The 20 Best Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Doctors Near Me in Connecticut, US

Find the Top Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Experts and Specialists

The 20 Best Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Doctors in Connecticut, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 135 doctor with experience in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor near Connecticut, US. Of these, 119 are Experienced, 15 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Sajid Khan
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

    Yale University

    333 Cedar St, 
    New Haven, CT 
    Experience:
    22+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sajid Khan, MD is Associate Professor of Surgery (Oncology), Chief of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary & Mixed Tumors, Co-Director of Team Science, and Co-Director of Liver Pump Program at Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Khan is internationally recognized for superb clinical care and excellence in cancer research. He earned his medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY and is Board Certified in both Complex General Surgical Oncology and General Surgery. He completed general surgery training at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, OR and Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore in Bronx, NY. He also completed a research fellowship in surgical oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York, NY and a clinical and research fellowship in surgical oncology at University of Chicago Medical Center in Chicago, IL. Dr. Khan is dedicated to improving the lives of cancer patients by his busy surgical practice, federally funded research, leadership by example, collaboration, and kindness.Dr. Khan's complex surgical oncology practice specializes in patients with tumors of the liver, pancreas, bile ducts, stomach, and colon. Additionally he treats individuals diagnosed with melanoma and neuroendocrine tumors. He has performed over 1,800 oncologic surgeries throughout the Yale System. His commitment to his patients and their families incorporates a multidisciplinary team approach, excellent communication, and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Melanoma, Splenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Surgical Oncology

    Yale University

    800 Howard Ave, 
    New Haven, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kiran Turaga is a Surgical Oncologist in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Turaga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Turaga is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

    Yale University

    20 York St, 
    New Haven, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Billingsley is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Billingsley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Pancreatic Cancer, Hepatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

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    Dennis J. Gottfried
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Internal Medicine

    Watertown Access Center

    486 Straits Tpke, 
    Watertown, CT 
    Experience:
    54+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dennis Gottfried is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Watertown, Connecticut. Dr. Gottfried has been practicing medicine for over 54 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Gottfried is currently accepting new patients.

    James F. Flaherty
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    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 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Flaherty is currently accepting new patients.

    Anthony Gulati
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Stamford Health

    1 Hospital Plz, 
    Stamford, CT 
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anthony Gulati is a Hematologist in Stamford, Connecticut. Dr. Gulati has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Familial Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, and Urothelial Cancer.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Stamford Health

    1 Hospital Plz, 
    Stamford, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Gaary is a Radiologist in Stamford, Connecticut. Dr. Gaary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Radiology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Radiology

    Litchfield County Ob/Gyn

    220 Kennedy Dr, 
    Torrington, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ezra Detroy is a Radiologist in Torrington, Connecticut. Dr. Detroy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Galactocoele, Breast Lump, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Neuroradiology

    Stamford Health

    1 Hospital Plz, 
    Stamford, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Howard Liu is a Neuroradiologist in Stamford, Connecticut. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Vertigo, and Radiation Induced Meningioma.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Radiology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Radiology

    Office

    57 Commercial Blvd, 
    Torrington, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Lee is a Radiologist in Torrington, Connecticut. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Galactocoele, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Neuroradiology

    Middlesex Hospital

    28 Crescent St, 
    Middletown, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zaixiang Zhang is a Neuroradiologist in Middletown, Connecticut. Dr. Zhang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Melorheostosis, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Osteopenia, and Galactocoele.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St, 
    New Haven, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeffrey Weinreb is a Radiologist in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Weinreb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Hepatic Cystic Hamartoma, Caroli Disease, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Prostatectomy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Middlesex Hospital

    28 Crescent St, 
    Middletown, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gary Griffin is a Radiologist in Middletown, Connecticut. Dr. Griffin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Bronchogenic Cyst, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    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 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    General Surgery

    Radiology And Biomedical Imaging-New Haven-Yale Physicians Building

    800 Howard Ave, 
    New Haven, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vikram Reddy is a General Surgeon in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St, 
    New Haven, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sandeep Arora is a Radiologist in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Arora is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Wandering Spleen, Ascites, and Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Office

    111 Founders Plz Ste 400, 
    East Hartford, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Babington Yung is a Radiologist in East Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Yung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Radiology Associates Of Hartford PLLC

    1000 Asylum Ave Ste 3201E, 
    Hartford, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Zink is a Radiologist in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Zink is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Ureterocele, and Lung Nodules.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Radiology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Radiology

    Radiology Associates Of Hartford PLLC

    1000 Asylum Ave Ste 3201E, 
    Hartford, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sean Mckeon is a Radiologist in Hartford, Connecticut. Dr. Mckeon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Visceromegaly, Pleural Effusion, and CAPOS Syndrome.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Yale New Haven Hospital

    20 York St, 
    New Haven, CT 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Regina Hooley is a Radiologist in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Hooley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Breast Infection, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor?

    A gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a type of tumor that occurs in the gastrointestinal tract, most commonly in the stomach or small intestine. This type of tumor is thought to grow from specialized cells found in the gastrointestinal tract called interstitial cells of Cajal (ICCs) or precursors to these cells. Affected individuals can develop one or more tumors. GISTs are usually found in adults between ages 40 and 70; rarely, children and young adults develop this type of tumor.

    When should I see a Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor 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 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor 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 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor 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 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor 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 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor 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 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor 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 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor 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 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor 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 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor 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 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor doctors in Connecticut, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor 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 Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor 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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