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Dr. Stephen Calderon, MD

Dr. Stephen Calderon, MD

Neurosurgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Stephen Calderon, MD is a neurosurgeon in Bloomfield, CT and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Rochester in 1982. He is affiliated with Saint Francis Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

701 Cottage Grove Rd Ste E010 Bloomfield, CT 06002

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

Dr. Calderon is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
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Dr. Calderon's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Calderon

3.5
22 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 star
59%
59%
4 star
0%
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3 star
0%
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2 star
9%
9%
1 star
32%
32%

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He fixed 2 discs for me over the years and did a great job. He's to the point and direct but thats what i want-professionalism, not coddling. Office staff is friendly and Tracey the PA is great too. Highly recommended
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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Mike Metacarpa – Nov 29, 2021
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Dr. Calderon has done 5 fusions on my Spine and I have done very well, with it. At present , I will need some more done because of severe Arthritis, but will only go to him. He is 5 Star in my thoughts and I highly recommend him. He saved my husband who had a tumor on his Spinal cord, from the wheel chair and myself. Thank God for him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Carol A. Netolicky – Jan 07, 2020
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I did not have any of the experiences the low star reviews had. I found Dr Calderone and his direct staff the most comforting of anyone I met at St Francsis. I think it's important to note not a single low rating review has to do with the skill of surgery. I was hiring the best professional to correct my back not a buddy(although I have no complaints about his demeanor or personality). The pain I was experiencing before surgery was 100% gone the moment I woke up from surgery and I am incredibly grateful for that. Even having a lumbar disectomy I was able to get full night sleep that night and was not needing to take any pain medication prescribed to me. My pain has not gone over a 4/10.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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May 20, 2019
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The tremendous skill and talent of Dr. Calderon is quite extraordinary, absolutely profound. I feel privileged to have worked with this doctor twice, each outcome beyond successful. Since I have placed my life and care in his hands and he delivered each time, I unflinchingly and with great enthusiasm, recommend Dr Calderon to anyone requiring neurosurgery. He will restore your quality of life. He restored mine.
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
3 others found this helpful
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K lenon in Hartford, CT – Sep 10, 2017
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Wait time is ridiculous. Paper work much unnecessary and be careful the privacy release is unbelievable. You have no privacy rights.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
9 others found this helpful
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Jane in Glastonbury, CT – Oct 19, 2016
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I HAD A GREAT EXPERIENCE WITH DR. STEPHEN F. CALDERON. HE ANSWERED ALL MY QUESTIONS BEFORE SURGERY.
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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RITA BELLIVEAU in ENFIELD, CONNECTICUT – Mar 18, 2016
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His bedside manner is terrible. I was newly diagnosed with brain cancer and the first thing he said without even introducing himself was that there was nothing he could do for me. He also interrupted a doctor who was in the middle of speaking to me. He is very arrogant.
What went well
No results
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
19 others found this helpful
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Wethersfield – Feb 19, 2016
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My surgery went fine but Dr. Calderon does not talk to his patients enough. He would not elaborate on how the surgery went or any details about my condition. And I'm in the medical profession myself. When you go for an appointment you will see his physician's assistant 99% of the time.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
17 others found this helpful
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Hartford, CT – Feb 10, 2016
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biography

Dr. Stephen Calderon, MD is a neurosurgeon in Bloomfield, CT and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Rochester in 1982. He is affiliated with Saint Francis Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • Neurosurgery

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  • University Of Rochester

    Medical School, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Dr. Calderon is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Howard Lantner MD PC701 Cottage Grove Rd Ste E010 Bloomfield, CT 06002
    1
    Office1000 Asylum Ave Hartford, CT 06105
    2
    Office47 Palomba Dr Ste 206 Enfield, CT 06082
    3

    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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