Summary

Dr. John Elefteriades is a thoracic surgeon with five decades of experience treating complex heart and chest conditions. He earned his medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine, where he also completed his residency training. With 50 years in practice, Dr. Elefteriades has developed extensive expertise in surgical procedures involving the chest cavity and major blood vessels. He provides care in English to patients throughout the region.

Dr. Elefteriades practices at Yale New Haven Hospital and its Saint Raphael Campus in New Haven, Connecticut. His clinical focus centers on treating serious aortic conditions, including aortic arch aneurysms, ascending aortic aneurysms, and thoracic aortic aneurysms. He utilizes advanced diagnostic techniques such as CT angiograms and specialized heart imaging including contrast echocardiography and transthoracic echocardiograms. Patients rate Dr. Elefteriades 4.5 out of 5 stars on average for his care.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.5
  • 50 years of experience
  • 11 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Yale University School Of Medicine
  • 5 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 29 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. John Alex Elefteriades has 4 locations

Yale New Haven Hospital

20 York StNew Haven, CT 06510

Dr. John Alex Elefteriades

800 Howard Avenue Yale Physicians Building, Yale New Haven Health Heart & Vascular CenterNew Haven, CT 06519

Dr. John Alex Elefteriades

800 Howard Avenue Yale Physicians BuildingNew Haven, CT 06519

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Thoracic SurgeryThoracic SurgeryAnesthesiologySurgery
Accepts New Patients
4.5 
4.8 
50 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience 50 Years of Experience 56 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
New Haven , CTNEW HAVEN , CTNew Haven , CTNew Haven , CT
Med School: Yale University School Of Medicine Med School: Aga Khan University Medical College Med School: Academy Of Military Medical Sciences Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Harvard Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John Alex Elefteriades

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • ConnectiCare
  • ConnectiCare - Medicare
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Optum Health
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. John Alex Elefteriades has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John Alex Elefteriades has the following 29 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Aortic Aneurysm
  • Aortic Diseases
  • Aortic Rupture
  • Aortic Valve Insufficiency
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation
  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures
  • Cardiomyoplasty
  • Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB)
  • Coronary Artery Bypass (Heart Bypass)
  • Coronary Disease
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Heart Aneurysm
  • Heart Disease (Myocardial Ischemia)
  • Heart Failure
  • Heart Transplantation
  • Heart Valve Diseases
  • Heart-Lung Transplantation
  • Hematoma
  • Intraoperative Complications
  • Ischemia
  • Left Ventricular Dysfunction
  • Marfan Syndrome
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
  • Stroke
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures

Certifications, License, & Education

50 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Connecticut, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Yale University School Of Medicine

Medical School

Yale University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1976

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. John Elefteriades affiliated with?
Dr. John Elefteriades is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital.
Does Dr. John Elefteriades accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. John Elefteriades accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. John Elefteriades's office located?
Dr. John Elefteriades's office is located at 20 York St, New Haven, CT, 06510.
Is Dr. John Elefteriades accepting new patients?
Dr. John Elefteriades has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. John Elefteriades speak?
Dr. John Elefteriades speaks English.

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