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Dr. James Mazzara, MD

Dr. James Mazzara, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. James Mazzara, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Manchester, CT and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Mazzara has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities Hartford Hospital and Manchester Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 54 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (54 reviews)

Practice

29 Haynes St Manchester, CT 06040

Make an Appointment

(860) 649-2267

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Mazzara is affiliated with Hartford Hospital Hartford, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for orthopedic surgery.

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ • See hospitals
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. • See hospitals
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Dr. Mazzara's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Mazzara

4.2

54 ratings, 26 with a written review
5 Star
76%
76%
4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
2%
2%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
17%
17%

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What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 19, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
MAUREEN SURPRENANT – Apr 12, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nancy S. – Dec 18, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 07, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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kathleen m alsgaard – Sep 02, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 05, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Mar 17, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 12, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Feb 12, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nazy Borden – Jan 10, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Rosh – Dec 29, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Dec 22, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
E. Euliano – Sep 02, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
John – Jul 19, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Julie Angelica RN – Jul 08, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Kyle – Jul 04, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Paul V. – Apr 14, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Lisa – Feb 02, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
May 05, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Deborah mittica in East windsor ct. – Apr 25, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

I have practiced for 24 years and have provided the best orthopedic surgery care to my patients. My practice focuses on caring for traumatic and degenerative conditions of the shoulder, elbow and knee. We pride ourselves on our thorough evaluations...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Bone & Joint Non-Surgical Orthopedics

  • Hip & Knee Orthopedics

  • Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

  • Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedics

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • St Lukes Hosp/roosevelt Hos

    Residency Hospital, 1991

  • Baylor

    Fellowship Hospital, 1991

  • Hospital Joint Dis

    Fellowship Hospital, 1987

  • St Luke's/roosevelt Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1985

  • New York Medical College

    Medical School, 1984

  • New York University

    Undergraduate School, 1980
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Locations

Practice

Connecticut Center for Orthopedic Surgery LLC29 Haynes St Manchester, CT 06040
1
Connecticut Surgical Group PC1260 Silas Deane Hwy Wethersfield, CT 06109
2
Orthopedic Associates Surgery Center LLC150 Enterprise Dr Rocky Hill, CT 06067
3

Practice

Orthopedic Associates of Hartford PC345 Western Blvd Glastonbury, CT 06033
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hartford Hospital

    80 Seymour St
    Hartford, CT 06102
    Recipient of 29
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback

  • Manchester Memorial Hospital

    71 Haynes St
    Manchester, CT 06040
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    8% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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