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Charlotte Hungerford Hospital

5 out of 5 · 114 reviews

Orthopedic Surgery • Torrington, WY • Since 1916

About

Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is a nonprofit, 109-bed community hospital in Torrington, CT (HQ at 540 Litchfield Street). It offers a broad range of services including emergency care, cardiovascular medicine, cancer care, primary care, wound care and hyperbaric medicine, physical rehabilitation, joint replacement, and maternity services. The hospital also operates care locations in Winsted and Torrington and supports robotic spine surgery using advanced navigation. Founded in 1916, it serves the Torrington area with a focus on comprehensive medical services and minimally invasive orthopedic options, including spine procedures. For orthopedics-related care, contact the hospital’s orthopedic team or visit the main campus for consultations, imaging, and surgical options. Phone numbers: 844-360-7623 or 860-496-6666.

Clinic Type

Orthopedic Surgery

Address

540 Litchfield Street, Torrington, CT 06790

Phone

860.406.6865

Email

NorthwestRegionAdvocacy@hhchealth.org

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Services Offered

  • Orthopedics

Technology & Equipment

  • robotic-assisted surgery
  • arthroscopic procedures
  • joint fusion
  • total joint replacement

Team

  • Ashish Upadhyay, Board-certified orthopedic surgeon — MD, DPM
  • Mariam Hakim-Zargar, Orthopedic Surgeon — MD, MPH, FAAOS
  • Mitch Scott Garden, Orthopedic Surgeon — MD
  • Darren Allen Winkler, Podiatrist/Orthopedic specialist — DPM
  • Keith Edward Penney, Orthopedic Surgeon — MD
  • Leigh Scott Brezenoff, Orthopedic Surgeon — MD
  • Lane Darin Spero, Orthopedic Surgeon — MD
  • Douglas Craig Wisch, Orthopedic Surgeon — MD
  • Jacob E. Tulipan, Orthopedic Surgeon — MD
  • Frank Joseph Pompo, Orthopedic Surgeon — MD

Insurance & Payment

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Healthgrades / CMS HCAHPS: 54% of patients would definitely recommend (10% lower than national average) (Based on HCAHPS survey data)
  • US News & World Report: 5/5 (for specific provider Dr. Brezenoff) (114 reviews)

Patients praise

  • access to skilled orthopedic and spine specialists
  • use of advanced technologies like robotic navigation systems
  • praise for individual physician medical expertise and outcomes
  • positive interactions with some clinical staff members

Common complaints

  • reports of staff being unfriendly or rude
  • concerns regarding responsiveness and care team speed
  • dissatisfaction with pain management and discharge communication
  • lower-than-average patient recommendation rates

"The nurses are rude, and give you an attitude if you ask them anything beyond what they feel like doing."

— OpenGovUK review

"Knowledgeable and explained thoroughly what he is suggesting going forward. The staff is kind and caring."

— Healthgrades review

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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