Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
General Surgery • Winsted, CT
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital's Surgical Services in Torrington, CT offers general surgery, thoracic surgery, and surgical critical care procedures. The department provides minimally invasive options including robotic da Vinci surgery, laparoscopic, and thoracoscopic approaches for conditions ranging from hernias and breast disease to colon cancer and thyroid surgery.
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Photos published by Charlotte Hungerford Hospital showing the general surgery practice in Winsted, CT.
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- CMS HCAHPS (via Momentary Labs): 3 out of 5 stars (overall hospital patient satisfaction) (542 surveys)
- Vitals (for Dr. William F. Polito): 4.3 out of 5 stars (4 reviews)
- Healthgrades: 61% would recommend (9% lower than national average) (N/A)
Patients praise
- Effective and high-quality discharge information provided to patients
- Positive personal experiences and bedside manner reported for specific individual surgeons (e.g., Dr. David Aughton)
- Use of safe surgery checklists for inpatient and outpatient procedures
Common complaints
- Lower-than-average quietness in hospital environment
- Issues with effective doctor and nurse communication compared to national benchmarks
- Mixed patient reviews on platforms like Yelp, with some negative reports of staff interaction
- Lower-than-average patient recommendation rates compared to national averages
"Very pleasant people working there. They make you feel comfortable!!! They care about the patient. The Dr. Aughton is Awesome he also cares!!! It shows... thank you for making me feel comfortable!!!"
- LocalityBiz Review for Dr. David Aughton"The worst hospital I've ever been to. Staff is unfriendly and complains the entire time. The care is abysmal. 10/10 do not recommend."
- Yelp Review for Charlotte Hungerford HospitalSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Hartford HealthCare HealthCenter - General Surgery - Winsted - Nov 4, 2025
- Location Detail | hartfordhealthcare.org | Hartford HealthCare | CT - Oct 23, 2025
- David Christopher Aughton, MD | Torrington, CT - Feb 9, 2026
- Timothy Peter Gostkowski, MD | Torrington, CT - Jan 24, 2026
- LITCHFIELD COUNTY FOOT CLINIC & SURGERY CENTER - Yelp - Oct 22, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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