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Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven

Oncology • East Haven, CT

★★★☆☆2.5/523 reviews across 2 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • Facebook: 90% recommend (1,167 reviews)
  • Yelp (via MapQuest): 2.5/5 (23 reviews)

What patients say

Patients praise

  • High praise for the nursing staff and their compassionate care
  • Recognition of clinical expertise and high-quality treatment outcomes
  • Appreciation for the centralized, state-of-the-art facility layout and environment
  • Supportive atmosphere for patients and families

Common complaints

  • Concerns regarding physician responsiveness and follow-up communication
  • Reports of being understaffed, particularly on weekends
  • Difficulties in navigating the facility layout

In patients' words

"The care and service were truly top-tier. The nurses were attentive, the set up is very accommodating, the set up is very warming and nice. The workers and staff is great."

— Apple Maps Review

"First, I want to say that the nursing staff is exemplary. If it were just them, I would be giving a five star endorsement. That said, the absolute worst doctors you could ever imagine."

— Yelp Review

"Woefully understaffed on weekends. No response to nurse call for more than 20 minutes is unacceptable."

— Online Review Site

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4][5][6][7].

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