Verified 2026 Physician Ranking

Top Pulmonologists in Connecticut, 2026

Published by Palm Beach County Medical Media Group · Last updated May 1, 2026

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How this ranking was built: We applied PBCMMG's seven weighted criteria (board certification, years in active practice, disciplinary record, aggregate patient reviews, hospital affiliations, specialty training, peer recognition) to every pulmonology physician with active credentialing in Connecticut. Sources: NPPES Registry, ABMS, state medical boards, aggregated public review data. Last reviewed May 2026.

  1. #1

    Laura Bontempo, MD

    Addiction MedicineMaryland, MD21+ years in practice

    Laura Bontempo, MD, practices addiction medicine in Maryland, MD. NPI-verified active practice since 2005.

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  2. #2

    Wassim Fares, MD, MSc

    PulmonologyConnecticut, CT20+ years in practice

    Wassim Fares, MD, MSc, practices pulmonology in Connecticut, CT. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  3. #3

    Richard Silverman, MD

    Orthopedic SurgeryMassachusetts, MA20+ years in practice

    Richard Silverman, MD, practices plastic surgery in Massachusetts, MA. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  4. #4

    Donald McNicol, MD

    PulmonologyConnecticut, CT20+ years in practice

    Donald McNicol, MD, practices pulmonology in Connecticut, CT. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  5. #5

    Caroline Gulati, MD

    PulmonologyConnecticut, CT18+ years in practice

    Caroline Gulati, MD, practices pulmonology in Connecticut, CT. NPI-verified active practice since 2008.

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  6. #6

    Denyse Lutchmansingh, MD

    Addiction MedicineConnecticut, CT17+ years in practice

    Denyse Lutchmansingh, MD, practices addiction medicine in Connecticut, CT. NPI-verified active practice since 2009.

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  7. #7

    Jordan Powner, DO

    PulmonologyConnecticut, CT14+ years in practice

    Jordan Powner, DO, practices pulmonology in Connecticut, CT. NPI-verified active practice since 2012.

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  8. #8

    Phillip Joseph, MD

    PulmonologyConnecticut, CT14+ years in practice

    Phillip Joseph, MD, practices pulmonology in Connecticut, CT. NPI-verified active practice since 2012.

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