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Dr. Ronald Hirokawa, MD

Dr. Ronald Hirokawa, MD

Internal Medicine*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Ronald Hirokawa, MD is an internist in New Haven, CT and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University in 1971. He is affiliated with Griffin Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.9 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 2.9 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Practice

1 Long Wharf Dr Ste 302 New Haven, CT 06511
Telehealth available
(203) 865-6391

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Hirokawa specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine, Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Hirokawa's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hirokawa

2.9
10 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
40%
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4 star
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3 star
10%
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2 star
10%
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1 star
40%
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It's actually embarrassing when doctors with such admirable education levels and experience have no clue how to talk to people. Dr. Hirokawa should be ashamed of himself. After a brutal experience for a child under the age of 2 being forced to keep still for over 5 MINUTES is appalling. It's clearly time for Dr. Hirokawa to retire as no person of sound mind would torture a baby this way. Then to belittle the multiple neurologists that diagnosed this baby with autism by suggesting he "Doesn't look autistic, he looks like a normal kid" is absolutely out of this world. I would love to know what an Autistic child looks like, honestly. Hang up your coat Doctor your disregard for human emotion and lack of empathy is abominable.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Amanda – Jan 29, 2021
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I have been a patient of Dr.Ronald Hirokawa for over twenty years. He has done a four surgeries on me, I have had nothing but wonderful results. He's an old school doctor. He checks you from A to Z. He has wonderful bedside manners, and even calls you with results & make sure doing well after surgery. He is a very high demanded doctor in the group. Theses new age doctors are like fast food restaurants, in and out. I want excellent care, so if you do too, then go see his group for excellent care.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
6 others found this helpful
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Salvatore Pepe in West Haven, CT – Jun 16, 2017
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I have never had a problem with Ronald Hirokawa in the past and still don't. However I have never had so many appointments cancelled. And this was for an ear problem. It took 4 weeks to get an original appointment for an ongoing infection. That got cancelled and rescheduled. And then cancelled again. So I scheduled with another doctor in that practice and that got cancelled. Not the way a patient wants to be treated.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Sharon in Milford, ct – May 05, 2017
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I have been to a number of Drs. and I must say that I have never encountered and be treated by such a wonderful Dr. I assure you his medical care, bedside manners, patience, encouragement are second to none. Please, should you have need of seeing an ENT Doctor...there is no one better than Dr. Hirokawa..He and his Staff are the very best and epitomize all that is great in the Medical Profession Charles Monaghan
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Charles Monaghan in Wallingford, CT – Mar 28, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Ronald Hirokawa, MD is an internist in New Haven, CT and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University in 1971. He is affiliated with Griffin Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Internal Medicine

  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

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

  • Thomas Jefferson University

    Medical School, 1971
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

Maria Byrne MD LLC1 Long Wharf Dr Ste 302 New Haven, CT 06511
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Griffin Hospital

    130 Division St
    Derby, CT 06418
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding 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

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    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

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

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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