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Dr. Craig Hecht, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
3.5 (82)
Map Pin Small Hamden, CT
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Craig Hecht, MD

Dr. Craig Hecht, MD is an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist in Hamden, CT. They specialize in Ear, Nose, and Throat, has 35 years of experience, and is board certified in Otolaryngology. They graduated from yale University and is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Hecht an average 3.5 star rating.

Dr. Hecht works at Practice in Hamden, CT with other offices in Madison, CT. They frequently treat conditions like Tinnitus along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Hecht's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Ear Nose and Throat Specialists of Ct PC
    2200 Whitney Ave Ste 260, Hamden, CT 06518 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 248-8409
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    141 Durham Rd Bldg 3, Madison, CT 06443 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 248-8409

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  • Yale New Haven Hospital

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Tinnitus
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Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
Rhinoseptoplasty
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Age Related Hearing Loss
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Cervical Vertigo
Chronic Laryngitis
Chronic Pharyngitis
Chronic Rhinitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Tonsillitis
Conductive Hearing Loss
Deviated Septum
Dizziness
Dysphagia
Earwax Buildup
Enlarged Turbinates
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Head and Neck Cancer
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Headache
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Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Laryngitis
Nasal Polyp
Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
Nosebleed
Oral Cancer
Otitis Media
Otosclerosis
Outer Ear Infection
Perforated Eardrum
Pharyngitis
Pharyngolaryngitis
Salivary Gland Cancer
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss
Throat Pain
TMJ
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Tonsillitis
Vertigo
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Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Diagnostic Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Perforated Eardrum Repair (Tympanoplasty)
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Bell's Palsy
Bone Cancer
Broken Nose
Cholesteatoma
Chronic Adenotonsillitis
Cochlear Otosclerosis
Common Cold
Cough
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Deafness
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Ear Ache
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Ear Cancer
Ear Cellulitis
Facial Fracture
Facial Nerve Disorder
Hearing Loss Due to Noise
Hyperacusis
Hyperparathyroidism
Labyrinthitis
Laryngeal Cancer
Leukoplakia
Lip Cancer
Loss of Smell and Taste
Malignant Otitis Externa
Meniere's Disease
Mixed Hearing Loss
Myringitis
Nonobliterative Otosclerosis of Oval Window
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Peritonsillar Abscess
Salivary Gland Cyst
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Sudden Idiopathic Hearing Loss
Suppurative Otitis Media
Thrush
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Thyroid Cancer
Tongue Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vocal Cord Nodule
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Vocal Cord Polyp
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adenoidectomy
Audiometry
Carotid Ultrasound
Cervical Lymph Node Dissection
Ear Plastic Surgery (Otoplasty)
Ear Tube Placement
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Excision of Parotid, Sublingual, or Submandibular Gland
Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Pharynx Lesion
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Hearing Screening
Home Sleep Study
Laryngoscopy - Laryngotomy - Laryngectomy - Pharyngolaryngectomy - Pharyngectomy
Laryngoscopy and Laryngotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Middle Ear Implant Candidacy Evaluation
Oral Cancer Screening
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroid Scan
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tonsillectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Ultrasound, Thyroid
Uvulectomy
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth Excision or Destruction
Wound Repair
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    3.5
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    Based on 82 ratings
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    Specialties*
    • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Years of Experience
    • 35 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1558334383
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • yale University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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    Dr. Craig Hecht, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Hecht is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Hecht has seen patients for Tinnitus, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Hecht on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    82 patients have reviewed Dr. Hecht. The overall rating for this provider is 3.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Hecht.

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