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Dr. Sandra Escalera, MD

Dr. Sandra Escalera, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Sandra Escalera, MD is a pediatric gastroenterologist in New Haven, CT and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO / MAYAGUEZ CAMPUS in 1992. She is affiliated with medical facilities Bridgeport Hospital and Yale New Haven Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

3 Star Rating
Based on 33 reviews 3 Star Rating (33 reviews)

Practice

1 Long Wharf Dr Ste 202 New Haven, CT 06511

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Escalera specializes in the area of Pediatric Gastroenterology. 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. Escalera's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Escalera

3.0
33 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
45%
45%
4 star
6%
6%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
3%
3%
1 star
45%
45%

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Absolutely no follow up, pricey procedure
6 weeks after my daughter's procedure with Dr Escalera I had to call the office for results. If I had not called, I am not sure if I would have ever heard back from them! For a pediatric procedure I would have expected a higher level of service - great that her results are normal, but now what? We obviously went to her with a problem which ultimately we will need to now figure out on our own. Huge waste of 5 months and money - think twice before making an appointment.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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May 11, 2024
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Horrible, don’t subject your child to this uncaring, self serving poor excuse for a physician
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 06, 2019
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Terrible experience with Dr Escalera. In a first visit she spoke 90% of the time and listened 10%. Did not communicate her thoughts/presumptions well. We were very uncomfortable with the experience. To make things worse, we received a very large bill and when we asked them to modify the code, Pro Health took months to resolve and assured me it would not go to a billing collection agency before we received an answer.... they sent it to a billing collection agency anyway... I would never go back to Dr Escalera again...
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Jul 16, 2019
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We had been struggling for a few years to get to ge bottom of my daughters GI issues. Dr Escalera was thourough and ordered the appropriate blood work and tests. We now have an official diagnosis and have made modifications to her diet vs masking her issues with medications.
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
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Southington, CT – Nov 13, 2017
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Dr Escalera is AMAZING! I really don't have the words to describe what an angel she is and how lucky we were to be pointed in her direction. My daughter was screaming around the clock, throwing up, was constipated etc. She wasn't sleeping well and seemed very uncomfortable. Dr Escalera spent an hr with us explaining every symptom and made an diagnosis. We immediately saw results within 24 hours. I highly recommend her! My only complaint is its hard to get an apt b/c shes booked.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Julie in Wallingford, CT – Jul 24, 2017
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My child had a procedure done at Yale & was told Dr. Escalera had her own staff. The nurse could not tap a vein for the anesthetic to go into. After 8 times of trying, I was sent out of the room not knowing what was going on or if my child was safe. Routine blood work ordered by my child's Ped. to be done at this time was NOT completed. I could NOT get any records afterwards from her office for my child's medical file. Very incompetent staff but thankful that my child is okay.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • 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
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Apr 06, 2017
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Saved my son's life when all other doctors failed to figure out the problem. Eternally grateful. God bless her.
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
15 others found this helpful
Helpful
Swati sinha in Milford, CT – Feb 23, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Sandra Escalera, MD is a pediatric gastroenterologist in New Haven, CT and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO / MAYAGUEZ CAMPUS in 1992. She is affiliated with medical facilities...read more
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology

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

  • University Of Puerto Rico / Mayaguez Campus

    Medical School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
Pediatric Gastroenterology
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Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.
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Locations

Practice

Office1 Long Wharf Dr Ste 202 New Haven, CT 06511
1
Yale University School of Medicine333 Cedar St New Haven, CT 06510
2
Arthritis and Internal Medicine Associates LLC5520 Park Ave Trumbull, CT 06611
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Yale New Haven Childrens Hospital1 Park St New Haven, CT 06504
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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

    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
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