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Dr. Kristen Zarfos, MD

Dr. Kristen Zarfos, MD

General Surgery*

Dr. Kristen Zarfos, MD is a general surgeon in Hartford, CT. She is affiliated with Saint Francis Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

1000 Asylum Ave Ste 4320 Hartford, CT 06105

Make an Appointment

(860) 714-5237

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Zarfos is affiliated with Saint Francis Hospital Hartford, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Zarfos' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Zarfos

4.2
19 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
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1 star
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The office is completely disorganized. They called to cancel/reschedule every appointment I had including the one for my biopsy. They always apologized but there were always excuses and no follow through or commitment to fix things. Also, the wait time is ridiculous!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Newington, CT – May 23, 2017
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I was referred to Dr. Zarfos after an abnormality was found in my right breast after a routine mammogram the biopsy confirmed a cancer diagnosis..Dr. Zarfos answered all my questions, spoke at length with my family. During an exam she found a ten pound malignant tumor growing on my ovary...I didn't have any symptoms . Her extra vigilance saved my life !!!!! I will be eternally grateful to her and recommended many friends and family members to her clinic for routine mammograms... They have
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Cheryl Wojack in Bristol CT – Dec 14, 2016
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I've been a patient of Dr. Zarfos for a number of years, after my previous surgeon retired. A nurse friend said to me "If you want to know who the nurses go to..." it's Kristen Zarfos. I couldn't have asked for better or nicer. In the midst of a busy practice she makes you feel like she's got all the time in the world to listen and answer your questions - she's tremendously competent, intelligent, and kind.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
Helpful
West Hartford, CT – Oct 05, 2016
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She is a smart, kind, hardworking physician and surgeon. She cares about her patients, and she cares about womens' health and advocates for good care. She answered every question, explained every procedure, and gave me confidence that I was doing the right things. I can't say enough good about her. Someone once said that when you really need the healthcare system to be there for you, no one steps up - I can say that she and her staff did step up and I will always be grateful.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
Helpful
Deb P in Avon, CT – Feb 18, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

As a physician, I strive to provide excellent, compassionate care, working with my patients to achieve 'Best Care for a Lifetime'

  • General Surgery

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  • Baystate Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1987

  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1982
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Locations

Practice

Saint Francis Medical Group Inc.1000 Asylum Ave Ste 4320 Hartford, CT 06105
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Collaborative Laboratory Services-Mount Sinai Campus114 Woodland St Hartford, CT 06105
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State of Connecticut Health Center65 Kane St West Hartford, CT 06119
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Saint Francis Hospital

    114 Woodland St
    Hartford, CT 06105
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

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