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Dr. Clifford Appel, MD

Dr. Clifford Appel, MD

Gastroenterology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Clifford Appel, MD is a gastroenterologist in Danbury, CT and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 1980. He is affiliated with Danbury Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

111 Osborne St Ste 121 Danbury, CT 06810
Telehealth available

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Dr. Appel is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Appel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Appel

4.2

21 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 Star
76%
76%
4 Star
5%
5%
3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
19%
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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
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Sandra R. Danbury, CT – May 19, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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May 31, 2020
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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
Janet Finch in Sherman, CT – Sep 17, 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
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Laurie G in Wilton, CT – Jun 22, 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
Larry in Woodbury, CT – Mar 21, 2017
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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
9 people found this helpful
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Sally B. in Danbury, CT – Apr 01, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

A patient centric approach to listen and incorporate the patients views and concerns into our management plan.
  • Gastroenterology

  • Internal Medicine

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

  • North Shore University Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1985
  • Beth Israel Medical Center - Petrie Campus

    Internship Hospital, 1981
  • Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

    Medical School, 1980
  • Yale University

    Undergraduate School, 1976
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Dr. Appel is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Nuvance Health Gastroenterology-Danbury111 Osborne St Ste 121 Danbury, CT 06810
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    Practice

    New Milford Hospital21 Elm St New Milford, CT 06776
    2

    Practice

    Danbury Hospital24 Hospital Ave Danbury, CT 06810
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Danbury Hospital

      24 Hospital Ave
      Danbury, CT 06810
      Recipient of 28
      hospital awards

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025)

      Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

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

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      74%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% lower than the national average

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