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Dr. Cato Laurencin, MD

Dr. Cato Laurencin, MD

Sports Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Cato Laurencin, MD is a sports medicine specialist in Farmington, CT and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UConn John Dempsey Hospital and The Hospital of Central Connecticut at New Britain General Campus. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 1 review 5 Star Rating (1 review)

Practice

263 Farmington Ave Farmington, CT 06030

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Laurencin specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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About Me

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Dr. Cato Laurencin, MD is a sports medicine specialist in Farmington, CT and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UConn John Dempsey...read more
  • Sports Medicine

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Hip & Knee Orthopedics

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  • Weill Cornell Medical College

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Harvard Combined Program

    Residency Hospital, 1993
  • Pennsylvania Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1988
  • Pennsylvania Hospital Of University Of Pennsylvania Health System

    Internship Hospital, 1988
  • Harvard Medical School

    Medical School, 1987
  • Princeton University

    Undergraduate School, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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  • Elected to Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences (one of five orthopaedic surgeons in the U.S.), 2004 to pr

  • Nicolas Andry Award (Highest honor from Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons), 2006

  • America' Top Doctor's, 2012-2004

  • US News and World Report America's Best Doctors (with commendation), 2011, 2012

  • Magna Cum Laude, Harvard Medical School, 1987

Locations

Practice

UConn John Dempsey Hospital263 Farmington Ave Farmington, CT 06030
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Office263 Farmington Ave Rm E7037 Farmington, CT 06030
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Office120 Farmington Ave Farmington, CT 06030
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UConn John Dempsey Hospital

    100 Farmington Ave
    Farmington, CT 06032
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Griffin Hospital

    130 Division St
    Derby, CT 06418
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Hartford Hospital

    80 Seymour St
    Hartford, CT 06102
    Recipient of 29
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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