Summary

Dr. Debra Gerson is an internal medicine physician with over three decades of experience caring for patients. She earned her medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed her residency training at UMass Memorial Medical Center. Her extensive 33-year career has focused on providing comprehensive primary care to adults, emphasizing preventive medicine and the management of chronic conditions.

Dr. Gerson practices at multiple locations throughout Connecticut, including Bridgeport, Derby, Norwalk, and Stamford, and maintains affiliations with Yale New Haven Health Bridgeport Hospital, Saint Vincent's Medical Center, Stamford Hospital, and Saint Joseph Medical Center. She specializes in treating high cholesterol in children and teens, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. Her practice includes performing comprehensive metabolic panels and electrolyte panels to monitor patient health. Patients have given her an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.7
  • 33 years of experience
  • Umass Memorial Medical Center
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 4 hospital affiliations
  • 7 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Debra Lynn Gerson has 7 locations

Southwest Community Health Center Inc

46 Albion StBridgeport, CT 06605
Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Wed10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 8:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Physicianone Urgent Care Derby

78 Pershing DrDerby, CT 06418
Mon8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Americares

98 S Main StNorwalk, CT 06854
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Stamford Hospital

1 Hospital PlzStamford, CT 06902

Yale New Haven Health Bridgeport Hospital

267 Grant StBridgeport, CT 06610

Southwest Family Health Center

762 Lindley StBridgeport, CT 06606
Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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3.7 
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33 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 39 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Bridgeport , CTBrookline , MALyons , COHuntington , NY
Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: Regis College Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Debra Lynn Gerson

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Debra Lynn Gerson has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Debra Lynn Gerson has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

Dr. Debra Lynn Gerson 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 Umass Memorial Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine in 1994 and State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine in 1993.

NPI Number

Dr. Gerson's NPI number is 1912069063.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Debra Gerson affiliated with?
Dr. Debra Gerson is affiliated with Yale New Haven Health Bridgeport Hospital, Saint Vincents Medical Center, Stamford Hospital, and Saint Joseph Medical Center.
Does Dr. Debra Gerson accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Debra Gerson accepts on their Vitals profile.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Debra Gerson?
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Is Dr. Debra Gerson accepting new patients?
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Does Dr. Debra Gerson accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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