Infectious Disease Clinic of Norwich | Backus Hospital | CT
Infectious Disease • Norwich, CT • Since 1893
About
Infectious Disease Clinic of Norwich at Backus Hospital (The William W. Backus Hospital) in Norwich, CT, is part of the Backus Health System. The hospital is a nonprofit, acute-care facility with 213 beds, opened in 1893, serving about 11,000 inpatients and over 400,000 outpatient visits annually. It operates outpatient centers in Colchester, Montville, Ledyard, Plainfield, and a Backus Outpatient Care Center in Norwich. The site serves the Norwich area with Level III trauma emergency services and provides a broad range of hospital services, including education, simulation, and innovation programs. Contact: 860-889-8331.
Clinic Type
Infectious Disease
Address
William W. Backus Hospital Clinic, 107 Lafayette St, Norwich, CT 06360
Phone
860.823.6545
Kara.Giroux@HHCHealth.org
Opening Hours
Mondays: 1 PM - 5 PM; Thursdays: 1 PM - 4 PM (please call for appointments)
Services Offered
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FAQs
What services does the Infectious Disease Clinic of Norwich provide?
Serving clients in eastern Connecticut who have a diagnosis of HIV, Tuberculosis, Hepatitis-C, along with providing HIV PrEp and care/case management for other infectious disease conditions.
Who staffs the clinic?
The clinic is staffed by a board-certified infectious diseases specialist and clinical staff.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- U.S. News & World Report / Backus Hospital Official Site: 5/5 (Patient Experience) (Varies by provider (e.g., 5-39 reviews))
Patients praise
- knowledgeable and professional staff
- attentive patient care and communication
- clear explanation of medical conditions and treatment plans
Common complaints
- potential concerns regarding billing department complexity
"Dr. Ramkujar is very, knowledgeable in his job as an Infectious Disease Doctor. I feel confident that he is giving me the best kind of care. He listens very, carefully & answers questions appropriately. He is always, professional."
— Backus Hospital Official Site (Verified Patient Review)"My grateful thanks to all at Backus on the front lines and those behind the scenes who made my stay short and as pleasant as it could be."
— Norwich Bulletin (Community column)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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