Saint Francis Hospital - Department of Surgery
Offering comprehensive, patient-centered, personalized care coordination to meet the unique needs of each individual. Whether you need a routine procedure or surgery for a complex medical condition, Saint Francis Hospital - Department of Surgery provides expertise and innovation you can trust.
For more information call (860) 714-SURG (7874).
Welcome to Saint Francis Hospital Department of Surgery
A Promise to Our Patients - Personalized Care Delivered with Empathy and Skill:
At the Saint Francis Hospital Department of Surgery, our mission is to deliver comprehensive, high-quality surgical care grounded in compassion, precision, and respect for every individual we serve. We recognize that each patient arrives with a unique story, set of needs, and personal beliefs, and we are committed to meeting them with empathy, clear communication, and clinical excellence. Our multidisciplinary team of surgeons, nurses, and support professionals works collaboratively to provide innovative, evidence-based treatment while honoring the dignity, values, and faith traditions that are meaningful to our patients and their families. We strive to cultivate an environment where advanced surgical expertise and inclusive, faith-informed care coexist—ensuring that every person feels seen, supported, and confident throughout their surgical journey.
Our Academic Mission:
Central to our purpose is a strong academic and educational mission. We are dedicated to teaching and inspiring medical students and training the next generation of surgeons through rigorous residency and fellowship programs, mentorship, and hands-on learning grounded in both technical mastery and humanistic care. We are actively engaged in clinical research designed to advance surgical science and improve the safety, effectiveness, and accessibility of care. Through scholarship, teaching, and continuous quality improvement, we aim not only to meet today’s standards of excellence, but to shape the future of surgery for the communities we serve.
Thank you,
Kelly Tyler, MD
Chair | Saint Francis Hospital - Department of Surgery
At Saint Francis Hospital, you’ll find:
- Surgical expertise: Our surgeons are board-certified and fellowship-trained, giving them a high level of skill and experience. We use advanced surgery techniques to treat a range of conditions. The surgical team also includes imaging specialists, surgical nurses and skilled anesthesiologists.
- Cutting-edge technology: We perform complex procedures using innovative imaging methods, robotic surgery systems and advanced navigation technology. In our 3D printing lab, surgeons accurately plan surgeries before entering the operating room, leading to the most precise procedure possible.
- Access to emergency surgery: At Saint Francis Hospital, patients receive the highest level of critical care. Certified trauma surgeons and specialized surgeons (including neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons) are available 24/7 to ensure timely treatment for trauma injuries. We provide a seamless transition from our emergency departments to surgical care.
- Coordinated care: The surgical departments at Trinity Health Of New England communicate regularly, providing a smooth patient experience. Patients have access to exceptional and specialized surgery, close to home.
- Focus on patient experience: Our surgical teams work hard to provide you with a positive experience. We deliver meticulously planned surgeries that begin on time. During the procedure, we offer real-time updates for your loved ones.
- Safety: Our surgical team follows rigorous protocols as part of our Enhanced Recovery Program for Surgery. We provide safe care before, during and after your surgery.
Learn More about Surgical Services:
Preparing for Your Surgery
Our providers understand that successful surgeries depend on excellent pre- and postoperative care. From insurance coverage and preoperative testing to recovery and rehabilitation, our surgical teams provide a comprehensive, thorough surgical experience. Learn more about what to expect as you prepare for surgery and transition to a full recovery.
Contact Us
For more information please call (860) 714-SURG (7874).
Important Information About Transgender Health Care at Trinity Health Of New England
At Trinity Health Of New England, our goal is to deliver compassionate, high-quality, and affordable health services to all, including transgender patients and their families, offering a wide range of transgender health care at our inpatient and outpatient facilities. Guided by robust policies, Trinity Health Of New England prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity and expression and calls on all colleagues to provide unbiased, respectful, and sensitive care to transgender, non-binary, and gender-expansive patients and their families. We are connected with an extended network of care which includes hormone therapy, mastectomy, breast augmentation, orchiectomy, and hysterectomy.*
When a service is not available at our facility, our providers will offer further information to the patient, as appropriate. For example, providers are made aware that generally some sterilizing procedures—including some surgeries—are not performed at our facility. In these instances, providers may transition that portion of a patient’s care to other providers within a reasonable distance, such as Hartford Health Collective.
We welcome inquiries from patients, families, companions, and providers about the wide range of transgender health care available at our facilities. We are deeply committed to providing high-quality, supportive, welcoming care, regardless of gender identity or expression.
For more information, please visit our Equitable Policies and Practices page.
*Our facility follows the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services in service to patients and with respect to procedures offered to patients, and our clinicians are always ready to discuss your needs.