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Dr. Joan Gewirtz, MD

Dr. Joan Gewirtz, MD

Ophthalmology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Joan Gewirtz, MD is an ophthalmologist in Stamford, CT and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 1980. She is affiliated with Stamford Hospital.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

70 Mill River St Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 348-0868

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Gewirtz specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Gewirtz's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gewirtz

4.2

18 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
78%
78%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
6%
6%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
17%
17%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Mar 08, 2019
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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
Helpful
Agnes Weber in Stamford, CT – Nov 07, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Rose in Rye Brook, NY – Nov 07, 2018
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mrs. Celeste N. in Fairfield County CT – May 15, 2018
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Marisa N. in Trumbull CT – May 15, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 10, 2018
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Frieda in Poughkeepsie, NY – Dec 10, 2016
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jorge Raigoza in Stamford, CT – Jun 14, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Joan Gewirtz, MD is an ophthalmologist in Stamford, CT and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 1980. She is affiliated with Stamford Hospital.

  • Ophthalmology

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  • State University Of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Colon and Rectal Surgeons of Southern Connecticut LLC70 Mill River St Stamford, CT 06902
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Stamford Hospital

    1 Hospital Plz
    Stamford, CT 06902
    Recipient of 4
    hospital 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

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

    1% higher than the national average

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