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Worth, Jennifer, MD, MBA, FACS

Gender

Female

Language

English

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Specialties
Accepting New Patients
  • Thoracic Surgery
Not Currently Accepting New Patients
  • General Surgery
Areas of Expertise
Chest Wall Cancer, Chest Wall Surgery, da Vinci Robotic Surgery, Esophageal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Mediastinal Tumors, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Pleural Effusions, Pleural Malignancies, Pneumothorax, Robotic Surgery, Thoracic Oncology

Hospitals and Organizations

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

Education

Medical School
Drexel University College of Medicine

Internship
University of Nebraska ‐ General Surgery

Residency
University of Nebraska ‐ General Surgery

Fellowship
Ohio State University ‐ Cardiothoracic Surgery

Reviews

Verified Patient Reviews

4 out of 5 stars

I like Doctor Worth. She's a great doctor.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Worth made us feel like what we paid was important. She listened to our concerns and explained everything to us so we understood. Showed us x-rays and treatment possibilities.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Worth is an excellent doctor.

5 out of 5 stars

I went to Dr. Worth for a second opinion she was awesome explained more to me than my other 2 doctors combined.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Worth discussed my case with her peers in a Friday weekly meeting. They agreed on a continue cared approach.

5 out of 5 stars

She is honest and pleasant

Other Reviews from Around the Web

5 out of 5 stars

I was very lucky to have such a fine doctor to take care of my lung cancer. She is so caring and knowledgeable.

Bio

Jennifer Worth, MD, FACS, is a thoracic surgeon with the Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute.

Dr. Worth’s areas of interest include: minimally-invasive and robotic thoracic surgery; thoracic oncology; lung, pleural, esophageal, mediastinal and chest wall cancers; pleural effusions; pneumothorax; lung nodules; mediastinal masses; rib fractures and chest wall masses.

After earning a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from DePauw University, she received a medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine. She completed a residency in general surgery at the University of Nebraska and a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at The Ohio State University.

Board-certified in thoracic surgery, Dr. Worth is a member of the American College of Surgeons, American Medical Association, Association of Women Surgeons, Society of Surgical Oncologists, Society of Thoracic Surgeons and Women in Thoracic Surgery.

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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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