Dr. Gary Altwerger, MD

Dr. Gary Altwerger is an obstetrician-gynecologist who specializes in gynecologic oncology, focusing on cancers affecting the female reproductive system. He earned his medical degree from Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences at the University of Buffalo and completed his residency training at Yale University School of Medicine. With 15 years of clinical experience, Dr. Altwerger brings extensive expertise to his practice. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Altwerger practices at several prestigious institutions, including Yale New Haven Health Bridgeport Hospital, Smilow Cancer Hospital, and the Norma F. Pfriem Cancer Institute, with locations in New Haven and Bridgeport, Connecticut. His clinical expertise includes treating complex conditions such as open wounds and various forms of incontinence. He performs essential diagnostic procedures including pathology tests and comprehensive metabolic panels to guide …patient care. Patients consistently rate Dr. Altwerger highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0.