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Dr. Brett H. Duncan MD

Dr. Brett H. Duncan MD

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Dr. Brett H. Duncan MD

Dr. Brett H. Duncan MD

Overview

Dr. Brett H. Duncan is a cardiologist in Hartford, Connecticut and is affiliated with Hartford Hospital. He received his medical degree from Chicago Medical School/Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine Science and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Brett H. Duncan has expertise in treating heart failure, aneurysm, coronary artery disease, among other conditions - see all areas of expertise. Dr. Brett H. Duncan accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross, United Healthcare - see other insurance plans accepted. Dr. Brett H. Duncan is highly recommended by patients.

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Specialties

Specialty

Cardiology

Cardiologists treat diseases of the heart and blood vessels, which are collectively known as the cardiovascular system. Common conditions treated by cardiologists include genetic heart defects, heart rhythm disorders, heart failure and coronary artery disease (narrowing of the blood vessels caused by the buildup of plaque and cholesterol).

Subspecialties

Adult Congenital Heart Disease

Cardiac Electrophysiology

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Patient Experience

Patient Awards

Patients recommend

Makes time for patients

Patients' top choice award

Listens attentively

Practices at Best Hospital

Patients recommend

Patients would recommend to friends and family.

Makes time for patients

Spends appropriate amount of time with patient and provides thorough examinations.

Patients' top choice award

Doctor has top marks across all patient-rated categories

Listens attentively

Rated highly on their manner and listening skills.

Practices at Best Hospital

This doctor practices at a U.S. News Best Regional Hospital

Overall Patient Experience

Excellent

(5/5)

42 Reviews Total|0 Reviews Within Last 12 Months

Thoroughness of Examination

Previous patients' satisfaction in their perception of the thoroughness of the examination they received from this physician

Excellent

(5/5)

Ability to Answer Questions

Previous patients' assessment of this physician's ability to answer all of their questions

Positive

(3/5)

Provider's follow-up

Previous patients' satisfaction of the followup care they received from this physician and responsiveness to their concerns

Excellent

(5/5)

Amount of Time with Patient

Previous patients' satisfaction with the time this physician spent with them during appointments

Very Positive

(4/5)

Provider's Attitude

Previous patients' assessment of this physician's friendliness and caring attitude

Excellent

(5/5)

Perceived Outcomes

Previous patients' satisfaction with the physician's treatment of a condition or outcome of a procedure

Excellent

(5/5)

Patient Loyalty

Previous patients' trust in this physician, likelihood to see this physician again, or willingness to recommend this physician to another patient

Excellent

(5/5)

General Feedback

Previous patients' general assessment of this physician

Excellent

(5/5)

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Areas of Expertise for Dr. Duncan

This doctor provides the following types of care. The more often a doctor has treated a particular condition or has performed a particular surgery, the more expertise they may have in treating patients with similar needs. Based on three years (2020-2022) of Medicare data, each scale below indicates the volume of episodes compared to other doctors who treat the same condition. Click here to learn more about our methodology.

Hypertension (Chronic)Chronic high blood pressure (hypertension) means your heart has to work harder to pump blood. It's important to manage it to keep your heart and blood vessels healthy.

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Most

High cholesterolHigh cholesterol levels, hyperlipidemia, can increase the risk of heart disease by contributing to the buildup of plaque in your arteries.

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Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutterAtrial fibrillation and atrial flutter are conditions where the heart's rhythm is irregular and sometimes fast, possibly leading to palpitations or dizziness, and increasing risk of stroke.

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Location & Contact Information

Doctor Address

80 Seymour Street, Hartford, CT, 06106

(860) 972-0001

Affiliated Hospitals

1

Hartford Hospital

Where does Dr. Duncan practice?

Doctor’s Office

Hartford Healthcare Medical Group Specialists Llc

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Hospital Affiliations

Hartford HospitalHartford, CT

#2 in Connecticut

High Performing in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Aortic Valve Surgery, Heart Attack, Heart Bypass Surgery, Heart Failure and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)

Education & Experience

Medical School & Residency

University of Connecticut

Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1997-2000

Chicago Medical School/Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine Science

Medical School

Albany Medical Center

Residency, Internal Medicine, 1994-1997

Certifications & Licensure

American Board of Internal Medicine

Certified in Cardiovascular Disease

NY State Medical License

Active through 1998

CT State Medical License

Active through 2024

Awards, Honors & Recognitions

CMS Stage 1 EHR, 2012

CMS Stage 1 EHR, 2013

Checkbook Top Doc

ACC Fellow

Publications

Subaortic Membrane and Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab.

Musa A. Sharkawi, Talhat Azemi, Brett Duncan, Immad Sadiq

Rhabdomyolysis Associated With Pomegranate Juice Consumption

Alexey V. Sorokin, Brett Duncan, Randolph Panetta, Paul D. Thompson

A 24-hour comparison of serum growth hormone concentrations in patients with heart failure versus healthy controls.

Brett Duncan, Niall M. Moyna, Gary V. Heller, C.C. McGill, Deborah Katten, Laurie Finta, Muthu Velusamy, Anita Kelsey, Stacey Wieczorek, Alan H.B. Wu, C Michael White

Protein kinetics in stable heart failure patients

Charles W. Cortes, Paul D. Thompson, Niall M. Moyna, M. D. Schluter, M. J. Leskiw, Melissa R. Donaldson, Brett Duncan, T. Peter Stein

Effect of intravenous testosterone on myocardial ischemia in men with coronary artery disease.

Paul D. Thompson, Alan W. Ahlberg, Niall M. Moyna, Brett Duncan, Melissa J. Ferraro-Borgida, C Michael White, C.C. McGill, Gary V. Heller

Comparison of Electrocardiographic- Gated Technetium-99m Sestamibi Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomographic Imaging and Rest- Redistribution Thallium-201 in the Prediction of Myocardial Viability

Brett Duncan, Alan W. Ahlberg, Michael G Levine, C.C. McGill, April Mann, Michael P White, Jeffrey Mather, David D. Waters, Gary V. Heller

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Cardiologists treat diseases of the heart and blood vessels, which are collectively known as the cardiovascular system. Common conditions treated by cardiologists include genetic heart defects, heart rhythm disorders, heart failure and coronary artery disease (narrowing of the blood vessels caused by the buildup of plaque and cholesterol). See all conditions on Dr. Duncan's profile.

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