Summary

Dr. David Waitzman is a neurologist and ophthalmologist with 44 years of experience treating complex conditions that affect both the nervous system and vision. He earned his medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and completed his residency at the Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health. His dual specialty training allows him to address neurological disorders that impact eyesight and visual function.

Dr. Waitzman practices at UConn John Dempsey Hospital and Hartford Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut. He specializes in treating myasthenia gravis, a condition that causes muscle weakness, and epilepsy, which involves recurring seizures. His expertise also includes managing focal impaired awareness seizures (FIAS), a specific type of epilepsy. Dr. Waitzman performs comprehensive metabolic panels and electrolyte testing to monitor patients' overall health and medication effects. Patients rate his care at 4.8 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.8
  • 44 years of experience
  • Clinical Center At The Nih
  • 9 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. David Myles Waitzman has 3 locations

Hartford Healthcare Medical Group Neuro Ophthalmology

85 SEYMOUR ST STE 825HARTFORD, CT 06106
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Hartford Hospital

80 Seymour StHartford, CT 06102

Hartford Hospital

80 Seymour StHartford, CT 06106

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4.8 
44 Years of Experience
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HARTFORD , CTWaterbury , CTWethersfield , CTSpringfield , MA
Med School: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai
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Medical Specialties

Dr. David Myles Waitzman has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. David Myles Waitzman has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Electromyography
  • Epilepsy
  • Headache
  • Migraine Disorder
  • Migraine Disorders
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Ophthalmology
  • Other
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

44 Years Experience

Dr. David Myles Waitzman holds an expired medical license in the state of Connecticut.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Connecticut that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Clinical Center At The Nih.

Medical School

Graduated from Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai in 1982.

NPI Number

Dr. Waitzman's NPI number is 1285631564.

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Dr. David Waitzman's office is located at 85 SEYMOUR ST STE 825, HARTFORD, CT, 06106.
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