Dr. Jody Gerard

Name: Dr. Jody Gerard
Specialty: Emergency Medicine
Qualification/Board Certification: MD; Board certification not specified
Affiliation: Griffin Hospital, Putnam Hospital, Sharon Hospital
Locations: Westport, Connecticut
Languages Spoken: English
Accepting New Patients: Contact office to confirm
NPI Number: 1144229006

About the Doctor

Dr. Jody Gerard is an emergency medicine physician practicing in Westport, Connecticut, with over 21 years of clinical experience. He received his medical degree from Albany Medical College and completed his emergency medicine residency at UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh) from 1987 to 1990. He is affiliated with multiple hospitals, including Griffin Hospital in Derby, Connecticut; Putnam Hospital in Carmel, New York; and Sharon Hospital in Sharon, Connecticut. Dr. Gerard has a patient rating of 4/5 based on 7 reviews, with patients noting that he is recommended. He accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, and Blue Cross plans. As an emergency medicine specialist, he is trained to rapidly assess and treat life-threatening conditions such as heart attack, stroke, trauma, severe infections, and respiratory distress.

• Graduate of Albany Medical College

• Residency in Emergency Medicine at UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh)

• Over 21 years of practice experience

• Affiliated with Griffin Hospital, Putnam Hospital, and Sharon Hospital

• Accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, and Blue Cross

Education & Training

Medical School – Albany Medical College
Residency – UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh), Emergency Medicine
Fellowship/Additional Training – Not specified

Medical Conditions Treated

• Heart attack (acute myocardial infarction)

• Stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA)

• Severe allergic reactions and anaphylaxis

• Respiratory failure, pneumonia, and asthma exacerbation

• Sepsis and septic shock

• Major trauma (fractures, lacerations, head injuries)

• Drug overdose and poisoning

• Burns and smoke inhalation

• Acute abdominal pain (appendicitis, cholecystitis, pancreatitis)

• Cardiac arrhythmias and hypertensive emergencies

Medical Procedures Performed

• Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)

• Endotracheal intubation and airway management

• Central line placement

• Chest tube insertion (thoracostomy)

• Laceration repair and wound suturing

• Fracture reduction and splinting

• Lumbar puncture (spinal tap)

• Point-of-care ultrasound

• Cardioversion and defibrillation

• Intravenous medication, fluid resuscitation, and blood product administration

Services Offered

Dr. Jody Gerard provides emergency medical services 24/7 at Griffin Hospital, Putnam Hospital, and Sharon Hospital. His practice focuses on rapid assessment, stabilization, and treatment of acutely ill or injured patients of all ages. He coordinates with trauma teams, cardiologists, neurologists, and critical care specialists to ensure seamless transitions to inpatient care when needed. Emergency services include diagnostic testing (laboratory, radiology, CT, MRI), resuscitation, pain management, and discharge planning with appropriate follow-up instructions. Patients requiring emergency care should call 911 or visit the nearest emergency department; Dr. Gerard does not provide scheduled outpatient primary care.

• 24-hour emergency department coverage

• Acute illness and injury triage and management

• Trauma resuscitation and stabilization

• Cardiac and stroke emergency protocols

• Point-of-care diagnostic imaging and laboratory testing

• Coordination of hospital admission or transfer to specialty care

• Discharge planning with medication and follow-up instructions

Accepted Insurances

• Aetna (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (HMO, POS, PPO)

• Cigna (PPO)

• CMS Medicare (Medicare)

• Elevance (HMO, POS)

Practice Locations

Address: 8 Wright St, Ste 107, Westport, CT 
Phone: (203) 895-2355

Hospital Affiliations

• Griffin Hospital – Derby, Connecticut

• Putnam Hospital – Carmel, New York

• Sharon Hospital – Sharon, Connecticut