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Aughton, David Christopher, MD

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
  • General Surgery
Areas of Expertise
Abdominal Wall Hernias, Abdominal Wall Reconstruction, Anal Fissures, Anal Fistulas, Appendectomy, Breast Cancer, Cancer of the Small Intestine, Cholecystectomy, Colon Cancer, Colon Surgery, Complex Incisional Hernias, Complex Ventral Hernias, Diverticulitis, Gallbladder Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Groin Hernias, Hemorrhoids, Hernia Repair, Intestinal Surgery, Laparoscopic Colon Surgery, Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery, Laparoscopic Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic Surgery, Melanoma, Minimally Invasive Colon Surgery, Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Parathyroid Surgery, Pilonidal Surgery, Rectal Prolapse, Robotic Colon Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Skin Cancer, Thyroid Surgery, Vascular Access, Wound Care Management

Hospitals and Organizations

Education

Internship
Quinnipiac University/Waterbury Hospital

Medical School
American University of the Caribbean

Residency
Quinnipiac University/Waterbury Hospital

Professional Organizations

  • American College of Surgeons, Member
  • American Medical Association, Member

Reviews

Verified Patient Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Aughton is amazing. He was gentle and showed much empathy with the pain I was in.

5 out of 5 stars

My daughter brought me and came in also. Doctor Aughton focused on me the whole time.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Aughton was kind and thorough in explaining the answers to my many questions.

Other Reviews from Around the Web

5 out of 5 stars

Friendly, nice, and good bedside manners

5 out of 5 stars

Very professional attentive second to none. Thanks again!

5 out of 5 stars

Great doctor! Great bedside manner

Bio

Dr. David Aughton is a general surgeon with Hartford HealthCare. Clinically, his areas of interest include: hernias; abdominal surgery; laparoscopic surgery; breast surgery; skin and soft tissue; and thyroids/parathyroids.

After finishing his undergraduate degree at the University of Central Florida, he earned a medical degree from American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. He completed an internship and residency, both in general surgery, at Quinnipiac University Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine/Waterbury Hospital.

Dr. Aughton is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the American Medical Association.

Insurance

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

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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