5.0
Accepting New Patients
Eric D. Girard, MD
Colon Cancer Prevention|
Colorectal Surgery|
Gastrointestinal Cancer|
General Surgery|
Laparoscopic/Minimally Invasive Surgery|
Robotic Surgery
Speaks:Â EnglishÂ
Care Provided
Specialties
Subspecialties
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
Locations
Surgery
UConn Health
Outpatient Pavilion, 8th Floor East
263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06030
GPS: 135 Dowling Way, Farmington, CT
860-679-8080
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
109 Ratings, 109 Reviews
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About our Provider Reviews5
December 17, 2025
Excellent care and service
5
December 11, 2025
This was my first visit with Dr Girard and I couldn't have been more pleased, he listened, thoroughly explained, was compassionate overall very happy I found him,!!!
5
December 3, 2025
Dr. Girard shows much kindness and concern - listens to what my issues are. I am very fortunate to have him as a physician.
5
November 20, 2025
Good