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Gifford, Edward D., MD, FSVS, FACS, RPVI

Title
Director, East Region Vascular and Endovascular Surgery; Co-director, East Region Limb Preservation Program
Gender

Male

Language

English, Spanish

Providing the best care to our patients and their companions requires communicating in a way everyone understands. Interpreter services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. All spoken languages are available, as well as American Sign Language (AS/L).

Specialties
Accepting New Patients
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Endovascular Surgery
Areas of Expertise
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms, Aortic Dissection, Aortoiliac Occlusive Disease, Carotid Artery Disease, Complex Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Complex Endovascular Aortic Surgery, Endovascular Therapy, Extremity Peripheral Arterial Disease, Inherited Cardiovascular Diseases, Limb Salvage, Lower Extremity Open Therapy, Mesenteric Vascular Disease, Peripheral Aneurysm, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Popliteal Aneurysms, Renal Artery Disease, Thoracic Aneurysm Surgery, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS), Varicose Vein Therapy, Vein Disease, Venous Occlusive Disease

Hospitals and Organizations

  • Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
  • MidState Medical Center
  • Backus Hospital
  • Hartford Hospital
  • Integrated Care Partners
  • The Hospital of Central Connecticut

Education

Medical School
Albany Medical College

Internship
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center ‐ General Surgery

Residency
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center ‐ General Surgery

Fellowship
Mayo Clinic ‐ Vascular Surgery

Reviews

Verified Patient Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Gifford, his staff in office and in the hospital was excellent.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Gifford was amazing. He was thorough, explained his diagnosis , even drew some diagrams to aid In understanding. He discussed various options and made arrangements. A great doc!!!

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Gifford explained everything to me in a manner that I understood what he was saying.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Gifford was excellent in detailing my condition, what procedure was to be performed, and answered all of my questions/concerns.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Gifford was fantastic.

5 out of 5 stars

I received thorough info about my procedure. I never felt rushed. My questions were all taken seriously and answered clearly.

5 out of 5 stars

Everything was explained so I completely understood treatment options and coarse of treatment

Other Reviews from Around the Web

5 out of 5 stars

He is knowledgeable, courteous and attentive. Highly recommended!

5 out of 5 stars

From start to finish, my visit was great other than the wait time. The young man at the front desk was kind and courteous, the nurse (Kayla) was a breath of fresh air as was Dr. Gifford. He answered all of my questions, did not rush me and has the most pleasant and comforting bedside manner. He even untied and slipped off my shoes for me so i didn't have to reach with my back issue. I get the sense that he's as good a human being as he is a physician. Thank you, Dr. Gifford for helping to put me at ease.

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent in detail. Enjoy the visit.

5 out of 5 stars

He discusses the symptoms with you. He explains his thoughts, clearly and Simply. he acts only after the two of you have agreedl

5 out of 5 stars

Dr.Gifford is friendly, knowledgeable, and personable. He answered all my questions. 100% recommend Dr. Gifford.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Gifford was straightforward, explained the procedure and had a nice sense of humor

5 out of 5 stars

Over the course of four years, Dr. Gifford followed the course of the growth of my husband's abdominal aortic aneurysm from the initial consultation to the bi-yearly vascular duplex to assess the size and rate growth. His APRN Dawidczyk was essential in analyzing and educating us about the benefits, risks, and consequences of aneurysm disease. Dr. Gifford is a highly qualified multiply board-certified specialist who cares for his patients and takes the time to assess the 'whole person' as well as the disease process. One is able to have a trusting and forthright relationship in the office setting, without intimidation or stress. We developed a trust in his professional judgement and the unrushed pace of the sessions. Mt husband survived the dangerous surgery and is now hale, hearthy and healthy. He was able to assume his full level of activity well ahead of the expected times for the outcomes. Dr. Gifford's care as a physician is beyond reproach. We highly recommend him!

Bio

Dr. Gifford is a Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon with the Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute. He serves as Co-director for the East Region Limb Preservation Program. His clinical interests include lower extremity peripheral arterial disease, complex aortic aneurysm repair, and vein disease. He is passionate about limb preservation, and enjoys the long-term relationship he develops with the patients he sees in the office: “Helping my patients understand what Vascular disease is, offering reassurance, and laying out both the medical and surgical options that we have for treating them is the most rewarding part of my job.”

He has an extensive research background that includes medical device innovation, quality improvement in delivering vascular care, and optimizing surgical education. He is board certified in both Vascular Surgery as well as General Surgery.

Dr. Gifford comes to Hartford HealthCare after completing his Vascular surgery fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. A native of California, he was drawn back to the Northeast after completing his medical education at Albany Medical College in 2010.

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Insurance

Aetna, Anthem, Cigna Healthcare, Colonial Cooperative Care, Community Health Network of Connecticut, Inc., Connecticare, First Health Group Corp., Health New England, Multiplan, Northeast Health Direct, Oxford Health Plans, United Healthcare, BCBS Medicare, Connecticare Commercial, Connecticare Medicare, Corvel, Coventry, Essence Healthcare, Evercare, Focus, Health Connecticut, Health Direct, Healthy Connecticut, Prime Health Services, Private Health Care Systems, Inc., Senior Whole Health, WellCare of Connecticut, Inc., One Health Plan/ Great-West Healthcare, CarePartners of Connecticut

This information is subject to change at any time. Please check with your insurance provider before scheduling your appointment or receiving services to confirm they are a participating member of the Hartford HealthCare network.

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