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Thurston, Kristy Tyler, MD

Gender

Female

Language

English

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
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
Areas of Expertise
Anal Fissures, Anal Fistulas and Fissures, Appendectomy, Cancer of the Small Intestine, Colon Cancer, Colonoscopy, Colorectal Cancer Screening, Crohn's Disease, Digestive Diseases in Women, Diverticular Disease, Fecal Incontinence, Flexible Sigmoidoscopy, Gallbladder Surgery, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Hemorrhoids, Ileoanal Pouch Surgery, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Inherited Colorectal Cancers, Intestinal Surgery, Laparoscopic Colon Surgery, Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Colon Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Pilonidal Surgery, Pouchoscopy, Rectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Robotic Colon Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Sphincter Sparing Surgery, Ulcerative Colitis

Hospitals and Organizations

  • West Hartford Surgery Center
  • Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
  • Hartford Hospital
  • Integrated Care Partners

Education

Undergraduate
Colby College

Medical School
University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Residency
University of Connecticut School of Medicine ‐ General Surgery

Fellowship
North Shore LIJ Health System ‐ Colon & Rectal Surgery

Reviews

Verified Patient Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Thurston explained everything completely and put me at ease

5 out of 5 stars

It was an awkward appointment for me and I felt embarrassed but everyone was very friendly and made me feel comfortable

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Thurston and her staff were absolutely first class. I was spoken to in terms I understood, but never made to feel I was asking unnecessary questions. From initial consult, to pre-op to post-op, these were some of the best people!

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Thurston is marvelous, so smart and understanding. She has given me hope since I was first diagnosed with cancer in November 2019.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Thurston offered a full explanation of my condition and next steps. She is an excellent communicator and displays compassionate listening.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr, Thurston was AMAZING - so happy that she is on my team as I navigate through the foreseeable future. She was kind, patient, supportive and I just really left feeling like I was in great hands.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Thurston helped me understand the nature of the problem and potential outcomes of surgery.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Thurston and her staff aided me through a difficult time in my life.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Thurston inspires confidence immediately, and puts one at ease. She carefully and efficiently and fully explained the options and prepared me well for the different possible outcomes. I was included in the decision-making. I felt thoroughly informed and was not rushed. She was professional and knowledgeable.

Other Reviews from Around the Web

5 out of 5 stars

This was one of the best medical experiences I have ever had! A years-old problem quickly and easily solved in 5 minutes! This made my day, my week, my month. Thank you Dr. Thurston and HH GI Endocscopy Unit (not sure if this is the proper name of the group).

5 out of 5 stars

Welcoming friendly straight forward and clear and concise information to allow for decision making .

5 out of 5 stars

First appointment with Dr. Thurston and very impressed with her and her staff.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Thurston took the time to call me with my diagnosis and listened to my concerns. She was kind and compassionate.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Thurston was excellent. She explained my options fully, enlisted my participation in the decision-making, listened carefully to my questions and answered them completely. She inspired confidence.

Bio

Kristy graduated from the UCONN School of Medicine where she also completed her residency. She then completed a fellowship in Surgery at Northshore LIJ Great Neck. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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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