Expertise in
1
conditions
Expertise in
1
conditions
Radiology And Biomedical Imaging-New Haven-Yale Physicians Building
800 Howard Ave, 
New Haven, CT 

Overview

Walter Longo is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in New Haven, Connecticut.

Dr. Longo is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurogenic Bowel, Anal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), and Hemorrhoidectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 59 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Longo is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Colorectal Surgery

Licenses

Colon & Rectal Surgery in CT

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID

Locations

Radiology And Biomedical Imaging-New Haven-Yale Physicians Building
800 Howard Ave, New Haven, CT 06519

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.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Walter E. Longo

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Walter E. Longo by calling their office at 203-785-2616. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Walter E. Longo a top-rated expert for Neurogenic Bowel?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Walter E. Longo is classified as an Advanced expert for Neurogenic Bowel, 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. Walter E. Longo specialize in?

While Dr. Walter E. Longo is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Neurogenic Bowel, Anal Cancer, and Diverticular Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.

Does Dr. Walter E. Longo participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Walter E. Longo has published 59 articles and abstracts on conditions like Neurogenic Bowel. You can view a list of Dr. Walter E. Longo's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Walter E. Longo accept my insurance?

Dr. Walter E. Longo accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 203-785-2616 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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