About
Dr. Nicole Altorelli serves as Chief Medical Officer at Active Health, where she focuses on primary care, internal medicine, and preventive health. She holds board certification in primary care and has earned recognition as the Litchfield Readers Choice Best Physician, taking first place in both 2024 and 2025. Her clinical interests center on women's health, menopause, and longevity-based primary care. She is a vocal advocate for evidence-based hormone replacement therapy, noting that FDA-approved bioidentical options today carry better safety profiles than those studied decades ago. Dr. Altorelli believes early use of HRT delivers meaningful benefits and that vaginal estrogen is both safe and effective for urogenital symptoms. Patients across the New Milford area trust her as a primary care provider who brings both clinical depth and genuine engagement to every visit.
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Who is Dr. Altorelli right for?
Dr. Altorelli is a strong fit for adults seeking preventive, relationship-driven primary care. Women navigating menopause or urogenital symptoms benefit from her deep expertise in HRT and women's health. Patients managing chronic conditions find her longevity-focused approach practical and evidence-based. Her small panel size keeps appointments timely and visits substantive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Altorelli specializes in primary care, internal medicine, and preventive medicine. She has particular expertise in women's health and menopause management, including hormone replacement therapy. She also focuses on chronic disease management and longevity-based care strategies.
Dr. Altorelli currently has openings for new patients. Her panel has a firm cap at one-fifth the industry standard, so spots are limited. Prospective patients can join the waitlist through the Active Health website.
Dr. Altorelli takes an evidence-based approach to menopause management. She supports the use of FDA-approved bioidentical HRT options and believes early intervention delivers the most benefit. She views vaginal estrogen as safe and effective for urogenital symptoms and UTI reduction.
Dr. Altorelli won first place in the Litchfield Readers Choice Best Physician award in both 2024 and 2025. This recognition reflects her standing in the New Milford and Litchfield County communities.
Dr. Altorelli serves as Chief Medical Officer at Active Health. She leads the medical team across the practice's Connecticut locations and sets the clinical standards that guide patient care.
Yes, Premium Membership patients have access to 24/7 virtual consultations. Dr. Altorelli and her colleagues use this channel to address urgent concerns outside of scheduled office visits.
Yes, hormone replacement therapy is a core part of Dr. Altorelli's clinical work. She uses FDA-approved bioidentical options and individualizes therapy based on each patient's history and goals. She stays current on evolving evidence and FDA guidance to inform her recommendations.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026