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Dr. Duarte Machado, MD
Neurology*
Dr. Duarte Machado, MD is a neurologist in Vernon, CT. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Hartford Hospital and The Hospital of Central Connecticut Bradley Memorial Campus. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
4.3 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (30 reviews)
Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
35 Talcottville Rd Ste 6 Vernon, CT 06066Telehealth available
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Dr. Machado's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Machado
4.3
30 ratings, 18 with a written review
| 5 star | 83% | 83% |
| 4 star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 star | 17% | 17% |
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Outstanding
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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Feb 27, 2025
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Outstanding physician! Listens extremely well!
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
1 other person found this helpful
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John Loomis – Sep 16, 2024
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Very good Doctor and a very nice guy
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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William J. Kenney, Rocky Hill, CT – Aug 10, 2024
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I went to Dr. Machado as a new patient for my tremors. He ordered blood work (14 vials of blood were taken) and I began a new prescription. I wrote three emails asking questions about blood test results and bad reactions that I was having to the new prescription. I was finally called (after the third email) and told to contact my PCP about my blood work and that Dr. Machado would be informed about my problems with the new prescription. I was never contacted by phone or email!
This caused me to cancel my follow up appointment - obviously, I was not a priority for this practice!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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J. Amento – Mar 05, 2021
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Dr. Machado is an extremely knowledgable And compete Neurologist who is Very friendly, conversationally engaging, happy and genuinely concerned with Your health and very interactive in regard to your well-being. This Is exceptionalLy rare in this demanding, complex and somber branch of medicine. Due to the present structure of Medicne it is a busy practice with a heavy patient load but somehow he is able to schedule me a full 1/2 hour compared to the usual 15 min appointments in most offices. He is truly a rare find.
What went well
- Office environment
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
6 others found this helpful
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John F. Pickett – Jun 01, 2020
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Very likely. Ihave recommended him to an acquaintance
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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May 10, 2019
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Dr. Machado cared about what I was going through and it showed immensely. With compassion he took time with me to listen, evaluate and figure out a plan. I left feeling like I had a new start on treatment for my tremors with confidence going forward. His staff was also phenomenal and there wasn't a question they would not help you get an answer to. Thank you all.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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May 01, 2019
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I would highly recommend Dr. Machado.
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
3 others found this helpful
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leo charette in southington – Feb 28, 2019
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We see Dr. Machado in the Cheshire office. The wait time can be more than 30 minutes. But the trade off is that when he is with you , you are all he's focused on. He answers questions, cares about how my husband is doing, makes consultations for my husband when he sees new areas of concern. He spends time with you, doesn't rush through the visit. His observations of the progression of my husbands condition have been spot on. We have followed him from when he worked at Yale. He is worth the wait.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
4 others found this helpful
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Wanda DiLauro in North Haven, CT – Jan 17, 2019
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Never calls back
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- 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
2 others found this helpful
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Diane – Jul 12, 2018
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My husband was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease about 5 yrs. ago. Dr. Machado's knowledge and empathy with his movement disorder is making a positive difference in my husband's emotional and physical well-being. Dr. M. has provided sound and practical advice. He truly LISTENS to you.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
2 others found this helpful
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anonymous in CT – May 18, 2018
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Dr Machado is awesome. He shows care and patience always easy to talk to I would highly recommend him.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Lynn – Apr 13, 2018
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We had a similar bad experience with this man. Ordered tests , changed medications that the patient had been on for years and never called back or returned seven phone calls left at office.
If it is urgent, see someone else.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
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Feb 22, 2018
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Dr Machado correctly diagnosed my hydroencepoly after I was incorrectly diagnosed by a different neurologist as having diabetic neuropathy for which nothing could be done
After surgery by Dr Senatis I was able to walk unassisted and stopped urinary incontinence!
Thank God my wife located Dr Machado!
My family will always be grateful for Dr Machados accurate diagnosis!
BEST CHRISTMAS GIFT EVER!
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
3 others found this helpful
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JOSEPH FITZGERALD in CHESHIRE CT – Dec 31, 2017
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Dr. Machado has great bedside manner and clearly knows his stuff. However, he promises follow ups and agrees to order tests that his incredibly sick patients require to get the medicine they need to have any quality of life, but he fails to follow up or order those tests. He does not call patients back for weeks at a time, ignoring their messages. That has resulted in life threatening outcomes for his patients, which is absolutely deplorable.
What went well
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
11 others found this helpful
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Hartford, CT – Aug 12, 2017
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Office staff is great and Dr. Machado is very pleasant and knowledgeable pertaining the disease state. I would recommend this office
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
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Michelle in Hartford, CT – Jul 21, 2017
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He was excellent in all aspects of my visit
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
6 others found this helpful
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Peter Mehlman in West Hartford, CT – Nov 28, 2016
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Dr. Machado has been my neurologist since October 2015. I have a rare neurological, muscle/movement disorder and he is specialized in knowing about it, Stiff Person Syndrome. I travel from Maine and pay out of pocket to see him as he is an amazing doctor and person. He is caring, compassionate, passionate about his patients and what he can do to help them. I would recommend him and have, to anyone. He is helping raise awareness for this 1 in a million syndrome with me and is an amazing man!
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
11 others found this helpful
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Jasmine Nardone-Franco in Belfast, Maine – Aug 17, 2016
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Dr. Duarte Machado, MD is a neurologist in Vernon, CT. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Hartford Hospital and The Hospital of Central Connecticut Bradley Memorial Campus. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.Neurology
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- Recipient of 29
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well - Recipient of 10
hospital awardsView all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
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 awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 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 patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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