Dr. Louis A. Telesford, MD | Hamden, CT | Internist

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Dr. Louis Telesford treats obesity, pediatric obesity, and hypertension, and practices internal medicine and cardiovascular disease. He has been in practice for 39 years and is affiliated with Bridgeport Hospital Milford Main Campus.

Dr. Telesford earned his medical degree from St. Georges University and completed his residency at Yale New Haven Hospital. He sees patients in Hamden, Connecticut, and speaks English and Spanish. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Telesford 3.88 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

accepting new patients
3.9

8 Ratings
39 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
Yale New Haven Hospital
5 written reviews
2 specialties
13 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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

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Dr. Telesford's Ratings and Reviews

3.9

8 Ratings with 5 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 19 Minutes

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Spent time with me: (5) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (4) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
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Extremely knowledgeable and competent but also caring and concerned for the overall well-being of his clients. Very honest and willing to share pros and cons of multiple treatment plans, not just one. You do have to wait but he is worth waiting for

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit

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July 23rd, 2020

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Dr. Telesford is an absolutely amazing doctor. I have gone to Yale for so many years to se doctor after doctor , they could never diagnose me. Dr. Telesford really takes the time to forgive out what is wrong with you. I have finally been relieved of my pain and couldn't be happier to continue and see him.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

March 31st, 2015

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Doctor Telesford is fantastic. My whole family goes to him. He takes time to explain what the problems are and what needs to be done to correct the situation. He's knowledgeable and takes a real interest in what is going on with me and what is going on in my life. We don't have the best insurance but even if I had better insurance I would not change doctors. The one complaint I have is that sometimes even when you make an appointment you can wait for a long time. However in the end he's worth the wait.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

August 5th, 2014

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Check out is background before going to this Telesford -- he is a disgrace! I was in a car accident and he treated me like a second class citizen. Thank goodness I got the right treatment from another Doctor.

June 25th, 2012

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The billing staff is extremely incompetent. They mis-billed my insurance twice, inverting the numbers in my billing code twice. I asked Hamden Medical to correct it, and they took no action. I had my insurance correct the problem and pay them a month ago, yet they recently came after me for the paid amount and threatened me with legal action for unpaid balance. They did the same to Quest Diagnostics for labs. This office might be OK if you pay cash, but AVOID THEM AT ALL COST if you have coverage. Dr. Telesford is nice, though he wanted to talk about politics with me. I did not appreciate that--especially because he assumed I held the same beliefs as him. He ranted and raved, and I completely disagreed with him, though I did not want to tell him because I thought that might affect his care for me.

Did Well

Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Provided follow-up after the visit

June 15th, 2010

Hamden Medical Group Llc

2337 Whitney AveHamden, CT 06518

Tel: (203) 248-8142

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

Sat9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Dr. Louis Andre Telesford, MD	Dr. Osama Kandalaft, MD	Eric Harker	Dr. Adewumi Bakare DMSc, PA-C
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.9 (8 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4 (8 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
39 Years of Experience	12 Years of Experience	25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin)
Hamden , CT	Guilford , CT	Lyons , CO	Mesquite , TX
Med School: St Georges University	Med School: Royal College Of Surgeons In Ireland School Of Medicine	Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine	Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc
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Accepts Medicare
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Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
Arrhythmia
Atherosclerosis
Blood Clot
Cardiovascular Disease
Heart Attack
Heart Block
Heart Diseases
Heart Failure
High Cholesterol
Hypertension
Stroke
Unstable Angina

Dr. Louis Andre Telesford 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 Yale New Haven Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from St Georges University in 1990 and St Georges University School Of Medicine in 1987.

NPI Number

Dr. Telesford's NPI number is 1023125523.

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What languages does Dr. Louis Telesford speak?: Dr. Louis Telesford speaks English and Spanish.
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Where is Dr. Louis Telesford's office located?: Dr. Louis Telesford's office is located at 2337 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT, 06518.
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