Expertise in
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Dr. Eric D. Girard

General Surgery
UConn John Dempsey Hospital
263 Farmington Ave, 
Farmington, CT 
Accepting New Patients
17 Years of Experience
Referral may be required
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Expertise in
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UConn John Dempsey Hospital
263 Farmington Ave, 
Farmington, CT 

Overview

Eric Girard is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Farmington, Connecticut. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years.

Dr. Girard is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Cholecystitis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Girard is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Year

2009

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Colon & Rectal Surgery in CT

Hospital Affiliations

Hartford Hospital
John Dempsey Hospital Of The University Of Connect

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Tufts
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UConn John Dempsey Hospital
263 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06030

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

10 Total Publications

Outcomes of minimally invasive approaches to rectopexy: laparoscopic versus robotic.
Outcomes of minimally invasive approaches to rectopexy: laparoscopic versus robotic.
Journal: Journal of robotic surgery
Published: October 01, 2025
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Is Dr. Eric D. Girard a top-rated expert for Familial Colorectal Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Eric D. Girard is classified as an Advanced expert for Familial Colorectal Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Eric D. Girard specialize in?

While Dr. Eric D. Girard is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, and Cholecystitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Eric D. Girard participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Eric D. Girard has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Familial Colorectal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Eric D. Girard's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Eric D. Girard accept my insurance?

Dr. Eric D. Girard accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 860-676-1110 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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