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Dr. Richard Salzano, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
4.6 (27)
Map Pin Small Derby, CT
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Richard Salzano, MD

Dr. Richard Salzano, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Derby, CT. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 36 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry and is affiliated with St. Vincent's Medical Center and Griffin Hospital. Dr. Salzano, completed a residency at University Rochester. Patients rated Dr. Salzano an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Salzano works at Practice in Derby, CT with other offices in New Haven, CT and Bridgeport, CT. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem 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. Salzano's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Griffin Hospital
    130 Division St, Derby, CT 06418 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 732-1352
  2. 2
    Pulmonary and Critical Care PC
    136 Sherman Ave Ste 205, New Haven, CT 06511 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 732-1352
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    67 Maple Ave, Derby, CT 06418 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 732-1352
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    St. Vincent's Medical Center
    2800 Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06606 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 576-6000
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  • St. Vincent's Medical Center
  • Griffin Hospital

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    Specialties*
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 36 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • 1033157714
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University Rochester
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • yale University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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