5.0
Accepting New Patients
Eric Girard, MD
Colon Cancer Prevention|
Colorectal Surgery|
Gastrointestinal Cancer|
General Surgery|
Laparoscopic/Minimally Invasive Surgery|
Robotic Surgery
Speaks:Â EnglishÂ
Care Provided
Specialties
- Colon Cancer Prevention
- Colorectal Surgery
- Gastrointestinal Cancer
- General Surgery
- Laparoscopic/Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Robotic Surgery
Subspecialties
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
Locations
Surgery
UConn Health
Outpatient Pavilion, 6th Floor East
135 Dowling Way
Farmington, CT 06030
Education & Training
Education
MD, Albany Medical College, Medicine - 2009
BS, Georgetown University, Biology - 2005
Residency
General Surgery, University of Connecticut - 2016
Fellowship
Colon and Rectal Surgery, University of Louisville School of Medicine - 2017
Board Certification
Surgery
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Honors & Awards
2023 - Joseph Civetta M.D. Award "Best Faculty Teacher" - UConn Residency
2016 - Hartford Hospital and the University of Connecticut Robert Warren Painter, MD Memorial Award; Awarded to the Outstanding Resident for Excellence in Academics, Teaching, and Clinical Care. - University of Connecticut Department of Surgery
2013 - Judah Folkman Memorial Award - Best Podium Presentation in Basic Science Amniotic Fluid Stem Cells in a Bio-engineered Scaffold: A New Frontier in Patient Specific Therapy for Premature Lung Disease - American Pediatric Surgery Association
2012 - Second Place Podium Presentation in Pediatric Subspecialties Room 1. Towards Personalized Medicine in Tissue Engineering and Respiratory Disease - Connecticut Chapter of the American College of Surgeons
2012 - Second Place Podium Presentation in Pediatric Subspecialties Room 2. Intelligent Medicine Based Therapy for High-Risk Tumors in Children. - Connecticut Chapter of the American College of Surgeons
2011 - Best Podium Presentation in Subspecialties Division. Lung Decellularization: Preservation of Architecture. - Connecticut Chapter of the American College of Surgeons
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
118 Ratings, 112 Reviews
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About Our Provider Reviews5
July 10, 2025
Dr. Girard is an excellent, compassionate gentleman, it is of most pleasure to have him as my doctor. He is the best!
5
July 10, 2025
good
5
July 10, 2025
Dr. Girard and his staff are very kind and attentive to my issues. He is one of the best physicians I have had the pleasure of attending to my health needs.
5
July 2, 2025
Great Dr and great human.