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Dr. Stephen Salzer, MD

Dr. Stephen Salzer, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Stephen Salzer, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Greenwich, CT and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Salzer has extensive experience in Sleep Apnea, "Ear, Nose, & Throat Surgical Procedures", and Otologic Conditions & Procedures. He graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities Down East Community Hospital and Greenwich Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Practice

49 Lake Ave Greenwich, CT 06830
Telehealth available

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Dr. Salzer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Salzer

3.7

25 ratings, 12 with a written review
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Apr 17, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Peter Drayson – Mar 21, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Mar 06, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Janine Malaterra – Oct 16, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 12, 2020
At this time, there is a high volume of patients...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Aug 15, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Andrea Abbott in Greenwich, CT – Sep 29, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Mar 01, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Estrella in Stamford, CT – Apr 24, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Nancy in Stamford, CT – Mar 02, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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WendyFio in Darien, CT – Nov 08, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
greenwich – Oct 20, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Stephen Salzer, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Greenwich, CT and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Salzer has extensive experience in Sleep Apnea, "Ear, Nose, & Throat Surgical Procedures", and Otologic...read more
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1994
  • Laennec Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1994
  • Yale University

    Internship Hospital, 1990
  • Johns Hopkins School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Self designated 
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    Locations

    Practice

    Quest Diagnostics Incorporated49 Lake Ave Greenwich, CT 06830
    1
    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Directions
    Office125 Strawberry Hill Ave Ste 103 Stamford, CT 06902
    2

    Practice

    Down East Community Hospital11 Hospital Dr Machias, ME 04654
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Down East Community Hospital

      11 Hospital Dr
      Machias, ME 04654

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      82%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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    • Greenwich Hospital

      5 Perryridge Rd
      Greenwich, CT 06830
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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