Surgical Services | Charlotte Hungerford Hospital | Torrington, CT
Surgery • Torrington, CT • Since 1916
About
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital (Torrington, CT) is a nonprofit, 109-bed community hospital founded in 1916. It offers comprehensive surgical services as part of its broader health care system, including emergency care and a range of medical specialties. The main campus is at 540 Litchfield Street, Torrington, with additional services provided at the Winsted Health Center and other nearby offices in Torrington and Winsted. The hospital emphasizes cardiac, oncology, orthopedics, urology, maternity, physical rehabilitation, and general surgical care as part of its offerings. Key details: - Location: 540 Litchfield Street, Torrington, CT 06790 (HQ) - Services: Surgical services within a broader suite of hospital care (emergency, cardiovascular, cancer care, orthopedics, rehabilitation, etc.) - Beds: 109 - Opened: 1916 - Emergency department: Yes - Type: Nonprofit hospital, part of a regional health system with multiple offices in the area - Contact: Main numbers include 844-360-7623 and 860-496-6666 If you’re seeking specifics on a particular surgical specialty or the latest surgical programs (e.g., robotics, joint replacement, spine surgery), I can pull out that detail from the hospital’s current offerings.
Clinic Type
Surgery
Address
538 Litchfield Street, Torrington, CT 06790
Phone
860.406.6865
NorthwestRegionAdvocacy@hhchealth.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
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FAQs
What surgical specialties are offered at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital?
The page indicates a broad range of general surgery with minimally invasive robotic procedures (da Vinci Surgical System) and acute care surgery, including management of minor trauma, critical care, and emergency surgery that is urgent and time-sensitive.
Do they offer minimally invasive robotic surgery?
Yes, they offer minimally invasive robotic procedures using the da Vinci Surgical System.
Where is the Surgical Services department located?
538 Litchfield Street, Torrington, CT 06790.
Are procedures performed on an outpatient or inpatient basis?
They perform procedures on both an outpatient and inpatient basis.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades: 54%-61% of patients recommend the hospital (varies by source/metric) (Individual surgeon ratings available (e.g., 54-146 surveys per surgeon))
- Leapfrog Group: 81% rating for facility, 75% for willingness to recommend (Outpatient/Ambulatory Surgery) (N/A)
- Yelp: 1/5 stars
Patients praise
- Strong patient satisfaction scores regarding facilities and staff for elective outpatient surgery
- Access to advanced technology like the da Vinci Surgical System
- Efficient emergency department wait and discharge times compared to state averages
Common complaints
- Reports of staff being unfriendly or unresponsive
- Concerns regarding doctor communication and feeling unheard by staff
- Patient experiences rating lower than national averages in some metrics
"The worst hospital I've ever been to. Staff is unfriendly and complains the entire time. The care is abysmal. 10/10 do not recommend."
— Yelp"He’s thorough and efficient and explained things to me within an analogy that helped. I’m glad I reached out for help..."
— Healthgrades (Review for Dr. Shekhman)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Anonymous $1 million gift will significantly advance cancer treatment in northwest Connecticut - Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Philanthropy — Feb 16, 2026
- Hartford Healthcare-GoHealth Opens New Urgent Care Center Replacing Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Location - News Usa Today — Jul 1, 2026
- Walk-in medical care locations in Torrington | The Lakeville Journal — Oct 1, 2025
- BMR Family Fund at the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation Invests in Advanced Equipment for Oncology Care - Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Philanthropy — Sep 15, 2025
- Leader of Torrington's Charlotte Hungerford Hospital 'worked up to the week of his death,' wife says | Litchfield Hills — Aug 1, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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