Maura Sparks

Dr. Arguello is a seasoned pediatric endocrinologist and has been in practice for over 25 years. He is a general pediatric endocrinologist, with a particular interest in growth disorders, but also manages thyroid disorders, pubertal disorders, diabetes, and medical weight management. Dr. Arguello has been recognized as a “Top Doctor in Pediatric Endocrinology” by Moffly Media Magazines/Fairfield County, Top Doctors New York Metro Area, Connecticut Magazine, New York Magazine, and US News& World Report in the past few years. Here, Dr. Arguello describes his approach to patient care: “Be kind, be courteous and treat people with respect, listen carefully, and don’t make any judgments. If you treat your patient and families the same way you treat your own family, you will always do the right thing by them.” In his free time, Dr. Arguello enjoys cooking, eating out, traveling, watching documentaries, and cheering for his son at wrestling tournaments and baseball games.

Orthopedic Surgeon | Shoulder and Elbow Specialist Stamford Hospital – Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) Associate Dr. VanBeek is a board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder and elbow care. She is an expert in non-operative, operative, and injection-based treatments for joint preservation and injury recovery, including biologics such as Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP). She was extensively trained in managing complex shoulder injuries, including rotator cuff tears and shoulder instability as well as advanced arthritis. She reconstructs shoulders using anatomic and reverse shoulder replacements with patient specific instrumentation and computer navigation. Dr. VanBeek was born in NYC and raised in NY. She graduated Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Barnard College, Columbia University. She completed her medical training at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine where she was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Medical Society. Following graduation, she completed her rigorous orthopedic surgery residency at Columbia University in NYC. She advanced her knowledge and surgical skill during her shoulder and elbow fellowship at the distinguished Rothman Institute in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. VanBeek serves patients in lower Fairfield County and beyond with offices in Stamford and Wilton, CT. She enjoys a close collaboration with her patients through shared decision making and direct communication. Both recreational and elite athletes seek care with Dr.VanBeek, as do aging seniors looking to improve their quality of life with pain relief and restoration of function. Dr. VanBeek is the Director of Surgery at Stamford Health. She is the Site Director of SHMG Orthopedics at Chelsea Piers. She serves on numerous committees on both the local and national levels. Her passions extend beyond healing patients to medical innovation and artificial intelligence in orthopedic surgery. She is a consultant for Zimmer Biomet.