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Ira D. Galin

Ira D. Galin, MD

Cardiology

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 18-65
  • Older Adult >65

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Hospital Affiliations

  • Nuvance Health - Norwalk Hospital
  • Nuvance Health - New Milford Hospital
  • Nuvance Health - Danbury Hospital

About Ira D. Galin

Professional Statement

Dr. Ira Galin is a board certified cardiovascular specialist who received his medical degree from Boston University. He completed his internal medicine residency and cardiology fellowship at the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. His clinical interests include valvular heart disease, heart failure, hypertension, lipid disorders, coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, and vascular disease. Dr. Galin is passionate about training the next generation of cardiologists and currently serves as the program director for the Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship at Danbury Hospital. Dr. Galin is committed to pursuing excellence through the integration of clinical care, education and research. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and of the American Society of Echocardiography. Dr. Galin was recognized as a Top Doc in 2020 by Castle Connolly.

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Mount Sinai Hospital, Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, 2007
  • Residency: Mount Sinai Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2003
  • Internship: NYU Langone Tisch Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2001
  • Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine, 2000

Board Certifications

  • Cardiovascular Disease: American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography: National Board of Echocardiography

Locations

  1. Nuvance Health Medical Practice - Cardiology Danbury
  2. Nuvance Health Medical Practice - Cardiology Norwalk (Cross St.)
  3. Nuvance Health Medical Practice - Cardiology Norwalk (Stevens St.)
  4. Nuvance Health Medical Practice - Cardiology New Milford
Need help scheduling? Call 203-739-7155

Insurance

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  • Aetna
  • Anthem BlueCross Blue Shield Connecticut
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • ConnectiCare
  • Consumer Health Network
  • Coventry-Aetna
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid Connecticut
  • Medicare Connecticut
  • Medicare Railroad
  • Multiplan Inc
  • Northwell Direct
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • United Healthcare
  • US Family Health Plan
  • Wellcare

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

423 ratings, 12 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/24/2025

    Caring , patient, focus on my needs , listened to all my concerns and answered me with knowledge and care. I consider myself very lucky to be his patient.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    Dr Galin always explains my results and how I should proceed with my situation. The blood pressure medication he prescribed has kept my blood pressure under control. I highly recommend Dr Galin

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/4/2025

    He is the best Dr. I ever met, and very kind and knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    Dr. Galin is an exceptional physician. I always leave my appointments with a deeper understanding of my multiple health issues, due to his specific questions, careful listening and relaxed demeanor. I feel very lucky to have him as my Cardiologist.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    Dr Galin and staff are very professional, I never feel rushed. He answers my questions. He’s on top of my health care needs

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    Everything was very good and smooth

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/28/2025

    Great Doctor. Successfully treated me for Afib. Gave me my life back.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/16/2025

    He's friendly, thorough, concerned.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/2/2025

    Dr. Galin is a great physician. Feel like I am making great progress

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/27/2025

    Dr. Galin thoroughly went through what is going on with my heart. He was extremely professional and put my mind at ease.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/15/2025

    Always available and always excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/4/2025

    Caring professional who treats patients with respect and compassion.