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Summary: The page is about Saint Francis Hospital, now part of Trinity Health Of New England, a major nonprofit teaching hospital in Hartford, CT. Key facts: - History: Founded 1897; anchor institution in north central Connecticut. Joined Trinity Health Of New England in 2015. - Scope: Licensed for 617 beds; largest Catholic hospital in New England; a major teaching hospital. - Affiliate network: Part of Trinity Health Of New England (a member system of Trinity Health, Livonia, MI). - Leadership highlights: Notable executives include Chief Medical Officer and department/division leaders in surgery and related services. - Alumni destinations: Graduates frequently advance to institutions like UConn Health, Hartford Hospital, Yale New Haven, and Trinity Health Of New England network. Note: The provided content does not include specific information about Mirela Nicolescu, MD, or any direct connection to a “Waterbury” location. If you’re seeking Mirela Nicolescu, MD at Trinity Health Of New England Waterbury, please specify to search for her exact role, department, and contact information.

Clinic Type

Rheumatology

Address

3801 E Main St 2nd Fl Waterbury, CT 06705

Phone

203-709-6855

Email

THOfNEWorkDaySupport@TrinityHealthOfNE.org

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Services Offered

  • Internal Medicine
  • Rheumatology

Insurance & Payment

Languages Spoken

Awards & Accreditations

  • 4.8 out of 5 (220 ratings)

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

  • Trinity Health Of New England: Not explicitly aggregated but generally positive reviews mentioned (25 reviews on provider site)
  • Zocdoc: 4.75/5 (8 reviews)
  • WebMD Care: 3.5/5 (4 reviews)

Patients praise

  • caring and compassionate demeanor
  • attentive listener
  • empathetic approach
  • excellent physician

Common complaints

  • mixed ratings on some platforms

"Dr Nicolescu is without a doubt the most caring and compassionate Dr I have ever been too. She listens and has empathy and understanding."

Healthgrades

"Dr Nicolescu is always very patient as she listens attentively to what my visits are all about, her presence is a comfort in my times of worrying."

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Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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