The 20 Best Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Doctors Near Me in Connecticut, US

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The 20 Best Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Doctors in Connecticut, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 232 doctor with experience in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia near Connecticut, US. Of these, 160 are Experienced, 69 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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232 providers found
    Elite in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Elite in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery

    Connecticut Children's Medical Center

    282 Washington St, 
    Hartford, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Crombleholme is a General Surgeon in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Crombleholme is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Twin-To-Twin Transfusion Syndrome, Hernia, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery

    Yale University

    40 Temple St, Suite 1a, 
    New Haven, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Duffy is a General Surgeon in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Duffy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Obesity, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    263 Farmington Ave, General Surgery, 
    Farmington, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Mcfadden is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Mcfadden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cellulitis, Colorectal Cancer, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Hernia Surgery.

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    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery

    Yale University

    267 Grant St, 
    Bridgeport, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karen Gibbs is a General Surgeon in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Dr. Gibbs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Obesity, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastric Bypass.

    Distinguished in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Thoracic Surgery
    Distinguished in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Thoracic Surgery

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    85 Seymour St, 
    Hartford, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mario Katigbak is a Thoracic Surgeon in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Katigbak is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology

    Midstate Gastroenterology Specialists PC

    455 Lewis Ave Ste 105, 
    Meriden, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Housein Wazaz is a Gastroenterologist in Meriden, Connecticut. Dr. Wazaz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery

    Surgical Alliance

    410 Saybrook Rd # C, 
    Middletown, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kenneth Schwartz is a General Surgeon in Middletown, Connecticut. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

    James F. Flaherty
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

    Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group - Surgical Oncology

    1000 Asylum Ave, Ste 2110, 
    Hartford, CT 
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Flaherty is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Flaherty has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Flaherty is currently accepting new patients.

    Michael S. Butensky
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Connecticut Gastroenterology Associates PC

    506 Cromwell Ave, Ste 101, 
    Rocky Hill, CT 
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Butensky is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. Dr. Butensky has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Butensky is currently accepting new patients.

    Magdi M. Khalil
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group - Gastroenterology

    133 Scovill St, Ste 101, 
    Waterbury, CT 
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Magdi Khalil is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Khalil has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Hemorrhoids, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Khalil is currently accepting new patients.

    Pikeshkumar J. Patel
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Trinity Health Of New England - Gastroenterology

    58 Maple St, Ste 300, 
    Naugatuck, CT 
    Experience:
    31+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Pikeshkumar Patel is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Naugatuck, Connecticut. Dr. Patel has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Macroamylasemia, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Carol A. Petruff
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Prime HealthCare PC

    44 Dale Rd, Ste 204, 
    Avon, CT 
    Experience:
    35+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carol Petruff is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Avon, Connecticut. Dr. Petruff has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Heartburn, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Petruff is currently accepting new patients.

    Shady H. Macaron
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery

    Trinity Health Of New England - Weight Management Institute

    590 Middlebury Rd, Ste A, 
    Middlebury, CT 
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shady Macaron is a General Surgeon in Middlebury, Connecticut. Dr. Macaron has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Obesity, Gallbladder Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Macaron is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology

    Middlesex Gastroenterology Associates

    12 Bokum Road, 
    Essex, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregor Koobatian is a Gastroenterologist in Essex, Connecticut. Dr. Koobatian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology

    Middlesex Gastroenterology Associates

    410 Saybrook Road, Suite 201, 
    Middletown, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mario Ricci is a Gastroenterologist in Middletown, Connecticut. Dr. Ricci is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology

    Middlesex Gastroenterology Associates

    12 Bokum Road, 
    Essex, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nadeem Hussain is a Gastroenterologist in Essex, Connecticut. Dr. Hussain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Childhood Volvulus, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery

    Waterbury Hospital

    64 Robbins St, 
    Waterbury, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zhongqiu Zhang is a General Surgeon in Waterbury, Connecticut. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery

    Office

    350 Seymour Ave Ste 101, 
    Derby, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leland Soto is a General Surgeon in Derby, Connecticut. Dr. Soto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery

    Mhs Primary Care, Inc.

    14 Jones Hollow Rd, Suite 2, 
    Marlborough, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Aranow is a General Surgeon in Marlborough, Connecticut. Dr. Aranow is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    105 Wawecus St Ste 1, 
    Norwich, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    You Sung is a Gastroenterologist in Norwich, Connecticut. Dr. Sung is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Gardner Syndrome, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia?

    Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a defect in the diaphragm. The diaphragm, which is composed of muscle and other fibrous tissue, separates the organs in the abdomen from those in the chest. Abnormal development of the diaphragm before birth leads to defects ranging from a thinned area in the diaphragm to its complete absence. An absent or partially formed diaphragm results in an abnormal opening (hernia) that allows the stomach and intestines to move into the chest cavity and crowd the heart and lungs. This crowding can lead to underdevelopment of the lungs (pulmonary hypoplasia), potentially resulting in life-threatening breathing difficulties that are apparent from birth.

    When should I see a Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia doctor in Connecticut, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia doctor in Connecticut, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia doctors in Connecticut, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia doctors in Connecticut, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia doctor in Connecticut, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia doctor in Connecticut, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia doctors in Connecticut, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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