Dr. Ahmad Fotovat, MD | Norwalk, CT | General Surgeon

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With 51 years in surgery, Dr. Ahmad Fotovat is affiliated with Saint Vincents Medical Center and practices surgery and other listed specialties. He completed his residency at Yale University School of Medicine and sees patients in Norwalk, Connecticut. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Fotovat 4.31 out of 5.

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4.3

59 Ratings
51 years of experience
3 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Yale University School Of Medicine
20 written reviews
2 specialties
2 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Fotovat's Ratings and Reviews

4.3

59 Ratings with 20 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 11 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (26) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Had a good bedside manner: (25) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Spent time with me: (27) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (25) Did WellNeeds Improvement (5)
Flexible scheduling: (26) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
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Look no further he rocks. I put my life in his hands twice with zero regrets. None better

September 21st, 2019

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Pleasant Professional Spent time with me

September 16th, 2019

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Went in for a simple laproscopic abdominal hernia surgery. When I woke up I felt like I had been beaten with a baseball bat and he told me I was bleeding a lot and to find out if I have a bleeding disorder. Turns out he nicked something during the surgery causing me to bleed internally; which I didn't find out until I read the surgical report. A week later I had to have a blood transfusion and he never followed up with me. 2 or 3 months later I felt the hernia again and found out he didn't use enough mesh to cover it and had to have the surgery again. Of course I used another surgeon (Dr. Anthy Demestihas) who was amazing, 7 years later no reoccurence of the hernia after she operated on it.

August 2nd, 2019

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A VERY GOOD AND CARING DR.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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Needs Improvement

April 12th, 2019

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Went a year ago for a couple of procedures. Absolutely love this doctor. Kind caring and no problems. Very competent

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

January 8th, 2019

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Dr. Fotovat is one of the best doctor's and one of the best PEOPLE I have ever has the pleasure to know! I loved him !!!

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

March 29th, 2016

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Stay away from this doctor. He doesn't care about his patient. He doesn't care about his patient or has no clue about what is is doing. When you ask a question, he responds by saying " I am not a fortune teller" How awful. He is a nasty person and should retire.

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Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

October 8th, 2015

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I trust him with my life. He is amazing.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

March 24th, 2015

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This man operated on my husband and obviously something went wrong. An out patient proceedure became a 6 day hospital stay nightmare. The Doctor never admitted a mistake and infact blamed my husband and acted with callous lack of care or concern. Finally my husband saw a second Doc who intervened and he got some relief. Maybe Fotovan was a good surgeon but he has gotten too used to wham bam your done and out and when a patient needs real care he is unable to deliver. His bedside manner is offensive.

Did Well

Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

March 4th, 2015

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Dr. Fotovat explained procedure and post procedure options thoroughly,

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

February 9th, 2015

Norwalk Hospital

34 Maple StNorwalk, CT 06850

Tel: (203) 852-2000

Dr. Ahmad Fotovat

373 Chestnut Hill RdNorwalk, CT 06851


Dr. Ahmad Fotovat, MD	Vincent Pierre Duron, MD	Dr. Spencer Eugene Amory, MD	Alexander Chalphin, MD
Surgery	Surgery	Surgery	Surgery
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.3 (59 Ratings)	5 (2 Ratings)	4.5 (17 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
51 Years of Experience	19 Years of Experience	43 Years of Experience	11 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks French, Spanish	Speaks Spanish
Norwalk , CT	New York , NY	New York , NY	New York , NY
Med School: Tehran University Of Medical Sciences	Med School: University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & Dentistry	Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine	Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Dr. Ahmad Fotovat 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 Yale University School Of Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from Tehran University Of Medical Sciences in 1975.

NPI Number

Dr. Fotovat's NPI number is 1740234178.

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Is Dr. Ahmad Fotovat accepting new patients?: Dr. Ahmad Fotovat has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Ahmad Fotovat affiliated with?: Dr. Ahmad Fotovat is affiliated with Saint Vincents Medical Center.
Does Dr. Ahmad Fotovat accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Ahmad Fotovat has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Ahmad Fotovat's office located?: Dr. Ahmad Fotovat's office is located at 34 Maple St, Norwalk, CT, 06850.

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