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Tomak, Patrick R., MD

Language

English

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Specialties
Accepting New Patients
  • Spine Surgery
  • Neurosurgery – Board Certified
Areas of Expertise
Ankylosing Spondylitis, Artificial Disc Surgery, Back Surgery, Complex Spine Surgery, Congenital Abnormalities-Spine, Degenerative Spinal Disorders, Lumbar Fusion, Lumbar Stenosis, Metastatic Spinal Tumors, Minimally Invasive Decompression, Minimally Invasive Discectomies, Minimally Invasive Stabilization, Occipital-Cervical Fusion, Rheumatologic Disorders, Robotic Spinal Surgery, Scoliosis, Spinal Tumors, Spondylolisthesis, Thoracic Disc Disease

Hospitals and Organizations

  • Connecticut Orthopaedic Institute
  • Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
  • Integrated Care Partners
  • MidState Medical Center

Education

Medical School
George Washington University School of Medicine

Internship
Emory University School of Medicine ‐ General Surgery

Residency
Emory University School of Medicine ‐ Neurological Surgery

Reviews

Verified Patient Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

No complaints at all.

5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend Dr Tomak and HHC overall

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Tomak was thorough in his explanations and he addressed my specific health issues that he will need to take into account when he determines the best treatment plan for me.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Tomak listens understands speaks clearly and helpsGuide my decisions.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Tomak was awesome and I would recommend him to anyone.

5 out of 5 stars

I was there for a CAT scan so the technician was the only person I daw

5 out of 5 stars

I have already recommended Dr. Tomak to 3 of my friends.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Tomak is amazing. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of surgical care.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Tomak is a good doctor and makes you feel comfortable.

5 out of 5 stars

The doctor was exceptional with his explanation of the questions I asked about my surgery and rehabilitation.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Patrick Tomack explained my nerve pain issues very well so that I could understand my situation and he listened carefully to my concerns regarding the possibility of more back surgery. His report on the My Chart Plus was also very helpful.

5 out of 5 stars

Made me see that I needed more testing and physical therapy to prepare for surgery.

5 out of 5 stars

I would recommed this facility to anyone.

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Bio

Patrick Tomak, MD, is a neurosurgeon and spine specialist with Hartford HealthCare’s Ayer Neuroscience Institute.

A seasoned neurosurgeon who had been teaching at Yale, Dr. Tomak has extensive experience with minimally-invasive and robotic surgery techniques for various neurological conditions. His areas of clinical interest include: occipital-cervical fusion; congenital abnormalities of the spine; Chiari malformations; cervical, thoracic and lumbar degenerative disorders; surgical treatment of spinal tumors, rheumatological disorders and Ankylosing Spondylitis; cervical and lumbar artificial disc surgery; thoracic disc disease; vascular malformations; lateral approaches to the spine; anterior lumbar spine surgery; minimally-invasive discectomies, lumbar fusions and invasive stabilization and decompression; treatment of lumbar stenosis, spondylolisthesis and scoliosis; treatment of metastatic spinal tumors; robotic spinal surgery; and transnasal endoscopic surgery for pituitary tumors and skull-based tumors.

Board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery, Dr. Tomak earned his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine and completed an internship in general surgery and a residency in neurological surgery at Emory University School of Medicine. He is a member of the Congress of Neurologic Surgeons, New England Neurosurgical Society, New Haven Medical Society, American Association of Neurologic Surgeons and North American Skull Based Society.

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.

Provider Financial Assistance Policy Coverage

Covered by Financial Assistance policy.

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