Dr. Melissa Larusso, DO | Greenwich, CT | Rheumatology

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Dr. Melissa Larusso is a rheumatologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the joints, muscles, and connective tissues. She earned her medical degree from NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency at Beth Israel Medical Center-Petrie Division in 1990, followed by a fellowship at Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine that same year. With 36 years of clinical experience, Dr. Larusso brings extensive knowledge to her practice. She is fluent in English.

Dr. Larusso practices at Winchester Hospital and sees patients in Greenwich, Connecticut. She frequently treats patients experiencing joint pain in the hands and knees, as well as general muscle and joint discomfort. Her diagnostic approach includes comprehensive blood work to evaluate overall health and specialized testing to identify autoimmune conditions that may be affecting her patients' joints and tissues. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 on Vitals.

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4.5

42 Ratings
36 years of experience
20 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Hofstra North Shore-Lij School Of Medicine
24 written reviews
2 specialties
19 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Female

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Lots of patience and very pleasant . I liked her . Would recommend

May 12th, 2020

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I saw this doctor while trying to figure out a rare diagnosis. She appeared not to have reviewed or thought about my chart. She ordered an expensive and unnecessary test that another doctor advised me was the wrong next step. She spent less than 10 minutes with me, did not answer my questions clearly, and lacked bedside manner.

September 29th, 2018

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I would have loved to see the doctor the other reviewers saw. I get the feeling all the positive reviews are not real. She would not explain the x ray of my hip, was too busy.

July 17th, 2017

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I left a review after I first saw Dr. LaRusso. I was impressed then, but now that I have been her patient for several months, I am even more impressed. In this age of short consultations and never getting doctor's staff on the phone, Dr. LaRusso and her helpful staff truly go the extra mile. Not only has Dr. LaRusso helped me with my RA, her staff has helped me get prescriptions and tests even as I was in the middle of changing insurance policies. Dr. LaRusso and her staff has helped me every step of the way! You won't find a better doctor or staff out there!

May 23rd, 2016

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Dr. Larusso is extremely helpful to and invested in her patients. All of the attendants were really nice and there was virtually no wait time. Dr. Larusso and her assistant do a really good job of making the patient comfortable as well. She was proactive in finding avenues for treatment too! Definitely my go to doctor for follow up treatments.

May 13th, 2016

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Dr larusso made me feel very comfortable, she listened to my concerns, and treated me with great care.

April 27th, 2016

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Dr Larusso is very good, efficient, informative. I received knee injections from the doctor. She truly has smooth hands I did not feel a thing.

March 19th, 2016

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Explains everything prior to the treatment

March 10th, 2016

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Dr. Larusso is the best rheumatologist I have come across. I have been to at least 3 others and they do not compare to Dr. Larusso. Her adorable persona and positive energy made me feel very comfortable throughout my entire experience in the office. Hats off to the best rheumatologist I have ever met !!!!!

February 19th, 2016

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Knowledgeable and great bedside manner. Put me at ease and formed a plan for moving forward to disagnose and treat. Highly recommend!

February 17th, 2016

Dr. Melissa Larusso

6 Greenwich Office ParkGreenwich, CT 06831

Tel: (203) 869-1145

Mon8:30 am - 7:00 pm

Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. Melissa Larusso, DO	Dr. Laura Berenice Geraldino Pardilla, MD	Dr. Mohit Shukla, MD	Dr. Robert J Winchester, MD
Rheumatology	Rheumatology	Rheumatology	Rheumatology
	Accepts New Patients
4.5 (42 Ratings)	1.8 (5 Ratings)	3.5 (2 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
36 Years of Experience	22 Years of Experience	16 Years of Experience	63 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, French, Italian	Speaks Hindi, Punjabi
Greenwich , CT	New York , NY	Fresh Meadows , NY	New York , NY
Med School: NYIT College Of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: Instituto Tecnologico De Santo Domingo (Intec) Fac De Ciencias De La Salud	Med School: Dayanand Medical College India	Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College
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Adult-Onset Still's Disease
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Central Nervous System Lupus Vasculitis (CNS Lupus Vasculitis)
Fibromyalgia
Gout
Hip Osteoarthritis
Hypersensitivity Vasculitis
Lupus
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Psoriatic Arthritis
Rheumatic Diseases
Rheumatoid Arthritis
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MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, New York, 2027, Active

Doctor Of Osteopathy, Connecticut, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Hofstra North Shore-Lij School Of Medicine1990

Residency

Beth Israel Medical Center-Petrie Division1990

Medical School

NYIT College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated in 1990

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Which hospitals is Dr. Melissa Larusso affiliated with?: Dr. Melissa Larusso is affiliated with Winchester Hospital.
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