Urology & Kidney Team | Urogynecology

Urogynecology • Waterford, CT

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Clinic Type

Urogynecology

Address

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Phone

860.406.6865

Email

Nadine.Ireland@hhchealth.org

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://hartfordhospital.org/services/urology-kidney/urogynecology

Services Offered

Urogynecology
Urology & Kidney

Team

Elisabeth C. Sappenfield, MD — Urogynecology physician
Christine Ann LaSala, MD, FACS, FACOG, FFPMRS — Urogynecology physician
Elena Tunitsky-Bitton, MD, FACOG, FFPMRS — Urogynecology physician
Richard Todd Kershen, MD — Urology physician

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

Tallwood Urology & Kidney Institute (Elisabeth Sappenfield, MD): 4.8/5 (141 surveys)
Tallwood Urology & Kidney Institute (Brad St. Martin, MD): 4.9/5 (160 surveys)
Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group - Urogynecology (Waterbury, CT): 4.6/5 (9 reviews)

Patients praise

high patient satisfaction ratings for individual urogynecologists at Tallwood Urology & Kidney Institute
physicians described as empathetic, thorough, and skilled at listening
reports of effective treatment and relief from chronic pelvic pain
commendations for efficient and helpful nursing and support staff in some contexts

Common complaints

reports of staff attitude and behavior issues in some urological departments
concerns regarding communication and quality of treatment in specific hospital settings
waiting times and administrative delays for appointments
systemic governance and oversight failures highlighted in past urology inquiries in different jurisdictions

"The care, concern, and RELIEF they have given me from my extremely painful condition is a gift from God. I have been suffering for 8 years and am finally getting my life back."

— Patient review of Dr. Christine LaSala (Hartford HealthCare)

"Very Unprofessional Staff... Attitude towards patients Is Disgusting. Do NOT RECOMMEND. This facility Is Short Staffed And Apparently Short Tempered As Well."

— Patient review of Trinity Health Of New England Medical Group - Urogynecology

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

In the News

Dr. Shannon Wallace, MD - Cleveland, OH - Urogynecology - Request Appointment — May 29, 2026
Elizabeth Takacs, MD - Urology Center of Iowa — Aug 20, 2025
Michelle E. Van Kuiken, MD - Urology, Female Urology | UCSF Health — Feb 8, 2026

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