About
Emily A. Nolfo, MD, FACP is a board-certified internist with deep roots in Connecticut medicine. She earned her undergraduate degree in Russian Studies from Princeton University before completing her Doctorate of Medicine at SUNY Brooklyn in 1987. She then completed both her internship and internal medicine residency at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center, a University of Connecticut affiliate in Hartford.
Dr. Nolfo holds Fellowship status in the American College of Physicians and serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Medicine at Yale School of Medicine. She served as President of the New Haven County Medical Association in 2014 and 2015 and has maintained active membership in both the American College of Physicians and the New Haven County Medical Society for decades. Outside medicine, she pursues drawing, painting, writing, and guitar. She describes her clinical philosophy simply: patients bring not only medical histories but personal stories, beliefs, hopes, and fears, and earning their trust is the foundation of every partnership she builds.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Princeton University, B.A. Russian Studies, 1973
Medical School
SUNY Brooklyn, Doctorate of Medicine, 1987
Residency
Internal Medicine, St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center (University of Connecticut Affiliate), Hartford, CT, 1988-1990
Additional Training
Internship: Internal Medicine, St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center, University of Connecticut Affiliate, Hartford, CT, 1987-1988; Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Medicine, Yale School of Medicine
Certifications
Who is Dr. Nolfo right for?
Dr. Nolfo works well with adults who want a physician deeply invested in their long-term health trajectory. Patients managing chronic conditions such as hypertension, high cholesterol, or type 2 diabetes benefit from her preventive focus and comprehensive annual wellness planning. She suits patients who value direct, unhurried communication and want a physician reachable after hours. Adults seeking a doctor who coordinates specialist referrals and travel care will find her approach particularly well matched to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Nolfo specializes in internal medicine for adults. Her clinical focus includes preventive care, chronic disease management, and comprehensive wellness planning. She holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Yes, Dr. Nolfo holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She also carries the FACP designation, reflecting her Fellowship in the American College of Physicians.
Dr. Nolfo completed her medical degree at SUNY Brooklyn in 1987. She then trained at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, a University of Connecticut affiliate, for both her internship and internal medicine residency.
Yes, Dr. Nolfo serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Medicine at Yale School of Medicine. She has maintained active membership in professional societies including the American College of Physicians since 1992.
Dr. Nolfo approaches each patient as a healthcare partner and coach, not just a physician. She builds individualized wellness strategies aimed at improving quality of life. She takes patient histories, personal stories, and health goals all into account when planning care.
Yes, Dr. Nolfo is reachable by phone after hours and on weekends. Her MDVIP affiliation makes 24/7 physician access a standard part of membership.
Dr. Nolfo holds affiliations with Yale New Haven Hospital and the Hospital of St. Raphael. These relationships support her ability to coordinate care when patients need hospital-based services.
Dr. Nolfo completed her residency in 1990 and has practiced internal medicine for over three decades. Many of her current patients have followed her for 20 to 30 years.
Dr. Nolfo personally sees every patient who comes to her office. Her MDVIP practice does not substitute nurse practitioners or physician assistants for scheduled appointments with her.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026