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Kay Rice

Kay Rice

Redding, CT

Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle

Kay Rice

In the past, I have been very active hiking, golfing, swimming, biking, gardening and teaching aerobic classes. I always had flat feet, but they were rarely a problem until my early sixties. When the pain in my left foot became unbearable and I could not walk, I saw Dr. Deland at HSS. He recommended and performed a mid-foot fusion surgery to eliminate the pain. His team thought I needed a rheumatologist and he recommended Dr. Magid for autoimmune, connective tissue disease and arthritis. I have been under Dr. Magid's care since 2012 and thanks to his expertise and medication, my illness is under control. I have had four operations at HSS including 3 foot surgeries and one knee replacement. The hospital provides the best care with professional staff in every department. Thanks to doctors like Dr. Cornell, Dr. Demetracopolous and Dr. Magid, I am able to keep up with my 7 grandkids and enjoy hikes in the woods with my husband and dog Annie. I'm Back in the Game and grateful.

HSS Providers

Constantine A. Demetracopoulos, MD

Constantine A. Demetracopoulos, MD

Foot and Ankle Surgeon

Jonathan T. Deland, MD

Jonathan T. Deland, MD

Foot and Ankle Surgeon

Stephen J. Massimi, MD

Stephen J. Massimi, MD

Spine and Sports Medicine Physiatrist

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