Very caring and patient, and an excellent diagnostician. Bilingual in English and Italian. The…read morenurses in the office are very prompt in returning phone calls, and very courteous, too.

Dr. Galante saved my life and prevented me from becoming a quadriplegic in 2006. Because he is…read moregifted professional and because he listens to what his patients have to say he was able to diagnose a tumor in my spinal canal at the base of my skull that was gradually cutting off my spinal cord. He found what other doctors missed and sent me for an MRI when others couldn't be bothered. Dr. Galante sent me to the best surgeon for the job, Dr. Isaac Goodrich. As a team they saved me. I can run, ride a bike, shovel snow and live a normal life 14 years later. Without them I would have been a quadriplegic 13 years ago. His staff has come through for me in other emergencies too such as a burst appendix, but it's not just the emergencies in which Dr. Galante excels. He has common sense solutions to health that involve diet and exercise without relying on pharmaceuticals to cure every problem - a trait I think will lead to a healthier and longer life. He is a beautiful human being as well as a talented doctor that cares about his patients. His practice reflects his professionalism and make you feel welcome as well.

We have been seeing Dr Robert Jones for the past several years. He is well educated, compassionate…read moreand kind. He is an excellent primary care physician. I love the way he listens and addresses our questions. His bio says: Robert Jones, MD, a board-certified Family Medicine physician, offers comprehensive care, that also addresses the psychosocial needs of his patients, paired with kindness and compassion. Dr. Jones, a former high school science teacher, educates his patients on the nature of their illness, treatment options and specialist care backed by clinical studies and research. He includes patients as part of a shared decision-making process.Dr. Jones received his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in Barbados and completed his residency at his undergraduate alma mater, Stony Brook University, in Stony Brook, New York

I can't speak to the entire group because there are some great doctors there. However, this review…read moreis about ONE particular provider in the group, Vikram Rao, whom I had entrusted with my medical care since February 2020. Last week I discovered how unethical he is and I would not allow him to treat my dog! Do not become a patient of Vikram Rao. If you value your health and wellbeing, I suggest that you not become a patient of this doctor at Northeast Medical Group, 4A Devine St in North Haven Ct. I trusted him as my primary physician for almost 4 years now, only to recently discover that he does not document all of the medical visits or treatments that he provides. Last week I needed documented medical information from my records to take to a specialist, only to find out that he had not documented anything about my condition yet had been prescribing medication to me for this condition for well over a year. I am devastated, not knowing what to do about the information I need for the specialist. I now have to find a new PCP for treatment of this condition and begin this horrendous process all over again. What Vikram Rao did (I refuse to refer to him as a doctor) is unconscionable and he needs to be held accountable for his actions. I was advised to report this to the Department of Public Health Provider Licensing Investigation Unit and I fully intend to do so. Since he works for Northeast Medical Group, which is a part of Yale New Haven Health, I was also advised to make his superiors aware of this matter. He took an oath to "do no harm", yet that is exactly what he has done to me. There are reviews from other patients about his care on the Healthgrade website, I wish I had seen them sooner. I would never have entrusted my care to this person. The moral of my story is to check, verify, and recheck again. Ask for recommendations from people you trust and by all means verify that treatments being performed and prescribed medications to you from any doctor are documented in your medical records because trying to get a provider to own up to what they did not document can take months, during which time you do not have the information to take to another doctor for treatment. Be extremely cautious and watchful of your medical records. If something is missing or incorrect, it could be the difference between life and death, yours.

I'm not sure how I ended up going to this particular doctor, but I was very fortunate. In my…read morethirty years, Dr. Farmer is by far the best I've ever been to. He spends so much time discussing ailments, procedures, and whatever else you can think of to the point of absurdity. He will actually call you for follow-up and makes every effort not to load you up with the pill of the day from the pharmaceutical reps. They draw blood in the office, and everything is in house. His support staff is very friendly, they're excellent at drawing blood, and the office waiting room is very tranquil (go see him to understand what I mean). Most importantly, I think he genuinely cares about the people he treats, and I never felt uncomfortable talking to him about sensitive issues. Trust me on this one.

Dr. Farmer saved my life during Covid. Being a life long asthmatic with hard to treat allergies, I…read morecame in as a new patient and could barely breath. The worst place for me would have been the hospital. Dr. Farmer aggressively cared for me and administered everything possible to open my airways and he kept me for as long as it would take to stabilize me. He has been my primary ever since and I trust his judgment. It has never been wrong. All the staff are like family and I would recommend this practice to anyone who wants to hear real medical advise and get great care! Thank you Doctor Farmer!

friendly staff...the young man at the reception desk is always quick to help with any questions or…read moreappointments. clean environment with professionals that listen and care.

While the medical care at this office may be good, communication has been extremely frustrating. It…read moreis nearly impossible to reach anyone directly in the office because calls are always routed through a third-party service, and no one from the actual office ever returns calls. I have been waiting for months for a callback regarding a simple question, yet instead of addressing it over the phone, they keep insisting that I make an appointment and pay a co-pay just to get an answer. Patients should be able to receive timely communication and basic follow-up without unnecessary delays or extra costs.

The least good bad option: Internal Medicine of Grater New Haven…read more IMGN is fair but there are other medical practices who stand out as excellent. This is a hard review to write as I like the people at IMGNH, but their business philosophy and treatment of patients is substandard. Let's start with the reception desk. It could be because IMGNH has more patients than it can handle but on more than one occasion someone has picked up, left me on hold for 45 minutes and then picked up again only to ask "who is this." If you manage get to see a doctor or P.A., you're in good hands while on site but trying to get something done once you leave the office is near to impossible. You'll find they're not in, or that they've been sent a message that they won't respond to for hours and they especially don't like prescribing medications. I explained my age and medical history and that I have participated in my healthcare for decades. They don't care. There's a protocol and they're going to follow in Orwellian like fashion. They will not comply with the plan of the doctor who immediately preceded them. This practice (Cheshire location) seems terrified of bureaucratic and insurance pressures and from what I can see they're not so much engaging in medical care as they are working to satisfy the powers that loom over them. What you want is irrelevant. Getting a call back is the hardest thing of all. Try, and you'll get the distinct impression that the person on the other end has been taken away from something they are enjoying.only to have to deal with you. You and your call are a nuisance. You and your call are irrelevant. Even when I left a message about a mass on an internal organ they were largely nonplussed. Thank God, a follow up scan showed it was no longer there; I had to go for help elsewhere because of Cheshire's lack of concern and action. Because I had complained to the practice and threatened to go elsewhere, they have cut off all communication with me. Seems, I cannot go back and their are virtually no other options available. I've been looking for an internal medicine, GP, primary care doctor for months. The problem facing me now is that Connecticut is currently hemorrhaging fine physicians to other states. We have a significant brain drain going on and government either doesn't notice or it doesn't care. What we're left with is a state that has few primary care doctors and even they are currently not taking patients. One physician told me;"we simply do not work with insurance companies. Trying to get a drug approved takes all day and this is time when I could and should be practicing medicine." Where is the outrage at what medical professionals and patients have to endure in the pursuit of their health? IMGH won't take me back, and there are no physicians capable of handling my complex medical history (who are taking new patients). Worse, the best and the brightest are not going into medicine anymore and we patients are walking the streets helplessly without the care or medication that will keep us well. In some cases, it is literally a life and death situation. The Cheshire branch of Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven has demonstrated that it is ambivalent time and again, while the State believes it's micromanagement of the medical profession is a good thing. With no one to speak up and tell them their wrong what does the future hold? Politicians, as a rule like the status quo and doctors are not about to lose their license by trying to take on the state. The easiest thing is for them to move to a more "physician friendly state." Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven is but one case study but it has proven itself to be a place that you can and should avoid. At least that small exercise of power can be enacted. As for finding someone new good luck. I've been at it for months, am out of prescription refills, and for a man with my medical history this is not good.

Poor communication and unable to complete the simplest task. Problems began with scheduling. The…read moreconfirmation of the appointment did not include the correct address. She was allowed to leave office without information on next steps, such as we need a copy of vaccination record or that your labs were called into quest. A simple physical has turned into a two week process, with no resolution in site. She was seen by Concetta "Tina" Criscola APRN. I rather to go to the ER than receive care from this office.

The only reason I gave this place two is because of the secretary. The dr. Is one of those 'I know…read moreyour body better than you do, believe me' type of guys. I told him I have recently been having the most extreme acid indigestion EVER. I told him I feel like a teapot when I am having problems with it, tip Me over and I will spill right out (puke). He said NOTHING. No over the counter recommendations, nothing. Worse, I told him My grandmother has ingestion so badly, she was rushed into the hospital via ambulance because she thought she was having a heart attack and my maternal great grandmother died of esophagus cancer. :/ he also went from doing a physical on my husband to me in different rooms without washing his hands or using gloves :/ he also took it upon his self to make appointments for us without our knowledge! Go figure, all at his medical friends' practices so he can make a quick buck on referral. This doctor is a douche. You've been warned.

Alicia, the APRN is absolutely wonderful. I would recommend her highly. She is without a doubt one…read moreof the most friendly and understanding health practitioners I've ever met. Very easy to talk to, knowledgeable, and understanding. If you're looking for someone who will actually listen to you and really try to understand what is going on, she is the person for you.

I actually enjoy going to get my physical, ect... because the staff here is excellent. This is a…read morepractice of 4 or 5 doctors. My personal physician is Dr.Mary Scheiman. She is excellent. Very warm and caring. Takes as much time as needed during each visit. Very thorough and I am very comfortable talking about whatever issues may bring me there. She is one of the best physicians I've had.

Dr. Rippel is solid. The office is clean, the staff are very helpful and the care is top of the…read moreline. I had a bad back injury years ago and Dr. Rippel and team assisted me in getting back into action. It's nice with them being so close. Praise baby Jesus !

Missed full blown diabetes for a year Bc never did A1C test. Also missed diagnosing me with HCL for…read morea year. I'm lucky to be alive since I also have high blood pressure. Beyond incompetent!