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Dr. Daniel Joseph Boffa, MD

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Specializes in: General Surgery and Thoracic Surgery

University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (1997)

Professional interests include: myasthenia gravis, minimally invasive surgery, bronchoscopy, and more.

330 Cedar Street Fmb
New Haven, CT 06520

(203) 785-4931

Dr. Daniel Joseph Boffa, MD is a general surgeon in New Haven, CT specializing in general surgery and thoracic surgery. He graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 1997 and has 28 years of experience. Dr. Daniel Joseph Boffa, MD is affiliated with Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, Yale University, Yale New Haven Health and Smilow Cancer Hospital, Yale Medicine.

Office Locations

Address:

330 Cedar Street Fmb
New Haven, CT 06520

Address:

35 Park Street
New Haven, CT 06519

Some issues Dr. Daniel Joseph Boffa, MD can help you with:

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)

Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition where the sweat glands become overactive, leading to excessive sweating. It can occur in just one area, such as the armpits, feet, or hands; or it can be general sweating over the entire body. Hyperhidrosis can happen to people of all ages and genders. It is estimated that the condition affects as many as 3% of all people, but many are never diagnosed because they are too embarrassed to talk about their symptoms with their doctor.

When excessive sweating is the main complaint and is not related to any other condition, it is called primary hyperhidrosis. There is no known cause, but it does tend to run in families. Secondary hyperhidrosis is sweating that is caused by another medical condition, such as anxiety, cancer, hyperthyroidism, or menopause. Sometimes treating the underlying condition can improve this type of sweating.

There are tests doctors can use to diagnose hyperhidrosis. One involves simply soaking up the perspiration with paper and then weighing the paper to measure how much extra sweat is being produced. Another test, called the starch-iodine test, involves covering the body with powder. This powder turns blue in any areas where sweat is produced.

Treatment depends on the severity of the hyperhidrosis and the areas affected. Some options are:

Prescription antiperspirants, which contain aluminum chloride and work by plugging the sweat ducts. This signals the sweat glands to decrease sweat production. They work for moderate cases of hyperhidrosis and are relatively affordable.
Lontophoresis, a procedure that uses small amounts of electricity and a tray of tap water to decrease production of sweat glands in the hands or feet.
Botox, which can be injected into the nerves that control sweat glands in the underarms.
Sympathectomy, a surgery for severe cases that can be performed to cut the nerves that stimulate sweat production. Sympathectomy is most effective for hyperhidrosis of the hands. It may cause new symptoms of sweating elsewhere on the body.
Surgery to remove sweat glands, most often in the underarms.

Hyperhidrosis is a serious medical condition that causes both physical and emotional distress. Treatments are available, and support groups exist to help patients cope.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“"The concept of screening is to find dangerous things before they do dangerous things," said Dr. Daniel Boffa, chief of thoracic surgery at Yale.”—"How AI can help researchers make esophageal cancer less deadly", Mercury News, September 2024

“They proudly donate 5 percent of all Cannoli Truck sales directly to Smilow Cancer Hospital Researcher and Thoracic Surgeon Dr. Daniel J. Boffa.”—"Meriano's Bake Shoppe moves to bigger digs in Madison and you can't miss the pink cannoli truck", CT Insider, February 2022

“Daniel Boffa is a thoracic surgeon specializing in lung and esophageal cancer.”—"Opinion | Will the Coronavirus Delay My Cancer Surgery? (Published 2020)", New York Times, April 2020

doctor visit	198
excision	9
gastrointestinal procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	20
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	18

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	162
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	13
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	33
Dementia	6
Cancer	44

abdominal surgery	12
anastomosis	12
bronchoscopy	20
catheterization	12
doctor visit	179
esophageal dilation	14
excision	9
gastrointestinal procedures	47
minimally invasive procedures	75
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	7

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	16
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	48

bronchoscopy	17
doctor visit	279
excision	9
gastrointestinal procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	37
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	7

**Gender**
Male	246
Female	232

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	414
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	256
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	28
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	46

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	15
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	35
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	49

bronchoscopy	12
dissection	13
doctor visit	336
excision	12
gastrointestinal procedures	15
lymph node procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	38
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	10

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	247
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	14
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	53

dissection	13
doctor visit	299
excision	25
lymph node procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	20
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	23

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	222
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	12
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	25
Dementia	12
Cancer	50

dissection	12
doctor visit	283
excision	11
lymph node procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	6
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	9

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	214
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	15
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	46

doctor visit	146

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	175
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	12
Less than 65	11

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	45

doctor visit	187

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel Joseph Boffa, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Daniel Joseph Boffa, MD treated as a general surgeon in New Haven, CT were minimally invasive procedures, inpatient care, hospital care and gastrointestinal procedures.

abdominal surgery	11
anastomosis	11
bronchoscopy	16
catheterization	11
dissection	13
doctor visit	247
esophageal dilation	14
excision	15
gastrointestinal procedures	20
hospital care	26
inpatient care	26
lobectomy	11
lymph node procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	38
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Joseph Boffa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	183
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	12
75 to 84	71
Less than 65	19
65 to 74	105

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Joseph Boffa, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Daniel Joseph Boffa, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	5
Cancer	38

Education & Training

Dr. Daniel Joseph Boffa, MD graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 1997. He completed residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He has a state license in New York.

Medical School: University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (1997)

Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Daniel Joseph Boffa, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Lawrence + Memorial Hospital

Yale University

Yale New Haven Health

Smilow Cancer Hospital, Yale Medicine

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. Daniel Joseph Boffa, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CorVel, Great-West Healthcare, WellCare, MultiPlan, Community Care Network (CCN), United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Oxford Health Plans, Medicare, Consumer Health Network, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Anthem, ConnectiCare, Focus Health Solutions, Prime Health, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), COMPWORKS, HEALTHCARE VALUE MANAGEMENT, MANAGED COMP, HUSKY and PREFERRED HEALTH WORKS.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Daniel Joseph Boffa, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CorVel

Great-West Healthcare

WellCare

MultiPlan

Community Care Network (CCN)

United Healthcare

Aetna

TRICARE

Oxford Health Plans

Medicare

Consumer Health Network

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Anthem

ConnectiCare

Focus Health Solutions

Prime Health

First Health

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

COMPWORKS

HEALTHCARE VALUE MANAGEMENT

MANAGED COMP

HUSKY

PREFERRED HEALTH WORKS

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$25,336 DAVINCI XI $19,500	Da Vinci Surgical System $5,836
Covidien LP	$997 $997
MEDELA INC.	$218 NPWT PUMP $218
Medtronic, Inc.	$128 Signia $128
Genentech, Inc.	$85 $85
Other	$99 SPRYCEL $24	DAV-Progel $15	$60

**Types of Payments**
Education	$21,522
Travel and Lodging	$3,405
Consulting Fee	$997
Food and Beverage	$939

Biography

Dr. Daniel Boffa works as a general surgery and thoracic surgery. Clinical interests for Dr. Boffa include video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), achalasia, and myasthenia gravis. He is affiliated with Lawrence + Memorial Hospital. Dr. Boffa seems to be an in-network provider for Anthem, ConnectiCare, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. His practice in New Haven, CT is open to new patients as reported by Lawrence + Memorial Hospital. Dr. Boffa graduated from the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. He completed his residency training at New York-Presbyterian Hospital.