Clifford J. Appel, MD
Gastroenterology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 18-65
- Older Adult >65
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleHospital Affiliations
- Nuvance Health - New Milford Hospital
- Nuvance Health - Danbury Hospital
About Clifford J. Appel
Professional Statement
Get To Know Me
I have more than 35 years of experience in diagnosing and managing both acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions.
What is the most important thing your patients should expect from their professional relationship with you? What do you expect from them?
I believe communication is most important.
How do you spend your personal time when you're not caring for patients?
I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling and exercising.
Why did you choose your specialty and what is its greatest reward?
It is the combination of cognitive and procedural skills that attracted me to this specialty.
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Northwell Hospice & Palliative Medicine Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 1985
- Residency: Beth Israel Medical Center-Petrie Division, 1983
- Internship: Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Internal Medicine, 1981
- Medical School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, 1980
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology: American Board of Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine
Locations
- Nuvance Health Medical Practice - Gastroenterology Danbury
- 111 Osborne Street, 2nd Floor, Floor 2, Danbury, CT 06810
- Get Directions
- phone: 203-739-7038
- fax: 203-739-1961
- Nuvance Health Medical Practice - Gastroenterology New Milford
- 21 Elm Street, 3rd Floor, Floor 3, New Milford, CT 06776
- Get Directions
- phone: 203-739-7038
- fax: 203-739-1961
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem BlueCross Blue Shield Connecticut
- Centivo
- Cigna
- ConnectiCare
- Consumer Health Network
- Coventry-Aetna
- Humana Military
- MagnaCare
- Medicaid Connecticut
- Medicare Connecticut
- Medicare Railroad
- Multiplan Inc
- Northwell Direct
- Oxford Health Plans
- Tricare Humana Military
- United Healthcare
- US Family Health Plan
- Wellcare
Ratings & Reviews
4.7 out of 5
102 ratings, 12 reviewsProvider star ratings are calculated using patient responses to the provider care questions in our patient experience survey. Below you can see the provider’s star rating and the number of his or her patients who have provided feedback. Ratings depicted represent those clinicians that have at least 30 completed surveys on a rolling 12 month basis.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
Solved the problem
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
Dr. Appel has mediocre "bedside" manner, very abrupt, somewhat gruff and disinterested in the details of my condition. I only saw him because Miechelle [ ] wasn't available and would not rush to see him again.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/1/2025
We were unhappy with this doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2025
Dr Appel exceeded my expectations. He was calm, reassuring, patient and thorough. He listened to me and responded directly to ensure I understood his questions and answers.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2025
Dr Appel was very nice and professional!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2025
He was very helpful with what I could possibly have and what it was related to
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
I've had two colonoscopies in the past with Dr. Appel. And the most recent was a consult. He is always compassionate, gave me options, explained everything very thoroughly and an excellent bedside manner. I know he only does office visits now but would highly recommend him!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
I felt he really listened to my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/7/2025
Excellent, easy to talk to and understand. Great doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/14/2025
A fine doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/8/2025
He was very thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2025
He listened and took note of everything I said. He asked important questions about my medical history and my symptoms. He gave me clear instructions to follow.