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Dr. Karen Dufour, MD

Dr. Karen Dufour, MD

Gastroenterology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Karen Dufour, MD is a gastroenterologist in Orange, CT and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Dufour has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. She graduated from Brown University in 1984. She is affiliated with medical facilities Yale New Haven Hospital and Bridgeport Hospital.

2.6 Star Rating
Based on 31 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (31 reviews)

Practice

325 Boston Post Rd Orange, CT 06477

Make an Appointment

(203) 795-3354

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Dufour is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital New Haven, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Dufour specializes in the areas of Gastroenterology & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital
    Patients recommend this hospital to family and friends. • See hospitals
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Dr. Dufour's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dufour

2.6

31 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
35%
35%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
3%
3%
2 Star
3%
3%
1 Star
55%
55%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Poor service – Mar 05, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 26, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 23, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Patient's family – Aug 25, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 20, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ansonia, CT – May 23, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
CT – Jan 20, 2017
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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
  • Long wait times
14 people found this helpful
Helpful
Franklin in Milford, CT – Feb 15, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Karen Dufour, MD is a gastroenterologist in Orange, CT and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Dufour has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. She graduated from Brown University in 1984. She is affiliated with medical facilities Yale New Haven Hospital and Bridgeport Hospital.

  • Gastroenterology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Brown University

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Gastroenterology
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Eye Physicians & Surgeons PC325 Boston Post Rd Orange, CT 06477
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • 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

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    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
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