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Dr. Richard Westfal, MD

Dr. Richard Westfal, MD

Internal Medicine*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Westfal, MD is an internist in New Canaan, CT and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana in 1974. He is affiliated with medical facilities Norwalk Hospital and Greenwich Hospital.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Practice

173 East Ave New Canaan, CT 06840

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Dr. Westfal's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Westfal

4.3

9 ratings
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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Dr. Richard Westfal, MD is an internist in New Canaan, CT and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tulane University of Louisiana in 1974. He is affiliated with medical facilities Norwalk Hospital and Greenwich Hospital.
  • Internal Medicine

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  • Tulane University Of Louisiana

    Medical School, 1974
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

New Canaan Internal Medicine LLC173 East Ave New Canaan, CT 06840
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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

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    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

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  • Norwalk Hospital

    34 Maple St
    Norwalk, CT 06850
    Recipient of 40
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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