Dr. Waitze is a board certified neurological surgeon with extensive training in complex spine surgery; he specializes in degenerative spine disease and trauma. One of a select group of surgeons in the state of Connecticut qualified to perform lateral interbody fusion, a minimally invasive state-of-the-art spinal fusion procedure, Dr. Waitze has been recognized for bringing the newest, most innovative techniques to Greater Waterbury. He travels throughout the world teaching advanced spinal surgery techniques, and was recently named one of the state’s top neurosurgeons by Connecticut Magazine.
Dr. Waitze is committed to delivering advanced care with a personal touch. He believes in spending time with patients to provide them with the best information available about their condition, and about the full range of treatment options available relative to their condition. Dr. Waitze believes that non-surgical treatments should be considered before proceeding with any surgery. If surgery is indicated, Dr. Waitze recommends the least invasive, most progressive methods available.
Dr. Waitze was educated at Brandeis University, UCLA Medical Center, and the Hahnemann University School of Medicine. He continued his training in both general surgery and neurosurgery at the Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA. Dr. Waitze is affiliated with Saint Mary’s Hospital, Waterbury Hospital, Sharon Hospital, and Yale University. He is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and the North American Spine Society.