The 20 Best Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Doctors Near Me in Bristol, CT

Find the Top Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 82 doctor with experience in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia near Bristol, CT. Of these, 56 are Experienced, 24 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery
    Elite in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery

    Connecticut Children's Medical Center

    282 Washington St, 
    Hartford, CT 
     (14.9 miles away)
    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.

    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 
     (8.9 miles away)
    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.

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

    Bristol Gastroenterology Associates P.C.

    25 Newell Rd Ste E36, 
    Bristol, CT 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Liam Zakko is a Gastroenterologist in Bristol, Connecticut. Dr. Zakko is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Tenesmus, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Bristol Hospital Multi-Specialty Group Inc.

    25 Newell Rd Ste D21, 
    Bristol, CT 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dustin Walters is a General Surgeon in Bristol, Connecticut. Dr. Walters is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery

    Bristol Hospital Multi Specialty Group, Inc.

    41 Brewster Rd, 
    Bristol, CT 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rainer Bagdasarian is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Bristol, Connecticut. Dr. Bagdasarian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Pacemaker Implantation, and Hernia Surgery.

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

    Bristol Gastroenterology Associates P.C.

    25 Newell Rd Ste E36, 
    Bristol, CT 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Smiley is a Gastroenterologist in Bristol, Connecticut. Dr. Smiley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Bristol Gastroenterology Associates P.C.

    25 Newell Rd Ste E36, 
    Bristol, CT 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Salam Zakko is a Gastroenterologist in Bristol, Connecticut. Dr. Zakko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Proctitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Bristol Gastroenterology Associates P.C.

    25 Newell Rd Ste E36, 
    Bristol, CT 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Bloom is a Gastroenterologist in Bristol, Connecticut. Dr. Bloom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

    Bristol Gastroenterology Associates P.C.

    25 Newell Rd Ste E36, 
    Bristol, CT 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Ramsey is a Gastroenterologist in Bristol, Connecticut. Dr. Ramsey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Lactose Intolerance, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Thoracic Surgery

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    201 N Mountain Rd Ste 202, 
    Plainville, CT 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Justin Van Backer is a Thoracic Surgeon in Plainville, Connecticut. Dr. Van Backer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Collapsed Lung, Esophageal Perforation, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Thymectomy.

    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 
     (9.3 miles away)
    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.

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

    Waterbury Hospital

    64 Robbins St, 
    Waterbury, CT 
     (9.6 miles away)
    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.

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

    Connecticut GI - Southington

    55 Meriden Ave Ste 2C, 
    Southington, CT 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexander Potashinsky is a Gastroenterologist in Southington, Connecticut. Dr. Potashinsky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Tenesmus, Diarrhea, Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Potashinsky is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    21 South Rd Ste 100, 
    Farmington, CT 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Krzysztof Kopec is a Gastroenterologist in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Kopec is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Tenesmus, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hemorrhoids, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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

    Office

    21 South Rd Ste 100, 
    Farmington, CT 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Weiser is a Gastroenterologist in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Weiser is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine
    Advanced in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
    Bariatric Medicine

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    399 Farmington Ave Ste 200, 
    Farmington, CT 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Hannoush is a Bariatric Medicine provider in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Hannoush is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Obesity, Umbilical Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Starling Physicians PLLC

    300 Kensington Ave, 
    New Britain, CT 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Barry Kemler is a Gastroenterologist in New Britain, Connecticut. Dr. Kemler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Tenesmus, Turcot Syndrome, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.

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

    Sudhir K. Bhatnagar MD Inc.

    1 Liberty Sq, 
    New Britain, CT 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eileen Plotkin is a Gastroenterologist in New Britain, Connecticut. Dr. Plotkin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Tenesmus, Gardner Syndrome, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Sudhir K. Bhatnagar MD Inc.

    1 Liberty Sq, 
    New Britain, CT 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Versland is a Gastroenterologist in New Britain, Connecticut. Dr. Versland is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Tenesmus, Diverticular Disease, Esophageal Varices, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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

    Sudhir K. Bhatnagar MD Inc.

    1 Liberty Sq, 
    New Britain, CT 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adam Schoenfeld is a Gastroenterologist in New Britain, Connecticut. Dr. Schoenfeld is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Tenesmus, Hemorrhoids, Gardner Syndrome, 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 near Bristol, CT?

    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 near Bristol, CT?

    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 near Bristol, CT?

    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 near Bristol, CT?

    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 near Bristol, CT?

    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 near Bristol, CT?

    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 near Bristol, CT?

    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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