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Cardiology • Hartford, CT
About
Summary: Cottage Grove Cardiology, P.C. is a small cardiology practice in Bloomfield, CT, affiliated with Hartford HealthCare. It provides cardiac expertise and sub-specialty care within the Hartford Hospital region, with two staff members and two offices at 711 Cottage Grove Road, Bloomfield. Contact: 860-242-8756. Note: online employer rating is low (1.0/5.0 from 1 review). If you’re seeking a cardiologist in the Hartford HealthCare network, this facility is part of the Hartford Heart & Vascular Institute ecosystem.
Clinic Type
Cardiology
Address
711 COTTAGE GROVE ROAD NORTH, BLOOMFIELD, Connecticut 06002, US
Phone
833.444.0014
Elizabeth.Begley@hhchealth.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What can a cardiologist help with?
Diagnose and treat heart conditions, assess risk of heart disease, and create preventive care plans.
What procedures might be involved?
Diagnostic and treatment procedures coordinated with other Heart & Vascular Institute specialists.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Hartford HealthCare Official Site (e.g., Dr. Phelan): 4.8 out of 5 stars (based on patient reviews on provider page) (Not explicitly stated total count (26+ reviews mentioned))
- Healthgrades (e.g., Dr. Maximilian Lee): 4.9 out of 5 stars (89 ratings)
- Healthgrades (e.g., Dr. Steven Borer): 4.9 out of 5 stars (37 ratings)
Patients praise
- High patient satisfaction with individual cardiologists, who are frequently described as knowledgeable, thorough, and professional
- Praise for excellent bedside manner and effective communication from many physicians
- Strong confidence in the clinical expertise and care plans provided by the cardiologists
- Ease of access to information and well-integrated care teams
Common complaints
- Difficulties with phone communication, including long hold times and repetitive automated systems
- Frustrations with appointment scheduling, cancellations, and lack of responsiveness or follow-through
- Reports of perceived lack of empathy and unprofessional staff interactions
- Billing concerns, specifically related to additional facility or service fees
- Occasional instances of patients feeling unheard or dismissed by medical staff
"Dr. Borer has the most wonderful bedside manner. Of all doctors - (and I have many) - he is my favorite. Thorough and kind. The best!"
— Hartford HealthCare Provider Page"Dr. Kramer is exceptional! Very confident in the care received. Recommend him to everyone who asks about a cardiologist. Feel fortunate he is my cardiologist!"
— Hartford HealthCare Provider Page"The epitome of everything that's wrong with the healthcare system in the US. Rude, barely functional front desk staff... Actual medical staff seems competent, but the office is awful."
— LocalityBiz ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. David P. Lorenz, MD - Cardiologist in New Haven, CT — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Peter Vlismas, MD - Cardiologist in Fairfield, CT — May 14, 2026
- Hartford HealthCare Names Faisal Hasan, MD, FACC, Co-Physician-in-Chief of Heart & Vascular Institute | Greater Hartford, CT Patch — Nov 24, 2025
- St. Vincent's Medical Center offering groundbreaking procedure for cardiac patients — Jun 1, 2026
- Hartford HealthCare expands services in underserved areas — May 29, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Consulting Cardiologists PC is a physician-run cardiology practice based in Hartford, Connecticut, and part of Hartford HealthCare. Established in 1971, it is the largest independent cardiology practice in CT with 28 employees and annual revenue around $8.24 million. The firm emphasizes compassionate, personalized, and cost-effective cardiovascular care. Office locations include Hartford (85 Seymour St, Suite 719 and near 85 Seymour St), Glastonbury, and Middletown (400 Saybrook Rd, Ste 204). Contact numbers: (860) 522-0604 and (203) 265-9831.
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