Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute - Backus Hospital at Willimantic
Oncology • Willimantic, CT
About
Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at The William W. Backus Hospital (Willimantic) offers integrated cancer care within Hartford HealthCare’s network. It leverages the institute model to provide coordinated oncology services, leveraging backus’s location in Willimantic as part of a broader Connecticut-based cancer program. The emphasis is on comprehensive cancer treatment delivered through collaboration with Hartford HealthCare’s cancer experts, aiming for high-quality care at an affordable cost. If you’re seeking specifics (types of cancer treated, treatment modalities, specialists, or appointment logistics) from the Backus Hospital site, please share the precise questions and I can pull those details.
Clinic Type
Oncology
Address
5 Founders Street Suite 200, Willimantic, CT 06226
Phone
860.456.5330
Elizabeth.Begley@hhchealth.org
Opening Hours
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Website
https://hartfordhealthcare.org/services/cancer-care/locations/locations-detail?id=a1P0a00000IZAfhEAH
Telehealth
Not specified
Emergency Care
In an emergency, call 911
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
Listed benefits may vary by plan. Please verify with the location.
Insurance, Self-pay
Languages Spoken
FAQs
What services are provided at this location?
Chemotherapy, Infusion Services; Medical Oncology; Surgical Oncology.
Is this location wheelchair accessible?
Yes.
What are the parking and transportation options?
Find Parking; Close to public transportation.
What are the hours of operation?
Location Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (appears multiple times in schedule, confirm locally).
Awards & Accreditations
Social Media
Photos
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (for William W. Backus Hospital): 2.5 out of 5 stars (32 reviews)
Patients praise
- positive patient experiences with individual physicians (e.g., medical oncologists)
- good scores for hospital facilities and staff communication in elective surgery domains
- helpful staff and compassionate care reported in specific encounters
Common complaints
- reports of poor emergency department experiences at the affiliated hospital (William W. Backus Hospital)
- concerns regarding patient wait times and treatment protocols at the hospital level
"The staff was very nice to me, so I wanted to leave a good rating as a thank you."
— Birdeye review for William W. Backus Hospital"Absolute worst ER. Unfortunately, I had to go there for a broken hand recently... Would rather Drive an hour to Yale than to ever go to that hospital again."
— Birdeye review for William W. Backus HospitalSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute Becomes First Health System in the Nation Designated as MSK Care Partner — Jan 28, 2026
- Hartford HealthCare first MSK Care Partner in US | News | thechronicle.com — Jan 29, 2026
- Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute, Memorial Sloan Kettering partner - Becker's Oncology — Jan 28, 2026
- From breakthroughs to bedside: A new model for accelerating cancer innovation nationwide | St. Vincent's Medical Center Department of Philanthropy — Jan 28, 2026
- Simulation lab opens for ECSU nursing students — Sep 24, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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