The 20 Best DICER1 Syndrome Doctors Near Me in torrington, CT

Find the Top DICER1 Syndrome Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in DICER1 Syndrome near torrington, CT. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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14 providers found
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Avon Medical Professionals, LLC

    36 East Main St, 
    Avon, CT 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Helena Grabo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Avon, Connecticut. Dr. Grabo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and COVID-19. Dr. Grabo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Avon Medical Professionals, LLC

    36 East Main St, 
    Avon, CT 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Evan Schiff is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Avon, Connecticut. Dr. Schiff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 52 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glossitis, High Cholesterol, Pernicious Anemia, and Subacute Combined Degeneration. Dr. Schiff is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Schiff is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Hartford Clinical Associates PC

    399 Farmington Ave Ste 200, 
    Farmington, CT 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Heather King is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. King is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Giant Mammary Hamartoma, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. King is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Prime HealthCare PC

    44 Dale Rd, Ste 204, 
    Avon, CT 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anthony Zaldonis is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Avon, Connecticut. Dr. Zaldonis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Barrett Esophagus, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Zaldonis is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Zaldonis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Prime HealthCare PC

    44 Dale Rd, Ste 204, 
    Avon, CT 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Radhika Ayyagari is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Avon, Connecticut. Dr. Ayyagari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ayyagari is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ayyagari is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Prime HealthCare PC

    44 Dale Rd, Ste 204, 
    Avon, CT 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Corredine is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Avon, Connecticut. Dr. Corredine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Corredine is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Corredine is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in DICER1 Syndrome
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in DICER1 Syndrome
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group Inc.

    339 W Main St, 
    Avon, CT 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leah Bassin is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Avon, Connecticut. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Bassin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Giant Mammary Hamartoma, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Advanced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Internal Medicine

    Avon Helen & Harry Gray Cancer Center-Radiation Oncology

    80 Fisher Dr, 
    Avon, CT 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Patricia Defusco is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Avon, Connecticut. Dr. Defusco is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, and BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Connecticut GI: Avon

    34 Dale Rd, 
    Avon, CT 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chioma Anjou is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Avon, Connecticut. Dr. Anjou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Tenesmus, Hemorrhoids, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Anjou is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    34 Dale Rd, 
    Avon, CT 
     (13.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michelle Tong is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Avon, Connecticut. Dr. Tong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Gastritis, Gardner Syndrome, Colostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Referral may be required

    Hartford HealthCare Medical Group

    100 Simsbury Rd Ste 203, 
    Avon, CT 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Debra Mcdermott is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Avon, Connecticut. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Mcdermott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

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

    Liam Zakko is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Zakko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Tenesmus, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

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

    Michelle Smedley is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Smedley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Heartburn, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in DICER1 Syndrome
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Hartford Healthcare Medical Group

    80 Fisher Dr, 
    Avon, CT 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Hong is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Avon, Connecticut. Dr. Hong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of DICER1 Syndrome. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, and Familial Pancreatic Cancer.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of DICER1 Syndrome?

    DICER1 syndrome is an inherited disorder that increases the risk of a variety of cancerous and noncancerous (benign) tumors, most commonly certain types of tumors that occur in the lungs, kidneys, ovaries, and thyroid (a butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck). Affected individuals can develop one or more types of tumors, and members of the same family can have different types. However, the risk of tumor formation in individuals with DICER1 syndrome is only moderately increased compared with tumor risk in the general population; most individuals with genetic changes associated with this condition never develop tumors.

    When should I see a DICER1 Syndrome doctor near torrington, 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 DICER1 Syndrome doctor near torrington, 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 DICER1 Syndrome doctors near torrington, 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 DICER1 Syndrome doctors near torrington, 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 DICER1 Syndrome doctor near torrington, 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 DICER1 Syndrome doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different DICER1 Syndrome 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 DICER1 Syndrome doctor near torrington, 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 DICER1 Syndrome 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 DICER1 Syndrome 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 DICER1 Syndrome doctors near torrington, CT?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the DICER1 Syndrome 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 DICER1 Syndrome doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the DICER1 Syndrome 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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