Yale New Haven Hospital
Surgery • New Haven, CT • Since 1826
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH) is a nonprofit, teaching and research-focused medical center in New Haven, CT. It operates a 1,541-bed system with a Level I trauma center and comprehensive transplant program, including Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center (an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center). The hospital offers more than 100 specialties, with extensive services in heart and vascular, oncology, neurology, and pediatrics, and highlights a strong focus on teaching, clinical research, and multidisciplinary care. It is nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report and includes affiliated facilities like Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades/HCAHPS (Publicly Reported): 69% of patients would recommend the hospital (740 completed surveys (referenced in HCAHPS data))
- Medicare Care Compare: 68% would definitely recommend
Patients praise
- High patient satisfaction with nursing staff professionalism and compassion
- Effective communication and detailed pre-operative preparation reported by surgical patients
- Advanced surgical technology, particularly in cardiac and robotic-assisted procedures
- Positive individual experiences with specific surgeons highlighting expertise and accessibility
Common complaints
- Reports of long wait times in triage/emergency areas
- Isolated reports of insufficient communication or pain management in specific departments
- Concerns regarding post-surgical complications like infections or readmissions tracked in quality metrics
"The level of care, professionalism and compassion I experienced was amazing. The nurses were unbelievable."
- Patient testimonial (Bypass surgery patient)"The attention to detail and explanation of all aspects of the surgery, from pre to post, was exceptional... I felt fully informed going into this surgery."
- Patient testimonial (Back surgery patient)"He took his time and answers all questions. He took really good care of me during and after my surgery."
- Patient testimonial (Review of surgeon Dr. Justin Blasberg)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- New Shoulder Replacement Method Preserves Anatomy and Promotes Faster Recovery | Yale School of Medicine - Mar 24, 2026
- Yale Surgical Oncology Team Achieves Major Milestones in Robotic Surgery, Performs First Robotic HAI Pump Placement in Connecticut | Yale School of Medicine - Mar 27, 2026
- At Yale New Haven, heart transplants are saving kids’ lives | Yale News - Feb 19, 2026
- Yale Surgeon Performs East Coast's First Shoulder Replacement with New Method - Mar 23, 2026
- How 3D and Mixed Reality Can Transform Bone Cancer Surgery | Yale School of Medicine - Mar 12, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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