Ayer Neuroscience Institute
Neurology • Waterford, CT
About
Ayer Neuroscience Institute at Backus Hospital in Norwich, Connecticut offers neurology, neurosurgery, neuropsychology, neuro-critical care, and neurointensive services. The institute's specialists—neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuropsychologists, neurointensivists, and neuro-critical care nurses—meet weekly to review cases collaboratively and develop treatment plans. The institute operates a Level 4 Epilepsy Center and a Center for Comprehensive MS Care.
Clinic Type
Neurology
Address
Backus Hospital, 326 Washington Street, Norwich, CT 06360
Phone
860-...
Kara.Giroux@HHCHealth.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Healthgrades (Ayer Neuroscience Institute, Waterford, CT): Not specified (patient reviews described positively)
- Backus Hospital / Ayer Neuroscience Institute page: 4.6 / 5 (94 surveys)
- Hartford Hospital / Ayer Neuroscience Institute page: 4.7 / 5 (53 surveys)
- Hartford HealthCare (Locations Detail - The Ayer Neuroscience Institute): 4.9 / 5 (individual physician listing shown) (Not specified for the overall institute in this source)
Patients praise
- Patient satisfaction is described as high (e.g., strong overall ratings on provider pages).
- Care is presented as personalized and collaborative, with a mission emphasizing advanced, collaborative services.
- Patient stories/outcomes are highlighted via “Patient Stories & Videos.”
Common complaints
- No specific complaint themes or negative patient review experiences are provided in the supplied sources.
"“The BEST!! There isn't a better provider than Jen!! She truly cares about all of her patients …”"
— Healthgrades: The Ayer Neuroscience Institute, Waterford, CT"“Hear from our patients themselves about our care and their outcomes.”"
— Backus Hospital / Hartford HealthCare Ayer Neuroscience Institute page (Patient Stories & Videos)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Significant Neurological Care Delays in Waterford - We are WLR FM | wlrfm.com — Apr 23, 2026
- Ageing mind and impact of social media set for debate - Health - Waterford News & Star — May 19, 2026
- University Hospital Waterford to receive specialist mental health crisis nursing team — Jul 8, 2026
- Ageing mind and impact of social media on the brain up for debate at Robert Boyle Summer School - News - Waterford Chamber of Commerce — May 19, 2026
- PRESS RELEASE: Big Picture Psychology Opens Its Doors in Waterford City - Big Picture Psychology — Sep 30, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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