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Dr. Carla Desantis, MD

Dr. Carla Desantis, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Carla Desantis, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Hartford, CT and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University Colorado in 1983. She is affiliated with medical facilities Johnson Memorial Hospital and Saint Francis Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 43 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (43 reviews)

Practice

21 Woodland St Ste 112 Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 278-4141

Dr. Desantis is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Desantis' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Desantis

4.5

43 ratings, 35 with a written review
5 Star
79%
79%
4 Star
7%
7%
3 Star
5%
5%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
9%
9%

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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
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Jan 26, 2025
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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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LDF – Jul 06, 2022
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Lisette Torres – May 24, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Christina Acevedo – May 19, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
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Apr 09, 2022
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What went well
  • 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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Mar 27, 2022
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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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Mar 05, 2022
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 06, 2022
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What went well
  • 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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Gloria – Nov 17, 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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Oct 05, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Barbara – Sep 29, 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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Colleen – Sep 09, 2021
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What went well
  • 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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SusyT – Jun 12, 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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Jan 29, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 12, 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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Oct 28, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Blerina Pina – Oct 07, 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
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 28, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 24, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 05, 2020
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Dr. Carla Desantis, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Hartford, CT and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University Colorado in 1983. She is affiliated with medical facilities Johnson Memorial Hospital and Saint Francis Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Saint Francis Hospital And Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1997

  • University Colorado

    Medical School, 1983
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Dr. Desantis is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Woodland Women's Services L.L.C.21 Woodland St Ste 112 Hartford, CT 06105
    1

    Practice

    Monica Echevarria LLC2301 Silas Deane Hwy Rocky Hill, CT 06067
    2

    Practice

    Hemant K. Panchal MD PC170 Hazard Ave Enfield, CT 06082
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • 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

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      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

    • 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

      View all patient feedback
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