Summary

Dr. Clifford Appel is a gastroenterologist with 46 years of experience treating digestive system disorders. He earned his medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and completed his internship at Mount Sinai Beth Israel in 1981. Dr. Appel finished his residency at Beth Israel Medical Center-Petrie Division in 1983, followed by a fellowship in Hospice & Palliative Medicine at Northwell in 1985. He speaks English fluently.

Dr. Appel practices at Nuvance Health Medical Practice - Gastroenterology in Danbury, Connecticut. He specializes in treating common digestive conditions including colon polyps, hemorrhoids, and diverticular disease. His expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures to diagnose and monitor intestinal health. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.1
  • 46 years of experience
  • 19 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Northwell Hospice & Palliative Medicine Fellowship
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Northwell Health Gastroenterology at Danbury

111 Osborne St # 2Danbury, CT 06810

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46 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience 41 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Chinese Speaks Spanish Speaks Spanish, English
Danbury , CTYorktown Heights , NYNew York , NYFishkill , NY
Med School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Med School: Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons Med School: St. George's University School of Medicine-Grenada
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Clifford J. Appel

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Anthem BlueCross Blue Shield Connecticut
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • ConnectiCare
  • Consumer Health Network
  • Coventry-Aetna
  • Humana Military
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid Connecticut
  • Medicare Connecticut
  • Medicare Railroad
  • Multiplan Inc
  • Northwell Direct
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Tricare Humana Military
  • United Healthcare
  • US Family Health Plan
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Clifford J. Appel has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Clifford J. Appel has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Gastroenterologist
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

46 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Connecticut, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Northwell Hospice & Palliative Medicine Fellowship1985

Residency

Beth Israel Medical Center-Petrie Division1983

Internship

Mount Sinai Beth Israel1981

Medical School

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiGraduated in 1980

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Dr. Clifford Appel speaks English.
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