Alan K. Meinke, MD

Having trained in a broad range of surgical skills, Dr. Meinke has focused on minimally invasive and, for the right patient, robotic surgery, as it will likely be the future of surgery. Dr. Meinke has served children ages 5+ and adults for more than 30 years as a clinical surgeon, served as the president of the American College of Surgeons Connecticut Chapter, helped to establish the statewide surgical collaborative focusing on quality initiatives that have significantly improved surgical outcomes across the state, and holds academic appointments with three medical schools. He has been both the chief and interim chairman of the Department of Surgery at Norwalk Hospital. Dr. Meinke feels the doctor/patient relationship is sacred and should be protected.

Why should someone choose you to care for their health?
I am an experienced and knowledgeable surgeon who is recognized for empathy.

What is the most important thing your patients should expect from their professional relationship with you? What do you expect from them?
Clear and open communication is paramount to a successful relationship between doctor and patient.

How do you spend your personal time when you're not caring for patients?
I enjoy spending my free time with family and friends.

Why did you choose your specialty and what is its greatest reward?
Surgery chose me. I can't imagine a more rewarding way to invest my life. It is a joy and a privilege.