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King, Heather Marie, MD, FACS

Title
Director, Breast Surgery, Hartford Region
Gender

Female

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
  • Breast Surgery
Areas of Expertise
Breast Cancer, Breast Health, Breast Preservation Surgery, Diagnostic Breast Ultrasound, Diagnostic Ultrasound, Hidden Scar Breast Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Needle Core Breast Biopsy, Oncoplastic Breast Surgery, Ultrasound-guided Biopsy

Hospitals and Organizations

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

Education

Undergraduate
Syracuse University

Medical School
New York Medical College

Internship
Geisinger Medical Center
Hospital of Saint Raphael

Residency
Geisinger Medical Center ‐ General Surgery

Fellowship
Women and Infants Hospital / Brown University ‐ Breast Surgery

Reviews

Verified Patient Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

Again - just a routine follow up - no concerns

5 out of 5 stars

As described previously, Dr. King is unriveled in the care she provides

5 out of 5 stars

I have not encountered any displeasures.

5 out of 5 stars

Had a training medical personnel, and asked if it was ok to be given a double exam for training purposes

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent! Dr King was very professional, kind, compassionate, didn't rush me through the visit and was very thorough. Very very sweet!

5 out of 5 stars

This was a second opinion. I appreciated Dr. King's clear plan for determining what type of surgery and treatment is best for my situation.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. King was thorough and kind. She took time to listen to me and explain everything.

5 out of 5 stars

I would recommend Dr King. She has a nice bedside manner. A very caring doctor

5 out of 5 stars

Dr.*King was very patient explaining procedures and answering questions. She really lowered my anxiety!

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. King was very straightforward and then very kind.

5 out of 5 stars

Was very satisfied, thanks!

5 out of 5 stars

So happy to be a new patient of Dr. King!

5 out of 5 stars

Dr King and her staff are patient focused 100% !!

5 out of 5 stars

She was my sisters surgeon and I feel extremely cared for.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr King is very caring and answered all my questions and took care of my Jefferson Radiology appointment to move it up to earlier date.

5 out of 5 stars

I was so impressed by the way Dr. King showed concern, the way she explained everything, and how she included me in the decisions about my care. She discussed my proposed treatment in great detail Including my options, risks, benefits, etc.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr King is the BEST

5 out of 5 stars

Highly professional and caring conversation

Other Reviews from Around the Web

5 out of 5 stars

First time meeting Dr. King.. she was wonderful! Very friendly, compassionate, professional and thorough. She explained the details of my visit and was complete in offering her opinion and guidance concerning future testing. What a complete pleasure! I highly recommend her, she's wonderful! Thank you Dr. King!

5 out of 5 stars

She has a great bedside manner. Always puts you at ease. She and her staff are always working for you.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. King was very kind, extremely knowledgeable, thorough and clearly presents information that I needed as a patient. She took her time and answered all of my questions. She followed through with all referrals and her medical assistant responds very quickly on My Chart. I feel in good hands with Dr. King. She has made this stressful situation a bit easier on me and my family.

5 out of 5 stars

Comfortable environment, attentive and very kind people.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr King was thorough in explaining next steps and how we will monitor the issues going forward. I felt she listened to my concerns and she was very reassuring and respectful. I left the office with a plan and less stress!

Bio

Hartford Hospital is happy to welcome Dr. Heather King, Breast Surgeon.

Dr. King comes to us from the Women and Infants Hospital/Brown University in Providence, RI, where she completed a Fellowship in Breast Surgery. She completed Internships in General Surgery at Saint Raphael's Hospital in New Haven, CT, and Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA. She did her Residency in General Surgery at Geisinger Medical Center where she was the Chief Resident of the Year in 2011.

Intern of the Year award Geisinger Medical Center 2007

Chief Resident of the Year award Geisinger Medical Center 2011

Resident Research award, Geisinger Medical Center, 2010

Deans award, Syracuse University, 1995,1998,1999

Phi Eta Stigma Honor Society, Syracuse University, 1997

Psi Chi Honor Society, Syracuse University, 1999

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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.

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