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Dr. Thomas Dugdale, MD

Dr. Thomas Dugdale, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Thomas Dugdale, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Hartford, CT and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Hartford Hospital and The Hospital of Central Connecticut at New Britain General Campus. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Practice

31 Seymour St Ste 100 Hartford, CT 06106

Make an Appointment

(860) 549-3210

Hospital Highlight

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

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Dugdale specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Dugdale's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dugdale

4.6

27 ratings, 14 with a written review
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4 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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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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dave h. – Aug 13, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Robert A Murphy – Jul 19, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kevin Meehan – Mar 16, 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
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Kathleen – May 28, 2020
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Tashima Bowe-Wilson in East Hartford , CT – Jun 04, 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Josephine Cappa in South Windsor – Jan 30, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Cindy in Coventry, CT – Jan 30, 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
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Jan 24, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 22, 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
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MJV, SR in Glastonbury, CT – Dec 29, 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
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Kate S. in South Glastonbury, CT – Sep 04, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
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Wethersfield, CT – Sep 29, 2017
First, my sincere apologies. With that injury,...Read More
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Charlene Crosthwaite in Willimantic, CT – Feb 18, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Mara in Vernon, Connecticut – Jan 20, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

My specialty areas at Orthopedic Associates of Hartford are the knee, shoulder, and sports-related problems. I'll help you get well as simply and quickly as possible. Unfortunately, some conditions require surgery.  I belong the the American...read more

biography

Dr. Dugdale left his home state of Minnesota to pursue his Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and premedical studies at Cornell University, where he was a member of Chi Psi fraternity, the varsity football team, and the Sphinx Head honorary society. ...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Sports Medicine

  • Hip & Knee Orthopedics

  • Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

  • Orthopedic Trauma Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Cincinnati Sportsmedicine Institute 3-month Temporary Active Duty

    1988

  • Hartford Hosp-u Conn Health Center

    Residency Hospital, 1986

  • Hartford Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1982

  • Drexel University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1981

  • Cornell University

    Undergraduate School, 1977
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Orthopedic Associates Of Hartford-Hartford31 Seymour St Ste 100 Hartford, CT 06106
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Office31 Seymour St Fl 2 Hartford, CT 06106
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Practice

Orthopedic Associates of Hartford PC345 Western Blvd Glastonbury, CT 06033
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hartford Hospital

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

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

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

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    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

  • Johnson Memorial Hospital

    201 Chestnut Hill Rd
    Stafford Springs, CT 06076
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    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

    View all awards

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

    92%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    8% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Backus Hospital

    326 Washington St
    Norwich, CT 06360
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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