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Casillas, Sergio Rafael, MD

Title
Chief, General Surgery, Backus Hospital

Gender

Male


Language

Spanish

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
  • General Surgery
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery

Areas of Expertise
Abdominal Wall Hernias, Anal Cancer, Anal Fissures, Anal Fistulas, Appendectomy, Cancer of the Small Intestine, Cholecystectomy, Colon Cancer, Colonoscopy, Colorectal Cancer Screening, Colorectal Surgery, Crohn's Disease, da Vinci Robotic Surgery, Diverticular Disease, Fecal Incontinence, Flexible Sigmoidoscopy, Gallbladder Surgery, Gastroenterology / Digestive Diseases in Women, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Groin Hernias, Hemorrhoids, Hernia Repair, Hernia Surgery, Ileoanal Pouch Surgery, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Intestinal Surgery, Laparoscopic Colon Surgery, Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery, Laparoscopic Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Colon Surgery, Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Pilonidal Surgery, Pouchoscopy, Rectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Robotic Colon Surgery, Robotic Hernia Repair, Robotic Surgery, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, Sphincter Sparing Surgery, Ulcerative Colitis

Hospitals and Organizations

  • Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
  • Backus Hospital
  • Integrated Care Partners

Education

Fellowship
The Cleveland Clinic

Internship
SUNY Upstate Medical University at Syracuse

Medical School
LaSalle University

Residency
SUNY Upstate Medical University at Syracuse

Reviews

Verified Patient Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Casillas is a great doctor. Very kind, friendly and listens to all of your questions.

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent physician! I received exceptional care!

5 out of 5 stars

The doctor explained what he thought was happening and provided two options. Very different from other doctors saying this is the way it needs to be.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Casillas Is very caring, professional and always listens. He provides detailed information, advice and guidance on any concerns.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr was very thorough in his description of my condition and patient with my questions

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Cassillas and his medical team were kind, gentle and caring.

5 out of 5 stars

I have had wonderful care and appreciate the honesty, caring and professional care given.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Casillas is attentive, informative, thorough, professional and compassionate. I would absolutely recommend him.

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Doc! Kind, understanding & patient.

5 out of 5 stars

One of the best experiences I have ever had at a physicians office

5 out of 5 stars

Kind and gentle on a very delicate matter. Made me feel comfortable at all times

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Casillas is always caring and empathetic. He listens and offers suggestions to help. I highly recommend him to others.


Other Reviews from Around the Web

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Casillas took time with me. Explained things to me. Took time to listen to me to figure out what was going wrong with me. He’s patient, explains things to you, and makes you feel comfortable!

4 out of 5 stars

Me salvo la vida! Muy humano Dios lo Bendiga!

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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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