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Wakefield, Andrew Ervin, MD, FAANS

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
  • Spine Surgery
  • Neurosurgery
Areas of Expertise
Back Surgery, Mazor Spine Robotics, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Robotic Assisted Spine Surgery, Spinal Fusions, Spine Surgery, Spine Surgery-Complex, Spine Tumor Surgery

Hospitals and Organizations

  • Hartford Surgery Center
  • Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
  • Hartford Hospital
  • Integrated Care Partners

Education

Fellowship
Cleveland Clinic - University of New Mexico ‐ Neurosurgery; Spine
Cleveland Clinic ‐ Neurosurgery; Spine

Graduate School
University of Connecticut ‐ Pathology/Immunology

Internship
University of Connecticut School of Medicine ‐ General Surgery

Medical School
University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Residency
University of Connecticut School of Medicine ‐ Neurosurgery

Undergraduate
University of Connecticut ‐ Pathobiology

Reviews

Verified Patient Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

These items are great strengths of Dr. Wakefield

5 out of 5 stars

I always recommend Dr Wakefield He's a fantastic surgeon & treats his patients w/respect. He truly takes time to be sure you're comfortable w/answers to questions & understanding all discussions. Great guy!

5 out of 5 stars

The doctor was very clear explaining everything involved in the surgery including risks

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Wakefield is the best. I couldn't be happier with the out come of my Surgery. Top notch doctor.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Wakefield took his time and we went through my options carefully

5 out of 5 stars

Compassionate and concern regarding my recovery

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent care by all

Other Reviews from Around the Web

5 out of 5 stars

Competent, thoughtful, patient and professional.

5 out of 5 stars

Always a professional and knowledgeable office. Explains things in terms I can understand. The receptionist is very personable along with the doctor and rest if the staff.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Wakefield is awesome. He is caring, thorough, takes the time to listen. Gives options

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Wakefield not only a GREAT surgeon but a gentleman. Twice he opeated on my back and at 79 I feel 20 again

Bio

Andrew Wakefield, MD, FAANS, is a neurosurgeon with the Hartford HealthCare Ayer Neuroscience Institute.

Board certified in neurology, Dr. Wakefield is an assistant clinical professor of surgery at the University of Connecticut and has earned the Hartford Hospital Medical Staff Humanitarian Award and a 20-year award from the American Medical Association. He earned a master’s degree in pathology/immunology and a medical degree from the University of Connecticut. He completed a residency in neurosurgery at Hartford Hospital and fellowships in neurosurgery, spine, at the University of New Mexico and Cleveland Clinic.

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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