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Essential Healthcare Group Connecticut will be closing our Trumbull location as of February 10, 2023.

Our Shelton location will continue operations until March 31, 2023, at which point Dr. James Pinke will continue to see patients under Pinke Eye Center at the same address and contact information.

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Essential Healthcare Group is a comprehensive eye care clinic comprised of three physicians: Rafael Chiu, M.D., James R. Pinke, M.D., and Edward A. Pulice, M.D. Our physicians proudly serve the Fairfield County community with locations in both Shelton and Trumbull.

Whether you are due for an eye exam or need more information on cataract surgery, we are happy to assist you to meet your eye care needs.

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Rafael Chiu Rafael Chiu M.D., M.P.H James R. Pinke James R. Pinke M.D. Edward A. Pulice Edward A. Pulice M.D.
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