Dr. Ronald H. Hirokawa, MD | New Haven, CT | Otolaryngologist

.about .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

Dr. Ronald Hirokawa has practiced otolaryngology–head and neck surgery and internal medicine for 55 years and is affiliated with Bridgeport Hospital Milford Main Campus. He treats rhinitis, allergic rhinitis, and hearing loss, and performs hearing tests, audiograms, and CT scans.

He completed his residency at the United States Naval Medical Center and sees patients across New Haven, Milford, Guilford, Middletown, Meriden, Hamden, and Derby, Connecticut. Dr. Hirokawa speaks Polish and Spanish. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Hirokawa 4.28 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

accepting new patients
4.3

18 Ratings
55 years of experience
32 insurance plans accepted
speaks Polish, Spanish
United States Naval Medical Center
5 written reviews
2 specialties
23 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
10 office locations
Male

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

Based on patient feedback. Read the reviews

Dr. Hirokawa's Ratings and Reviews

4.3

18 Ratings with 5 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 14 Minutes

How was your appointment with
Dr. Hirokawa?

Patients’ Perspective

Gave an accurate diagnosis: (10) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Had a good bedside manner: (10) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Spent time with me: (10) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Flexible scheduling: (10) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
Staff was courteous: No Ratings

18 ratings & reviews

Sort:

Showing 1 to 5 of 5 reviews

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

Dr Ronald Hirokawa is caring, trustworthy Dr., who listens to his patients. He always follows up and truly cares about you. He spends time to listen ,document, test and diagnose . His practice is excellent, I have seen other drs in it who are just a caring as Dr Hirokawa.

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

February 22nd, 2018

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

DR HIROKAWA KIND, PATIENT, KNOWLEDGEABLE, QUALTY TIME IS SPENT WITH THIS MD. GREAT HUMAN BEING HE TAKES GREAT CARE TO ALEVIATE UNNECESSARY ANXIETY, AND NORMALIZE HIS CLIENT'S EXPERIENCE IN HIS CARE. I WOULD HIGHLY RECCOMEND DR HIROKAWA FOR ROUTINE, ACUTE AND CRITICAL CARE NEEDS.

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

September 1st, 2016

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

Extremely professional Doctor and staff. Great personality and really cares about his patients. Accommodated appointments at different offices.

Did Well

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

Needs Improvement

March 24th, 2016

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

smart is the key here. Smart also means funny and honest. That's terrific. Thinks about the case, doesn't do anything automatically. Excellent surgeon.

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

December 6th, 2011

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

Down to earth physician. Lots of experience. Excellent clinical skills.

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

April 22nd, 2010

Southern New England Ear Nose Throat And Facial Plastic Surgery Group Llp

1 Long Wharf Dr Ste 302New Haven, CT 06511

Tel: (203) 777-7500

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

Sat8:30 am - 12:00 pm

SunClosed

Southern New England Ear Nose Throat And Facial Plastic Surgery Group Llp

233 Broad StMilford, CT 06460

Tel: (203) 877-6001

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

Sat8:30 am - 12:00 pm

SunClosed

Southern New England Ear Nose Throat And Facial Plastic Surgery Group Llp

669 Boston Post Rd Ste 1Guilford, CT 06437

Tel: (203) 458-6181

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

Sat8:30 am - 12:00 pm

SunClosed

Southern New England Ear Nose Throat And Facial Plastic Surgery Group Llp

51 S Main StMiddletown, CT 06457

Tel: (860) 344-0055

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

Sat8:30 am - 12:00 pm

SunClosed

Southern New England Ear Nose Throat And Facial Plastic Surgery Group Llp

455 Lewis Ave Ste 207Meriden, CT 06451

Tel: (203) 639-8154

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

Sat8:30 am - 12:00 pm

SunClosed

Southern New England Ear Nose Throat And Facial Plastic Surgery Group Llp

299 Washington Ave Ste 16Hamden, CT 06518

Tel: (203) 288-3288

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

Sat8:30 am - 12:00 pm

SunClosed

Griffin Hospital

130 Division StDerby, CT 06418

Tel: (203) 735-7421

Middlesex Hospital

28 Crescent StMiddletown, CT 06457

Tel: (860) 358-6000

Bridgeport Hospital Milford Main Campus

300 Seaside AveMilford, CT 06460

Tel: (203) 876-4000

Midstate Medical Center

435 Lewis AveMeriden, CT 06451

Tel: (203) 694-8200


Dr. Ronald Hisao Hirokawa, MD	Sarah Phyllis Mattessich	Jameela Mohd Al-Salman	Patrick William Kelley
Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery	Radiation Oncology	Infectious Disease	Public Health & General Preventive Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
4.3 (18 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
55 Years of Experience	7 Years of Experience	31 Years of Experience	47 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Polish, Spanish
New Haven , CT	Albany , NY	WATERBURY , CT	Fairfield , CT
Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University	Med School: University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine	Med School: Arabian Gulf University College Of Medicine And Medical Sciences	Med School: University Of Virginia School Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

Search for your insurance and plan

Allergies
Chronic Sinusitis
Deviated Septum
Dizziness
Ear Surgery (Otologic Surgical Procedures)
Endoscopy (Endoscopic Surgery)
Eyelid surgery (Blepharoplasty)
Facial Trauma
Hearing Loss
Internal Medicine
Laser Surgery
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Oophoritis (Ovary inflammation)
Polyps
Sinus Infection (Sinusitis)
Sleep Apnea (Sleep Apnea Syndromes)
Smell Disorders
Snoring
Speech Disorders
Swallowing Disorders
Thyroid Diseases
Tinnitus
Tumors

Dr. Ronald Hisao Hirokawa 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 United States Naval Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University in 1971.

NPI Number

Dr. Hirokawa's NPI number is 1346267200.

Cynthia Ann Brandt
Public Health & General Preventive Medicine
42 Years Exp | West Haven, CT
(0)
Anas Alkhudari
Diagnostic Radiology
4 Years Exp | Philadelphia, PA
(0)
Malavika Shankar
Critical Care Medicine
8 Years Exp | Brooklyn, NY
(0)
Pouya Entezari
Diagnostic Radiology
9 Years Exp | New Haven, CT
(0)
Victor Lee
Radiation Oncology
4 Years Exp | New Haven, CT
(0)
C Patricia Smith
Public Health & General Preventive Medicine
69 Years Exp | Bridgeport, CT
(0)
Masayo Ogawa
Pediatrics
34 Years Exp | Woodbridge, CT
(0)
James T W Ha
Diagnostic Radiology
6 Years Exp | New Haven, CT
(0)
Junaid Alam
Pediatrics
37 Years Exp | BRIDGEPORT, CT
(0)
Nabeel Khaled Nassar
Emergency Medicine
37 Years Exp | Wallingford, CT
(0)

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ronald Hirokawa?: You can find contact information for Dr. Ronald Hirokawa here on Vitals.
Where is Dr. Ronald Hirokawa's office located?: Dr. Ronald Hirokawa's office is located at 1 Long Wharf Dr Ste 302, New Haven, CT, 06511.
Is Dr. Ronald Hirokawa accepting new patients?: Dr. Ronald Hirokawa is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Ronald Hirokawa's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
What languages does Dr. Ronald Hirokawa speak?: Dr. Ronald Hirokawa speaks Polish and Spanish.
Does Dr. Ronald Hirokawa accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Ronald Hirokawa accepts on their Vitals profile.

This provider profile is built using data from:

NPPES NPI Registry
State medical licensing boards
Healthcare system and provider network data

Our provider data is gathered directly from physicians and publicly available databases. Providers who verify their profiles gain the ability to update information, offering additional details about their specialties,education, treated conditions, performed procedures, and accepted insurances.

Reviews on Vitals are submitted by users only. Recognizing the valuable insights these reviews offer into a doctor's reputation, we maintain internal policies and protocols to ensure the quality and accuracy of all reviews. Importantly, providers cannot delete or alter reviews independently. Reviews can only be deleted or changed following an internal assessment by our customer service team.

Your feedback is highly valued and we encourage you to contact our support team should you encounter any issues.

Copyright © 2026 Vitals Consumer Services, LLC. US Patent No. 8, 694, 441. All Rights Reserved.
As more fully set forth in this website's terms of use . (1) nothing contained on or offered by or through this website should be construed as medical advice and should not be relied upon for medical diagnosis or treatment. Vitals Consumer Services, LLC ("Vitals"). the provider of this website, does not recommend or endorse any particular healthcare provider whose information or ratings appear on this website; and (2) Vitals has granted you a limited license to access and use this website for your own noncommercial use. You are not permitted to copy, reproduce, distribute, transmit, mirror, frame, scrape, extract, wrap, create derivative works of, reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble any part or aspect of this website.