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Bortan, Elena, MD

Gender

Female

Language

English, Romanian

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).

Specialties
Accepting New Patients
  • Neurology
Areas of Expertise
Ataxia, Blepharospasm, Corticobasal Degeneration, Deep Brain Stimulation, Dystonia, Essential Tremor, Gait Disorders, Huntington’s Disease, Movement Disorders, Multiple Symptoms Atrophy, Myoclonus, Neurosciences, Parkinsonisms, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Restless Leg Syndrome, Tardive Dyskinesia, Tics and Tourette Syndrome, Wilson's Diseases

Hospitals and Organizations

  • Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
  • Hartford Hospital
  • Integrated Care Partners

Education

Fellowship
Lahey Clinic Medical Center ‐ Movement Disorders

Internship
Lincoln Medical Center (NY)

Medical School
Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy

Residency
Tufts New England Medical Center

Reviews

Verified Patient Reviews

4 out of 5 stars

I was very impressed with her level of care and attention to detail though I feel I have not been given a lot of information about my condition

5 out of 5 stars

I've never had any doctor provide such a thorough and thoughtful diagnosis and treatment plan. Dr Bortan was absolutely outstanding in every way!

5 out of 5 stars

I've recommended her to several friends and relatives.

5 out of 5 stars

There was only one problem in that after filling out a long online questionnaire prior to this initial appointment, the office personnel informed me that they never received it.

5 out of 5 stars

I was very pleased

5 out of 5 stars

I had requested why on anesthetic was been used, and she explained it quite clearly to my thorough understanding.

5 out of 5 stars

I was very happy with my appt. And look forward to the follow up

5 out of 5 stars

All around a good experience.

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent practice and all providers

Other Reviews from Around the Web

5 out of 5 stars

Pleased with the experience and look forward to working with this doctor

5 out of 5 stars

Very thorough - knowledgeable and kind

Bio

If your GPS is unable to find 100 Perkins Farm Drive, please try 80 Coogan Boulevard.

Dr. Elena Bortan, is a movement disorders specialist with the Ayer Neuroscience Institute Chase Family Movement Disorders Center.

Dr. Bortan came to Hartford HealthCare from Middlesex Hospital, where she worked for almost a decade. She earned her medical degree from Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Romania. She completed a residency in neurology at Tufts-New England Medical Center and a fellowship in movement disorders at the Lahey Clinic.

Fluent in English and Romanian, Dr. Bortan’s areas of clinical interest are movement disorders including Parkinsonism, essential tremor and others; botulinum toxin chemodenervation for dystonia, blepharospasm and spasticity; deep brain stimulation; and general neurology. She is board-certified in neurology and a member of the American Academy of Neurology and Movement Disorder Society.

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Insurance

Aetna, Anthem, Cigna Healthcare, Colonial Cooperative Care, Community Health Network of Connecticut, Inc., Connecticare, First Health Group Corp., Health New England, Multiplan, Northeast Health Direct, Oxford Health Plans, United Healthcare, BCBS Medicare, Connecticare Commercial, Connecticare Medicare, Corvel, Coventry, Essence Healthcare, Evercare, Focus, Health Connecticut, Health Direct, Healthy Connecticut, Prime Health Services, Private Health Care Systems, Inc., Senior Whole Health, WellCare of Connecticut, Inc., One Health Plan/ Great-West Healthcare, CarePartners of Connecticut

This information is subject to change at any time. Please check with your insurance provider before scheduling your appointment or receiving services to confirm they are a participating member of the Hartford HealthCare network.

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