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Dr. Garumuni Desilva, MD

Dr. Garumuni Desilva, MD

Internal Medicine*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Garumuni Desilva, MD is an internist in Hamden, CT and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine in 2001. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Yale New Haven Hospital and Bridgeport Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

2427 Whitney Ave Hamden, CT 06518
Telehealth available
(203) 535-0262

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Desilva specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • 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. Desilva's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Desilva

4.5

15 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
13%
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 09, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Zacharias – Jul 06, 2020
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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
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dolores Green -Tortora in Northford , CT – Jun 17, 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
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lillian E. DeSenti in new haven, ct – Jul 25, 2016
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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
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jody and Chris martindale in Mystic. Ct – Jun 17, 2016
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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
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Grace Noto in Beacon Falls, CT – Jun 15, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Garumuni Desilva, MD is an internist in Hamden, CT and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine in 2001. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Yale New Haven...read more

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Norwalk Hosp-yale University

    Internship Hospital

  • Norwalk Hosp/yale University

    Internship Hospital

  • St. George's University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Office2427 Whitney Ave Hamden, CT 06518
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 8:30am - 6:30pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm
  • Directions

Practice

Milford Health Care Center Inc195 Platt St Milford, CT 06460
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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

    View all awards

    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
    View all patient feedback

  • Griffin Hospital

    130 Division St
    Derby, CT 06418
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Bridgeport Hospital

    267 Grant St
    Bridgeport, CT 06610
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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