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Dr. James Ahern, MD
Family Medicine* Age 73
Dr. James Ahern, MD
3.0 (2 Ratings)

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Dr. James Ahern, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Ridgefield, CT.
(203) 431-6342
Dr. James Ahern, MD
3.0 (2 Ratings)

Dr. James Ahern, MD

Family Medicine* Age 73
Ridgefield, CT
Accepting new patients
47 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Ahern, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Ridgefield, CT.
(203) 431-6342

About Dr. James Ahern, MD

Dr. Ahern graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Dr. James Ahern, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Ridgefield, CT and has 47 years experience. Dr. Ahern currently practices at James K Ahern and Dr Carol A Galban MDS and is affiliated with Danbury Hospital. Dr. Ahern has experience treating conditions like Acute Upper Respiratory Infection, Limb Pain, Joint Pain and All Headaches (incl. Migraine) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ahern received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Ahern's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Ahern is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Immunization Administration
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Immunization Administration
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Immunization Administration
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Limb Pain
Joint Pain
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Fever
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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Cachexia
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Vitamin B Deficiency
Pharyngitis
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Shortness of Breath
Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Achilles Tendinitis
Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Administrative Physical
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Reaction
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal Disorders
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anosmia
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Autonomic Disorders
Back Pain
Balanoposthitis
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bird Flu
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Bladder Diseases
Bladder Infection
Blood Disorders
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bone Disorders
Breast Diseases
Bronchiectasis
Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Bunion
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Burn Injuries
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Canker Sore
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chlamydia Infections
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
Confusion
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 1
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Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
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Dry Skin
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Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Elbow Injuries
Elbow Sprain
Emphysema
Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Erectile Dysfunction
Esophageal Diseases
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Fever-Induced Seizure
Fibromyalgia
Folliculitis
Foot Conditions
Foot Infection
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Genital Herpes
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Gonorrhea Infections
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Hair Loss
Hammer Toe
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
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Hypogonadism
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Influenza (Flu)
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iodine Deficiency
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Knee Disorders
Knee Sprain
Lactose Intolerance
Laryngitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Limb Swelling
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Lipid Disorders
Loss of Voice or Hoarse Voice
Low Back Pain
Lyme Disease
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
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Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nail Infection
Nasopharyngitis
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Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
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Osteoarthritis of Knee
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Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
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Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Perimenopause
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
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Plantar Fasciitis
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Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
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Raynaud's Disease
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ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
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Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
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Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
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Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
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Diabetes Counseling
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
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Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
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Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Immunization
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Liver Function Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Pulmonary Function Test
Rapid Flu Test
Rh Incompatibility Screening
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wellness Examination
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Humana
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Capital District Physicians Health Plan (CDPHP) HMO
  • Cigna
  • Pathway X Enhanced Tiered (Ind)-CT HMO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Where Dr. James Ahern, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 James K Ahern and Dr Carol A Galban MDS
    77 Danbury Rd, Ridgefield, CT 06877
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    Monday
    09:00 - 21:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 21:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 21:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 21:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 21:00
    Saturday
    09:00 - 13:00

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Mar 02, 2022
Dr. Ahearn is the kind of family practitioner you wish there were more of. He is attentive and kind, patient, and considers the whole patient, not just symptoms. He gives you the time you need. My only concern is what I'll do for health care when he retires.
Dave Goldenberg — Mar 02, 2022
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Meet Dr. James Ahern, MD

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Family Medicine
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Dr. Ahern frequently treats the following conditions: Acute Upper Respiratory Infection, Limb Pain, Joint Pain and All Headaches (incl. Migraine). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Ahern, MD is affiliated with Danbury Hospital.

Yes, Dr. James Ahern, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
    1979
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Internship
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    1980
Internship

Hospitals Where Dr. James Ahern, MD Practices

  • Danbury Hospital

    24 Hospital Ave, Danbury, CT

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