Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven
Oncology • East Haven, CT
Clinic Type
Oncology
Address
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Phone
203-575-5511
dparkinson@leevercancercenter.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Facebook: 90% recommend (1,167 reviews)
- Yelp (via MapQuest): 2.5/5 (23 reviews)
Patients praise
- High praise for the nursing staff and their compassionate care
- Recognition of clinical expertise and high-quality treatment outcomes
- Appreciation for the centralized, state-of-the-art facility layout and environment
- Supportive atmosphere for patients and families
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding physician responsiveness and follow-up communication
- Reports of being understaffed, particularly on weekends
- Difficulties in navigating the facility layout
"The care and service were truly top-tier. The nurses were attentive, the set up is very accommodating, the set up is very warming and nice. The workers and staff is great."
— Apple Maps Review"First, I want to say that the nursing staff is exemplary. If it were just them, I would be giving a five star endorsement. That said, the absolute worst doctors you could ever imagine."
— Yelp Review"Woefully understaffed on weekends. No response to nurse call for more than 20 minutes is unacceptable."
— Online Review SiteSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Smilow Cancer Hospital High-Risk Breast Cancer Care | Yale School of Medicine — Mar 18, 2026
- Smilow Cancer Hospital Cardio-Oncology Program | Yale School of Medicine — Jul 28, 2025
- Medical Oncology and Hematology | Internal Medicine — Jul 16, 2025
- Smilow Cancer Hospital at Greenwich Hospital Kickoff Ceremony | Yale - New Haven Greenwich Hospital — Apr 3, 2026
- Smilow Cancer Hospital at Greenwich Receives $25 Million Gift | Yale School of Medicine — Dec 17, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More oncology clinics in East Haven
Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven Health is a nonprofit cancer care provider based in New Haven, CT (founded 2009). It offers comprehensive, personalized treatment plans delivered by a large team of specialists who collaborate to determine the best course of care for each patient. The hospital is part of Yale New Haven Health and operates within the Yale New Haven ecosystem, serving patients across the region. Contact: (855) 476-4569. Notable details: strong emphasis on cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment research; 150 employees; linked with Yale New Haven Health network.
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