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Summary
Dr. Brian Hafler is an ophthalmologist with additional training in internal medicine who has been practicing for 17 years. He earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed his residency at Yale University School of Medicine. His dual expertise allows him to provide comprehensive eye care while understanding how systemic health conditions may affect vision.
Dr. Hafler practices at Yale New Haven Hospital and Yale New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael Campus in New Haven, Connecticut, as well as Massachusetts Eye And Ear. He specializes in treating serious retinal conditions including posterior vitreous detachment, retinal detachment, and age-related macular degeneration. His expertise includes advanced procedures such as retinal imaging, anti-VEGF treatment for various eye diseases, and electrophysiology tests to assess retinal function.
Dr. Hafler practices at Yale New Haven Hospital and Yale New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael Campus in New Haven, Connecticut, as well as Massachusetts Eye And Ear. He specializes in treating serious retinal conditions including posterior vitreous detachment, retinal detachment, and age-related macular degeneration. His expertise includes advanced procedures such as retinal imaging, anti-VEGF treatment for various eye diseases, and electrophysiology tests to assess retinal function.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 17 years of experience
- Yale University School Of Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 10 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Brian Palmer Hafler has 3 locationsYale Medicine
333 Cedar StNew Haven, CT 06510 Tel: (203) 785-2140
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Brian Palmer Hafler
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Brian Palmer Hafler has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Brian Palmer Hafler has the following 10 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
17 Years Experience
Dr. Brian Palmer Hafler 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 2025.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Yale University School Of Medicine.
Medical School
Graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2009.
NPI Number
Dr. Hafler's NPI number is 1811212178.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Brian Hafler affiliated with?
- Dr. Brian Hafler is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital, Yale New Haven Hospital Saint Raphael Campus, and Massachusetts Eye And Ear.
- Does Dr. Brian Hafler accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Brian Hafler accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Where is Dr. Brian Hafler's office located?
- Dr. Brian Hafler's office is located at 20 York St, New Haven, CT, 06510.
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