
Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
Breast Surgery • Manchester, CT
About
Hartford HealthCare Medical Group Specialty Care - Breast Surgery in Avon, CT offers breast cancer treatment, breast surgery, and breast reconstruction services. Located at 385 West Main Street, the clinic is staffed by two breast surgery providers and accepts numerous insurance plans.
Clinic Type
Breast Surgery
Address
385 West Main Street Avon, CT 06001
Phone
860.246.2071
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
In an emergency, call 911
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What services are offered at this location?
Breast Cancer, Breast Surgery, Breast Reconstruction
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: very positive
- Zocdoc (for Dr. April Duckworth): 5.0 out of 5.0 stars (8 verified reviews)
- Hartford HealthCare (for Dr. Leah Bassin): 5.0 out of 5.0 stars (Not explicitly specified (verified review))
Patients praise
- Compassionate, caring, and kind bedside manner
- Thorough and detailed explanations of diagnoses and procedures
- Patient-focused approach; patients never feel rushed
- Professional and personable staff
- High level of trust and comfort during procedures and treatments
Common complaints
- General dissatisfaction with the medical group expressed by a single reviewer on Yelp
"Dr. Duckworth is an amazing physician. She is caring, compassionate and kind. She is an excellent breast surgeon. She made me feel very comfortable while doing a procedure."
— Verified Hartford HealthCare patient reviews"Nobody is excited about needing surgery but Dr Bassin made me feel [comfortable] from the office visit to the surgery. She explained the procedure well. She took the time to [answer questions] and didn’t rush onto the next thing."
— Healthgrades patient review"Dr. DeFusco is the best in breast oncology! She is extremely thorough with her physical check up and always willing to take the extra time to answer questions and concerns."
— LocalityBiz patient reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Breast Surgery - Avon - Hartford HealthCare Medical Group — Nov 4, 2025
- Hartford HealthCare Medical Group Specialty Care - Breast Surgery — Aug 15, 2025
- Location Details | hartfordmedicalgroup.com | Hartford HealthCare — Jan 24, 2026
- Physician Results | hartfordhealthcare.org — Nov 7, 2025
- Expert breast health and cancer care near you. - Hartford HealthCare — Sep 29, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More breast surgery clinics in Manchester
Hartford HealthCare is a nonprofit health system with nearly 500 locations across Connecticut, delivering broad, affordable care through an integrated model. Key points relevant to breast health and cancer care near Manchester: - Comprehensive breast and cancer services: advanced cancer care, breast health services, and related multidisciplinary expertise through its Institute Model (specialists in cancer, neuroscience, heart, orthopedics, urology, etc.). - Local access: a broad network of facilities and community programs designed to bring care close to home, including ambulatory, imaging, surgical, and cancer support services. - Resources and reach: large workforce (thousands of colleagues) and multiple facilities throughout Connecticut, including Hartford area and surrounding communities, which support regional breast and cancer care with coordinated, multidisciplinary teams. - Additional care options: behavioral health, home care, rehabilitation, and senior health, contributing to a holistic approach around cancer care and survivorship. If you’re specifically seeking breast health and cancer care in Manchester, contact Hartford HealthCare facilities in the Hartford area to confirm the closest breast imaging, oncology, and surgical services available, and ask about the Institute Model for coordinated, high-quality care.
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