Connecticut Children's

Pediatric Surgery • Muscatine, IA • Since 1996 • 6+ locations

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Connecticut Children’s Medical Center is a nonprofit pediatric health system based in Hartford, CT (founded 1996; HQ at 282 Washington Street). It operates 40+ locations across Connecticut and nearby regions, offering comprehensive pediatric care and subspecialties (ages 0–21, with some adult transfers). It includes the only ACS-verified Level 1 pediatric trauma center in the region and serves as a primary teaching affiliate for UConn School of Medicine and Quinnipiac University’s Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine. It is part of a broader pediatric system with international presence (India and Israel) and active recruitment for pediatric specialties, including surgery. For direct pediatric surgical services in Muscatine, consider local/state options or nearby pediatric centers.

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Clinic Type

Pediatric Surgery

Address

505 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06032 United States; 282 Washington Street, Hartford, CT 06106 United States; 105 Newtown Road, Danbury, CT 06810 United States; 191 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06880 United States; 399 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06032 United States; 1281 East Main Street, Stamford, CT 06902 United States

Phone

860.545.9520

Email

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Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://www.connecticutchildrens.org/specialties-conditions/pediatric-surgery

Emergency Care

Level I Pediatric Trauma Center

Services Offered

Pediatric Surgery
Neonatal surgery
Prenatal surgery
Trauma surgery
Thoracic surgery
Pediatric oncology surgery
Minimally invasive surgery
Congenital malformations
Vascular anomalies
Chest wall deformities
Esophageal atresia program
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
Level I Pediatric Trauma Center
Level I Children's Surgery Center

Technology & Equipment

Minimally invasive techniques
Laparoscopic surgery
Robotic-assisted procedures
Evidence-based care

Team

Connecticut Children’s Pediatric Surgeons, Board-certified pediatric surgeons — Surgical team lead

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

English

FAQs

What procedures do pediatric surgeons perform at Connecticut Children’s?

Neonatal, prenatal, trauma, thoracic, oncology, and minimally invasive surgeries among others.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

Healthgrades: 5.0 stars (Dr. Christine Finck) (4 ratings)
Yelp: 3.3 stars (46 reviews)
iPectus: 9.8/10 (1 review)

Patients praise

High patient satisfaction with specific surgeons (e.g., Dr. Christine Finck)
Strong medical expertise and specialized surgical care
Positive experiences with surgical scheduling and pre/post-operative clarity
Effective communication regarding surgical procedures in some cases

Common complaints

Concerns regarding wait times in the emergency department
Mixed communication experiences with doctors and nurses
Isolated reports of facility cleanliness concerns

"Dr. Finck is an extraordinary physician who exemplifies unwavering commitment and compassion. She took a chance on me when no one else would... Her innovative approach, coupled with her empathetic bedside manner, instills confidence and true comfort."

— Healthgrades patient review regarding Dr. Christine Finck

"Dr. Rader and her staff are fantastic. My son had the Nuss Procedure... The procedure and what we/our son could expect were clearly outlined before surgery. They were all wonderful!! The Dr., interns, residents, nurses, staff!"

— iPectus review of Connecticut Children's Medical Center

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

In the News

Patient Stories From Diagnosis to Surgery: How Pediatric Orthopedic Expertise Helped Amelia Thrive with SMA (Connecticut Children's Medical Center) - Worldnews.com — Jun 9, 2026
Connecticut’s First Pediatric DBS for Epilepsy: A New Era in Care - UConn Today — Jul 31, 2025
Connecticut's First Pediatric DBS for Epilepsy Launched | Mirage News — Jul 31, 2025
Patient Stories Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS) Treatment: Inside a Successful Fetal Laser Surgery (Connecticut Children's Medical Center) - Worldnews.com — Apr 13, 2026
Connecticut Children’s and UConn School of Medicine name Dr. Rachel M. Stanley as Physician-in-Chief and Chair of Pediatrics - UConn Today — Jan 21, 2026

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026. Own this clinic? Claim or correct this listing.