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Dr. James Passarelli, MD

Dr. James Passarelli, MD

General Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. James Passarelli, MD is a general surgeon in New Haven, CT and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 1989. He is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

2 Church St S New Haven, CT 06519

Make an Appointment

(203) 776-2500

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Passarelli is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital New Haven, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Passarelli specializes in the area of General 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
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
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Dr. Passarelli's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Passarelli

4.6

16 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 Star
88%
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4 Star
0%
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3 Star
6%
6%
2 Star
0%
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1 Star
6%
6%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Apr 14, 2025
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Apr 07, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 people found this helpful
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Galya in Monroe, CT – May 02, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. James Passarelli, MD is a general surgeon in New Haven, CT and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 1989. He is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • General Surgery

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  • New York Medical College

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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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

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    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
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