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Duncan, Brett Hunter, MD, FACC

Gender

Male

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
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Nuclear Cardiology
Areas of Expertise
Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiac Imaging, Cardiomyopathy, Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Coronary Artery Disease, Echocardiography, Exercise Testing, Heart Failure, Hypertension, Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Medicine, Syncope

Hospitals and Organizations

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

Education

Medical School
Chicago Medical School

Residency
Albany Medical Center

Fellowship
Hartford Hospital ‐ Cardiology; Advanced Congestive Heart Failure

Reviews

Verified Patient Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Duncan is a true physician

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Dr Duncan is the absolute best!

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Dr. Duncan is the BEST!

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New relationship. Great start

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Dr. Brett Duncan - excellent doctor - patient, kind and knowledgeable.

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Dr Duncan is the best. He always goes thru everything to me.

5 out of 5 stars

From my entry to the office to leaving, I felt my care was excellent. Everyone involved was professional, polite and efficient. The demeanor of everyone I interacted with was personable, friendly and showed interested in my needs.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Duncan is a wonderful kind considerate Doctor Who, I have immense confidence in

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Dr. Duncan is the BEST there is!

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Can't ask for any better Doctor spends the time need and answers all the questions.

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Dr. Duncan is wonderful and I already recommend him to family & friends who now see him also.

5 out of 5 stars

The best cardiologist ever!

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Duncan has always treated me as if I was his only patient. Includes my wife in my care. I have complete confidence and no regrets leaving my former cardiac care provider.

5 out of 5 stars

I would answer very good if you could get an appointment at the providers office in my area around the time they recommend.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Duncan shows extraordinary interest in me as a person and is good at explaining what and why any care or medication is done. This is a visit I look forward to every year.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Duncan was one of the best doctors I have had an appointment with. Personable, informative and understanding.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Duncan is excellent. He is approachable and thorough, and explains everything he is seeing and thinking in simple terms. He is very clearly focused on his patients' health and helping us make the best choices.

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Dr Duncan was exceptional in all the above!

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Dr. Duncan is a remarkable dedicated talented professional I am +84 the reason I am here is because he takes care of me for over 30 years.

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Dr. Duncan is a great listener, patient, compassionate and very knowledgable.

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Dr. Duncan always listens and includes me in all decisions.

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Dr Duncan is the very best I could wish for

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I appreciate Dr.Duncan very much

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I have consistently received prompt and courteous service from everyone associated w Dr Borer's staff

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Dr. Duncan is a great listener and very open minded and explains everything in detail and shows care and compassion.

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The doctor was professional, pleasant, and appeared very qualified

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I would Dr Duncan 6's if I could. He is the best medical professional I've ever worked with.

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I have sent numerous friends and family members.

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Dr Ciardella is great. Goes above and beyond!

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Brett Duncan is a compassionate doctor who listens and takes the time needed to answer questions and provide information. Great person.

Other Reviews from Around the Web

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Duncan is everything I hoped to find in a cardiologist. And his staff is great too!

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Dr. Duncan is everything you want in a doctor. Personable, informative and underrtanding.

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Wonderful doctor, wonderful person!!!!

5 out of 5 stars

As always, a pleasant experience. He is definitely tops in his field. He explains things in a manner everyone can understand and is not at all condescending (like some MDs can be). Very accommodating to his patients when they need to be seen ASAP. Great care, great bedside manner, great person!

5 out of 5 stars

Very thorough and knowledgeable Cardiologist Dr. Duncan makes you feel very calm and answers all your questions! I was so pleas3d with him and his staff!

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Duncan was a consummate professional. He was pleasant, communicated well, discussed his plan of action and solicited my buy in. Our game plan was documented and I left feeling that I had a good understanding of what we had agreed too.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Duncan and his staff are the very best

5 out of 5 stars

His ability to understand my concerns. Past and present. Appreciate this doctor more than he knows. So fortunate to have me and my wife under his care. Thank u Dr Duncan for caring for us. Kurt and Annie

5 out of 5 stars

Very professional but also just as good or even better - is his personality…..

5 out of 5 stars

Office is always efficient with the most polite and proffesional staff. Dr. Duncan is compassionate, non judgemental and never makes you feel he is rushed.

5 out of 5 stars

Awesome Cardiologist! I work with many and he one of my favorites!! I have been with him for a number of years and have found him to be one of the best out there. Always up to date on new treatments and options, gives you plenty of information, and his bedside manner is second to none! I can’t say enough good things about him and the care his team delivers!

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Duncan is the doctor I look to for honest and excellent advice for what ever ails me. He is like a good friend who listens to you.As I said he is the one doctor that is the best I’ve ever had.

5 out of 5 stars

He is such a positive Doctor. I can talk to him about any issues. I’m so glad I switch to him. He explains everything in words I understand. He is very caring. Can’t thank him enough for being my doctor.

5 out of 5 stars

I met with Dr Duncan in August 2023 with very high BP. He altered my meds and met again in January and BP is down where it needs to be. I am very happy with him and his staff.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Duncan takes the time to Listen and explain everything in detail. He is very caring and compassionate and understands the importance of the patient /physician relationship

5 out of 5 stars

My first visit with Dr.Duncan and I felt like I knew him forever! Great personality and professionalism! 5+ stars in my book!

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Duncan, in my visit, seems more like a friend who also happens to be a doctor. His concern is clear. In sharing insights from both his education and his experience, along with his ability to empathize, it felt very reassuring.

5 out of 5 stars

Amazing cardiologist. Up to speed with the latest medical research and then helps me understand how that impacts me. Great staff too.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Duncan was sensitive to my anxiety. He explained things thoroughly.

5 out of 5 stars

I have been a patient of Dr. Duncan's for over 20 years. He is a calm, caring cardiologist who listens to patient's concerns, and follows through as necessary. He answers messages on the HHC site without delay. I recommend him and his staff most highly.

Bio

Dr. Duncan has been in practice since 1997 when he joined the Hartford Hospital Medical Staff.

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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