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Dorfman, Benjamin, MD

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
  • Neurology

Areas of Expertise
Ataxia, Blepharospasm, Botulinum Toxin Therapy, Choreas, Deep Brain Stimulation, Dystonia, Essential Tremor, Facial Spasms, Gait Disorders, Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia, Huntington’s Disease, Involuntary Movements, Movement Disorders, Myoclonus, Neurosciences, Parkinsonisms, Parkinson's Disease, Restless Leg Syndrome, Spasmodic Torticollis, Spasticity, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, Tardive Dyskinesia, Tics and Tourette Syndrome, Tourette Syndrome, Tremors

Hospitals and Organizations

  • Integrated Care Partners
  • Charlotte Hungerford Hospital
  • Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
  • MidState Medical Center

Education

Medical School
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Internship
Westchester Medical Center/New York Medical College

Residency
Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine ‐ Neurology

Fellowship
Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine ‐ Movement Disorders

Reviews

Verified Patient Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Dorfman was thorough and thoughtful.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Dorfman and Staff were all knowledgeable and helpful.

5 out of 5 stars

Probably the best experience I have had interacting with a doctor

5 out of 5 stars

My doctor was great! Informative and kind.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Dorfman is very patient and he explains medical topics well.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Dorfman listened to my concerns and went along with my recommendations about increasing medication.

5 out of 5 stars

Down to earth and informative

5 out of 5 stars

Very thorough evaluation. Dr. Dorfman reviewed my past medical history to ensure that tests ordered were not duplicated and could contribute to a diagnosis.

5 out of 5 stars

Most of these questions were not applicable for us but still she gets high marks

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Dorfman always takes the time to listen carefully to my concerns and explains any treatment carefully. I would highly recommend him (and have!).


Other Reviews from Around the Web

4 out of 5 stars

It was actually quite good, the staff was great. My symptoms were not as sever as usual this day so it was hard to judge progress long term.

5 out of 5 stars

Thoughtful and knowledgeable advocate for Parkinson's patient

5 out of 5 stars

Just recently I had my second appointment with Dorfman.. this time I had some problems that I needed to work on, and I was so impressed with his attention and Problem-solving so quickly and thoughtful by the time I was at the front desk, The Plan was all written out and the Appointment were already made. The staff at the front desk Was also excellent! thank you, Dr. Dorfman And staff Nancy

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Dorfman is excellent. He is thorough and informative but also kind.

5 out of 5 stars

I can’t say enough good things about Dr Dorfman. He has helped my RLS immensely. I also want to say that his office worker, Cynthia, is wonderful!

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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, HMC/ Northeast Healthcare, Medspan Commercial, Medspan Medicare

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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