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Dr. James Lettera, MD

Dr. James Lettera, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. James Lettera, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Fairfield, CT and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1977. He is affiliated with medical facilities Danbury Hospital and Norwalk Hospital.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Practice

501 Kings Hwy E Ste 112 Fairfield, CT 06825

Make an Appointment

(203) 922-7870

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Lettera specializes in the area of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Low Wait Times
    Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.
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Dr. Lettera's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lettera

4.4

7 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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1 Star
14%
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Stratford , CT – Nov 28, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Wolf in Clinton, CT – Jan 17, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Mary in Fairfield, CT – Jun 09, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. James Lettera, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Fairfield, CT and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1977. He is affiliated with medical facilities Danbury Hospital and Norwalk Hospital.

  • Cardiothoracic 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.

  • Jackson Memorial Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1984

  • University Of Miami School Of Med

    Fellowship Hospital, 1984

  • St Vincents Hospital Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1982

  • St Vincents Hospital Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1978

  • Georgetown University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1977
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
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Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office501 Kings Hwy E Ste 112 Fairfield, CT 06825
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Norwalk Hospital34 Maple St Norwalk, CT 06850
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Danbury Hospital

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

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

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

    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

    View all patient feedback

  • 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

    View all awards

    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
    View all patient feedback
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