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Wakefield, Andrew Ervin, MD, FAANS

Gender

Male

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
  • Spine Surgery
  • Neurosurgery
Areas of Expertise
Back Surgery, Mazor Spine Robotics, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Robotic Assisted Spine Surgery, Spinal Fusions, Spine Surgery, Spine Surgery-Complex, Spine Tumor Surgery

Hospitals and Organizations

  • Hartford Surgery Center
  • Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
  • Hartford Hospital
  • Integrated Care Partners

Education

Undergraduate
University of Connecticut ‐ Pathobiology

Graduate School
University of Connecticut ‐ Pathology/Immunology

Medical School
University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Internship
University of Connecticut School of Medicine ‐ General Surgery

Residency
University of Connecticut School of Medicine ‐ Neurosurgery

Fellowship
Cleveland Clinic ‐ Neurosurgery; Spine
Cleveland Clinic - University of New Mexico ‐ Neurosurgery; Spine

Reviews

Verified Patient Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent communication with doctor and both PAs.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Wakefield is always very pleasant, friendly. Discussed my situation thoroughly with my wife and me, showing anatomic diagrams to assist in the explanations, presented options including risks vs. benefits. Gave us as much time as we needed.

5 out of 5 stars

I was extremely grateful to Dr. Wakefield for every bit of that visit. His clarity, expertise, patience, explanations and compassion were superlative.I was/am able to do my next steps with a much greater awareness of my predicament.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Wakefield explained everything in a manner I could understandand and put me at ease. His caring, concern and knowledge is very comforting

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Wakefield is excellent and answers all your questions thoroughly

5 out of 5 stars

Issue was analyzing an MRI. Challenging topic to discuss but Dr. Wakefield not clear, thoughtful, and kept the focus on helping me understand options. He was a "pro" who combined expertise with communication skills and empathy.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Wakefield took much time in explaining issues with back & im very happy with his treatment program.

5 out of 5 stars

I respect this physician. He is personable and very smart.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Wakefield was very professional BUT down to earth. He explained everything in language you could understand.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr.Wakefield is a great Doctor.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Wakefield really a wonderful man. Felt like he really cared and had a good grasp of the situation - Well informed in advance of my arrival.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Wakefield was excellent - no rush on time, & spent time with me explaining everything - great visit.

5 out of 5 stars

These items are great strengths of Dr. Wakefield

5 out of 5 stars

I always recommend Dr Wakefield He's a fantastic surgeon & treats his patients w/respect. He truly takes time to be sure you're comfortable w/answers to questions & understanding all discussions. Great guy!

Other Reviews from Around the Web

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent, Dr Wakefield explained things in detail and left plenty of time for my questions

5 out of 5 stars

Dr.Wakefield is in my opinion the best around hands down i gave him five stars on all my surgerys he and sean are very proffessional i left positive he is very compassionate an great at explaining exactlywhat the issues are i met dr .w in 2004 just starting out on his own he told me straight up he does not want or need my money if you can get by without surgery he will tell you if you absolutely need surgery then he is the man you want his staff were just as exceptional as he is he did my neck then my back12 yrs later my wifes neck an numerous people i have reffered amazing neurosurgeon and an amazing person

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Wakefield performed a fusion to my lower back and I feel so much better. I am pain free and can now walk long distance again. I can sit with ease. Dr Wakefield gave me my quality of life back. Prior to the surgery I was in pain, couldn’t walk far, couldn’t sit for long. Now I’m going to my exercise class 3 times a week and back to walking long distances. His staff is amazing as well. I highly recommend Dr Wakefield.

5 out of 5 stars

Warm, informative, knowledgeable and clear. I so appreciate the time he spent with us, explaining all that would be involved. He builds trust!

Bio

Andrew Wakefield, MD, FAANS, is a neurosurgeon with the Hartford HealthCare Ayer Neuroscience Institute.

Board certified in neurology, Dr. Wakefield is an assistant clinical professor of surgery at the University of Connecticut and has earned the Hartford Hospital Medical Staff Humanitarian Award and a 20-year award from the American Medical Association. He earned a master’s degree in pathology/immunology and a medical degree from the University of Connecticut. He completed a residency in neurosurgery at Hartford Hospital and fellowships in neurosurgery, spine, at the University of New Mexico and Cleveland Clinic.

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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