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Dr. Joseph Colasanto, MD

Dr. Joseph Colasanto, MD

Radiation Oncology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Joseph Colasanto, MD is a radiation oncologist in Hartford, CT and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Connecticut School of Medicine in 1999. He is affiliated with Johnson Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

5 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 5 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Practice

94 Woodland St Hartford, CT 06105
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(860) 714-4568

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Colasanto is affiliated with Johnson Memorial Hospital Stafford Springs, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Colasanto specializes in the area of Radiation Oncology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Colasanto's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Colasanto

5.0

9 ratings, 7 with a written review
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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
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Nancy – May 23, 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
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Wendy L. Saffer – May 06, 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
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Apr 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
What could be improved
No results
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John Kneel – 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
What could be improved
No results
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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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Feb 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
6 people found this helpful
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Doris J. in Barkhamsted, CT – Feb 21, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Colasanto graduated from South Windsor High School, South Windsor, Connecticut, in 1985.  He attended the University of Connecticut from 1985 – 1989.  During his time at UConn, he served the community as a volunteer at the South...read more

  • Radiation Oncology

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  • Yale

    Internship Hospital, 2000

  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 2000

  • University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1999

  • Georgetown University

    1993

  • University Of Connecticut

    Undergraduate School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Radiology®
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Radiation Oncology
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  • Lally, B.E., Zelterman, D., Colasanto, J.M., Haffty, B.G., Detterbeck, F.C. and L.D. Wilson. Reply to JCO/2006/091504 Postoperative cGy for N2 NSCLC: Conclusions are not black and white but Gray. JCO 24:2998-3006, 2006

  • Colasanto, J.M., Prasad, P., Nash, M.A., Decker, R.H., and L.D. Wilson.

  • Colasanto, J.M., Tsang, R.W., and J.D. Brierley. Chapter 19: Thyroid, Trachea and Mediastinum. Handbook of Radiation Oncology. Eds: Bruce Haffty MD and Lynn Wilson MD., 7/23/2008

  • Colasanto, J.M., Haffty, B.G., and L.D. Wilson.

  • Decker RH, Tanoue LT, Colasanto JM, Detterbeck FC, Wilson LD. Evaluation and Definitive Management of Medically Inoperable Early-Stage Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer. Part 2: Newer Treatment Modalities. Oncology (Williston Park). July:20(8):899-905, 2006.

  • Lally, B.E., Haffty, B.G., Moran, M.S, Colasanto, J.M., and S.A. Higgins.

  • Lally, B.E., Colasanto, J.M., Fischer, J.J., and J.P.S. Knisely.

  • Huang, C-K., Labadia, M., Gundlapalli, A., Liang, L., and J.M. Colasanto.

  • Decker, R.H., Tanoue, L.T., Colasanto, J.M., Detterbeck, F.C., and L.D. Wilson.

  • Moran M.S., Colasanto, J.M., Haffty, B.G., Wilson, L.D., Lund M.W., and S.A. Higgins.

  • Gomez-Cambronero, J., Colasanto, J.M., Huang, C-K., and R.I. Sha'afi.

  • Intern of the Year, Yale, Dept Medicine, Primary Care, 2000

  • RSNA Roentgen Resident/Fellow Research Award, 2003

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Locations

Practice

Connecticut Radiation Oncology PC94 Woodland St Hartford, CT 06105
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Practice

Radiology And Biomedical Imaging-New Haven-Yale Physicians Building800 Howard Ave New Haven, CT 06519
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Practice

Pain Care Northwest LLC142 Hazard Ave Enfield, CT 06082
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Johnson Memorial Hospital

    201 Chestnut Hill Rd
    Stafford Springs, CT 06076
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    92%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    8% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

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