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Hammond, Jonathan Acton, MD

Title
Surgical Director, Heart Transplant Program and Surgical Director, Mechanical Circulatory Support Program, Hartford Hospital
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
Acute Pulmonary Emboli, Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery, Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation, Heart Transplantation, Heart Valve Surgery, MAZE and Mini MAZE for Atrial Fibrillation, Mechanical Circulatory Support, Open Thoracic Aortic Surgery, Pacemakers

Hospitals and Organizations

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

Education

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

Reviews

Verified Patient Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Was easy to talk with and explained things to me.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Hammond and his PA's are excellent!

5 out of 5 stars

The PA was pleasant and listened to my explanations as to why I was there. Dr. Hammond was pleasant & thorough in his explanations although towards the end as I was asking questions he was quick with his answers & it was clear he wanted the appt. to end.

5 out of 5 stars

The doctor & PA were great about explaining everything.

5 out of 5 stars

Again my cardiologist was very patient friendly and great personality. Very glad I chose him. As a retired med school professor I have seen too many who should not work with patients. Dr Hammond and his PA were first class no 1

Other Reviews from Around the Web

5 out of 5 stars

A great surgeon with a great team and staff.

5 out of 5 stars

If I could give Dr. Hammond 10 stars, I would certainly give him that many stars. We were so blessed to have this amazing surgeon. Perform my husband‘s open heart surgery. Not only is he a master in the OR, but also has the most caring bedside manner. Prior to Denny’s surgery, he indicated that he would be calling me around 6 PM. Imagine this man in the midst of repairing my husband‘s heart would remember that I was expecting a call around 6 PM. Had an OR nurse call me at 6:04 PM and let me know that it would be approximately 30 to 40 minutes until the end of the operation. True to that word, it was 38 minutes later that I received the wonderful news from Dr. Hammond that all was well. We can’t say enough positive things about the entire process from our first visit to our last visit a month after the surgery. He and his entire staff Entire staff are exceptional in every way. God bless you all!!

5 out of 5 stars

A great Doctor and what a team he has, Thank you all.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Hammond provided me with excellent medical attention when it was needed most. His attention to detail and subsequent cardiac surgery probably saved my life. I can’t thank he and his cardiac team enough.

5 out of 5 stars

He did a wonderful job on my surgery. Put me at ease before the surgery and felt like a million bucks afterward.

5 out of 5 stars

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

5 out of 5 stars

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

Bio

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.

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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