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Dr. Joseph Bentivegna, MD

Dr. Joseph Bentivegna, MD

Ophthalmology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Joseph Bentivegna, MD is an ophthalmologist in Rocky Hill, CT and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY / ABINGTON-OGONTZ CAMPUS in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities Hartford Hospital and Saint Francis Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

541 Cromwell Ave Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860) 721-8800

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Bentivegna specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Low Wait Times
    Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.
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Dr. Bentivegna's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bentivegna

3.8
16 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 star
63%
63%
4 star
6%
6%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
6%
6%
1 star
25%
25%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Jun 16, 2022
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Dr. Bentivegna and Staff provide a stellar atmosphere from the moment one enters office and exists. Questions are answered, phone calls are returned in a timely fashion and wait time is under 15 min. We are totally pleased with his services.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Mark Walworth – Apr 12, 2022
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Dr. Bentivegna is attentive and thorough. Staff is friendly and helpful.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 01, 2019
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He is caring, down to earth, optimistic, and has charitable projects in Haiti. I noticed disabled and elderly patients tthere. I think he specializes in eye problems rather than ordinary check ups. He is soon opening a computer cam eyeglass service with thousands of online options.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 16, 2018
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Rushes through his eye exams. Does not do special exams for macular degeneration. Told me for a couple years not to worry. I saw another ophthalmologist and he rushed me to a specialist because the situation was critical. Dr. Bentivegna does not fully explain issues that can come from cataract surgery. My sight, thanks to Dr. B and the surgeon he recommended is not good and cannot be improved - I wish I had never met the man or listened to him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Apr 17, 2018
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Had a 10:00 appt with him. Waited in an ice cold patient room for an hour past my appt time. Heard him going into other rooms and examining other patients who came in after me. Very disappointed. I left without seeing him. Don't know if I will go back.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Hebron, CT – Jun 14, 2017
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Years with the man who knows his limits but also knows the best Doctors.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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leemiles@aol.com in hartford ,ct – Mar 08, 2017
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Dr. Bentivegna was incredibly professional and compassionate. He was able to take me in last minute for not only an eye exam, but took the time to fit me with contacts and show me how to put them in and take them out. He was very pleasant and extremely knowledgeable. Dr. Bentivegna also noticed I had a cyst on my eyelid, which he removed the same day without any pain and I have no scar from it! I was amazed! He is incredibly talented and I highly and confidently recommend him!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Jeannette Gonzalez in Fairfield, CT – Nov 02, 2016
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I have been a long time patient of Dr. Bendivegna and I find him extremely knowledgeable, hard working and kind. When it came time for cataract surgery, I was extremely apprehensive. With his reassurance, I not only got 20/20 vision back, but couldn't believe how much better I saw colors on my t.v.! The Dr's staff is always welcoming and happy to see each and every patient. I highly recommend this doctor's office. Tim Kelliher
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Tim Kelliher in Newington, CT – Oct 31, 2016
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Highly recommended! Professional, thorough, welcoming, considerate. On time appointments..
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
EEP in Fairfield, CT – Oct 19, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Joseph Bentivegna, MD is an ophthalmologist in Rocky Hill, CT and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY / ABINGTON-OGONTZ CAMPUS in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities Hartford Hospital and Saint Francis Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Ophthalmology

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  • Pennsylvania State University / Abington-ogontz Campus

    Medical School, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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  • Haitian

Focus on Thyroid Eye Disease

Locations

Practice

office541 Cromwell Ave Rocky Hill, CT 06067
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hartford Hospital

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

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

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    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

  • Saint Francis Hospital

    114 Woodland St
    Hartford, CT 06105
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    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

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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