a doctor's reputation, we maintain internal policies and protocols to ensure the quality and accuracy of all reviews. Importantly, providers cannot delete or alter reviews independently. Reviews can only be deleted or changed following an internal assessment by our customer service team.

Your feedback is highly valued and we encourage you to contact our support team should you encounter any issues.