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Dr. Richard Slater, MD

Dr. Richard Slater, MD

Internal Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Slater, MD is an internist in Hamden, CT and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from St. Georges University School of Medicine in 1982. He is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

1684 Dixwell Ave Hamden, CT 06514
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Slater's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Slater

3.8
16 ratings, 9 with a written review
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1 star
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Very Good physician and staff
My appointments with Dr.Slater and his staff are pleasant and low stress. Ground level, easy parking. Dr. Slater has a great knowledge of medicine and is always easy to talk to. It’s good too see that they are updating there e- services and I do recommend Dr.Slater to friends and family. His staff is very helpful when I call!
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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Daniel Holmes – Mar 20, 2025
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Horrible Experience with Holly
Doctor Slater's team at the office is one of the worst I have ever experienced. Holly at the front desk is terrible and would not even give my son a doctors note for school - when it was their mistake on his appt. Overall terrible experience and I would avoid Doctor Slaters team at all costs.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Jan 16, 2024
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The best!
Doctor Slater is one a preference best physicians!! He's very good listener doctor Slater is very patient very kind and genuine. Along with doctor Slater staff who works very hard I am very grateful. Doctor Slater's been in Branford for many many years and hopefully for many many more!! yo Thank you Dr. Slater and staff
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Kathleen o'neill – Nov 30, 2022
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Very thorough always gets to the bottom
Dr Slater is very thorough and he has a wide variety of knowledge he can usually diagnose my problem just by talking to me and telling symptoms which can sometimes avoid embarrassing unnecessary exams. He listens to what you have to say and is always willing to order tests and go the extra mile just to give you peice of mind. He explains what causes things and does pulse checks and other things himself by touch. He doesn't just have the nurses do everything and then just talk to you for a minute hes patient and compassionate.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Kris C – Jul 15, 2022
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Very rude staff. The blonde woman is the worst. They're always outside smoking promoting good health. Unfortunately, the doctor is nice, but not up to date with modern medicine. He had never heard of the medication I was taking so he decided to look it up in a book that was also dated as my medication had been patented in 2003 and his book did not list it... Time to retire or hire people who are 'practicing' current medicine and not just full on pretending. Worst experience, waste of time and money. At least get pleasant staff.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Jun 23, 2019
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TERRIBLY RUDE. There's a platinum blonde woman at the front. Acts friendly but in a sarcastic manner. Talks to the co-workers about patients as if you can't hear when you're sitting right in the waiting room. Went in one day an hour before they closed as they are a walk in based office & they discussed the possibility of not seeing me as I stood right in the window. All I had was a cough & there was another hour before closing with no other patients. Go elsewhere, they hate their job & it shows!
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Branford, CT – Mar 05, 2019
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I have been going to Dr. Slater for many years now he is and excellent doctor he has a great bedside manner he takes is time with each patient he listens and then gives you his medical opinion. If you are in need of a good doctor in the Branford area this is the office to go to he is also open on weekends.No appointment is ever needed he has a walk in clinic
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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Mark A Dobuzinsky in Branford , Ct 06405 – May 25, 2018
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DR Slater has been outstanding in the care of my wife. Every visit makes me realize how much he cares for his patients.
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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Henry Rancourt in Newington, CT – Nov 23, 2016
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Dr. Slater is an experienced and excellent diagnostic physician. I credit him for saving my ability to walk. Thank you!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
Helpful
Tim in Branford, CT – Feb 01, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Richard Slater, MD is an internist in Hamden, CT and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from St. Georges University School of Medicine in 1982. He is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital. He is accepting telehealth appointments.
  • Internal Medicine

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  • St. Georges University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1982
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Locations

Practice

Office1684 Dixwell Ave Hamden, CT 06514
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Practice

Office238 Main St Branford, CT 06405
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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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