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Expert Surgical Care
Finding out that you require surgery may be worrisome during your health journey. We recognize the true significance of safe and reliable surgery and are here to guide you through the process.
The surgical experience at UConn Health is anything but ordinary. We offer high-level, expert care across a range of surgical divisions. Our care is personal, patient-centered, and detailed. We are here to listen and support you in the best possible way.
As a leading academic medical center, we have established effective communication systems and protocols to ensure every patient receives coordinated and consistent care. We follow a rigorous protocol for all surgical procedures. Before the surgery, a Surgery Center nurse will assist you and give you all the information about your upcoming surgery. Our team consists of expert residents, physician assistants, medical assistants, and nurses who will guide you through your surgery. After surgery, you will need to follow all the instructions provided by your surgeon and be accompanied by an adult. Learn more about what to expect when having surgery at UConn Health.
We take great pride in our proven ability to put patients first. As a safety-net hospital, we accept many internal referrals from local clinics and make sure to provide expert insights and second opinions. We are here to help, regardless of your financial or insurance situation.
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Surgical Services & Specialties
Neurosurgery has become a department and is no longer under of the Department of Surgery. Visit the Neurosurgery website.
Why Choose UConn Health Surgery?
We Offer a Comprehensive List of Surgeries & Services
We are board-certified and fellowship-trained experts specializing in cardiothoracic surgery, vascular and endovascular surgery, surgical oncology, general surgery, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, plastic surgery, urology, and more surgical specialties.
Expert Focus on Major Surgical Specialties
All of our surgeons are specifically trained to manage various forms of cancer. Our Division of General Surgery is well-equipped to perform complex and demanding interventions. These include:
- Hernia surgery
- Colorectal surgery
- Liver surgery
- Pancreas surgery
- Bile duct surgery
- Gastrointestinal surgery
Minimally-Invasive Surgeries
UConn Health brings together pioneers of surgical innovation. We excel at minimally invasive techniques to ensure the best outcomes for our patients. Such expertise results in smaller incisions, less bleeding, and quicker and enhanced recovery after surgery. We are here to help you get back to your life faster.
We Provide Critical Surgical Care
UConn Health is the ideal place to be in an emergency. As a level III trauma center, we have outstanding healthcare providers who are specially trained to treat trauma and general surgery emergencies such as acute abdominal pain. We have a dedicated surgical intensive care unit where all our patients in need will receive the highest level of care.