Mary Gina Ratchford, MD
Ophthalmology • Berlin, CT • Since 1854
About
Mary Gina Ratchford, MD is associated with Hartford Hospital as part of its medical staff, within the Hartford HealthCare system. Hartford Hospital is a large teaching, tertiary-care center founded in 1854 in Hartford, CT, with 867 beds and an integrated network that includes The Institute of Living (mental health), Jefferson House (long-term care), multiple affiliates, and extensive specialty services (cancer, heart/vascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, urology). The system emphasizes education and a broad regional presence through hospitals, community care, rehabilitation, home care, and an accountable care organization.
Clinic Type
Ophthalmology
Address
80 Seymour Street, Hartford, CT 06102, US
Phone
860.406.6865
Nadine.Ireland@hhchealth.org
Opening Hours
a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
This information appears in a list of participating providers and should be verified with the insurer and Hartford HealthCare prior to scheduling.
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
Interpreter services available?
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).
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- RateMDs: 4.67/5 (6 ratings)
- WebMD: 5.0/5 (12 ratings)
- Vitals: 4.9/5 (10 ratings)
- Yelp: Not specified (21 reviews)
Patients praise
- caring and compassionate demeanor
- thorough and competent medical explanations
- professional and supportive staff
- long-term patient satisfaction
Common complaints
- long wait times for appointments or to be seen
- difficulty scheduling appointments for new issues
"Dr. Ratchford is extremely skilled and compassionate. I can't say enough positive things about her. Waits to be seen can sometimes be longer than I want."
— RateMDs"Dr Ratchford is one of the most caring and professional doctors that I’ve ever met. She takes time to talk to me and always explains things thoroughly."
— LocalityBizSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
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- Hartford-Based Hospital Hosts Women Physicians At West Hartford Event | West Hartford, CT Patch — Mar 12, 2026
- Four Accomplished Professionals Join UHart’s Board of Regents - University of Hartford — Mar 1, 2026
- McGuire, Ratchford Named WestConn's Wolves of the Week - Western Connecticut State University — Mar 11, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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