Welcome to Hartford Hospital

Jeff Flaks, President and CEO

Welcome to Hartford Hospital. You have come to the region’s leading tertiary medical center with a world class medical staff, supported by over 7,000 extraordinary nurses and staff members. While you are here we will each do everything we can to ensure your stay is as comfortable as possible. 

Hartford Hospital is the major teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Connecticut Medical School, serving the New England region. Our reputation for providing complex and innovative care to those in need is built on the foundation of excellence in patient care, teaching and research.

Our quality programs have continually been recognized for excellence by the Federal Government, US News and World Report, Solucient, Blue Cross/Blue Shield and the National Cancer Institute, to name a few.

Hartford Hospital performed the first successful heart transplant in the state, and pioneered the use of robotics in surgery.  We maintain the only Level 1 Trauma Center in the region, and operate the state’s only air ambulance system, Life Star.

Our medical staff is the finest in the state.  Many of our physicians enjoy national reputations as being among the most experienced practitioners in their fields.  Our nursing staff is also superbly trained and attentive.  Our entire team of professionals takes great pride in the quality of the care we provide and in the integrity of our institution.

We are here first and foremost to meet your needs and expectations. We welcome your suggestions so that we can continually improve our services.  If you have questions please speak with your nurse or call your Patient Advocate at 545-1400.

I wish you the best on your journey to physical, and emotional healing.

Jeff Flaks
President and CEO
Hartford Hospital