Dennis Gottfried, MD

Dennis Gottfried, MD, an associate professor of medicine at University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, and a general internist with a private practice in Torrington, Connecticut. He is the author of Too Much Medicine: A Doctor’s Prescription for Better and More Affordable Health Care.

Too Many Medical Tests Can Be Bad for Your Health
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Too Many Medical Tests Can Be Bad for Your Health

Dennis Gottfried, MD | September 8, 2017

Being tested too often is expensive, stressful and can lead to unnecessary treatments. Here, some tests that can cause more harm than good.

When You Should Leave Your Specialist

When You Should Leave Your Specialist

Dennis Gottfried, MD | May 28, 2014

In some cases, you may get better care from your internist… You might assume that you will get better care…

Do You Really Need Surgery?

Do You Really Need Surgery?

Dennis Gottfried, MD | July 17, 2012

If you're considering one of these procedures, you may not need an operation after all Up to 30% of surgical…

Are You Getting Too Much Medical Care?

Are You Getting Too Much Medical Care?

Dennis Gottfried, MD | May 2, 2012

Some tests and procedures lead to worse—rather than better—health With all the high-tech—and expensive—medical care available in the US, you…