Pediatric Surgery - Connecticut Children's
Pediatric Surgery • Muscatine, IA • Since 1996 • 6+ locations
About
Connecticut Children’s Medical Center is a nonprofit pediatric health system based in Hartford, CT (founded 1996; HQ at 282 Washington Street). It operates 40+ locations across Connecticut and nearby regions, offering comprehensive pediatric care and subspecialties (ages 0–21, with some adult transfers). It includes the only ACS-verified Level 1 pediatric trauma center in the region and serves as a primary teaching affiliate for UConn School of Medicine and Quinnipiac University’s Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine. The hospital has 185–230 beds (depending on data source) and substantial regional reach, with a workforce around 1,676 employees and annual revenue about $449.1M. It is part of a broader pediatric system with international presence (India and Israel) and active recruitment for pediatric specialties, including surgery. If you’re seeking pediatric surgical care in Muscatine, Iowa (note: Muscatine is not within their stated CT/NE region), Connecticut Children's may not be geographically accessible; you may want to explore the hospital’s national-level pediatric surgical options or confirm any affiliate partnerships near your location. For direct pediatric surgical services in Muscatine, consider local/state options or nearby pediatric centers.
Clinic Type
Pediatric Surgery
Address
505 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06032 United States; 282 Washington Street, Hartford, CT 06106 United States; 105 Newtown Road, Danbury, CT 06810 United States; 191 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06880 United States; 399 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06032 United States; 1281 East Main Street, Stamford, CT 06902 United States
Phone
860.545.9520
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
Level I Pediatric Trauma Center
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
What procedures do pediatric surgeons perform at Connecticut Children’s?
Neonatal, prenatal, trauma, thoracic, oncology, and minimally invasive surgeries among others.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades: 5.0 stars (Dr. Christine Finck) (4 ratings)
- Yelp: 3.3 stars (46 reviews)
- iPectus: 9.8/10 (1 review)
Patients praise
- High patient satisfaction with specific surgeons (e.g., Dr. Christine Finck)
- Strong medical expertise and specialized surgical care
- Positive experiences with surgical scheduling and pre/post-operative clarity
- Effective communication regarding surgical procedures in some cases
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding wait times in the emergency department
- Mixed communication experiences with doctors and nurses
- Isolated reports of facility cleanliness concerns
"Dr. Finck is an extraordinary physician who exemplifies unwavering commitment and compassion. She took a chance on me when no one else would... Her innovative approach, coupled with her empathetic bedside manner, instills confidence and true comfort."
— Healthgrades patient review regarding Dr. Christine Finck"Dr. Rader and her staff are fantastic. My son had the Nuss Procedure... The procedure and what we/our son could expect were clearly outlined before surgery. They were all wonderful!! The Dr., interns, residents, nurses, staff!"
— iPectus review of Connecticut Children's Medical CenterSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Patient Stories From Diagnosis to Surgery: How Pediatric Orthopedic Expertise Helped Amelia Thrive with SMA (Connecticut Children's Medical Center) - Worldnews.com — Jun 9, 2026
- Connecticut’s First Pediatric DBS for Epilepsy: A New Era in Care - UConn Today — Jul 31, 2025
- Connecticut's First Pediatric DBS for Epilepsy Launched | Mirage News — Jul 31, 2025
- Patient Stories Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS) Treatment: Inside a Successful Fetal Laser Surgery (Connecticut Children's Medical Center) - Worldnews.com — Apr 13, 2026
- Connecticut Children’s and UConn School of Medicine name Dr. Rachel M. Stanley as Physician-in-Chief and Chair of Pediatrics - UConn Today — Jan 21, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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