Griffin Hospital | Therapeutic Radiology - Yale School of Medicine
Oncology • Derby, CT
Clinic Type
Oncology
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Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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When did the Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital open?
October 2008
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Yelp: 2.7/5 stars (57 reviews)
- Healthgrades: 74% patient recommendation rate
Patients praise
- Highly compassionate and caring staff
- Excellent patient-centered care and professionalism
- Supportive and welcoming environment (Cancer Center noted specifically)
- Efficient and skilled medical teams
Common complaints
- Some general hospital complaints regarding administration and staffing levels
- Isolated feedback mentioning room for improvement in organization and professionalism in certain departments
"The people at Griffin Cancer Center noticed my anxiety and quickly talked me down off that cliff. That care and consideration continued every day I walked in there, and by the 28th day, we were all like family... They are #1 in caring and treatment."
— LocalityBiz review regarding Therapeutic Radiology/Cancer Center"I have been a nurse for 35 years and I have never seen hospital staff like yours. From housekeeping to dietary, nursing, valet and all the other departments, I was impressed."
— Griffin Health patient letters/comments pageSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Griffin Health Expands Prostate Cancer Care with Breakthrough Radiogland Treatment | Griffin Health — Nov 17, 2025
- 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 PET Imaging Services for Alzheimer's Diagnosis | Shelton, CT Patch — Nov 26, 2025
- The Valley Voice: 08/03/15 — Apr 25, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More oncology clinics in Derby
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.
Smilow Cancer Hospital is a nonprofit, Yale New Haven Health affiliate in New Haven, CT (founded 2009). It provides comprehensive, personalized cancer care with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans. The hospital emphasizes integrating the latest scientific advances with patient-centered care. Key details: nonprofit hospital, part of Yale New Haven Health, 150 employees, contact phone (855) 476-4569. For location-specific info (Derby), the page covers Smilow at Yale New Haven generally; no Derby-specific address is listed. If you need Derby-area options, consider nearby Yale New Haven Health facilities or Hartford HealthCare networks.
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