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Squitieri, Rafael Paolo, MD

Title
Chief, Cardiac Surgery, St. Vincent's Medical Center
Gender

Male

Language

English

Providing the best care to our patients and their companions requires communicating in a way everyone understands. Interpreter services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. All spoken languages are available, as well as American Sign Language (AS/L).

Specialties
Accepting New Patients
  • Cardiac Surgery
Areas of Expertise
Aortic Valve Replacement, Ascending Aortic Aneurysm Repair (AAA Repair), Atrial Myxoma Removal, Atrial Septal Defect Repair, Bentall Procedure, Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery, Endoscopic Maze Procedure, Fibroelastoma Removal, Maze Procedure, Mini-Maze Procedure, Mitral Valve Repair, Mitral Valve Replacement/Repair, Myocardial Resection, Patent Foramen Ovale, Pericardial Tumor, Pericardial Window, Trans Aortic Valve Repair (TAVR), Trans-Apical Valve Replacement (TAVR), Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), Tricuspid Valve Repair, Tricuspid Valve Replacement

Hospitals and Organizations

  • St Vincents Medical Center
  • Integrated Care Partners
  • Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
  • Hartford Hospital

Education

Medical School
Mount Sinai Ichan School of Medicine

Internship
Morristown Memorial Hospital

Residency
Morristown Memorial Hospital

Fellowship
Mount Sinai Ichan School of Medicine

Reviews

Verified Patient Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

Whole cardiac surgery staff outstanding

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Squitieri is very personable and spoke to me and answered my questions with patience and in words that I could understand. His ability and experience performing open heart surgery is very much appreciated. I have already and will continue to recommend him.

Other Reviews from Around the Web

5 out of 5 stars

All staff, from receptionist to medical staff,(including Dr. Squitieri), were caring and professional!

5 out of 5 stars

I was impressed with the professionalism of all involved. The time taken to find out what my problems might be. Felt very comfortable speaking with the team. Also very knowledgeable. Thanks

5 out of 5 stars

The DR. and his PA were great in explaining my condition.

5 out of 5 stars

My entire experience with the entire staff at Hartford Heathcare and with Dr. Squitieri's team was nothing short of fantastic.

5 out of 5 stars

Everything was perfect. Explained everything and made me feel relaxed.

Insurance

Aetna, Anthem, Cigna Healthcare, Colonial Cooperative Care, Community Health Network of Connecticut, Inc., Connecticare, First Health Group Corp., Health New England, Multiplan, Northeast Health Direct, Oxford Health Plans, United Healthcare, BCBS Medicare, Connecticare Commercial, Connecticare Medicare, Corvel, Coventry, Essence Healthcare, Evercare, Focus, Health Connecticut, Health Direct, Healthy Connecticut, Prime Health Services, Private Health Care Systems, Inc., Senior Whole Health, WellCare of Connecticut, Inc., One Health Plan/ Great-West Healthcare, CarePartners of Connecticut

This information is subject to change at any time. Please check with your insurance provider before scheduling your appointment or receiving services to confirm they are a participating member of the Hartford HealthCare network.

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