Neurology & Neurosurgery - Lawrence + Memorial Hospital
Neurology • Groton, CT
About
Summary focused on Neurology & Neurosurgery at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital (Groton) - Hospital profile: Lawrence + Memorial Hospital is a nonprofit, acute-care facility in New London, CT, serving the region since 1912. It is part of Yale New Haven Health System and offers outpatient services, same-day surgery, and comprehensive inpatient care, including neurology and neurosurgery programs. - Neurology/Neurosurgery leadership and specialties: Patrick Doherty is listed as Chief, Yale Neurosurgery New London, indicating active neurosurgical leadership within L+M. The hospital emphasizes neurosurgical collaboration within the Yale system. - Relevant programs and capabilities: - Vascular & Interventional Radiology-related neurosurgery support (as indicated by the Section Chief, Vascular & Interventional Radiology under neurosurgery leadership). - Neurovascular care and stroke-focused resources are highlighted in the broader neurology context, with mentions of a nationally recognized cardiac rehab program and stroke awareness initiatives, implying a broader neurological care framework. - Sleep Center and imaging capabilities (CT/MRI) support neurological diagnosis and care. - Stroke care: May is Stroke Awareness Month with public communication on recognizing stroke symptoms (BE FAST). This indicates active stroke education and emergency stroke consideration in the hospital region. - Nearby affiliations: The hospital is part of Yale New Haven Health System, which supports access to broader neurology/neurosurgery expertise and subspecialty services. If you’re specifically researching Neurology & Neurosurgery at L+M Groton, you can expect: - Neurological evaluation and inpatient/outpatient neurosurgical services led in part by Yale-affiliated neurosurgical leadership (e.g., Dr. Patrick F. Doherty). - Access to vascular/interventional radiology support relevant to neurosurgical care. - Imaging services (CT/MRI) and a neuro-focused care continuum within the Yale system. For precise services, current neurosurgery clinic locations, and scheduling, consider contacting Lawrence + Memorial Hospital directly or visiting their Yale New Haven Health System patient services pages.
Clinic Type
Neurology
Address
365 Montauk Avenue, New London, CT 06320, US
Phone
+8606503848
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (aggregating multiple sources): 3.2 out of 5 stars (943 reviews) (943 reviews)
- Pequot Health Center (Groton facility) Birdeye reviews: 3.5 out of 5 stars (274 reviews) (274 reviews)
- U.S. News & World Report (Physician profiles): 3 to 4 out of 5 stars (across several individual neurologists) (Varies by physician)
Patients praise
- Instances of praise for specific nurses and patient care coordinators
- Reported better-than-average performance in specific quality measures like blood clot prevention and emergency department care
Common complaints
- Reports of long wait times, particularly in the emergency department
- Concerns regarding communication with staff and patient grievances handling
- Allegations of misdiagnosis or inadequate treatment assessment
- Reports of unprofessional or dismissive staff behavior
- Historical complaint regarding failure to provide American Sign Language interpreters for deaf patients
"The nurses are miserable. If you don't like your job then leave. ... This hospital is the worst."
— Yelp user review"This hospital may have Yale New Haven Health on the building. However, they do not work up to Yale New Haven Standards."
— LocalityBiz user reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Board of Trustees, Officers and Senior Management — Nov 14, 2025
- Rebekah Heckmann, MD, MPH, MPA - Lawrence + Memorial Hospital — Feb 28, 2026
- PEQUOT HEALTH CENTER & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CENTER — Jul 3, 2026
- Outpatient Rehabilitation - Lawrence + Memorial Hospital — Nov 24, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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