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.
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Locations
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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Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgery And Smith Institute For Urology At Smithtown
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Walter E. Longo
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Walter E. Longo?
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.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Neurogenic BowelDr. Longo isAdvanced. Learn about Neurogenic Bowel.
- Experienced
- Anal CancerDr. Longo isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Longo isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- HemorrhoidectomyDr. Longo isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhoidectomy.
- Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal (SCAC)

