Yuliya V. Riat, MD
Geriatrics • Waterbury, CT • Since 1890
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
Waterbury Hospital (part of the UConn Health community network and Yale New Haven Health System) is a nonprofit, nonprofit hospital in Waterbury, CT, founded in 1890. It delivers a broad range of patient-centered services including cardiology, surgery (including robotic), family birthing, neurology, cancer care, orthopedics, pediatrics, critical care, and primary care. The facility emphasizes compassionate, high-quality care in a comfortable setting close to home and has regional recognition for quality. It is operated under the Waterbury Health umbrella with connections to UConn Health and Connecticut Children’s for neonatal services expansion. For exact geriatric programs, scheduling, or specialists, contact the hospital at 203-573-6000 or visit waterburyhospital.org.
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FAQs
What does geriatric consultation include?
A comprehensive examination by a physician specialized in Geriatric Medicine for a patient age 65 or older, addressing aging-related issues.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Waterbury Hospital Health Center): 3.8/5 (321 reviews)
- Momentary Labs (Waterbury Hospital): 2/5 (452 patient surveys)
- Healthgrades (Waterbury Hospital): Patient Experience rating (percentiles; exact star value not provided) (Not stated in snippet)
- Yelp (Waterbury Hospital ED): Not shown in snippet (reviews are very negative) (58 reviews (updated July 2026))
Patients praise
- Cleanliness is reported positively by some sources/patients
- Some reviews describe staff/doctor communication and professionalism as good
- Would-recommend percentages are reported in survey-based sources (though not uniformly high)
Common complaints
- Staff responsiveness/help when patients request assistance is reported as low
- Communication issues (nurses and doctors) are reported in survey-based sources
- Reports of poor/very negative experiences in emergency/overall patient reviews (including lack of concern/rudeness)
- Nurse staffing shortages/unsafe staffing conditions are reported by Connecticut Public
"“This place will let u die while u wait. No type of compassion.”"
- Birdeye review snippet (Waterbury Hospital Health Center)"“They are the worst!! … If I was dying I would not go back there!”"
- Birdeye review snippet (Waterbury Hospital Health Center)"“Waterbury Hospital has a 2-star overall patient satisfaction rating… 59% of patients would definitely recommend this hospital.”"
- Momentary Labs (CMS HCAHPS-based summary)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- What is healthspan? CT experts on living longer and living well - Jan 13, 2026
- Health needs of poor and aging residents challenge Waterbury hospitals - Apr 18, 2026
- Health needs of poor and aging residents challenge Waterbury's hospitals as UConn launches revamp | Greater New Haven - Apr 18, 2026
- Waterbury Hospital Joins UConn Health Community Network, Strengthening Care for the Community - UConn Today - Mar 2, 2026
- UConn Health Community Network set to take over at Waterbury Hospital - Feb 24, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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