Deborah A. August, MD

Dr. August is board certified in anatomic and clinical pathology, with more than 25 years of experience. She is the director of Anatomic Pathology at Norwalk Hospital. She believes that getting the correct pathologic diagnosis is the key to good medical care. Her areas of expertise include GI pathology, Ob/Gyn pathology and breast pathology. Dr. August has a special interest in medical education and is active in teaching medical students and residents. In her free time, Dr. August enjoys skiing, running, hiking and cooking with her family, as well as raising and showing her Labrador retrievers.

Why should someone choose you to care for their health?
I pride myself in giving my full attention to every patient and using all of the resources I have in making the correct diagnosis for them.

What is the most important thing your patients should expect from their professional relationship with you? What do you expect from them?
Patients should expect that I will always give them my full attention, whether their problem is small or large. In return, I expect a patient to give me complete and honest information about their medical history and symtpoms.

How do you spend your personal time when you're not caring for patients?
I love cooking for my family, cross-country skiing and playing with my dogs. I also love curling up in front of the fire with a cup of tea and a good book.

Why did you choose your specialty and what is its greatest reward?
Pathology gives me the chance to solve interesting and challenging problems. I am always happiest when I can give a patient the information they need to ensure that they get the best treatment.