Founded in 1967, Surgical Specialists is one of the oldest continuously practicing medical groups in the state. Throughout our distinguished history of clinical excellence, we have remained committed to providing our patients with advanced surgical treatment in a comfortable, caring environment.
Collectively, we offer our patients a wide range of expertise, with membership in organizations that include the American College of Surgeons, the American Hernia Society, the American Society of Breast Surgeons, the American Society of General Surgeons, the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, the Society of Surgical Oncology, and the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons.
For the convenience of our patients, we maintain offices and provide inpatient care at the Meriden campus of MidState Medical Center. This allows us to maximize our office hours and surgical schedules, while also readily visiting our hospitalized patients. We are also available to see patients in our Wallingford and Southington offices.
Aziz Benbrahim, MD, FACS
MidState Medical Group Surgical Specialists
Aziz Benbrahim, MD joined MidState Medical Center as a general surgeon in 2002 and was named the medical director of the hospital’s Weight Management Program in 2004. From 2004-07, he served as the medical director of the division of General Surgery. He is currently the director of the Division of Surgery. A graduate of Mohammed V University and the University School of Medicine in Morocco, Dr. Benbrahim is board certified with special expertise in minimally invasive surgery. He began his surgical training in France and then completed a 6-year residency at the Hospital of St. Raphael in New Haven, an affiliate of Yale University School of Medicine. Dr. Benbrahim spent three years as a Research Fellow in the Department of Vascular Surgery at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston. He is a member of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, the Connecticut State Medical Society and the New Haven County Medical Association.
Louis Meyer, MD, FACS
MidState Medical Group Surgical Specialists
Louis Meyer, MD, is a board certified general surgeon with special interest in the surgical treatment of breast cancer. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania and received his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He then completed five years of post-doctoral surgical training at St. Luke's Hospital Center in New York City. He was a clinical Fellow of the American Cancer Society and served two years on active duty with the U.S. Air Force at Plattsburg, NY, where he was Chief of Surgery at the U.S. Air Force Hospital. Dr. Meyer has been active in hospital affairs and has served as Chairman of Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Director of Division of Surgery, and Chairman of the Board of Directors. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a Diplomat of the American Board of Surgeons, and a member of the Connecticut Society of American Board Surgeons, the American Society of General Surgeons, and the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons.
Elizabeth Riordan, MD, FACS
MidState Medical Group Surgical Specialists
Elizabeth Riordan, MD is a board certified general surgeon who also serves as the Director of Breast Services at MidState Medical Center. She specializes in breast surgery, but also performs comprehensive general surgery that includes but is not limited to, laparoscopic procedures, abdominal surgery, head and neck surgery and bariatric surgery. After receiving an undergraduate degree from Duke University and a Master's of Science degree from Columbia University, Dr. Riordan earned her medical degree from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. She then completed her residency training at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. Dr. Riordan is a Fellow of the American College of Surgery and a member of good standing with the American Society of Breast Surgeons and the National Consortium of Breast Centers. While at MidState, Dr. Riordan spearheaded the application and the ultimate acceptance of the MidState Breast Center as an accredited center recognized by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers. In addition, she has developed the Early Lymphedema Detection and Treatment Program offered out of the MidState Surgical Specialists Office.
Nicholas Verdura, MD
MidState Medical Group Surgical Specialists
Nicholas Verdura, MD is a general surgeon specializing in minimally invasive surgery and weight loss surgery. Dr. Verdura earned his medical degree from Saint George’s University School of Medicine and completed his Residency training at Waterbury Hospital. He is also Fellowship-trained in gastrointestinal minimally invasive surgery from Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Verdura is also fluent in Italian, and can read and converse in Spanish.
Hours:
M-F9am - 5pm
To assure you receive the full attention of our staff during your visit, we work by appointment only. In the case of an emergency you can reach our office at any hour by calling 203.238.2691. The Meriden office is located in the Rybeck Medical Office Building at MidState Medical Center.
