Meet our Cancer Institute Team - Windham Hospital
Oncology • Willimantic, CT
About
Windham Hospital in Willimantic, CT is a private, nonprofit community hospital with 130 beds and part of the Hartford HealthCare system. It opened in 1933 and is based in Willimantic, CT, with a presence in Puerto Rico. The hospital employs about 110 staff and provides a range of services within the healthcare sector. For specific cancer institute team details (names, roles, and bios), this page does not provide that information directly. You may want to consult Windham Hospital’s official site or contact them at 860-456-9116 or info@hhchealth.org for the Cancer Institute Team roster and bios.
Clinic Type
Oncology
Address
Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT 06106; Backus Hospital Willimantic, Willimantic, CT 06226; Manchester, CT 06042; Waterford, CT 06385; Norwich, CT 06360; Storrs, CT 06268
Phone
1-203-694-8402
integrativetherapies.east@hhchealth.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Vivian Health: 3.3/5 (7 reviews)
- Healthgrades: 69% patient experience rating (N/A)
Patients praise
- Patients frequently praise individual oncology specialists for being informative, professional, and dedicated.
- The Cancer Institute facility is recognized for offering convenient, comprehensive care including on-site lab work and pharmacy services.
- Patient-centered programs, such as geriatric oncology and nurse navigation, are highlighted for providing tailored emotional and logistical support.
- Reports of clear communication and compassionate care from the medical team.
Common complaints
- Some reports of general hospital experiences mention feeling rushed, ignored, or talked down to by staff.
- Concerns noted regarding high patient-to-nurse ratios in hospital departments.
"Dr. Kane is exceptional, very professional, informative, and dedicated to patient well being. Very clear explanations of a complex situation."
— Windham Hospital patient review"Hartford HealthCare has been wonderful... Dr. Curtis couldn’t have been more articulate about the plan, and is really kind."
— Windham Hospital patient news story"The doctors think it's 1957. The nurse manger cares more about the doctors than the nurses."
— Vivian Health (General hospital review)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
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- Our Team | Hartford HealthCare | CT — Oct 9, 2025
- The Windham Eagle News: Cancer Support Group continues to offer encouragement, friendship — Jun 20, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More oncology clinics in Willimantic
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.
The Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at The Hospital of Central Connecticut (The Hospital of Central Connecticut) is part of Hartford HealthCare, Connecticut’s largest healthcare network. It specializes in cancer care as part of a broader integrated system that includes a tertiary-care teaching hospital, community hospitals, behavioral health, a large physician network, home care, senior services, rehabilitation, and an accountable care organization. The Cancer Institute collaborates across Hartford HealthCare to provide advanced cancer care, including oncology and related services, within The Hospital of Central Connecticut. The hospital has partnered with the Petit Family Foundation for cancer initiatives for 11 consecutive years. If you’re looking for cancer care options in Willimantic specifically, this page indicates the Institute’s role within the Hartford HealthCare network, which serves the region, but does not specify Willimantic-only locations. For precise Willimantic services or locations, consider checking Hartford HealthCare’s site for Willimantic-area clinics or contact the Cancer Institute directly.
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