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Dr. Hilary Onyiuke, MD

Dr. Hilary Onyiuke, MD

Neurosurgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Hilary Onyiuke, MD is a neurosurgeon in Farmington, CT and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Of Ibadan, College Of Medicine in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities Hartford Hospital and UConn John Dempsey Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 32 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (32 reviews)

Practice

263 Farmington Ave Farmington, CT 06030

Make an Appointment

(860) 679-3533

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Onyiuke is affiliated with UConn John Dempsey Hospital Farmington, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Onyiuke is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Onyiuke specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Onyiuke's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Onyiuke

4.1

32 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 Star
75%
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4 Star
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3 Star
3%
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2 Star
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1 Star
22%
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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Eric George – Oct 28, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 12, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Robert danis – Sep 25, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Justine Simone – Mar 04, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Heather Robillard Burlington Ct – Dec 17, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
GZB – Nov 21, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
13 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jane C in Simsbury, CT – Jul 23, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Denee Longley in Litchfield CT – Nov 03, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Robert Vitali in Southington Ct – Apr 11, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Luz M. Perez in Bristol, CT – Dec 12, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Terri S. in West Hartford, CT – Sep 22, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Hilary C. Onyiuke is an associate professor of surgery and the chief of the Division of Neurosurgery at the University of Connecticut Health Center. He is director of the Comprehensive Spine Center at the New England Musculoskeletal Institute....read more

  • Neurosurgery

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  • Sunnybrook Mc University Toronto

    Fellowship Hospital

  • University College Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • University Toronto

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine

  • Park Ln General Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1983

  • University Of Ibadan, College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Onyiuke is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    UConn John Dempsey Hospital263 Farmington Ave Farmington, CT 06030
    1
    Office1115 West St Southington, CT 06489
    2
    Office263 Farmington Ave Ste 3 Farmington, CT 06032
    3

    Practice

    Office5 Munson Rd Farmington, CT 06032
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • UConn John Dempsey Hospital

      100 Farmington Ave
      Farmington, CT 06032
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      90%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      6% higher than the national average

      81%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Hartford Hospital

      80 Seymour St
      Hartford, CT 06102
      Recipient of 29
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback
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