Smilow Cancer Hospital - Derby
Oncology • Derby, CT • Since 2009
About
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.
Clinic Type
Oncology
Address
350 Seymour Avenue, Suite 6, Derby, CT 06418
Phone
203-734-1664
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Opening Hours
Mon-Thu 8:30 am - 5:00 pm; Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm; Sat-Sun Closed
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FAQs
What are Smilow Cancer Hospital - Derby's hours?
Mon-Thu 8:30 am - 5:00 pm; Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm; Closed weekends.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: very positive
- LocalityBiz/Public aggregators: Consistently high ratings (often 5 stars in individual reports) (Multiple individual patient testimonials found across aggregator sites)
Patients praise
- Compassionate and caring staff
- Highly recommended by patients
- Professional and dedicated medical team
- Comforting, clean environment
Common complaints
- Limited online review volume specifically for this location
"Everyone has been so caring and compassionate. I also feel very confident with my surgeon and oncologist. So far, despite my diagnosis, I feel very good about the care I am receiving."
— Patient testimonial via LocalityBiz"You will never find a more dedicated ,friendly group of people who truly care about you.(you are not a number here like many offices run there practice. Cleanliness of office is also 5 stars."
— Patient testimonial via LocalityBiz"The Nurses and Doctors at Smilow Cancer Center in Derby, Ct are extremely caring and gifted People. They saved my Life. I would strongly recommend the Center."
— WebMD patient reviewSynthesized 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 Valley Voice: Derby Middle School Jr. Honor Society donates care packages to Cancer Center — May 23, 2026
- The Valley Voice: Ansonia, Derby teams raise $4K for Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin — Apr 27, 2026
- Smilow Cancer Hospital High-Risk Breast Cancer Care | Yale School of Medicine — Mar 18, 2026
- The Valley Voice: 5K walk/run raises more than $60K for The Center for Cancer Care at Griffin Hospital — Jun 15, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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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.
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