Summary

Dr. Blefeld was born and raised in Cedarhurst, NY and went to St. Lawrence University for his bachelor's in science as a biology major. Dr. Blefeld met his wife at St. Lawrence. Prior to medical school Dr. Blefeld went to the University of Cincinnati Children's Hospital initially to pursue a Ph.D. in developmental biology. Rather than complete this, Dr. Blefeld went on to medical school and graduated from Rush Medical College in Chicago. Then he went on to Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, NY where his wife was raised and completed his pediatric training. After working 9 months in a practice in Binghamton, NY, Dr. Blefeld moved his family to the shoreline of Connecticut. He opened his own office in Groton, Gold Star Pediatrics, 30 years ago.

Quick Facts

  • 3.7
  • 49 years of experience
  • 14 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Suny Health Science Center
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Michael Edward Blefeld has 2 locations

Gold Star Pediatrics

495 Gold Star Hwy Ste 120Groton, CT 06340
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

Lawrence And Memorial Hospital

365 Montauk AveNew London, CT 06320

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PediatricsPediatricsPediatricsPediatrics
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3.7 
49 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Polish, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, French
Groton , CTFranklin , TNFranklin , TNEssex , CT
Med School: Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center Med School: New Jersey Medical School Med School: Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - Bogota, Colombia Med School: UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael Edward Blefeld

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
  • Cigna
  • ConnectiCare
  • HUSKY Health - Medicaid
  • HUSKY Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Michael Edward Blefeld has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Michael Edward Blefeld has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Check-up
  • Immunization
  • Pediatric Diabetes
  • Physical
  • Vaccination

Certifications, License, & Education

49 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Suny Health Science Center

Medical School

Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical CenterGraduated in 1977

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