Orthopedics - Yale New Haven Hospital
Orthopedics • East Haven, CT • Since 1826
About
Summary: - Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH) is a nonprofit, academic medical center affiliated with Yale School of Medicine and Yale School of Nursing, with 1,541 beds and a level one trauma center. - The hospital offers broad specialties across more than 100 areas, including heart and vascular, orthopedics, neurosurgery, oncology, transplantation, and pediatrics. - It includes Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center (an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center) and Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital. - YNHH is a Magnet-designated hospital for nursing excellence and is recognized as a top U.S. hospital by U.S. News & World Report. - Primary teaching site for Yale-affiliated programs; operates as a nonprofit with substantial workforce and revenue, headquartered in New Haven, CT. If you’re seeking orthopedics specifically at an East Haven site, please indicate whether you want East Haven-affiliated clinics or the main hospital’s orthopedics department and I can refine the search.
Clinic Type
Orthopedics
Address
20 York Street, New Haven, CT 06510-3202, US
Phone
877-925-3637
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Telehealth
Telehealth available via Get Care Now / MyChart (as noted in page excerpts)
Emergency Care
Emergency department level care for non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses (urgent/walk-in care available)
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FAQs
Orthopedics at Yale New Haven Hospital offer what kind of care?
Orthopedic, musculoskeletal and related condition care, including non-surgical therapies and surgical options with robotic-assisted and minimally invasive techniques.
What care options are available if surgery is required?
Advanced robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive surgical options.
Is there urgent or walk-in care for orthopedic concerns?
Yes, Urgent/Walk-In Care and Emergency Department level care for non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Yale New Haven Hospital): 2.8/5 stars (441 reviews)
- US News Doctors: 5/5 stars (410 reviews (Dr. Kenneth W. Donohue))
- Medicare.gov (Yale-New Haven Hospital): 68% (recommendation rate) (N/A)
Patients praise
- Highly regarded surgical skill and positive patient outcomes
- Compassionate and attentive care from many clinicians
- Professional and helpful medical staff
- Thorough communication and explanation of treatment plans
Common complaints
- Occasional reports of administrative delays
- Some patients reported dismissive attitudes from staff
- Concerns regarding staffing levels and hospital cleanliness at the main campus
- Unexpected billing practices for routine services
"Many highlight the professionalism of clinicians who take extra steps to monitor progress closely, fostering confidence among patients and their families."
— Wheree Reviews"Dr. Medvecky was very helpful and knowledgeable and helped me to gain a greater understanding of the actual causes of the injury and possible treatment options. My patient experience was excellent!"
— RateMDs"They have no compassion and do not care about the patients it's all about making money."
— Birdeye ReviewsSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Yale New Haven Hospital, Saint Raphael Campus
- Yale New Haven Hospital is the Number One Hospital in ...
- New Shoulder Replacement Method Preserves Anatomy and Promotes Faster Recovery | Yale School of Medicine — Mar 24, 2026
- Lee Rubin named as the Kristaps J. Keggi Professor of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation | Yale News — May 11, 2026
- North Haven Medical Center
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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