Dr. Peter E. Bloom

Name: Dr. Peter E. Bloom

Specialty: Gastroenterology | General Gastroenterology

Qualification/Board Certification: New York Medical College

Affiliation(s): Bristol Hospital | Veterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System-West Haven | Central Connecticut Endoscopy Center | Connecticut GI, PC

Location (City/State): Bristol, Connecticut

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1447468954

About the Doctor

Dr. Peter E. Bloom is an accomplished and extensively experienced gastroenterologist whose more than two decades of GI practice, scholarly publication record, and multiple professional recognitions have established him as a trusted digestive health specialist serving patients throughout the Bristol, Connecticut area and greater central Connecticut region. He earned his medical degree from New York Medical College — one of the nation’s respected private medical schools with a long tradition of training clinically excellent physicians — and completed his internal medicine residency at Westchester Medical Center from 2004 to 2007, a major academic medical center affiliated with New York Medical College that provided rigorous training in the broad spectrum of adult internal medicine conditions that form the clinical foundation of gastroenterology practice.

Dr. Bloom practices at Connecticut GI, PC — one of Connecticut’s most comprehensive and well-staffed gastroenterology specialty practices — where he works alongside a distinguished team of board-certified gastroenterologists and anesthesiologists. This rich collaborative practice environment ensures that patients benefit from multi-physician gastroenterological expertise and the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic services within a single, integrated specialty practice. His affiliation with Central Connecticut Endoscopy Center in Plainville, Connecticut, provides a dedicated ambulatory endoscopy setting for outpatient colonoscopies and upper endoscopy procedures, complementing the hospital-based endoscopic services available at Bristol Hospital.

His documented areas of highest clinical expertise — colonoscopy, upper GI endoscopy, acid reflux/GERD, and irritable bowel syndrome — all performed at volumes that meet or exceed Connecticut state averages — reflect the procedurally active and clinically comprehensive nature of his established gastroenterology practice. His service at the Veterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System-West Haven further demonstrates his commitment to providing high-quality gastroenterological care to veterans — a patient population with significant GI health needs that benefits greatly from experienced specialist access within the VA healthcare framework.

Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Bloom’s scholarly publication record and multiple professional awards and recognitions mark him as a physician who actively engages with the medical literature and maintains a commitment to ongoing professional development and academic contribution. Patients describe him as friendly, attentive, and respectful of their concerns — consistently noting the pleasant and accommodating nature of his practice staff. He holds an active Connecticut State Medical License through 2026 and previously held New York State Medical licensure.

Education & Training

Medical School – New York Medical College (MD)

Residency – Internal Medicine, Westchester Medical Center (2004–2007)

Fellowship/Additional Training – Gastroenterology (subspecialty training and advanced endoscopic procedures)

Subspecialty Focus – General Gastroenterology | Colonoscopy | Upper GI Endoscopy | Inflammatory Bowel Disease | GERD and Functional GI Disorders

Medical Conditions Treated

• Acid Reflux (GERD / Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) — Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
• Colorectal Polyps and Colorectal Cancer Screening
• Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity
• Diverticulitis and Diverticular Disease
• Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia) and Esophageal Conditions
• Gastrointestinal Bleeding (Upper and Lower GI)
• Peptic Ulcer Disease and Gastritis
• Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD/NASH)
• Hepatitis B and C — Evaluation and Referral
• Pancreatitis (Acute and Chronic)
• Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Disorders
• Hemorrhoids and Anorectal Conditions
• Functional Dyspepsia and Chronic Abdominal Pain

Medical Procedures Performed

• Colonoscopy (Screening, Diagnostic, and Therapeutic)
• Polypectomy (Colon Polyp Removal During Colonoscopy)
• Upper GI Endoscopy / EGD (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy)
• Esophageal Biopsy and Mucosal Sampling
• Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
• Capsule Endoscopy (Small Bowel Visualization)
• Dilation of Esophageal Strictures
• Hemorrhoid Banding (Rubber Band Ligation)
• Hydrogen Breath Testing (SIBO, Lactose Intolerance)
• Diagnostic Laboratory Test Ordering and GI Panel Interpretation
• Stool Testing (FIT, FOBT, Fecal Calprotectin)
• Abdominal Ultrasound Ordering and Imaging Coordination
• H. pylori Testing and Eradication Management
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease Monitoring and Biologics Management
• Gastrointestinal Bleeding Evaluation and Endoscopic Management

Services Offered

Dr. Bloom’s gastroenterology practice at Connecticut GI, PC offers a comprehensive and clinically well-established range of digestive health services — addressing the full spectrum of gastrointestinal conditions from routine preventive colorectal cancer screenings through the diagnosis and long-term management of complex inflammatory, functional, and structural GI disorders. His practice serves patients throughout the Bristol and central Connecticut region with access to the diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic capabilities of both an ambulatory endoscopy center and affiliated hospital settings.

Endoscopic services are the procedural cornerstone of Dr. Bloom’s practice. He performs colonoscopies — the gold standard for colorectal cancer screening and the most important preventive procedure in gastroenterology — at volumes that significantly exceed the Connecticut state average, reflecting both the high demand for this critical screening service and the confidence that patients and referring physicians place in his endoscopic skill and thoroughness. Upper GI endoscopy is equally central to his procedural practice, enabling direct visualization of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum for patients with symptoms of acid reflux, GERD, dysphagia, upper abdominal pain, or gastrointestinal bleeding. His high volumes in both colonoscopy and upper endoscopy confirm an experienced, high-throughput procedural practice with strong safety and quality outcomes.

Medical gastroenterology — the non-procedural management of chronic GI conditions — forms the outpatient consultation dimension of Dr. Bloom’s practice. For patients with IBS, inflammatory bowel disease, acid reflux, celiac disease, diverticular disease, or other ongoing digestive concerns, he provides thorough diagnostic evaluation and individualized long-term management plans that integrate dietary guidance, medication management, monitoring protocols, and specialist referral coordination when subspecialty care is indicated.

His service at the Veterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System-West Haven extends his gastroenterological expertise specifically to Connecticut’s veteran patient population — providing endoscopic screening, GI diagnosis, and chronic disease management to those who have served the country and who rely on the VA system for their healthcare needs. This dual-setting practice — encompassing both private community-based GI care at Connecticut GI, PC and public service-oriented care within the VA — reflects the breadth of Dr. Bloom’s professional commitment and community engagement.

Services include:

• Gastroenterology consultation and comprehensive digestive health evaluation
• Colonoscopy — screening, diagnostic, and therapeutic (polypectomy)
• Upper GI endoscopy (EGD) — diagnostic and therapeutic
• Colorectal cancer screening and polyp surveillance
• Acid reflux (GERD) diagnosis and long-term management
• IBS evaluation, dietary counseling, and ongoing management
• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) — Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis management
• Celiac disease diagnosis and dietary management
• Gastrointestinal bleeding evaluation and endoscopic management
• Diverticular disease evaluation and management
• Peptic ulcer disease and H. pylori testing and treatment
• Fatty liver disease evaluation and management
• Esophageal condition evaluation and dilation procedures
• Hemorrhoid evaluation and banding treatment
• Functional GI disorder evaluation and management
• Veterans Affairs GI consultation and endoscopy services

Accepted Insurances

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)
• Cigna (PPO)
• CT State Medicaid (Medicaid)
• Elevance (EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)
• United Healthcare (HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO)

Please contact the practice directly to confirm additional insurance plans accepted, as coverage may vary.

Practice Locations

Location 1 Connecticut GI, PC address: 25 Newell Rd, Suite E36 Bristol, CT 06010

Phone:  (860) 583-9252

Hospital Affiliations

• Bristol Hospital — Bristol, CT
• Veterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System-West Haven — West Haven, CT
• Central Connecticut Endoscopy Center — Plainville, CT (Ambulatory Endoscopy Center)