Summary

Dr. Frank Detterbeck is a thoracic surgeon with 43 years of experience treating patients with complex chest and lung conditions. He earned his medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and has built extensive expertise in surgical procedures involving the chest cavity and respiratory system. Dr. Detterbeck is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to communicate directly with a diverse patient population.

Dr. Detterbeck practices at Yale New Haven Hospital and sees patients at multiple locations throughout Connecticut, including New Haven, Waterbury, and Bridgeport. He specializes in treating conditions such as blood clots in the lungs and legs, including deep vein thrombosis, as well as managing high blood pressure related to thoracic conditions. His surgical expertise includes performing bullectomy procedures to remove damaged lung tissue. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars for his care.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 4.2
  • 43 years of experience
  • 19 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Northwestern
  • 5 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 7 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Frank C Detterbeck has 7 locations

Smilow Cancer Hospital

35 Park StNew Haven, CT 06519
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

Yale Thoracic Surgery

330 Cedar St Ste BB205New Haven, CT 06510
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Yale New Haven Hospital

20 York StNew Haven, CT 06510

The Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center

1075 Chase Pkwy Ste BWaterbury, CT 06708
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

Dr. Frank C Detterbeck

267 Grant St Yale New Haven Health Bridgeport HospitalBridgeport, CT 06610

Dr. Frank C Detterbeck

35 Park Street Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New HavenNew Haven, CT 06519

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Dr. Frank C Detterbeck, MDDr. David John Esposito, MDDr. Gary Sheldon Kopf, MDDr. Justin David Blasberg, MD
Thoracic SurgeryVascular SurgerySurgeryThoracic Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.2 
3.8 
4.8 
4.6 
43 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience 56 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
New Haven , CTMilford , CTNew Haven , CTNew Haven , CT
Med School: Northwestern Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Frank C Detterbeck

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • ConnectiCare
  • ConnectiCare - Medicare
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Optum Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Frank C Detterbeck has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

Dr. Frank C Detterbeck 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

Medical School

Graduated from Northwestern and Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine in 1983.

NPI Number

Dr. Detterbeck's NPI number is 1730160417.

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Dr. Frank Detterbeck's office is located at 35 Park St, New Haven, CT, 06519.
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