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Ophthalmologists Accepting First Health in Connecticut

34 verified ophthalmologists in Connecticut accept First Health. Profiles cover focus areas including Retina & Vitreous, Cornea & External Disease, and Glaucoma. Common hospital affiliations include Danbury Hospital, Day Kimball Hospital, and Middlesex Hospital.

Richard Scartozzi

Richard Scartozzi, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Prospect, CT20+ years
Nauman Chaudhry

Nauman Chaudhry, M.D.

Managing Partner, Retina Group of New England

Ophthalmology

Waterford, CT30+ years
John Huang

John Huang, M.D.

Retina Specialist, Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Hamden, CT20+ years
Brian Debroff

Brian Debroff, MD

Professor of Ophthalmology & Visual Science; Director, Cataract and IOL Implant Surgery, Yale Medicine Ophthalmology; Vice Chairman of Faculty Affairs, Ophthalmology, Yale School of Medicine; Chief of Ophthalmology, Yale New Haven Health/Bridgeport Hospital

Ophthalmology

New Haven, CT30+ years
Michael Ruddat

Michael Ruddat, MD

Vice-Chief, Department of Ophthalmology at Hartford Hospital

Ophthalmology

Hartford, CT30+ years
James Weisz

James Weisz, M.D.

Ophthalmology

New Haven, CT30+ years
Ron Margolis

Ron Margolis, M.D.

Chief of the Department of Ophthalmology at Hartford Hospital

Ophthalmology

Hartford, CT20+ years
Leslie Doctor

Leslie Doctor, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Manchester, CT30+ years
Richard Kaplan

Richard Kaplan, MD

Ophthalmology

Trumbull, CT10+ years
Richard Weber

Richard Weber, MD

Ophthalmology

Stamford, CT30+ years
Greg Budoff

Greg Budoff, MD

Ophthalmology

Manchester, CT10+ years
Bruce Altman

Bruce Altman, M.D.

Board-Certified Ophthalmologist, Glaucoma and Cataract Specialist

Ophthalmology

Danbury, CT30+ years
Ian Gorovoy

Ian Gorovoy, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Fairfield, CT15+ years
David Levinson

David Levinson, D.O.

Ophthalmology

Branford, CT20+ years
Darron Bacal

Darron Bacal, MD

Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Yale University

Ophthalmology

Branford, CT15+ years
Khayyam Durrani

Khayyam Durrani, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Farmington, CT20+ years
Peter Branden

Peter Branden, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Waterbury, CT30+ years
Stephen Zuckerman

Stephen Zuckerman, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Danbury, CT30+ years
Omar Shakir

Omar Shakir, MD MBA

Ophthalmology

Greenwich, CT10+ years
Erol Verter

Erol Verter, M.D.

Founder, Retina Specialists of Connecticut

Ophthalmology

Norwalk, CT10+ years

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know these ophthalmologists accept First Health?
Each profile on this page lists First Health among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What First Health plans do these ophthalmologists accept?
Plan-level detail (PPO, HMO, EPO, Medicare Advantage, etc.) varies by specialists. Open a specific provider profile to see the exact First Health plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a ophthalmologist that takes First Health?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Retina & Vitreous, Cornea & External Disease, and Glaucoma. Then verify the specific First Health plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
How do I narrow this list to my city?
Use the city links below to drill into a specific market — coverage and wait times vary by region even within the same state.