Brian M. Riordan, MD
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 18-65
- Older Adult >65
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleHospital Affiliations
- Nuvance Health - Danbury Hospital
About Brian M. Riordan
Professional Statement
Get To Know Me
I thoroughly evaluate my patient's complaints and partner with them to give them the knowledge, skills and tools to reach their best health and functional status.
What is the most important thing your patients should expect from their professional relationship with you? What do you expect from them?
I expect my patients to tell me their symptoms and goals. They can expect me to listen carefully to that information and integrate it with my knowledge to help them achieve their goals.
How do you spend your personal time when you're not caring for patients?
I like to exercise, whether it be running or working out in the gym. I also do a lot of hiking, traveling and working on projects around the house.
Why did you choose your specialty and what is its greatest reward?
I wanted to choose a specialty that focused on the whole person, rather than just an organ. The greatest reward is helping patients achieve their goals in terms of health and function.
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Mount Sinai Hospital, 2006
- Internship: Norwalk Hospital, 2003
- Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine, 2002
- Graduate: University of Connecticut School of Medicine, 2002
Board Certifications
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Locations
- Nuvance Health Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Danbury (Hospital Ave.)
- 33 Hospital Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810
- Get Directions
- phone: 203-794-5605
- Nuvance Health Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Southbury
- 22 Old Waterbury Road, Southbury, CT 06488
- Get Directions
- phone: 203-794-5605
- fax: 203-739-8941
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem BlueCross Blue Shield Connecticut
- Centivo
- Cigna
- ConnectiCare
- Consumer Health Network
- Coventry-Aetna
- MagnaCare
- Medicaid Connecticut
- Medicare Connecticut
- Medicare Railroad
- Multiplan Inc
- Northwell Direct
- Oxford Health Plans
- Tricare Humana Military
- United Healthcare
- US Family Health Plan
- Wellcare
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
142 ratings, 11 reviewsProvider star ratings are calculated using patient responses to the provider care questions in our patient experience survey. Below you can see the provider’s star rating and the number of his or her patients who have provided feedback. Ratings depicted represent those clinicians that have at least 30 completed surveys on a rolling 12 month basis.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
He was very kind, answered my questions , explained everything and made everything easy to understand . He took his time with me. I am very hopeful that the treatment I will receive will help with the back pain I’m having.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/13/2025
Dr. Riordan definitely works with me to figure ways to ease my severe pain. We discuss medications, treatments, etc. However, I did not appreciate him saying that he thinks that my [ ] is real. I can stick a pin in it and not flinch. I'm not dramatic, [ ] and it's definitely not all in my head!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2025
Excellent care. The doctor clearly explained the treatment options and answered all of my questions. Dr. went out of his way to provide service for my back pain. Someone called out sick but Dr Riordan still made time for me, running from the hospital to the office. He is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/7/2025
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- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/5/2025
Well i have been under the care for the last 2 year of Dr Beth Aronson who I truly trusted and adored , she was kind hearted and through and really looked out for me and my best interest, but she is now retired which i understand but at the same time sad cause I will Miss her . Now I came to this appointment for the first time since he is taking over her practice and he did come off as a personable person , he did not even introduce himself to me and really talk to me and get to know me . Just looked at my chart tallied about some of my issues and offered me a cortisone injection and some meds and said see you in few months. I don’t know if I’ll be coming back cause I did not get the same feeling when l left from the previous doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/5/2025
Dr Riordan listened to all my concerns, reviewed my medical X-rays from the Veterans Affairs, and determined a treatment plan we were both comfortable with. I was surprised how much time the staff and doctor were able to spend with me. I was very happy I was able to the appointment and receive treatment during the same appointment. Staff then set me up for a follow up appointment before I left. [Name]
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2025
The medical assistant that helped me was very knowledgeable very caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
Dr. Riordan is very articulate and responsive to questions. I never feel rushed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2025
Caring and engaged. Knowledgeable and willing to share that knowledge. Willing to answer any questions and address any concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/25/2025
He is a good doc
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2025
He really care for his patient. Very quiet, but he is very professional and loves what he does