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Dr. Frank Sammarco, MD

Dr. Frank Sammarco, MD

Gastroenterology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Frank Sammarco, MD is a gastroenterologist in Norwalk, CT and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Sammarco has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease and Esophageal Disorders. He graduated from Universidad Del Noreste, Escuela De Medicina 'Dr Jose Sierra Flores' in 1983. He is affiliated with medical facilities Norwalk Hospital and Hartford Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

34 Maple St Norwalk, CT 06850
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(203) 852-2000

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Sammarco is affiliated with Hartford Hospital Hartford, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for gastroenterology.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Sammarco specializes in the areas of Gastroenterology & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Sammarco's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sammarco

3.4

18 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
50%
50%
4 Star
11%
11%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
33%
33%

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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
Helpful
Gene Suttenberg – Jun 27, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
Helpful
Apr 26, 2024
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 20, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
LT – Jun 04, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 06, 2019
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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
Helpful
Katie in Norwalk, CT – Mar 22, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
Helpful
Jersey City, NJ – Dec 05, 2017
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What went well
No results
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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Bronx, NY – Mar 30, 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
Helpful
EM in Westport, CT – Nov 28, 2016
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What went well
No results
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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Marcal Souto in Milford, CT – Feb 06, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Frank Sammarco, MD is a gastroenterologist in Norwalk, CT and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Sammarco has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease and Esophageal Disorders. He graduated from Universidad Del Noreste,...read more

  • Gastroenterology

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  • Norwalk Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1988

  • Universidad Del Noreste, Escuela De Medicina 'dr Jose Sierra Flores'

    Medical School, 1983

  • University Noreste, Tampico Tamps

    Medical School, 1983

  • Fordham University

    Undergraduate School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Gastroenterology
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Norwalk Hospital34 Maple St Norwalk, CT 06850
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Practice

Wilton Surgery Center195 Danbury Rd Wilton, CT 06897
2

Practice

Office50 Danbury Rd Wilton, CT 06897
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hartford Hospital

    80 Seymour St
    Hartford, CT 06102
    Recipient of 29
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback

  • Norwalk Hospital

    34 Maple St
    Norwalk, CT 06850
    Recipient of 40
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025)

    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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