Heart & Vascular Institute | Charlotte Hungerford Hospital | Torrington, CT
Vascular Surgery • Winsted, CT • Since 1916
About
Summary: - Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a nonprofit, 109-bed community hospital in Torrington, CT, founded in 1916, with emergency services and a satellite presence at the Winsted Health Center (Winsted, CT). - The main campus is located at 540 Litchfield Street, Torrington, CT 06790. - It operates as part of a broader healthcare system with multiple offices in Torrington and nearby towns (Winsted, Torrington). - For Heart & Vascular Institute: The page provided does not specify details about a dedicated Heart & Vascular Institute; if you’re seeking cardiovascular services, CHH offers general hospital services including emergency care and specialty care through its clinical network. For precise Heart & Vascular Institute offerings (programs, physicians, and services) you may want to visit the CHH site or contact the hospital directly.
Clinic Type
Vascular Surgery
Address
100 Grand Street, New Britain, CT 06050
Phone
860.406.6865
NorthwestRegionAdvocacy@hhchealth.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Hartford HealthCare / Press Ganey verified patient surveys: 4.8-4.9 out of 5 stars (based on provider-specific surveys) (Various; ranging from 32 to 280 surveys per provider)
- Healthgrades (Hospital-wide ratings): 55-61% of patients would recommend/gave high ratings (Not explicitly totalized for hospital; HCAHPS based measures)
Patients praise
- Positive feedback for individual cardiologists and specialists (e.g., professionalism, knowledge, thoroughness)
- High star ratings (often 4.8-5.0/5) for specific providers in verified patient surveys
- Patients reporting feeling respected and treated with dignity by specific cardiac staff
- Friendly and welcoming environment reported by some cardiac care patients
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments and during visits
- Perceived lack of clear communication and listening from some staff/physicians
- Concerns regarding care coordination and discharge planning, particularly with rehab transfers
- Instances of dissatisfaction with emergency department experiences
"Every time I see my cardiologist the experience is friendly and welcoming. I always feel my needs are taken seriously and the communication is excellent."
— Patient review for Hartford HealthCare Medical Group in Torrington"The hospital social worker... did not follow through with the paperwork. Worst hospital I have every been to."
— Patient review for Charlotte Hungerford Hospital (General ER/Inpatient experience)"My favorite..."
— Verified patient review for Dr. Michael Fowler, Heart & Vascular Institute at Charlotte Hungerford HospitalSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Location Details | hartfordhealthcaremedicalgroup.org | Hartford HealthCare | CT — Oct 30, 2025
- Michael Fowler, MD, FACC | Torrington, CT — Feb 17, 2026
- Fidel Martinez, MD | Charlotte Hungerford Hospital | Torrington, CT — Jan 26, 2026
- 7 Heart Valve Disease Symptoms That Are Easy to Miss — May 28, 2026
- Liran Blum, MD | Charlotte Hungerford Hospital | Torrington, CT — Oct 26, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Summary: - The Hartford HealthCare Medical Group is a large nonprofit multi-specialty medical practice based in Hartford, CT, with locations across the state, including Winsted. - It is part of Hartford HealthCare, a comprehensive health system offering extensive services: primary and specialty care, senior services, home health, behavioral health, rehabilitation, and an accountable care organization. - Services highlighted include senior care, home-based independence options, and various specialty programs (cancer, heart/vascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, urology). - For Winsted, Hartford HealthCare Medical Group operates a primary care presence and connects to the broader network of Hartford HealthCare facilities and services. If you need details specific to the Winsted location at 80 South Main Street, Suite 202 (hours, contact, or services), I can look up the exact information.
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