Gastroenterology | hartfordhospital.org
Gastroenterology • Hartford, CT • Since 1854
About
Summary: - Hartford Hospital is a nonprofit, teaching hospital and part of Hartford HealthCare, a comprehensive healthcare network in Connecticut. - It operates as an 867-bed regional referral center with a broad range of services and a strong emphasis on specialty institutes, including cancer, heart and vascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, and urology, delivered through an integrated system of hospitals, clinics, home care, and rehabilitation networks. - The hospital houses The Institute of Living (114-bed mental health facility) and Jefferson House (104-bed long-term care), and emphasizes a large, active surgery practice as one of New England’s busiest. - Key features include: tertiary-care teaching hospital, acute-care community teaching hospital, extensive behavioral health network, large multi-specialty physician group, and a robust rehabilitation and home care network. - Contact: main line 860-545-5000; additional numbers include 844-360-7623 and 860-545-2101. - Location: headquarters at 80 Seymour Street, Hartford, CT 06102, United States.
Clinic Type
Gastroenterology
Address
85 Jefferson Street, Suite 300, Hartford, CT 06102
Phone
860.406.6865
hrs@hhchealth.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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Find a Doctor
For a list of physicians at these locations and their phone numbers, visit our Find a Doctor Service, or contact Hartford Hospital's Health Referral Service line at 860.545.1888 or email hrs@hhchealth.org.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades, Vitals, WebMD, Birdeye: Generally range from 3.0 to 4.4 out of 5 stars across various physician profiles (Varies significantly by provider (e.g., from 12 to 41 ratings))
Patients praise
- High level of clinical expertise and knowledge reported by many patients
- Positive feedback on clear explanations of medical conditions
- Appreciation for thorough diagnostic testing and care planning
- Some staff members described as professional and efficient
Common complaints
- Difficulty reaching office staff via phone
- Reports of rude or dismissive bedside manner from some providers
- Concerns about long wait times for appointments and follow-ups
- Instances where patients felt their symptoms were not adequately addressed or explained
- Isolated complaints regarding communication issues with office staff and call centers
"Dr Hoffman is outstanding in his field. His attention to detail is phenomenal and he never rushes through an appointment."
— Patient review on Vitals"This man isn’t just a horrible doctor, he’s not a nice human... He is DANGEROUS, UNCARING AND INCOMPETENT!"
— Patient review on Vitals"I had the best possible experience with Dr. Nestler and his staff. I was really impressed by how efficient everyone was."
— Patient review on HealthgradesSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Hartford Hospital GI Endoscopy Unit — Dec 18, 2025
- Hartford HealthCare Digestive Health Center — Jul 23, 2025
- Connecticut GI, PC - Wallingford - Hartford HealthCare — Jul 23, 2025
- Hartford HealthCare Announces New Digestive Health Institute | Hartford Hospital – Life Harbor — Dec 15, 2025
- Backus Hospital Endoscopy Center — Dec 17, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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