Meet our Cancer Institute Team - Windham Hospital
Oncology • Willimantic, CT
Ratings by platform
- Vivian Health: 3.3/5 (7 reviews)
- Healthgrades: 69% patient experience rating (N/A)
What patients say
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.
In patients' words
"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."
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