


Dr. Eric Alter, MD
Dr. Eric Alter, MD is a cardiologist in Fairfield, CT. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Hartford Hospital and The Hospital of Central Connecticut at New Britain General Campus.
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425 Post Rd Fairfield, CT 06824Hospital Highlight
Dr. Alter is affiliated with Fairview Hospital Great Barrington, a highly rated hospital.
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- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Alter specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
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Dr. Eric Alter, MD is a cardiologist in Fairfield, CT. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Hartford Hospital and The Hospital of Central Connecticut at New Britain General Campus.Cardiology
Internal Medicine
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- Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
94%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
91%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well9% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 6
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well - Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
76%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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