Summary

Dr. Richard Desouza is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospital medicine, bringing 19 years of experience to patient care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School and focuses on comprehensive internal medicine with particular expertise in hospital-based treatment. Dr. Desouza speaks English fluently.

Dr. Desouza practices at Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven, Connecticut, where he serves as a hospitalist with Northeast Medical Group. His clinical expertise includes managing diabetes and related complications such as diabetic neuropathy. He performs various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including extremity X-rays and specialized foot surgeries for conditions like neuromas and plantar calluses. Patients have given him an average rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.7
  • 19 years of experience
  • 13 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Massachusetts Medical School
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Richard Francis Desouza has 2 locations

Yale New Haven Hospital

20 York StNew Haven, CT 06510

Northeast Medical Group Hospitalist

20 York St Ste CB-2041New 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

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New Haven , CTHicksville , NYBrookline , MALyons , CO
Med School: University Of Massachusetts Medical School Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine Med School: Regis College Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Francis Desouza

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
  • CarePartners of Connecticut
  • ConnectiCare
  • ConnectiCare - Medicare
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Francis Desouza has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Francis Desouza has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

19 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Connecticut, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Massachusetts Medical SchoolGraduated in 2007

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Richard Desouza speak?
Dr. Richard Desouza speaks English.
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Does Dr. Richard Desouza accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Desouza affiliated with?
Dr. Richard Desouza is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital.

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