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Barczak, Rafal, MD

Language

English, Polish

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Specialties
Accepting New Patients
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery – Board Certified
  • General Surgery – Board Certified
Areas of Expertise
Anal Cancer, Anal Fistulas and Fissures, Cancer of the Small Intestine, Cancer Screening, Colectomies, Colonoscopy, Constipation, Crohn's Disease, Diverticular Disease, Gastric Cancers, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Incontinence, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Inherited Colorectal Cancers, Intestinal Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Pilonidal Disease Surgery

Hospitals and Organizations

  • Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
  • Integrated Care Partners
  • MidState Medical Center
  • The Hospital of Central Connecticut

Education

Undergraduate
Boston College

Medical School
University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Residency
University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Fellowship
Cleveland Clinic

Reviews

Verified Patient Reviews

4 out of 5 stars

He was great. Really took the time to dx me. And took the time to answer questions via my chart about meds. Greatly appreciated as I know how busy he is.

5 out of 5 stars

Love his compassion and concern to make his comfortable feel understood.

4 out of 5 stars

Doctor was very informative and knowledgeable about the situation

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent bedside manner.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Barzack (sp?) is a great doctor

5 out of 5 stars

I had an excellent experience with Dr Barczak. He was thoughtful and positive in describing the exam procedure and possible outcomes, solicitous of my comfort during the exam, and thorough in explaining the results.

5 out of 5 stars

Knowledgeable and well versed in all associated other medical conditions affecting current health.

5 out of 5 stars

I actually feel better about this provider than I thought.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Barzak is an excellent docctor. I have every confidence in him.

5 out of 5 stars

Would highly recommend this surgeon. He was caring, compassionate. He listened intently to my concerns and answered all questions extensively, even drawing diagram. Made me feel totally comfortable to be in his hands.

5 out of 5 stars

Very pleased with this dr. He was pleasant, professional, personable & attentive to my health issue!

5 out of 5 stars

Very good service would recommend.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Barczak explained every thing and suggested a treatment for me. It has helped me to feel much better.

5 out of 5 stars

All personnel were excellent

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Barczak is fantastic and I even travel out of my local area to go to his office because he is worth the extra time to be treated by him. The care he provides and his knowledge is supreme.

5 out of 5 stars

I recommend it to anyone.

5 out of 5 stars

As always, five stars to Dr. Barczak. I left informed, confident that we will navigate these new health issues, and knowing that hes got my back.

5 out of 5 stars

He is a straight shooter,kind and compassionate,thorough and gentle.

5 out of 5 stars

I have not a single complaint. Excellent care!

5 out of 5 stars

I have another problems with health because water restriction and he gave to me different test.

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Bio

Dr. Rafal Barczak is a colorectal surgeon with Hartford HealthCare. Clinically, his interests include: inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease; minimally-invasive intestinal surgery; colectomy; colorectal cancer screening and treatment; inherited colorectal disease; sphincter sparing cancer surgery; hemorrhoids; rectal prolapse; rectopexy; treating polyps of the colon and rectum; transanal endoscopic microsurgery; diverticulitis; anal fistulas and fissures; gastrointestinal surgery; anal cancer; cancer of the small intestine; bowel incontinence; constipation; pouchitis; proctitis; perirectal abscesses; pilonidal cysts; and sacral nerve stimulation for treatment of fecal incontinence.

After finishing his undergraduate degree at Boston College, Dr. Barczak earned a medical degree from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. He completed a residency in general surgery at the University of Connecticut and a clinical and research colorectal fellowship at Cleveland Clinic Florida.

Dr. Barczak is fluent in Polish and proficient in Russian. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons and the Society of American Gastrointestinal & Endoscopic Surgeons.

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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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