Christopher Betz, DO
Position: Leading Orthopedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine
Location: 281 North main Street Bristol, CT 06010
Tel: (860) 482-8539
About Me
Leading Orthopedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine
A seasoned orthopedic surgeon proudly serving the communities of Bristol & Litchfield CT. Currently, I am affiliated with Litchfield Hills Orthopedic Associates, specializing in sports medicine. My expertise lies in treating shoulders, hips, and knees using the latest techniques. My educational journey began at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, followed by a residency at Hofstra University’s North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System. I further honed my skills with a fellowship in orthopedic sports medicine at the University of Massachusetts. Research is a passion of mine, and I’ve contributed to numerous journals in my specialty. I’ve also had the privilege of presenting at various professional society meetings.
Over the years, I’ve been associated with the medical teams of local Connecticut baseball outfits like the Bristol Blues and New Britain Bees. Before my tenure at Bristol Hospital, I served the Red Sox organization and various educational institutions, including Worcester State University and Becker College. I’m an active member of several esteemed professional bodies, including the American Academy of Osteopathic Sports Medicine and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, to name a few.
Outside of my professional life, I have a zest for weight lifting, running, martial arts, and team sports like basketball and volleyball. Creativity flows through me as I indulge in drawing, painting, playing the guitar, and experimenting in the kitchen.
Practice & Consultants
Professional Society Memberships
American Medical Association
American Osteopathic Association
American Academy of Osteopathic Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Arthroscopy Association of North America
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
American Academy of Osteopathic Sports Medicine
Connecticut State Medical Society
Team Coverage Experience
Bristol Blues: Independent League Baseball
Team Physician
New Britain Bees: Independent League Baseball
Team Physician
Wolcott High School Football
Team Physician
Medical Licensures
Connecticut Medical License
Education, Training, & Certification
American Osteopathic Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Board Certified Physician
Consultant Positions
Depuy Synthes Mitek – Johnson & Johnson
Smith & Nephew
BioRestore
Experience
Bristol Hospital, Center For Orthopedic and Spine Health, Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon
Starling Physicians, Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon
Litchfield Hills Orthopedic Associates, LLC Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon