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Sinning, Joseph Garret, MD

Language

English

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Specialties
Accepting New Patients
  • Medical Oncology – Board Certified
  • Hematology / Oncology – Board Certified
Areas of Expertise
Breast Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Hematologic Malignancy

Hospitals and Organizations

  • Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
  • Integrated Care Partners
  • The Hospital of Central Connecticut

Education

Medical School
Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons

Internship
Naval Medical Center

Residency
University of California ‐ Internal Medicine
Naval Medical Center ‐ Internal Medicine

Fellowship
Stanford University School of Medicine ‐ Bone Marrow Transplantation
Yale University School of Medicine ‐ Hematology and Medical Oncology

Reviews

Verified Patient Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Sinning was very nice.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Sinning was very caring and attentive, listened to my concerns and problems, and provided a solution to the problem.

5 out of 5 stars

Very professional care

5 out of 5 stars

As always Dr. Sinning gives me as much time as needed. He takes great care of my - both physically and emotionally and I cannot say enough good about him. I have the utmost confidence in him and am blessed to have him (and his staff) as my oncologist to guide me and help me through this difficult process.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Sinning is very attentive, thoughtful and shows concern and caring.. Engages well In discussion of clinical issues.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Sinning is very thorough, doesn't rush, patient, and empathetic.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Sinning's experience is beyond compare. He listens intently to his patients and offers well thought out recommendations. This is why I travel almost an hour to see him.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Sinning was excellent

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Sinning is so concerned & patient, never rushing you at all.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Sinning is so calm & patient. He acts like there's no other patient in the world besides you.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Sinning was informative, professional but with a kind manner. Highly recommend him.

5 out of 5 stars

You could not ask for better care

5 out of 5 stars

Dry helpful doctor and easy to talk with.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr.Sinning is the best!

5 out of 5 stars

Everyone answered all my questions .

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Sinning listened well to my feelings/concerns.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Sinning always spends time and makes me feel heard.

Other Reviews from Around the Web

5 out of 5 stars

These people are the friendliest people on earth. Here to take care of you. Bless them for what they do

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Sinning’s calm manner and gentle voice made both my husband & I very comfortable & able to answer all his inquiries of us. It was a very thorough & we are happy that we got to see him.

5 out of 5 stars

Everything went smoothly, no waiting, very professional

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Sinning is very compassionate, caring, through he leaves no stones unturned, I have all the confidence in him and trust him with my care .

5 out of 5 stars

Very pleasant visit

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent medical Assistants. DR Sinning is a great listener & very knowledgeable.

Bio

Joseph Sinning, MD, is a hematologist/oncologist with the Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute, seeing patients in Plainville, Southington and Torrington.

Dr. Sinning served the greater Hartford and Waterbury communities in private practice and on the staff of St. Francis Hospital for years. His clinical interests include hematologic malignancies, general hematology and oncology, and breast cancer.

After earning a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from Dartmouth College, he graduated from the Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at the Naval Medical Center in Oakland, CA, and the University of California San Francisco, then went on to complete a pair of fellowships. One was in bone marrow transplantation at Stanford University School of Medicine, and the second was in hematology and medical oncology at Yale University School of Medicine.

Board-certified in medical oncology, hematology and internal medicine,Dr. Sinning is also an active researcher. He has served as sub-investigator in medical oncology and blood disorders with the Cooperative Group and Pharmaceutical Studies and has been named a Top Doctor by Connecticut Magazine for many years.

Insurance

Aetna, Anthem, Cigna Healthcare, Colonial Cooperative Care, Community Health Network of Connecticut, Inc., Connecticare, First Health Group Corp., Health New England, 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.

Provider Financial Assistance Policy Coverage

Covered by Financial Assistance policy.

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