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Dr. William H. Hines, MD

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(William H. Hines)

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Specializes in: General Practice, Nephrology (Kidney Disease) and Adult Nephrology

Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER) (1981)

Professional interests include: kidney failure, peritoneal dialysis, blood pressure problems, and more.

292 Long Ridge Road Suite 203
Stamford, CT 06902

(203) 324-7666

Dr. William H. Hines, MD is a general practitioner in Stamford, CT specializing in general practice, nephrology (kidney disease) and adult nephrology. He graduated from Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER) in 1981 and has 45 years of experience. Dr. William H. Hines, MD is affiliated with Stamford Health Medical Group and Yale New Haven Health.

Office Locations

292 Long Ridge Road Suite 203
Stamford, CT 06902

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Yale New Haven Health

30 Commerce Road
Stamford, CT 06902

(203) 323-2541

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Some issues Dr. William H. Hines, MD can help you with:

Dialysis

Dialysis is a procedure that replicates renal (kidney) function by filtering patients' blood. When kidneys do not work properly, waste can accumulate in the blood and unbalanced chemicals can impair the body's critical functions. In order to stay healthy, a person without proper kidney function must receive dialysis. There are two forms of dialysis treatment: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Both forms of dialysis are recurring treatments that in many cases last throughout the lifetime of the affected patient. Patients who briefly lose renal function may slowly reduce the frequency of dialysis sessions until their kidneys recover. However, most patients who start on dialysis remain on dialysis for the rest of their lives or until they receive a kidney transplant.

A number of conditions can worsen renal function and lead to end-stage or acute kidney failure. When kidneys fail (i.e. nearly 90 percent of their function is lost), dialysis is typically prescribed. Conditions that cause chronic kidney failure (eventually requiring dialysis) include:

Type 1 and 2 Diabetes
Pyelonephritis, recurring kidney infection
Glomerulonephritis, inflammation of the kidney's filtering parts
Polycystic kidney disease
Interstitial nephritis, inflammation of the kidney's tubules
High blood pressure
Vesicoureteral reflux, improper bladder emptying

For hemodialysis (the more common form of dialysis), a patient will visit a hospital or clinic and be connected to a dialysis machine by a needle attached to a tube that draws blood from the arm. The drawn blood is transferred to the dialysis machine, where it is filtered and separated until clean. Waste products from the blood pass into a fluid called dialysate, which is pumped out of the machine into a waste receptacle. The machine also measures and helps ensure the blood has the appropriate level of fluid, electrolytes, and pH. A tube delivers the cleaned blood back into the patient's body. A dialysis session like this will typically last for three to four hours, with a patient undergoing dialysis around three times per week.

A second method of dialysis is known as peritoneal dialysis. Unlike hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis can be performed at home by oneself after an initial surgery. To start, a physician (generally a surgeon) will make a small incision in the lower abdomen and insert and surgically attach a catheter (thin tube). At home, the patient connects a pump to the abdomen catheter, delivering dialysate (dialysis fluid) from a bag hanging on a wheeled stand. This fluid enters the peritoneal cavity (greater abdomen area containing the stomach, liver, and intestines) and collects waste through osmosis, where waste in the blood moves across a membrane and into the dialysate. This process continues for several hours until the fluid concentration is equal between the blood and dialysate, at which point the fluid can be drained. The fluid can then be passed through a machine called a cycler, which removes waste and allows for the dialysate to be reused. This process is repeated about four times per day. Dialysis patients must limit the amount of fluid they consume prior to receiving dialysis and should also avoid eating salty foods. The cycler cannot filter more than a certain amount of waste products from the blood.

Kidneys are important organs, and dialysis treatments are vital for those with renal dysfunction. For many, dialysis is not so much a medical procedure but a part of their normal life.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

Peritoneal Dialysis

Peritoneal dialysis is a procedure that imitates renal (kidney) function by filtering patients' blood. When the kidneys do not work properly, waste can accumulate in the blood and unbalanced chemicals can impair the body's critical functions. In order to stay healthy, a person without proper kidney function must receive dialysis. There are two forms of dialysis treatment: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Both forms of dialysis are recurring treatments that in many cases last throughout the lifetime of the affected patient.

Peritoneal dialysis can be performed at home by oneself after an initial surgery. To start, a physician (generally a surgeon) will make a small incision in the lower abdomen and insert and surgically attach a catheter (thin tube). At home, the patient connects a pump to the abdomen catheter, delivering dialysate (dialysis fluid) from a bag hanging on a wheeled stand. This fluid enters the peritoneal cavity (greater abdomen area containing the stomach, liver, and intestines) and collects waste through osmosis, where waste in the blood moves across a membrane and into the dialysate. This process continues for several hours until the fluid concentration is equal between the blood and dialysate, at which point the fluid can be drained. The fluid can then be passed through a machine called a cycler, which removes waste and allows for the dialysate to be reused. This process is repeated about four times per day. Dialysis patients must limit the amount of fluid they consume prior to receiving dialysis and should also avoid eating salty foods. The cycler cannot filter more than a certain amount of waste products from the blood.

Kidneys are important organs, and peritoneal dialysis can be vital for those with renal dysfunction. Peritoneal dialysis may be a more convenient alternative to hemodialysis, which requires going into a clinic.

In The News

“William Hines, MD, Nephrology.”—"31 Greenwich-affiliated docs cited for excellence", Associated Press News, March 2017

“Gordon alerted the bride's father, Bill Hines, a kidney specialist at Stamford Hospital, about the bites.”—"Groom's horrified mom says luxe wedding hotel is full of bed bugs", New York Post, August 2016

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. William H. Hines, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

lab tests

In 2023, Dr. William H. Hines, MD had a list price for lab tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Connecticut. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

urinalysis

urine tests

In 2012, Dr. William H. Hines, MD had a list price for urinalysis, and urine tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Connecticut. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William H. Hines, MD treated as a general practitioner in Stamford, CT during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William H. Hines, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	21
dialysis	200
doctor visit	334
hospital care	533
inpatient care	533
lab tests	62

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William H. Hines, MD treated as a general practitioner in Stamford, CT during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William H. Hines, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	171
doctor visit	344
hospital care	517
inpatient care	517
lab tests	89

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William H. Hines, MD.

**Gender**
Male	179
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	192
Black	68
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	53
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William H. Hines, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	54
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William H. Hines, MD treated as a general practitioner in Stamford, CT during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William H. Hines, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	161
doctor visit	313
hospital care	437
inpatient care	437
lab tests	73

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William H. Hines, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	65
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	38
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William H. Hines, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	59
Dementia	16
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William H. Hines, MD treated as a general practitioner in Stamford, CT during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William H. Hines, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	84
doctor visit	292
hospital care	278
inpatient care	278
lab tests	33

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William H. Hines, MD.

**Gender**
Male	278
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	310
Black	112
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	90
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William H. Hines, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	57
Dementia	16
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William H. Hines, MD treated as a general practitioner in Stamford, CT during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William H. Hines, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	31
doctor visit	265
hospital care	134
inpatient care	134
lab tests	56

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William H. Hines, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	145
Black	54
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	53
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William H. Hines, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	58
Dementia	18
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William H. Hines, MD treated as a general practitioner in Stamford, CT during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William H. Hines, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	37
doctor visit	266
hospital care	126
inpatient care	126
lab tests	44

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William H. Hines, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	47
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	57
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William H. Hines, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	54
Dementia	19
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William H. Hines, MD treated as a general practitioner in Stamford, CT during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William H. Hines, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	25
doctor visit	251
hospital care	111
inpatient care	111

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William H. Hines, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	136
Black	45
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	38
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William H. Hines, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	53
Dementia	17
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William H. Hines, MD treated as a general practitioner in Stamford, CT during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William H. Hines, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	24
doctor visit	269
hospital care	140
inpatient care	140

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William H. Hines, MD.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	42
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	57
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William H. Hines, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	51
Dementia	23
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William H. Hines, MD treated as a general practitioner in Stamford, CT during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William H. Hines, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	43
doctor visit	237
hospital care	146
inpatient care	146
lab tests	53

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William H. Hines, MD.

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	51
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	49
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William H. Hines, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	57
Dementia	25
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William H. Hines, MD treated as a general practitioner in Stamford, CT during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William H. Hines, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	29
doctor visit	247
hospital care	92
inpatient care	92

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William H. Hines, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	129
Black	42
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	43
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William H. Hines, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	51
Dementia	26
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William H. Hines, MD treated as a general practitioner in Stamford, CT during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William H. Hines, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	16
doctor visit	269
hospital care	53
inpatient care	53

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William H. Hines, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	119
Black	39
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	36
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William H. Hines, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	51
Dementia	11
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William H. Hines, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. William H. Hines, MD treated as a general practitioner in Stamford, CT were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and lab tests.

blood draw	21
dialysis	74
doctor visit	280
hospital care	233
inpatient care	233
lab tests	58

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William H. Hines, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	51
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	145
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	15
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	75
85 and over	46
Less than 65	40
65 to 74	65

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William H. Hines, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William H. Hines, MD treated were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	49
Atrial Fibrillation	24
Cancer	14
Dementia	17

Education & Training

Dr. William H. Hines, MD graduated from Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER) in 1981. He completed residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine: Nephrology and has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER) (1981)

Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (1990)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine: Nephrology

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. William H. Hines, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Stamford Health Medical Group

Yale New Haven Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. William H. Hines, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Cigna, ConnectiCare, Aetna, MultiPlan, Anthem, United Healthcare, Oxford Health Plans, Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE/CHAMPUS.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. William H. Hines, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Cigna

ConnectiCare

Aetna

MultiPlan

Anthem

United Healthcare

Oxford Health Plans

Medicare

Medicaid

TRICARE/CHAMPUS

Ratings & Reviews

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-30

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. William H. Hines, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.	$100 BREATHTEK $100
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.	$4 $4
Retrophin, Inc.	$2 (815) Thiola $2

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$100
Education	$7

Biography

Dr. William Hines works as a general practice and adult nephrology. His clinical interests include diabetes, kidney stones, and hemodialysis. He appears to be in-network for MultiPlan, Anthem, ConnectiCare, and more. After completing medical school at Weill Cornell Medical College and Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Dr. Hines performed his residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Hines speaks French. He is professionally affiliated with Stamford Health Medical Group (SHMG) and Yale New Haven Health. He welcomes new patients at his office inStamford, CT as reported by Yext.