Johnson, Susanne, S

Dr. Rudinskaya is the Anthony and Patty Rizzo Endowed Chair in Rheumatology at Danbury Hospital. She is a board-certified rheumatologist and chief of rheumatology at Nuvance Health. She has over 20 years of experience treating patients with lupus, vasculitis and other systemic rheumatologic conditions. Dr. Rudinskaya approaches every patient individually and builds long-lasting relationships with her patients. She also teaches interns, residents and medical students, along with being involved in research studies.

Dr. Christina Wolchok is a fellowship-trained breast surgeon, board-certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery. She has dedicated her practice to treating individuals with breast cancer, benign breast disease, high-risk lesions and high-risk due to family history. Dr. Wolchok’s surgical and clinical areas of expertise include surgery for breast cancer, breast atypia, lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS), papilloma of the breast, papillomatosis, radial scar, fibroadenomas, fibroepithelial lesions and nipple discharge. She performs precision surgery using advanced localizing techniques. She offers localized lumpectomy (partial mastectomy), total mastectomy, skin-sparing mastectomy and nipple-sparing mastectomy. She works closely with plastic surgeons to create the best cosmetic outcomes for patients. She also performs oncoplastic and Hidden Scar breast cancer surgery to help patients have the best possible clinical and aesthetic outcomes. Dr. Wolchok is very understanding of the mental impact breast cancer has on patients and their families. She provides abundant resources to help each patient through their cancer journey. She also promotes breast cancer awareness through community outreach and fundraising events.