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Dr. Erik Waldman, MD

Dr. Erik Waldman, MD

Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Erik Waldman, MD is a pediatric otolaryngologist in New Haven, CT and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 2001. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Bridgeport Hospital and Greenwich Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

5 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 5 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

800 Howard Ave New Haven, CT 06519
Telehealth available
(203) 785-5430

Biography

"Dr. Waldman attended UCLA for medical school and then completed his residency in Otolaryngology at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He took a gap year as a medical volunteer and performed surgeries on patients ..."

- Dr. Erik Waldman, MD

Dr. Waldman is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Waldman specializes in the areas of Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Waldman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Waldman

5.0

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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1 person found this helpful
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Apr 04, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 28, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Feb 18, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Shakayla – Feb 17, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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biography

Dr. Waldman attended UCLA for medical school and then completed his residency in Otolaryngology at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He took a gap year as a medical volunteer and performed surgeries on patients with very limited access to...read more

  • Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Children's Hospital Of Boston

    Fellowship Hospital, 2008

  • Johns Hopkins Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 2002

  • University Of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2001

  • Uc San Diego

    Undergraduate School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
†Self designated 
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Dr. Waldman is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    Radiology And Biomedical Imaging-New Haven-Yale Physicians Building800 Howard Ave New Haven, CT 06519
    1

    Practice

    Yale New Haven Childrens Hospital1 Park St New Haven, CT 06504
    2
    Radiology And Biomedical Imaging-Norwalk747 Belden Ave Norwalk, CT 06850
    3
    Yale New Haven Hospital20 York St New Haven, CT 06510
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Greenwich Hospital

      5 Perryridge Rd
      Greenwich, CT 06830
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Yale New Haven Hospital

      20 York St
      New Haven, CT 06510
      Recipient of 6
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback

    • Bridgeport Hospital

      267 Grant St
      Bridgeport, CT 06610
      Recipient of 5
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality