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Barczak, Rafal, MD

Gender

Male

Language

English, Polish

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
  • General Surgery
Areas of Expertise
Anal Cancer, Anal Fistulas and Fissures, Cancer of the Small Intestine, Cancer Screening, Colectomies, Colonoscopy, Constipation, Crohn's Disease, Diverticular Disease, Gastric Cancers, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Incontinence, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Inherited Colorectal Cancers, Intestinal Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Pilonidal Disease Surgery

Hospitals and Organizations

  • The Hospital of Central Connecticut
  • Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
  • MidState Medical Center
  • Integrated Care Partners

Education

Undergraduate
Boston College

Medical School
University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Residency
University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Fellowship
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland Clinic

Reviews

Verified Patient Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

Knowledgeable and well versed in all associated other medical conditions affecting current health.

5 out of 5 stars

I actually feel better about this provider than I thought.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Barzak is an excellent docctor. I have every confidence in him.

5 out of 5 stars

Would highly recommend this surgeon. He was caring, compassionate. He listened intently to my concerns and answered all questions extensively, even drawing diagram. Made me feel totally comfortable to be in his hands.

5 out of 5 stars

Very pleased with this dr. He was pleasant, professional, personable & attentive to my health issue!

5 out of 5 stars

Very good service would recommend.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Barczak explained every thing and suggested a treatment for me. It has helped me to feel much better.

5 out of 5 stars

All personnel were excellent

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Barczak is fantastic and I even travel out of my local area to go to his office because he is worth the extra time to be treated by him. The care he provides and his knowledge is supreme.

5 out of 5 stars

I recommend it to anyone.

5 out of 5 stars

As always, five stars to Dr. Barczak. I left informed, confident that we will navigate these new health issues, and knowing that hes got my back.

Other Reviews from Around the Web

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Barczak took the time to listen to what I had to say then did a thorough exam finally suggested the best course to go that was for me . I really suggest Dr. Barczak if u cholrectal surgeon his office is @ midstate. He's very personable & can make u comfortable if ur feeling nervous.. He was very concerned about my physical comfort cuz I do have mobility issues & he fully explained everything he was going to do during the surgery . Highly recommend Dr Barczak. His staff r super nice highly recommend

5 out of 5 stars

If I could give 10 stars I would. Fantastic doctor.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Barczak and his team are absolutely incredible.

5 out of 5 stars

He listens attentively to all concerns and answers all questions with full explanation. He even draws a picture and describes the procedure. He never rushes you or brushes off any concern.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Barczak is a personable, no nonsense type of guy, who has my best interest in mind. I left my last Dr. because of poor all around service and couldn’t be happier I found him!

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Barczak was very caring and listened attentively to all concerns. He takes the time to answer all questions and fully explains everything; including drawing picture and describing procedure.

4 out of 5 stars

Took time to explain the problems I have how to treat it and what to expect

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Barczak is phenomenal!! He is attentive, knowledgeable, patient and kind. Highly recommend him and his whole staff! Thank you all for being so wonderful 🙂

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Barczak is THE BEST. His demeanor, knowledge and care is the most that any patient could hope for. I even travel beyond my local area to be treated by him. My highest recommendation goes to Dr. Barczak.

5 out of 5 stars

Amazing surgeon saved my life twice .

Bio

Dr. Rafal Barczak is a colorectal surgeon with Hartford HealthCare. Clinically, his interests include: inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease; minimally-invasive intestinal surgery; colectomy; colorectal cancer screening and treatment; inherited colorectal disease; sphincter sparing cancer surgery; hemorrhoids; rectal prolapse; rectopexy; treating polyps of the colon and rectum; transanal endoscopic microsurgery; diverticulitis; anal fistulas and fissures; gastrointestinal surgery; anal cancer; cancer of the small intestine; bowel incontinence; constipation; pouchitis; proctitis; perirectal abscesses; pilonidal cysts; and sacral nerve stimulation for treatment of fecal incontinence.

After finishing his undergraduate degree at Boston College, Dr. Barczak earned a medical degree from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. He completed a residency in general surgery at the University of Connecticut and a clinical and research colorectal fellowship at Cleveland Clinic Florida.

Dr. Barczak is fluent in Polish and proficient in Russian. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons and the Society of American Gastrointestinal & Endoscopic Surgeons.

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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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