Center for Cancer Care in Griffin Hospital Derby, Connecticut
Oncology • Derby, CT • Since 1909
About
Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital (Derby, CT) - Location: 130 Division Street, Derby, CT 06418 (also serves nearby Shelton, CT via related facilities) - Center highlights: Griffin Hospital’s Center for Cancer Care, part of Griffin Health, provides comprehensive cancer services within the Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness and related surgical oncology leadership. - Leadership: Dr. Denise Barajas is Medical Director of the Center for Cancer Care, Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness, and Associate Chair of Surgery. - Services likely offered (typical for a hospital cancer center): medical oncology, surgical oncology, breast wellness, diagnostic imaging, support services (noted by hospital’s cancer and breast wellness focus). - Notable affiliations: Center integrates with Griffin Hospital’s broader specialties including radiology, pathology, and supportive care. - General context: The hospital emphasizes patient-centered cancer treatment, breast wellness, and related therapies as part of its cancer care programs. If you need specifics on services (types of cancer treated, treatment modalities, or appointment contact), I can pull those details or provide direct contact information.
Clinic Type
Oncology
Address
Center for Cancer Care, Griffin Hospital, Griffin Health System
Phone
+12037357421
KJelenik@griffinhealth.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Facebook: 98% recommend rate (Facebook) (30 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Griffin Hospital overall): 77% of patients rated 9 or 10, 74% would recommend (Based on HCAHPS hospital data)
Patients praise
- Caring and compassionate staff
- Excellent and talented physicians
- Patient-centered approach making patients feel like family
- Peaceful and calming environment
- High-quality, professional, and dedicated care team
Common complaints
- Some reports of rude staff behavior
"Great place with the most caring, compassionate staff I have had the pleasure to be treated by... You will never find a more dedicated ,friendly group of people who truly care about you."
— Patient review (LocalityBiz)"The physicians are excellent and caring. Some of the staff are kind, and caring, and talented, as well. However, many of them are RUDE."
— Patient review (MapQuest)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Free Prostate Screening June 11 At The Center For Cancer Care In Derby - Valley Independent Sentinel — Jun 4, 2026
- The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital Offers Free Prostate Screenings June 11 | Shelton, CT Patch — Jun 3, 2026
- The Valley Voice: Center for Cancer Care at Griffin in Derby wins radiation oncology accreditation — Jun 12, 2026
- Griffin Health Offers Low-Dose Radiation Treatment for Plantar Fasciitis | Shelton, CT Patch — Jun 24, 2026
- Griffin Health Expands Prostate Cancer Care with Breakthrough Radiogland Treatment | Griffin Health — Nov 17, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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