Orthopaedic services and non-surgical care on Trap Falls Road, Connecticut
Valley Orthopaedic Specialists vs. Connecticut Disc and Laser Therapy Centers
Comparing Valley Orthopaedic Specialists in Shelton with our Shelton clinic? See what each office offers, what to ask about the first visit, and what to check before you book.
Published by Connecticut Disc and Laser Therapy Centers in Shelton.
Compare services and first visits
| What to compare | Shelton, CTValley Orthopaedic Specialists | Shelton, CTConnecticut Disc and Laser Therapy Centers |
|---|---|---|
| Conditions we both see | The practice lists spinal care and sports medicine for injuries involving the back, knee, and shoulder. Griffin Health lists Scott Waller and Gary Richo at Valley’s Shelton address. | We evaluate and treat neck pain, back pain, knee pain, and shoulder pain. Our care is provided without prescription medications, injections, or surgery. |
| How soon can I be seen? | The practice lists walk-in orthopaedic care. For a scheduled specialist visit, ask for the earliest appointment with the clinician you need. | Often within a week, sometimes the same week. Check current availability. |
| How treatment differs | Orthopaedic care can include physical therapy, medication, injections, or surgery depending on the diagnosis. See the practice’s listed options. If an oral anti-inflammatory is recommended, ask about stomach bleeding, kidney problems, and cardiovascular risks. FDA medication guide. | Our non-surgical options include DRX9000 spinal decompression, MLS M7 laser, EmField Pro, and Pulse PEMF. See how we evaluate decompression candidates. |
| Location | 2 Trap Falls Road, Suite 404, Shelton, CT | 2 Trap Falls Road, Suite 208, Shelton, CT |
| Services | The Shelton office lists orthopaedic consultations, on-site digital X-rays, physical therapy, and interventional pain management. Its OrthoDirect service offers walk-in orthopaedic care. | Dr. James J. Dalfino evaluates your symptoms and discusses non-surgical options. Services include DRX9000 spinal decompression, MLS M7 laser therapy, EmField Pro, Pulse PEMF, and chiropractic care. |
| First visit and costs | Ask whether to book a specialist consultation or use OrthoDirect and what the visit, imaging, or follow-up would cost. | $99 new-patient visit. Includes consultation, focused examination, report of findings, and first treatment when clinically appropriate. Ongoing care is billed visit by visit, with no required package. |
| Practice resources | Practice services · First-visit or office details | Explore DRX9000 · See first-visit details |
Two practices at 2 Trap Falls Road
Valley Orthopaedic Specialists
Valley is in Suite 404 and offers walk-in orthopaedic care through OrthoDirect. Ask how soon a scheduled visit is available if you want to see a specific specialist.
What we offer in Shelton
We’re in Suite 208. If you want to explore medication-free care for ongoing pain, ask for our first available $99 new-patient visit.
Know the cost before you start
Ask for the price of the first visit and any imaging, treatment, or follow-up that could be billed separately. At our clinic, ongoing care is billed visit by visit.
