Dr. Ronen Elefant, MD, CT | Surgeon

About Dr. Ronen Elefant

Ronen Elefant, MD, MBA, MSEng is a double board-certified surgeon in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, specializing in Acute Care Surgery, including trauma surgery, emergency general surgery, and surgical critical care. As the founder of ACES National Surgical Team, Dr. Elefant is redefining how direct surgical care is delivered, prioritizing collaboration, patient safety, surgeon autonomy, and uncompromising standards of excellence. He currently serves as Trauma Medical Director and Chief of Acute Care Surgery at a regional hospital in Pennsylvania, where he has led the institution in achieving and maintaining Level II trauma center accreditation and played a central role in its evolution into a tertiary referral center. With advanced training in engineering and economics, and more than 25 years of aviation experience as a pilot, Dr. Elefant brings a rare, multidisciplinary perspective to healthcare. He approaches surgery as precision problem-solving combining a pilot’s discipline in risk management, an engineer’s foresight in system design, and an economist’s demand for transparency and efficiency.

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Non-surgical back problems

Other popular visit reasons

Abdominal Pain

Colonoscopy

Dermatology Surgery

Gallstones

Hemorrhoids

Leg Pain While Walking / Peripheral Vascular Disease

Surgery Consultation

Weight Loss Consultation

Abdominal Pain

Colonoscopy

Dermatology Surgery

Gallstones

Office location

Dr. Ronen Elefant, MD also offers online video visits for patients

ACES National Surgical Team

2600 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06890

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Education and background

Practice names

ACES National Surgical Team

Board certifications

American Board of Surgery

Education and training

Medical School - Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
Montefiore Medical Center, Residency in Surgery
R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, Fellowship in Surgical Critical Care
Temple University Hospital, Residency in General Surgery
Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science (Master's)
Yeshiva College (Bachelor's)

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1982925459

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Ronen Elefant?

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Is Dr. Ronen Elefant accepting new patients?

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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Ronen Elefant online?

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What practice does Dr. Ronen Elefant work with?

Dr. Ronen Elefant works with ACES National Surgical Team.

Where is Dr. Ronen Elefant's office located?

Dr. Ronen Elefant has 3 office locations, including in Mashantucket, Fairfield, and Eland, view full addresses on Dr. Elefant's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Ronen Elefant have?

Dr. Ronen Elefant is certified by American Board of Surgery.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Ronen Elefant?

Dr. Ronen Elefant frequently sees patients for Abdominal Pain, Colonoscopy, Hemorrhoids, Surgery Consultation, and Weight Loss Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Ronen Elefant on their profile.