About
Serafima Glouzgal, MD, FACP, brings more than four decades of internal medicine experience to her Ridgefield, Connecticut practice. She earned her Doctorate of Medicine in 1982 from Avicenna Tajik State Medical University in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. She then completed both her internship and residency in internal medicine at Danbury Hospital, finishing her training in 1998. She holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine and earned fellowship status in the American College of Physicians. Connecticut, New York, and Arizona all recognize her licensure.
Dr. Glouzgal focuses her clinical work on preventive care, women's health, and geriatric medicine. She believes strongly in listening to the whole person, not just addressing symptoms. Unhurried appointments and a genuinely personal approach guide her daily practice. She speaks English and Russian, which broadens her connection with patients across the community. Outside of medicine, she enjoys painting, hiking, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Education & Training
Medical School
Avicenna Tajik State Medical University, Dushanbe, Tajikistan (Doctorate of Medicine, 1982)
Residency
Internal Medicine, Danbury Hospital, Danbury, CT (1996-1998)
Additional Training
Internship, Danbury Hospital, Danbury, CT (1995-1996)
Certifications
Languages
English, Russian
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Glouzgal right for?
Dr. Glouzgal is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-term primary care relationship with an experienced internist. Older adults and patients managing chronic conditions benefit from her geriatric medicine focus. Women looking for attentive preventive and wellness care will find her clinical approach well-suited to their needs. Russian-speaking patients have the option to converse in their native language. Patients who value direct access to their physician, including after-hours phone availability, will feel at home in her practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Glouzgal treats a broad range of adult medical conditions. Her clinical focus includes preventive care, women's health, and geriatric medicine. She also manages chronic diseases and coordinates care with specialists at Nuvance Health when needed.
Yes, Dr. Glouzgal holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She also holds fellowship status in the American College of Physicians, a distinction she earned through her clinical experience and contributions to the field.
Dr. Glouzgal earned her Doctorate of Medicine in 1982 from Avicenna Tajik State Medical University in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. She completed both her internship and residency in internal medicine at Danbury Hospital in Connecticut, finishing in 1998.
Yes, Dr. Glouzgal conducts visits in both English and Russian. This allows her to communicate more fully with Russian-speaking patients and build a deeper understanding of their health concerns.
Dr. Glouzgal has practiced internal medicine for more than 40 years. She brings that depth of experience to every patient visit, drawing on a long clinical history across internal medicine, preventive care, and geriatrics.
Yes, geriatric medicine is one of Dr. Glouzgal's core clinical specialties. She has extensive experience caring for older adults and tailors her approach to the specific health challenges that come with aging.
Dr. Glouzgal prioritizes unhurried, personal visits with each patient. She keeps her panel small so she can offer same- or next-day appointments with minimal wait times. Every visit is directly with Dr. Glouzgal, not a nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
Dr. Glouzgal holds an affiliation with Danbury Hospital. She also connects her patients to Nuvance Health specialists when additional expertise is needed.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026