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Allied Professional Staff Website Mary-Ellie M. Stankus APRN Gastroenterology Locations Griffin Faculty Physicians Gastroenterology Specialists 22 Westfield Ave.  Fl 2 Ansonia,  CT  06401-1158 griffinfacultyphysicians.org/Specialty-Care/Gastroenterology (203) 736-9919 Griffin Faculty Physicians Comprehensive Health & Wellness Center 131 Bridge St.  Naugatuck,  CT  06770-2929 griffinfacultyphysicians.org/Primary-Care/Naugatuck (203) 729-0755 Griffin Faculty Physicians Southford Medical Center 30 Quaker Farms Rd  Ste 1 Southbury,  CT  06488-2732 […]

Active Staff In practice since 2002 Website Schedule an appointment with Dr. Ponomarenko. Call (203) 732-3443. Ihor N. Ponomarenko MD General Surgery Dr. Ponomarenko is a board certified general surgeon with fellowship training in surgical oncology. His surgical interests are in general surgery with particular interest in laparoscopic surgery and surgical oncology. He performs laparoscopic […]

Active Staff In practice since 2005 Website Schedule an appointment with Dr. Soto. Call (203) 732-3443. Leland J. Soto, III MD General Surgery Dr. Soto is a board-certified general surgeon. His surgical interests are in general surgery with emphasis on breast disease and advanced laparoscopic surgery (including hernia, cholecystectomy, Nissen fundoplication, adrenalectomy, splenectomy and laparoscopic […]

Active Staff Website Alison L. McElhone MD Geriatric Medicine Before joining Griffin Faculty Physicians, Dr. McElhone was Clinical Assistant Professor at Central Michigan University. Her responsibilities included caring for patients in primary care settings, skilled facilities, assisted living facilities, and on home hospice. She was Medical Director for Wellspring Home Hospice in Frankenmuth, MI. Dr. […]

Allied Professional Staff Website Susan W. Ade APRN Geriatric Medicine Ms. Ade is an Adult Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years experience in healthcare. She is a graduate of Saint Joseph College, where she earned her BSN, and the University of Connecticut, where she earned her MSN, Clinical Nurse Specialist in Gerontological Nursing. In addition […]

Health concerns and risks may change as individuals age. Prevention and health planning are great ways to make the aging process easier. Here you will find a number of resources that we feel may be of assistance to older adults or to anyone caring for an older adult. Lifeline Many of our patients have fallen […]

Prediabetes Worried you may have prediabetes? Take this quick test to see where you score. Want to lower your risk? Here’s the good news: it is possible with small steps to reverse prediabetes – and these measures can help you live a longer and healthier life. The best thing to do is contact your doctor […]

Many of our patients struggle with maintaining a healthy weight. Obesity is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, certain types of cancers, osteoarthritis and a number of other diseases and conditions. But we understand that losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight are not easy. If you need help, our physicians […]

Thank you for choosing Griffin Faculty Physicians (GFP) for your continued care. We are honored to be a part of your health journey, and look forward to working with you to achieve your long- and short-term health goals. What is a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH)? Griffin Faculty Physicians is proud to be using the Patient-Centered […]

Dr. Denise Barajas is the Medical Director and part of the surgical team at the Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness. Dr. Barajas joined the staff of Griffin Hospital as Medical Director of the Griffin Hospital Center for Breast Wellness in December 2012. She is an experienced breast surgeon and expert on breast cancer screening, early […]