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Dr. James Passarelli, MD

Dr. James Passarelli, MD

General Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. James Passarelli, MD is a general surgeon in New Haven, CT and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 1989. He is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

2 Church St S New Haven, CT 06519

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Passarelli is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital New Haven, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Passarelli specializes in the area of General Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
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Dr. Passarelli's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Passarelli

4.6
16 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 star
88%
88%
4 star
0%
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3 star
6%
6%
2 star
0%
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1 star
6%
6%

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The Doctor You’re Looking For
Dr. Passarelli is exactly the surgeon you’re looking for.He takes time to explain everything, performs flawlessly and follows up with a genuine interest throughout the entire process.
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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Apr 14, 2025
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Excellent
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
3 others found this helpful
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Apr 07, 2017
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Dr. Passarelli is a fine surgeon with good bedside manners. He is also a typical example of a surgeon over-selling his profitable services. For those who struggle with a decision to remove a gall bladder, specifically having non-typical symptoms, think again. Two months after the surgery, I feel worse than pre-op. All my pre-op symptoms are here, plus cramps and urgency for bowel movement on a daily basis. I regret relying on the doctor?s opinion and having the surgery.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 others found this helpful
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Galya in Monroe, CT – May 02, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. James Passarelli, MD is a general surgeon in New Haven, CT and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 1989. He is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • General Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • New York Medical College

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Mne Inc D/B/A Corning Clinical Labs2 Church St S New Haven, CT 06519
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Office800 Boston Post Rd Guilford, CT 06437
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Adult Sleep Center-North Haven8 Devine St North Haven, CT 06473
3

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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