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Duncan, Brett Hunter, MD, FACC

Title
Medical Director, Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute Comprehensive Hypertension Center

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
  • Cardiovascular Medicine – Board Certified
  • Nuclear Cardiology – Board Certified

Areas of Expertise
Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiac Imaging, Cardiomyopathy, Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Coronary Artery Disease, Echocardiography, Exercise Testing, Heart Failure, Hypertension, Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Medicine, Syncope

Hospitals and Organizations

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

Education

Medical School
Chicago Medical School

Residency
Albany Medical Center

Fellowship
Hartford Hospital ‐ Cardiology; Advanced Congestive Heart Failure

Reviews

Verified Patient Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

Extremely satisfied with my doctor and his concern and compassion as well as his expertise

5 out of 5 stars

Was referred by friend and I highly recommend.

5 out of 5 stars

Also was excellent. He listened to my concerns. He also explained his diagnosis and gave me information to call ahead and make appointment with Jefferson Radiology.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Duncan is amazing, kind and took his time being patient and explained everything thoroughly

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Duncan is a phenomenal doctor. Competent, kind, compassionate and excellent communicator. I did put both my mom and stepdad in his care when they moved from MA to CT six years ago and they loved him too.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Duncan is a very good doctor.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Duncan is always very thorough in diagnosing and assessing my treatment during our sessions.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Duncan has always been attentive, has an easy manner and engages well with patient

5 out of 5 stars

Professional, friendly, prepared

5 out of 5 stars

So great to have Dr. Duncan back!! Although in his absence, the quality of care was top notch.

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service. Doctor answered all questions I had and talked to me so that I could understand everything.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Duncan is great. He shows a real interest in your medical issues. He discusses the issues and proposes a plan of action. I have referred several people to him and will continue to do so.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Duncan provides caring professional and knowledgeable care. His genuine interest in your health and well being was demonstrated during the entirety of my visit

5 out of 5 stars

Very thorough explanation of disease and treatments

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Duncan is the best physician I have had, and I am a physician.

5 out of 5 stars

I have been with HHC for years. Always pleased with doctors, staff, and assistsnts

5 out of 5 stars

Dr/ Duncan is a model of a healing physician.

5 out of 5 stars

He's one of the best!!

5 out of 5 stars

Gave me some helpful information regarding exercises I could do to increase my strength.

5 out of 5 stars

Pleased wit all things

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Duncan is always very concerned, compassionate and informative when I see him. He doesn't rush through the visit and takes the time to listen to me and answer all of my questions.

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent response to concerns and excellent advice given

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Duncan is wonderful and my whole family sees him and we are very lucky to have him as our heart doctor! He is caring, compassionate, professional and most of all He Listens to me and answers all my questions

5 out of 5 stars

Care in general was great. Dr Dunkin specifically was outstanding.

5 out of 5 stars

I measure doctors or their delegates y the number of times they look at their clock out watches. In this case, not one glance perfection in bedside manner

5 out of 5 stars

I was very impressed with Dr. Duncan - Easy to talk to and he actually listens! Very caring and knowledgeable- I feel as though I'm in very good hands!

5 out of 5 stars

Always have a good and knoledge visit. Top Doc.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Duncan is attentive to my questions and any I formation or updates I need to tell him.

5 out of 5 stars

I have been a patient and am very pleased

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Duncan continues to be a patient and caring doctor. I'm happy to have found him.


Other Reviews from Around the Web

5 out of 5 stars

Bret is a very smart cardiologist! He treated myself/my mother and currently my father. Bret uses best practice standards yet is able to apply individualized care to his patients. He is extremely knowledgeable and very professional.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Duncan is an outstanding cardiologist. He is highly respected among his peers and deeply appreciated by his patients. My experience with him over many years has been nothing but positive. He genuinely listens to one’s questions and concerns responding to each in an unhurried and appropriate fashion. He keeps abreast of the latest developments in diagnostic technology and pharmaceutical advancements to help his patients best manage their conditions while maintaining or improving their quality of life.Beyond his skills as a physician, he is a genuinely good and decent human being, something that becomes apparent shortly after meeting him. I have, and will continue to recommend him with great confidence.

0 out of 5 stars

Dr. Duncan is an outstanding cardiologist. He is highly respected among his peers and deeply appreciated by his patients. My experience with him over many years has been nothing but positive. He genuinely listens to one’s questions and concerns responding to each in an unhurried and appropriate fashion. He keeps abreast of the latest developments in diagnostic technology and pharmaceutical advancements to help his patients best manage their conditions while maintaining or improving their quality of life.Beyond his skills as a physician, he is a genuinely good and decent human being, something that becomes apparent shortly after meeting him. I have, and will continue to recommend him with great confidence.

5 out of 5 stars

Great doctor. Very supportive, knowledgeable and informative.

5 out of 5 stars

Great Doctor

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Duncan is a unique blend of competence and kindness. He actually listens to patients and gives great advice. Having been to several cardiologists, he is blessing.

5 out of 5 stars

I highly recommend Dr. Duncan. He asks questions and truly listens. I never feel rushed.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Brett Duncan is a wonderful, caring and excellent doctor who listens to his patients, takes the time to explain any questions or concerns, never rushes the patient out and always makes me and my family feel like he cares. If you ask a question to him through the portal he always personally responds! My whole family sees Dr. Duncan and we would never want anyone else. I can not say enough great things about him!

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Duncan extremely knowledgeable and personable. He is easily one of the best doctors I have ever dealt with.

5 out of 5 stars

Staff and doctors were attentive, caring and spent the time I needed to understand the testing and results. I wasn't rushed at all

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Duncan always listens patiently and explains so that we understand. We are very grateful for his kind care.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Duncan is highly regarded, has a great bedside manner, and is positive and encouraging. Doesn’t get any better!

5 out of 5 stars

Truly a very excellent cardiologist. Before my first appointment with him, he had become thoroughly aware of my medical history and ordered further tests to check my heart health. I am now awaiting details about the results.

5 out of 5 stars

Very positive. You feel listened to. He offers suggestions and reasons for a particular treatment or medication giving you time to understand and ask questions.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. DUNCAN has been attentive to my needs and my husband's for many years. He's quick to respond back, takes his time with appointments and is very knowledgeable.

Bio

Dr. Duncan has been in practice since 1997 when he joined the Hartford Hospital Medical Staff.

Insurance

Aetna, Anthem, BCBS Medicare, CarePartners of Connecticut, Cigna Healthcare, Colonial Cooperative Care, Community Health Network of Connecticut, Inc., Connecticare, Connecticare Commercial, Connecticare Medicare, Corvel, Coventry, Essence Healthcare, Evercare, First Health Group Corp., Focus, Health Connecticut, Health Direct, Health New England, Healthy Connecticut, Northeast Health Direct, One Health Plan/ Great-West Healthcare, Oxford Health Plans, Prime Health Services, Private Health Care Systems, Inc., Senior Whole Health, United Healthcare, WellCare of Connecticut, Inc.

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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