Eric Sassu, MD

Born and raised in Bristol, Connecticut, Dr. Sassu earned his undergraduate degree from Hofstra University. He went on to complete both his MD and MBA at the University of Connecticut, followed by residency training in family medicine at ECHN, where he served as Chief Resident in his final year. 

 

Dr. Sassu has a particular passion for palliative and hospice medicine, ensuring patients receive compassionate, dignified care at every stage of life. He currently serves as the Medical Director for the Inpatient Palliative and Hospice Medicine Department at Manchester Memorial Hospital. In addition, he is a full-time faculty member at his alma-mater, the University of Connecticut School of Medicine Family Medicine Residency Program at ECHN, where he helps train the next generation of family physicians.

 

Dr. Sassu will be providing comprehensive care for individuals and families as a family medicine physician for ECHN at 595 Main Street in Manchester, CT.  He treats patients of all ages and backgrounds, managing the full spectrum of primary care — from preventive health and chronic disease management to acute illness and minor injuries.

 

Outside of medicine, Dr. Sassu maintains a healthy lifestyle balancing his work and particular interests including gardening and spending quality time with friends and family. He also remains actively involved in the local wrestling community, volunteering with his hometown programs to mentor and train youth in folkstyle wrestling.