• Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
• Hartford Hospital
• The Hospital of Central Connecticut
• Integrated Care Partners

Undergraduate
Williams College

Medical School
Harvard

Internship
Hartford Hospital/University of Connecticut Integrated Surgical Residency Prog. ‐ General Surgery

Residency
Hartford Hospital/University of Connecticut Integrated Surgical Residency Prog. ‐ General Surgery

Fellowship
Medical College of Wisconsin ‐ Cardiac Surgery

Verified Patient Reviews

May 16, 2024

Everything was understandable and complete and while serious was not scary.

April 09, 2024

Dr. Hammond spent considerable time discussing my recovery from aortic valve replacement. He was very thorough, and very sensitive to our concerns

April 02, 2024

Very through I was impressed with the information I was given. I left the visit with a sense of ease with the Dr and his staff

Other Reviews from Around the Web

Reviewed on June 23, 2024

Dr Hammond performed heart bypass surgery two years ago this July. I was 76 st the time and all tests indicated I needed heart surgery. His office staff, PA’s, the Hartford Hospital OR staff were phenomenal. My recovery was such that I felt good after completing the HHC cardiology rehab program. I cannot thank Dr Hammond and his team enough for my care. Tim Walker - Farmington

Reviewed on June 20, 2024

Dr Hammond was very reassuring and has a GREAT way in explaining where I am and what lies ahead

Reviewed on May 25, 2024

Prior to scheduling my open heart aortic valve replacement surgery, several friends - who are also healthcare professionals at Hartford Healthcare - let me know that Dr Hammond is the “real deal”. They were so right! From the first moment I met Dr Hammond and his incredibly talented team, I felt seen, heard and cared for! He exudes confidence and knowledge and so does his team — they are collectively why I felt so comfortable and confident going into surgery. Not that I would want to do it all over again but if I had to I would call Dr Hammond in a heartbeat (pun intended). Needless to say, I highly recommend him and his team!

Reviewed on May 02, 2024

I was born with a bicuspid aortic valve and have been receiving regular cardiac care for the last 40 years. This year was the first time my cardiologist didn’t say see you next year. I was not surprised as I had been feeling a change in my heart over the last 6 months or more. My cardiologist recommended Dr Hammond. After my experiences I can fully recommend Dr Hammond for any cardiovascular surgery you may need. As the title of this review says, he is the real deal. I’ve heard those words from multiple colleagues. Your heart and your body will be in good hands with Dr. Hammond. He’s also surrounded by the best staff! Everyone is kind and caring and really works hard to instill self confidence every step of the way. You can’t go wrong with Dr Hammond and his team!

Dr. Hammond graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1984 and completed his surgical internship and residency at Hartford Hospital/University of Connecticut and his cardiac surgery fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin.

He joined the Hartford Hospital Medical Staff in 1991 and has been with the Heart Transplant Program since his arrival.

His interests are in surgery for heart failure, mechanical circulatory support, and transplantation.

He also serves as an Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery at UCONN School of Medicine.

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