Dr. Debra Schussheim, MD
Dr. Debra Schussheim, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in Westport, CT and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from yale University in 1994. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Norwalk Hospital and Danbury Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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225 Main St Ste 201 Westport, CT 06880Make an Appointment
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Dr. Schussheim is affiliated with Danbury Hospital Danbury, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism.
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- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Schussheim specializes in the areas of Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology & Obesity Medicine. • See board certifications
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- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Schussheim to family and friends is 4.5555553 out of 5
About Me
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Riverside Endocrinology is committed to providing a professional and supportive environment to help you best manage your health and well-being. Our goal is to deliver the highest quality care with a personalized touch and to develop a treatment...read morebiography
Dr. Debra Schussheim has dual board certification in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism as well as Obesity Medicine. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and received her medical degree with honors from Yale School of Medicine....read moreEndocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
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National Institutes Of Health
Fellowship Hospital, 2000Columbia - Presbyterian Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital, 1999The New York Hospital - Cornell Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1997The New York Hospital - Cornell Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 1997Yale University
Medical School, 1994University Of Pennsylvania
Undergraduate School, 1990
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Dr. Debra Shussheim was listed in Connecticut Magazine's 2011 and 2010 Annual Top Docs Listing. The list features the most recommended physicians in the state as selected by their peers.
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- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 28
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
74%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 40
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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