Call Us (203) 255-8827
1300 Post Road #202 Fairfield, CT
Today's Hours
Wednesday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Meet Fairfield Medical Group

Peter C. Tortora, MD, FACP

Doctor Peter Tortora is a highly skilled and experienced primary care physician who has been practicing since 1992. He is recognized by the American Board of Internal Medicine and focuses on providing excellent healthcare to patients and their families at his office in Fairfield, Connecticut.

He has received numerous awards for his quality of care and service to patients. Among them, he was voted as Connecticut Magazine’s “Top Docs” amongst his peers in 2014, 2015 and 2016, and volunteers within his local community.

Education
  1. Bachelor of Science - Biology - Fairfield University, Fairfield, Connecticut
  2. Medical Doctor - Ross University, School of Medicine, Portsmouth, Dominica
  3. Master of Public Health - Yale University, School of Public Health, New Haven, CT
Residency
  1. Internal Medicine: Bridgeport Hospital (major Yale Affiliated Teaching Hospital) - 1989-1992
Board of Certification
  1. Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine since 1994
Academic Appointment & Honors
  1. Fellow, American College of Physicians
  2. Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine – Yale University, School of Medicine, 2006-Present
  3. Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of Connecticut, School of Medicine, 2007-Present
  4. Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, Quinnipiac University, Frank Netter School of Medicine, 2015-present
  5. Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, 2004-2007
Hospital Appointment
  1. St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Bridgeport, Connecticut - Active Staff - UConn Affiliated
  2. Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, Connecticut - Active Staff - Yale Affiliated
  3. Carolton Chronic and Convalescent Hospital, Fairfield, Connecticut – Assistant Medical Director, 1992 to Present
Professional Organizations
  1. American College of Physicians
  2. Connecticut State Medical Society
  1. American Medical Association
  2. Fairfield County Medical Society
Public Service
  1. Vice Chairman, Board of Health Town of Fairfield, Fairfield, CT - 1994-2006
  2. Bio-Terrorism Task Force State of CT - 2002-Present
  3. Medical Reserve Corps. Fairfield, CT - 2002-Present
  4. Connecticut State Medical Society, Public Health Committee - 2010-Present
Professional Honors and Recognition
  1. Chairman, Credentials Committee, Bridgeport Hospital, 2016, 2017
  2. Member, Medical Staff Professionalism Committee, Bridgeport Hospital 2016, 2017
  3. National Recognition on behalf of Bridgeport Hospital for the 2013 Press Ganey Award for Physician Engagement as President of Medical Staff President of Bridgeport Hospital Medical Staff 2012-2013
  4. Connecticut Magazine, “Top Docs” recognition as selected by their peers, 2014, 2015, 2016
  5. Excellence in Medical Student Education Recognition Award, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, 2008
  6. Bridgeport Hospital Medical Advisory Panel, 2000-2004
  7. Service Award, Town of Fairfield, Board of Health, 2002
  8. Quality of Care Recognition Award, Qualidigm, 2001, Connecticut Primary Care Project

Office

 
1300 Post Road
Suite #202
Fairfield, CT 06824 - 6038

 

Call

 

(203) 255-8827

Hours

 
Monday:
9:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday:
9:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday:
9:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday:
9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday:
9:00am - 5:00pm
Sat/Sun:
on call physician available for emergencies