Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven
Oncology • New Haven, CT
Clinic Type
Oncology
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Phone
203-575-5511
dparkinson@leevercancercenter.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp: 2.5/5 (23 reviews (on Yelp))
Patients praise
- Many patients praise the nursing staff as exemplary, caring, and professional
- Recognition of high-quality medical expertise and cutting-edge cancer care
- Facility is often described as clean and modern
- Generally positive interactions with clinical staff and doctors reported by many patients
Common complaints
- Complaints about administrative issues such as difficulty scheduling or communication delays regarding prescriptions
- Reports of being understaffed, particularly on weekends, leading to slow response times for nurse calls
- Some patients expressed dissatisfaction with specific physicians despite positive experiences with nursing staff
"First, I want to say that the nursing staff is exemplary. if it were just them, I would be giving a five star endorsement. That said, the absolute worst doctors you could ever imagine."
— Patient review on Yelp"Every time I have gone to smillow to stay, everyone treated my husband and I very well. They make me feel very comfortable when I'm there. My doctor really knows her stuff and she provides me with excellent care."
— Patient review on USCompanies.net"woefully understaffed on weekends. No response to nurse call for more than 20 minutes is unacceptable."
— Patient review on USCompanies.netSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Smilow Cancer Hospital Cardio-Oncology Program | Yale School of Medicine — Jul 28, 2025
- Smilow Cancer Hospital High-Risk Breast Cancer Care | Yale School of Medicine — Mar 18, 2026
- Medical Oncology and Hematology | Internal Medicine — Jul 16, 2025
- Yale Surgical Oncology Team Achieves Major Milestones in Robotic Surgery, Performs First Robotic HAI Pump Placement in Connecticut | Yale School of Medicine — Mar 27, 2026
- Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital Receive $1 Million Gift From Grateful Donor for Compassionate Patient Care | Yale School of Medicine — Sep 19, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Smilow Cancer Hospital is a nonprofit cancer care provider affiliated with Yale New Haven Health. Based in New Haven, CT, it offers comprehensive, patient-centered cancer treatment plans delivered by a large team of specialists. Founded in 2009, the hospital focuses on advancing prevention, diagnosis, and treatment through personalized care and the latest scientific advances. Key details: headquarters in New Haven, CT; part of Yale New Haven Health; contact: (855) 476-4569; LinkedIn presence; about 150 employees with ongoing growth.
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