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David Barenberg

David Barenberg, MD

Gastroenterology

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 18-65
  • Older Adult >65

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Hospital Affiliations

  • Nuvance Health - Danbury Hospital

About David Barenberg

Professional Statement

Dr. David Barenberg is an experienced and skilled gastroenterologist with lifetime board certification after training at the Harvard Medical School gastroenterology department at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. An expert in colonoscopy and endoscopy, he is also equally respected for his diagnostic and disease management skills. He treats his patients with concern and respect. When mentoring junior physicians, he has often been heard to say, "when you are caring for patients, you must always do your very best, every time. You must focus not only on the illness, but on the human being." Dr. Barenberg was named a 2023 Top Doc by Castle Connolly.

Get To Know Me

Why should someone choose you to care for their health?
I have experience, knowledge, skill and concern.

What is the most important thing your patients should expect from their professional relationship with you? What do you expect from them?
I will always do my best to help you.

How do you spend your personal time when you're not caring for patients?
I am a certified SCUBA diving instructor, guitar player and I love good food.

Why did you choose your specialty and what is its greatest reward?
As a gastroenterologist, I deal with a wide range of medical conditions, perform diagnostic procedures requiring technical skill and have the gratification of cancer prevention.

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Gastroenterology, 1985
  • Residency: Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, 1983
  • Internship: Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 1981
  • Medical School: State University of New York at Brooklyn, 1980

Board Certifications

  • Gastroenterology: American Board of Internal Medicine

Locations

  1. Nuvance Health Medical Practice - Gastroenterology Danbury
    • 111 Osborne Street, 2nd Floor, Floor 2, Danbury, CT 06810
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Need help scheduling? Call 203-739-7038

Insurance

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  • 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

5 out of 5

233 ratings, 11 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/29/2025

    Dr Barenburg is an amazing physician. Compassionate and knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/2/2025

    Always a pleasure to have my visit with him. We talk and he remembers my issues, without opening my chart during our visit. We discuss any changes in my care and answers any concerns I might have. Thank you Dr Barenberg.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/1/2025

    Love Dr. Barenberg! He always me feel comfortable, takes the time to talk with me and answer all of my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    Very kind and goes over everything. He is very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/11/2025

    Dr Barenberg is always friendly. He spends a great deal of time with me. He always answers my questions in a way it is easy to understand. Very reassuring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/5/2025

    Extremely professional and knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Dr. David BARENBERG has always provided me with excellent care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/4/2025

    Patiently discuss my health situation.Provide me the opportunity to ask questions about present health and going forward. He really makes my visit a pleasant experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/28/2025

    When answering my questions, he explained everything in full detail. He did not rush me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/3/2025

    Dr. Barenberg is Friendly, knowledgeable and very professional. He asked about my family. He made sure other aspects of my life were ok, just a great Dr.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/1/2025

    He is always willing to answer my questions and explain the situation and or problem. We go over everything he shows his concerns for my health.