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Dr. Michael Cucka, MD

Dr. Michael Cucka, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Michael Cucka, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Bristol, CT and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rush Medical College in 1988. He is affiliated with Saint Francis Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

641 Clark Ave Bristol, CT 06010

Make an Appointment

(860) 582-0389

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Cucka is affiliated with Saint Francis Hospital Hartford, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Cucka specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
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Dr. Cucka's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cucka

3.8

11 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 Star
64%
64%
4 Star
9%
9%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
27%
27%

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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
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Maggie – Feb 05, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 21, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Mar 18, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Chrissy in Bristol, CT – Aug 04, 2018
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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
Helpful
April Marhefki in CT – Mar 28, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Bristol, CT – May 16, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Bristol, CT – May 15, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Michael Cucka, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Bristol, CT and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rush Medical College in 1988. He is affiliated with Saint Francis Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of California, Irvine Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1993

  • Rush Medical College

    Medical School, 1988

  • Northwestern University

    Undergraduate School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Bristol Orthopaedics LLC641 Clark Ave Bristol, CT 06010
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Saint Francis Hospital

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

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    View all awards

    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

    View all patient feedback
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