OAH Expands Physician Team to Meet Growing Demand for Orthopedic Care
HARTFORD, Conn., October 2, 2025 – Orthopedic Associates of Hartford (OAH), one of Connecticut’s largest and most respected orthopedic specialty groups, has expanded its physician team with the addition of three fellowship-trained specialists: Evan Dugdale, MD (hip and knee replacement), Patrick Garvin, DO (sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery), and Petar Yanev, MD (interventional pain medicine).
This expansion reflects OAH’s commitment to meeting the increasing demand for advanced orthopedic and rehabilitation services across central Connecticut. By broadening its physician expertise, OAH is enhancing patient access to specialized care, investing in the latest innovations, and strengthening its role as a statewide leader in musculoskeletal health.
Dr. Dugdale is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in primary and revision hip and knee replacement. A native of Glastonbury, he offers advanced expertise in surgical techniques, including direct anterior and posterior hip replacement, partial and total knee replacement, robotic-assisted procedures, and complex revision surgeries. He is seeing patients in the Enfield, Glastonbury, Hartford, and South Windsor offices.
Dr. Garvin is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, hip, and knee. He brings extensive experience in both operative and non-operative treatments, with expertise in ligament reconstruction, meniscus repair, cartilage restoration, rotator cuff repair, labral repair, and shoulder stabilization. He is seeing patients in the Enfield, Farmington, Hartford, Plainville, and South Windsor offices.
Dr. Yanev is a board-certified physiatrist, fellowship-trained in interventional pain medicine. He focuses on non-surgical treatments to reduce pain and restore function for patients with conditions involving the spine, nerves, muscles, joints, and tendons. He is seeing patients in the Enfield, Glastonbury, Hartford, and South Windsor offices.
“We are proud to welcome Drs. Dugdale, Garvin, and Yanev to Orthopedic Associates of Hartford,” said David Mudano, Chief Executive Officer of Orthopedic Associates of Hartford. “Their expertise not only strengthens our practice, but also supports our long-term growth strategy, expanding access, advancing innovation, and ensuring patients across Connecticut receive the highest quality care close to home.”